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Catlin rolls out new SSP technology
Property and casualty insurer and reinsurer Catlin has gone live with SSP’s new policy administration and underwriting tool.
Sagicor eyes SME after Josephs hire
Barbados-based insurer Sagicor is targeting growth in the UK's SME space after recruiting MMA Insurance's former head of distribution Ian Josephs to launch a range of web-based products.
MGAA letter outlines aims
The Managing General Agents' Association hopes to sign up more than three quarters of the market, ahead of its official launch in January 2011.
LV to launch household product in wake of motor success
LV is gearing up to launch a new household product via its broker network in the next few months. The product, which will be rolled out with CDL and SSP, is expected to generate up to £100m premium income over the next two years.
Keychoice claims it is "not just another MGA" as it unveils insurer trio
Keychoice Underwriting, the new commercial managing general agency owned by SSP has claimed it is "not just another MGA".
Aviva triples personal lines new business
Aviva has confirmed that it has experienced a three-fold increase in personal lines new business volumes over the last two months as a direct result of its work with SSP.
Career development & CSR news: Record-breaking trek helps turn around 114 young lives
The insurance industry has raised a record-breaking £160 000 for youth charity The Prince's Trust, by taking part in a gruelling 10-day journey through Borneo.
Co-op selects SSP’s Insure
The Co-operative Insurance has contracted with SSP to deploy its Insure suite of components.
Former SSP development manager joins Open GI
Andy Beardshaw, former development manager at SSP, has joined Open GI to manage the company’s Open Trader team.
Technology - Underwriting: Shifting focus
Insurers are upping the pace at which they investigate underwriting IT options and, over the past six months, there has been a substantial jump in the number of carriers looking to engage software houses with projects in this area, says Edward Murray
Technology - E-certificates: Certifiable progress
Jakki May explains that changes to the law regarding e-certificates for motor insurance mean that the industry can now make headway in dispensing with old-style postal delivery, potentially saving millions on printing while also reducing fraud.
Cloud computing: Clouds on the horizon
Cloud computing has become the latest idea to catch the eye in commercial computing. Sam Barrett reports why the insurance industry is carefully assessing the advantages and potential pitfalls.
MMA products via SSP
MMA is to make its master tradesman and offices and surgeries products available with SSP.
New data hub promises level playing field for insurers
Non-direct motor insurers and brokers will soon be able to compete head on with their direct counterparts, following the launch of a new data bureau that will validate claims, credit and vehicle data at the point of sale, according to its founding…
MMA’s master tradesman and offices and surgeries products available with SSP
MMA said the decision to make these products available via the SSP platform is part of its drive to ensure brokers are being offered the quickest and easiest ways of working with the insurer.
Broker support: Personal services
Networks, managing general agents and other partnerships continue to find plentiful support from brokers and insurers alike. Ana Paula Nacif looks at why.
SSP reveals profits rise
Technology firm SSP has revealed that its profit had risen 5% to £17m on revenues of £75m (up 2%) for the 12 months ended 31 March 2010.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Insurers cannot ignore opportunities afforded by technology
Organisations that are sitting on old legacy systems wrongly believe they can keep up with competitors without addressing technology issues, according to Andy Nightingale, head of strategy and proposition at SSP.
E-Business 2010: A more refined approach
The temptation to be reactive to rapid changes in the ultra-competitive personal lines motor market is immense. Andy Nightingale explains why more discerning tactics are required.
E-Business 2010 - Conference News: Industry is dragging feet on commercial
SSP director Richard Crocker has accused the insurance industry of dragging its feet on the development of a sophisticated online channel for commercial lines.
E-Business 2010 - Roundtable: Reinforcing the brand
With more consumers looking to buy insurance online, Post hosted a roundtable to discover how technology can also be used to reinforce brands and instil client loyalty. Jonathan Swift reports.
Ex-SSP director joins Target Harlosh
Insurance software solutions provider Target Harlosh has appointed Mark Mullin as head of insurance services, to spearhead the company’s expansion plans in the UK and across Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific.
Aviva and Fortis-backed start-up targets 450 brokers in 2010
Aviva, Fortis and LV have thrown their weight behind a new broking support service aimed at rivalling long-standing offerings Countrywide from Open GI, and Keychoice from SSP.
Penny black's insurance week
Penny was fortunate to go along with a host of insurers and brokers to the Prince's Trust Celebrate Success Awards at The Odeon Leicester Square this week, as part of its Insurance Leadership Group.