Technology
Allianz to re-platform commercial products over next two years
Allianz Commercial is in the process of moving all its products over to a new platform, chief distribution officer Nick Hobbs has told Insurance Post.
Cloud migration reality for insurance CIOs & CTOs: Seven reasons why you can’t wait
Did you know that cloud-first insurers are achieving up to 40-50% faster time-to-market, reducing infrastructure costs by up to 30% and building AI capabilities? This content provides a practical guide to cloud transformation for insurance technology…
Compare the Market CEO dismisses ChatGPT taking over PCWs
Compare the Market CEO Mark Bailie has argued the question of Chat GPT taking over from price comparison websites is “fundamentally flawed”.
Real-world AI implementation and your action plan
AI can drive competitiveness in insurance, but only with the right platform, expertise, implementation strategy, and partnership. This content sheds light on business scenarios of AI in action, implementation strategies and the critical success factors…
Guidewire eyes retail broking and reinsurance for ‘next chapter’
Guidewire is experimenting with building solutions to connect its customer base of primary insurers with reinsurers and retail brokers, the company’s group vice president Charles Clarke has told Post.
Yates exits EIS after almost four years
Rory Yates announced Friday (31 October) was his last day as chief strategy officer at EIS Ltd.
Spotlight: Reinforce customer integrity by stopping fraud earlier in the sales process
Close to 90% of UK car insurance shoppers source quotes through comparison websites and organised fraudsters have taken notice. This article highlights how motor insurers can strengthen fraud defences earlier in the customer journey in order to fortify…
Insurers double tech hires as AI climbs agenda
UK insurers have more than doubled the number of new board appointees with technology expertise over the past year, outpacing their banking and asset management peers.
Technology arms race to fuel London market M&A
Companies in the London market will increasingly pursue peer-to-peer technology integration driving greater facilitation and more mergers and acquisitions, Guidewire’s London market lead Jamie McDonnell has predicted.
Spotlight: From siloed fraud teams to shared intelligence
Combating fraud in today’s environment demands both cutting-edge technology and a collaborative approach to stay one step ahead of increasingly sophisticated criminals. This spotlight sheds light on how underwriting, claims and fraud-prevention teams can…
Guidewire CEO maps insurance sector’s AI transformation
Guidewire CEO Mike Rosenbaum has outlined how he thinks generative artificial intelligence and large language models will change the insurance industry.
Insurers ‘shouldn’t have to wait’ to start automating
The take-up of AI and automation processes could be lessening insurers’ focus on complex digital transformation, according to Sasha Haco, CEO of Unitary.
Q&A: Mark Miller, Insurevision
Mark Miller, founder and CEO of Insurevision, discusses with Insurance Post how the firm’s artificial intelligence computer vision technology has the capacity to begin telematics 2.0 and fulfil the untapped potential of the original technology.
Spotlight: Shifting fraud detection to the point of application
Financial pressures and new technology are boosting fraudulent activity to ever-higher levels. This spotlight highlights why application and identity fraud have become the fastest-growing and most challenging threats to detect, and how insurers can…
Verisk puts Ignite on the market
Sources have told Insurance Post that Verisk is considering options with its software house Ignite, with a sale among the possibilities.
Majority of Brits concerned about self-driving vehicle safety
An Allianz survey has found British people are the most concerned in Europe about self-driving cars.
Mea CEO argues AI can now impact combined ratio
Mea CEO Martin Henley has argued agentic artificial intelligence success could be measured against its impact on an organisation’s combined ratio.
Why MGA’s suppliers are more than a support act
View from the Top: Mike Keating, CEO of the Managing General Agents’ Association, examines the ecosystem of suppliers that underpins the UK’s MGA community.
60 Seconds With... Resilience’s Si West
From fending off cyber villains to mentoring global security teams, Si West, director of customer engagement at Resilience, blends digital defence with dad jokes and a dash of Queen.
CEO voices – A Sollers interview series: Interview with Ken Norgrove, CEO of Intact Insurance
Climate change is the top challenge. Reinsurance, nature-based solutions, and AI in pricing and claims are key. Success lies in blending tech and people. This article explores how digital claims, broker ties, and commercial lines can boost UK market…
Could Applied be lining up a bid to buy a UK software house?
Deputy Editor’s View: It has been a few months now since Applied Systems pulled its Epic product from the UK. However, Scott McGee asks if they are lining up an even more shocking move?