Technology
Driverless cars could be mandatory within two generations predicts Teradata chief
Autonomous cars will be the norm within two generations according to experts speaking at the Teradata Partners conference.
Insurers must learn from e-commerce mistakes with digital role integration
Insurance companies need to break down the walls between internal functions to get the most out of the digital marketing opportunities available today.
One-in-four motorists back compulsory in-car cameras
26% of UK motorists believe the Government should mandate in-car cameras in order to limit “crash for cash” schemes, according to a study from the RAC.
Road Safety Foundation demands tax cut on telematics policies
The Road Safety Foundation has called for reductions on premium taxes on telematics-backed motor insurance policies for young drivers.
Teradata VP hails connection analytics as key in combating customer churn
Insurers should make greater use of connection analytics to pinpoint their most influencial policyholders and reduce customer churn.
Insurers need to move away from 'gut' marketing decisions says Nationwide chief
Insurers need to move away from marketing decisions based on "gut" feelings, to ones that are based on the total view of a customer.
IIIG to trade with regional brokers via Skype
Essex-based broker Incorporated Insurance Group is trialing the use of Skpe and other video conferencing platforms in a bid to make its team more accessible to independent regional brokers.
Blog: Physical vs Virtual Security
Internet security expert and MD of Beaming, Sonia Blizzard, talks through some of the reasons why we still need and rely on physical objects and tools such as cars, premises and mobile phones - but the virtual world of data should not be ignored.
SSP and QBE join forces on SME product offering
SSP has partnered with QBE to provide brokers with access to a range of commercial lines SME products.
Renewable energy: An ill wind?
If a recent Swiss Re report is to be believed, investment in renewable energy is set to skyrocket in the coming years – so why do insurers seem wary of taking on the sector’s risks?
Expert analysis: Picking up speed
IGO4’s latest analysis of the aggregator market reveals the increasing prevalence of telematics and the softening of household rates
Lloyd’s quartet partner with US homeland security chief to launch cyber insurer
Four Lloyd’s insurers will reportedly partner with the US’s first ever homeland security chief to set up a venture specialising in corporate cyber security policies.
Embrace risk management to tackle supply chain cybercrime
While technological advances undoubtedly provide greater opportunities for businesses, unfortunately they are also a source of risk and can benefit criminal organisations.
Suspension of Xchanging merger could trigger commercial costs
The suspension of Xchanging’s merger with Agencyport could be costly for the firm, according to John Milligan, partner in EU and competition law at Clyde & Co.
Google aggregator hit by £12m loss
Price comparison site Google Compare has notched a pre-tax loss of £12m in its second set of full year accounts since being acquired by the search giant in 2011.
Axa partners with Experian on commercial risks data enrichment
Axa Commerical Lines and Personal Intermediary has partnered with Experian to introduce data enrichment for commercial risks.
DfT tipped to focus on telematics in announcement on young driver safety
Government thought to have sought reports from three telematics providers
Blog: Connected cars - getting insurers in the driving seat
The rise of connected cars has huge implications for the insurance industry, with the potential to create whole new ways of modelling risk, says Ravi Kumar of Infosys
Top 100 UK Insurers: Social media: Social whirl
Love it or hate it, you can’t afford to ignore social media as a marketing tool
C-Suite – Broker: The journey to digital
When we’re busy dealing with the cut and thrust of day-to-day commercial broking, firmly focused on renewals and new business, it’s difficult to find the time to really think about what our jobs will look like in 10 years time.
C-Suite – Broker: Finding our digital feet
It always surprises me that in this modern age of tablets, smartphones and instant data, the full force and considerable benefits of the technological age still hasn’t hit Lloyd’s of London.
Applied Systems launches mobile product into UK
Technology firm Applied Systems has launched its mobile app for account executives into the UK.
Online buying habits fueling application fraud, says Coupland
Changing distribution channels are partly to blame for the current rise in application fraud, according to SSP head of data strategy Adrian Coupland.
Blog: Five leadership lessons from Rudy Giuliani
Is there a better person to explain the key principles of leadership than the man at the forefront of leading New York City, and arguably the world, through the aftermath of the 9/11 crisis?