Technology
Bike aggregator expands in specialist motor niches
The new owner of The Bike Insurer is poised to expand into the specialist lines of caravan and classic car cover, with discussions underway with up to eight providers.
Exclusive cyber and pan-European deal content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how pan-European deals bring challenges to insurers; and a View from The Top on why cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies.
Europe: Cyber liability: the hardest threat to manage
Cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies, and one of the hardest to manage.
Biba 2011: Aon president dismisses contingent commission concerns
Aon president Greg Case has stressed that the issue of contingent commissions in the US was never a major issue as the broker instead focuses on the "transparency" it offers its clients.
Affinity partnerships: Perfect service
What makes a truly successful affinity partnership? Mike Caidan looks at how this market is changing, demands are rising and discusses how proactivity, innovation and flexibility are vital.
Damage management - Surge: Surging ahead
Recent surge events have shown insurers are getting better at coping with large numbers of claims but there is still room for improvement. Sam Barrett finds out what could make a crucial difference the next time an extreme event occurs.
Barbon trading platform on track for a summer launch
Barbon Insurance Group is now "weeks away" from launching its wholesale broker online trading platform via property business Keelan Westall.
Validus investigation unit spots £1m of fraud in first two months
A new claims investigation unit set up by Validus has found nearly £1m of suspicious motor claims for insurance clients in its first two months of operation.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Exclusive IFRS and digital content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how The International Accounting Standards Board’s draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities will affect the market; and a View from The Top on how the Netherlands’ trading…
Europe: Dutch trading history paves the way for digital revolution
The Netherlands, one of the oldest established commercial and industrial insurance markets, is taking the lead in the digital transformation of the industry.
In series: first-party fraud: Indicator or prohibitor?
Insurers are increasingly looking at options to help prevent fraud at the front end. Credit checks are common when assessing the ability to pay but Jane Bernstein asks whether they could also help as a fraud indicator.
Energy - small operators: Oiling the wheels
Oil and gas is a high-risk industry and insurance prices reflect this. Gordon Patterson explains why this is a problem for smaller operators and what they can do to ensure they are not priced out of the market.
Technology: Will the cookie crumble?
The revised Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive could see computer cookies swallowed up unless explicit consent is given for their insertion in users' computers when they visit a company's website.
TGSL launches cloud computing solution
Insurance software house Transactor Global Solutions has launched ‘Transactor Cloud Base’ a new pay-as-you-go product solution for insurance brokers managing transactions over the internet.
Biba 2011: A round-up of all the conference news
With the British Insurance Brokers' Association conference underway in Manchester Post breaks the news as it happens.
Biba 2011: TGSL enters London market
Insurance software house Transactor Global Solutions has confirmed a joint venture with G2 Associates and its formal entry to the London insurance market.
Broking supplement - Biba 2011 preview: Speakers'corner
This year's British Insurance Brokers' Association conference held in Manchester on 11 and 12 May will see attendees from brokers, insurers and service providers descend on Manchester Central to network and debate the major issues affecting the broking…
Comment - e-trading: the future of commercial
E-trading in the commercial market is on the way. Dawn Dillaway looks at why this innovation will be a game-changer for the sector and why the critics are wrong.
In series - first-party fraud: banging the drum
The industry is slowly changing public perceptions that insurance fraud is a victimless crime. Jane Bernstein looks at recent initiatives and asks what more the market can do in terms of prevention?
Career development & CSR: finding & retaining the stars of the future
The global economy is still shaky, but showing signs of recovery. To manage to get through the recovery and lay the foundations for future success, organisations need the right talent in the right roles. That sounds like common sense, but more planning…
Broking supplement - Online commercial: Changing times
The insurance industry has been slow to embrace the internet for commercial, with the exception of offerings for the SME market. Graeme Newman looks at what this means for brokers.
Claims - controlling costs: inventive intervention
With motor rate rises slowing down and bodily injury claims growing, Tim Roberts questions whether current innovation and investment is enough to get insurers back on an even keel.
People moves - 5 May 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 5 May 2011 edition of Post.