Technology
Video: Crif's Sara Costantini on improving fraud detection in commercial lines
Sara Costantini, director at Crif Decision Solutions, discusses the topic of fraud in the commercial space with Post commissioning editor Cecile Brisson.
Supply chain focus: How ADAS is shifting the goalposts in motor repair
With positive claims experience being one of the most important aspects of policyholder retention, the impact of the supplier on their journey will come under increased scrutiny. And motor claims is no different writes Pete Marsden of National…
Supply chain focus: Aligning cultures when choosing partners
With an increasing focus on CSR and technology, choosing partners that can align with an insurer's core values has arguably never been more important. Edward Murray looks at the factors supply chain managers now consider important when choosing the…
Co-op hits out at software viability in IBM legal dispute
Exclusive: Co-op said there were "deficiencies" in Innovation Group’s software, in the latest installment in its case against IBM.
Analysis: Application interrogation
People who want to insure their home can’t always answer technical questions about their property. Insurers are calling on digital technologies to overhaul the whole application process
Over 20 start-ups pledge support for proposed insurtech trade body
Over twenty insurtech start-ups have today pledged their support for a new alliance which aims to ultimately evolve into a fully fledged specialist association.
Premium Credit says customer data is safe following ‘cyber incident’
Hundreds of customers have been unable to secure premium finance after the UK’s largest provider saw its services go offline following a “cyber incident”.
SME insurtech Hokodo partners with Scor on SME product
Start-up Hokodo will work with Scor Global’s Channel Syndicate on an SME invoice protection product.
Docu-Video: The future of drone regulation
Kennedys experts from around the globe discuss the future of drone regulation
Aviva Ventures leads $5.4m investment round in Shepper
On-demand inspections start-up Shepper has raised $5.4m (£4.1m) in a series A round led by Aviva Ventures and Norwegian Idekapital Fund 1.
Police called to Brolly offices after overnight break in
The offices of insurtech firm Brolly were broken into, and £15,000 of computers, tablets and phones were stolen.
This Week in Post: Surprises and savings
Getting a nasty surprise when the bill arrives is a feeling many of us have experienced. Some insured losses are no different.
LMA's Lee Elliston on taking action on delegated claims
The 300-year-old Lloyd's market is changing, says Lee Elliston, claims director, Lloyd's Market Association. The Target Operating Model has seen Lloyd's focus on boosting efficiency and bringing business benefits to market participants. Now the LMA is…
Guidewire swoops for Aon's global analytics CEO Mang to lead new unit
Former Aon global analytics CEO Paul Mang is joining software provider Guidewire to head up a new analytics unit.
2018 Insurance Marketing & PR Awards: Full list of winners
LV was acclaimed as the Insurance Brand of the Year at last night’s Insurance Marketing and PR Awards
Insurtech top 100: Quarter Three update
Following on from the publication of the top 100 insurtech firms in April, Matt Connolly, CEO of Tällt Ventures, gives an update on major developments for those ranked in quarter three
Blog: Technology - right or wrong for claims (or both)?
Insurers building the new claims portal must be careful not to force clients down a path they don’t wish to go argues Minster Law director of claims Marcus Taylor, who points to public concerns over technology as a major obstacle to overcome
Fadata replaces CEO in planned turnaround
Exclusive: Fadata has replaced its CEO amid a planned turnaround for the struggling policy administration firm.
AGCS' Yogesh Virji on managing inevitable cyber risks
As cyber risk is climbing the concern ladder, Yogesh Virji, head of cyber - UK at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, explains how the materialisation of this threat can affect various lines of insurance.
Ice Insuretech sees ‘aggressive’ growth following its acquisition by Acturis
Exclusive: Having seen rapid growth, Acturis-owned insurance software provider Ice Insuretech expects to continue growing over the coming year.
Buzzvault targets full gender balance
Buzzvault has launched a campaign to achieve gender balance across its business and in the wider insurtech community.
Blog: The four stages of insurance innovation - a model to make sense of the market
Insurtech innovators comes in many different shapes including 'angsty', 'arms length' and 'armchair'. However, Dan White from Ninety Consulting argues large businesses should aspire to be 'all- together' innovators to maximise digital opportunities.
Interview: Jacqueline McNamee and Elliot Biggs, C-Quence
Keen not to be lumped in with the insurtech movement, new managing general agent C-Quence is ready to launch in Q3 backed by Primary and Arch. Its CEO Jacqueline McNamee and chief information officer Elliot Biggs outline to Jonathan Swift why data, a…
Lloyd’s courts disruptive technology with accelerator launch
Lloyd’s of London’s innovation accelerator Lloyd’s Lab launched today, following a global hunt for technology talent.