Technology
Hiscox to use real time cyber attack data in 'first' for awareness campaign
Hiscox will display real-time cyber attacks to raise awareness of the threat that cyber crime poses to SME businesses, as part of its new ad campaign.
Spotlight on ADAS: Why ADAS is not a fit and forget system
With more Advanced Driver Assistance Systems being installed on cars, Alistair Carlton, technical manager at National Windscreens, says insurers shouldn't underestimate the demand for ADAS calibration.
Spotlight on ADAS: Is everyone ready for ADAS?
As assistance systems are making cars safer, but also more costly to repair, insurers would love a database listing which features are fitted on which vehicles - but motor manufacturers aren’t sharing that information yet
Lloyds Bank insurtech and innovation head joins Oxbow as a partner
Christopher Hess, formerly the business development director at Lloyds Banking Group's insurance arm has joined management consultancy Oxbow Partners.
Smartphone video insurtech sets its sights on Europe
Global insurtech Eviid is setting its sights on expansion across Europe following the successful partnerships with insurers across the UK, US and Australia.
This week in Post: Funding, fraud and finding life after Brexit
This week, the insurance industry received the news that the government’s controversial whiplash reforms are likely to be put into effect in April next year.
Blog: Mystery deepens as founder and funder of peer-to-peer insurtech Hey Guevara deny knowledge of relaunch
You can never keep a good revolutionary down.
Bought by Many launches 'no form' claims process
Bought by Many has launched a 'no form' online claims process for customers claiming on their pet insurance.
Starling Bank launches app-based platform for insurtech partners
Start-up Starling Bank has named insurtech firm Kasko among the first wave of financial services partners whose products will be available through its in-app Marketplace.
Insurtech Policy Castle seeks £1m in investment as it looks to grow
Insurtech start-up Policy Castle has become the latest venture to seek funding, with a stated ambition to raise £1m.
Ex-Axa director sets up insurtech MGA for SME market
Ex-Axa boss Matthew Reed has launched an insurtech MGA targeted at SMEs.
Rental deposit insurtech aims to help renters improve their credit score
Exclusive: An insurtech offering rental deposit insurance is giving home renters the opportunity to improve their credit score through purchasing insurance and paying rent on time.
Ex-Aviva manager launches AI-driven chatbot app
Ex-Aviva product manager Damian Cristian has developed an Artificial Intelligence-driven chatbot app for personal insurance.
Blog: Personal and cyber - connecting the dots
James Tucker, smart technology manager at Allianz, explains why insurers should consider creating an all-encompassing personal cyber cover.
Sequel appoints Rob Stavrou as chief commercial officer
Sequel has appointed Rob Stavrou as chief commercial officer following the company’s acquisition by Verisk Analytics last year.
Interview: Charlotte Halkett and Darius Medora, Buzzvault Insurance
Charlotte Halkett, one of the founding members of Insure the Box, caused waves when she moved to launch an insurance business of a removals booking firm Buzz Move in September last year.
IFB enters partnership with Mohawk Security to boost investigation strategies
The Insurance Fraud Bureau has signed a contract with Mohawk Security in order to more effectively combat fraud.
Insurtech start-up Homelyfe offers household product that can be bought in 85 seconds
An insurtech start-up has today launched an app enabled home and contents product that can be bought as quickly as 85 seconds.
JLT bolsters European cyber practice with Schouteren hire
JLT Specialty has bolstered its cyber practice in continental Europe with the appointment of former Aon cyber lead Sjaak Schouteren.
Electronic placement ‘not happening fast enough’, says Beale
The Lloyd’s market is not adopting the electronic placement of business fast enough, the market's CEO Inga Beale has said.
Driverless car data access a 'big priority' for ABI
Insurers need to have access to the accident data produced by connected cars, a conference heard.
Clearer definition of autonomous driving needed: Thatcham
The government needs to clearly define what constitutes autonomous driving in order that insurers can properly determine liability, a conference heard.
MIB could help OEMs share accident data with insurers
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau could act as a platform for car manufacturers to share with insurers accident data generated by autonomous vehicles, a conference heard.
Investment by reinsurers into insurtech was highest in 2017
Reinsurers led the way in insurtech investment during Q4 2017, directly and through their corporate venture arms.