Technology
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?
Applied Systems plots UK growth
Brokers using Applied Systems software can expect to see growth in the US firm's UK arm in its product offering and staff numbers, according to the company's senior leaders.
Applied Systems unveils updated customer portal product
Insurance technology company Applied Systems has unveiled the latest version of its client portal product to be used in the UK.
Mobile Phones: Phone protection
Although 93% of adults in the UK own a mobile phone, only one in four is insured. Recent research has revealed the places consumers look to buy insurance and shows the key to unlocking the potential of this market
Satellites: Space is the place
With an increased reliance on satellite technology, how can insurers mitigate against the major risks inherent in the rise of global communication networks?
Blog: Customer service lessons from the happiest place on earth
Katie Marriner sums up her experiences at this year's annual Applied Net conference at Disney World Orlando
Expertise in Action: E-Trading: It’s all about service
As SMEs increasingly rely on technology to manage their businesses, is there a danger of the broker being replaced by e-trading platforms?
Pet Plan revamps friend referral scheme with Digital Animal partnership
Pet Plan has partnered with technology business Digital Animal on a social media marketing campaign to replace its manual "recommend-a-friend" scheme.
Data and Analytics Asia Q+A: Oliver Rust, Nielsen
Postonline interviews Oliver Rust, head of global financial services, Nielsen.
Delay dismissed as My Licence launch is tipped for coming weeks
The My Licence hub is just weeks away from launching, according to the Motor Insurers' Bureau.
Acturis buys German software provider NAFI
Acturis Group has acquired German motor insurance software provider NAFI creating an international group with £40m annual revenues.
UK insurers risk losing customers because of poor mobile interfaces
Only 53% of UK insurer websites are deemed to present a positive experience on smartphone, according to research conducted by Google, Nielsen and GfK.