Technology
Cryonics: premium on immortality?
The world of cryonics, and the freezing of human tissue, is proving a tricky one for the insurance industry.
Government sets out insurance framework for driverless cars
The government will set out a framework this week for insurance for driverless cars, a move that has been welcomed by insurers.
Peter Graham departs as Barbon chair to focus on new ventures
Former Esure CEO Peter Graham has stepped down from his role as chairman of Barbon Insurance Group
Hiscox backs cyber capacity for Towergate MGA Fusion
Towergate-backed managing general agent Fusion has launched a cyber and data product offering limits of up to £5m.
Ten more insurance firms join Blockchain pilot
Ten more insurance companies have joined a pilot scheme to test the impact of Blockchain on the industry.
AI is strong driving force behind Allianz claims restructure
Allianz is set to make way for the use of artificial intelligence in its motor claims business following its decision to restructure.
Insurtech firm Risk Solved secures Ezee director investment
Specialist insurtech firm Risk Solved has secured investment from Nikki Daniels, director of Ezee Insurance Solutions.
Ageas's Boisseau on the importance of using technology for transparency
Mis-selling of payment protection insurance has done little to help our industry and the issue of trust for insurance providers.
Blog: How telematics can help buck winter claims trends
Telematics data shows young drivers drive more carefully in winter than in summer. This type of insight can help insurers develop new rating factors.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: Daniel Schreiber and Shai Wininger
Co-founders, Lemonade
Post Power List 2017: IBM Watson
IBM's AI computer
Post Power List 2017: Colm Holmes
CEO, Aviva UK General Insurance
O2 delivers car insurance with telematics app
Mobile company O2 will now deliver car insurance through its telematics-based mobile app 02 Drive.
European carriers see biggest growth opportunity in innovation
European insurers believe that failure to innovate will restrict growth and see them fall behind market competition, a study has shown.
AI service could transform claims handling of damaged vehicles
Artificial intelligence that can estimate vehicle repair costs within seconds just by analysing an image has the power to revolutionise claims handling, developers said.
Exoskeletons: How wearable robotics could transform medical claims
It sounds like science fiction, but exoskeletons are increasingly being used in rehabilitation therapy and insurers are getting in on the act.
Generali: We won’t use chat bots to deflect angry customers
Generali is trialling chat bots for “bureaucratic” tasks, but the company’s head of global claims said it wouldn’t be appropriate to use the technology to deal with angry customers.
This week: Decisions, scorecards and a viable alternative
After a slow start to 2017 I suddenly had lots of decisions to make this week about holidays, extracurricular activites and building plans (for my extension).
Smart homes could pave way for Blockchain-enabled insurance
Smart homes fitted with sensors could trigger automatic claims payments, a conference heard.
Beazley handled 2000 data breaches last year
Beazley managed nearly 2000 data breaches for its clients last year, with a third of those breaches from hacking or malware.
JLT's Mark Wood on why brokers must keep up with insurtech
‘Insurtech´ has been a buzzword in the insurance sector for a few years now, but how many of us have truly woken up to the opportunities that exist for the insurance market within the technology sector?
Telematics firm Kroodle looks to high risk customers of parent Aegon
Dutch insurer Aegon is using its start-up telematics provider Kroodle to improve driving performance of customers with high claims volumes.