Technology
Cyber Crime: Hack attack
As the demand for cyber insurance products grows, insurers are being required to service the market as well as protect their own businesses from cyber attacks.
Application Fraud: The whole truth?
A recent study found up to a quarter of all insurance applications could be deliberately inaccurate. What can insurers do to help prevent this?
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
Blog: Why the new NHS data legislation will have little impact on the insurance industry
Earlier this year, the NHS revealed controversial plans to create a centralised database of medical records. Those behind the Care.data scheme are championing its potential to improve the detection and treatment of major diseases, but critics have…
Video: Octo Telematics: The future of the motor insurance market
Telematics is one of the latest insurance buzzwords. Its use in vehicles is being touted as one of the keys to the future of the motor manufacturing market and, therefore, the future of the insurance motor market.
Elliptic to offer insurance payout in Bitcoins
Bitcoin storage provider Elliptic will offer customers the option to be compensated for loss of stored funds in Bitcoins from today.
Navigator & General launch on-line quote and buy facility
Zurich-owned boat insurer Navigators and General have launched an on-line quote and buy facility for small craft and sailing dinghies.
Fraud Focus: Catching up with motor fraud
Are the days of motor insurance fraudsters numbered? Playing devil’s advocate, you might be forgiven for thinking that is the case.
In Series: Data: Weeding out fraud
With organised fraud costing the insurance industry an estimated £392m a year, is increased use of data the key to winning the battle?
Hiscox inks Xchanging fees management contract
Hiscox is targeting improved fee turnaround with a deal that will see Xchanging provide management information.
Equity activates Quindell Challenger tools
Motor insurer Equity has this week activated new tools from Quindell focusing on claims, policies and management intelligence.
Mi rebrands as Open GI London
Open GI sister company Mi has rebranded to become Open GI London.
Post-blog: Turning information into new business
Information on clients and prospects has never been more plentiful or available.
DIS 2014: Poor digital execution creates 'competitive disadvantage'
The digital revolution is a major threat to insurers that fail to adapt, according to EY’s global insurance customer leader Graham Handy.
More pets surviving cancer thanks to pet insurance, Aquarium says
Insurance software provider Aquarium has highlighted pet insurance as contributing to more pets surviving cancer.
Ascot signs five-year claims deal with Xuber
Ascot Underwriting has signed a five-year deal with Xuber, Xchanging’s insurance software business, for the provision of claims.
Digital Currency: Currency in the cloud
Interest in digital currencies has been piqued as technology pioneers begin to research the insurance possibilities.
C-Suite – Insurer: Where will the tech journey lead?
Insurers should be looking to seize upon the opportunities presented by telematics and driverless cars.
Digital Channels: The future is digital
Insurers must perform a root and branch review of their digital channels if they want to remain competitive in the coming years.
Advertising: Getting the word out
How are insurance firms’ advertising tactics changing in response to the rise of social media and the emergence of aggregators?
Fleet broker fitting all vehicles with cameras
Motor fleet broker Just Fleet is to become the first business to fit all vehicles with front-facing accident cameras.
Motor Claims 2014: Thatcham boss claims no driverless vehicles on road within next three years
Fully autonomous vehicles are unlikely to be on UK roads in the next three years, despite moves by government to invest in the emerging technology, according to Thatcham Research chief executive Peter Shaw.
Spotlight On – Fraud: Learn from lessons
When tackling new types of fraud in the digital age, insurers can learn a lot from other industries.
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Dennis Mahoney
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.