Technology
Insurtech firm Wrisk signs deal with Munich Re
Insurtech start-up Wrisk will see capacity provided by Munich Re for business written in the UK, Europe and US.
Digital Insurance Awards 2016: Winners
The industry’s most digitally-savvy gathered at Post’s annual Digital Insurance Awards, where awards were handed out for technological triumphs.
Blog: Connected cars are making roads safer
Beyond futuristic gadgets, connected cars feature technology that can help avoid collisions and detect other hazards.
Lie detector system 'could help insurers stop fraud at the point of inception'
A new Birmingham start-up has developed a virtual lie detector which uses speech recognition to combat insurance and banking fraud.
SSP platform back online but brokers still in the dark
SSP’s Pure Broking platform is now back online after suffering intermittent connectivity issues yesterday.
SSP fails in initial attempt to fix latest system outage
An initial attempt to fix the glitch that has plagued SSP users since late last week was unsuccessful, the software house warned brokers.
Brokers offline again after SSP goes down
Brokers have been hit by further connectivity issues affecting SSP’s Pure Broking platform this morning.
Insurers that fail to adopt business management platforms risk being 'left in the dark ages'
Insurers that opt for Excel spreadsheet over more advanced methods of business planning are at risk of being ‘left in the dark ages’, industry professionals have said.
This week: Elections, new woes and results
This week was an historic week for the world as it watched Americans choose their 45th president.
Insurtech start-up targets barriers faced by Generation Rent
An insurtech start-up will enable tenants to take up a rental contract without putting down a deposit.
MIB claims database 'can be used at the point of quote'
A database of recorded claims commonly used to catch fraudsters can be used at the point of quote, the Motor Insurers' Bureau said.
SSP says recent outage ‘no way related’ to original service fault
SSP said the outage that affected brokers yesterday has nothing to do with the original problem that affected the Solihull data centre.
Blog: Insurers must watch how they use Big Data
The Financial Conduct Authority has found no pressing issue with the way insurers use Big Data but is still keeping an eye on it.
SSP brokers face new service outage as confidence hits 'rock bottom'
Brokers using SSP Pure are facing new woes after the platform went offline this morning after just a month of normal service.
Data protection: The cost of hacks set to climb
The hefty fine levied against Talk Talk for failing to protect its customers' data will pale in comparison to the maximum penalty regulators will be able to hand out in less than two years.
Ageas' François-Xavier Boisseau calls time on IPT for telematics
It's a sad fact that road casualty rates increase around this time of year as we endure darker evenings and deteriorating weather conditions.
Only one insurance product will take part in FCA's regulatory sandbox
Out of the 24 applications submitted to join the FCA’s regulatory sandbox, just one of those was an insurance product.
Prime Ministerial trips to India see UK edging closer to trade agreements
Recent trips to India have seen London take a step closer to trade agreements, with Lloyd’s ready to set up an Indian branch in 2017 and Sheffield tech firm joining the Prime Minister on her first trade trip.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Fraud officers will be the first to use Blockchain technology
Fraud officers are likely to be the first within the insurance industry to use Blockchain technology as this is the part of the insurance chain that is most used to collaboration.
Insurance Fraud Summit 2016: Insurers must employ data analysts to tackle fraud
As well as embracing technology insurers of the future must employ data analysts to deal with the data it produces or fraud will continue according to RSA’s head of fraud.
Post November 2016: Start-ups, autonomous cars, future claims, and broker gossip
They look like rock stars but they're insurtech entrepreneurs.
Over half of traditional firms are developing in-house fintech capabilities
Global businesses now consider the investment in fintech as their highest priority and a necessity for development and market competition, a survey has found.
Women entrepreneurs: Insurance start-ups
Five female insurance entrepreneurs give Jonathan Swift the lowdown on the start-up sector
The question of liability for autonomous vehicle claims
Tesla’s recent hack has moved the liability spotlight onto software providers