Technology
Aon's Rory Moloney on why tackling risk takes the whole company
Rory Moloney, CEO of Aon Global Risk Consulting, explains why helping a company tackle risk in today’s world requires a new way of thinking.
PWC brings in reg tech start-up to help clients with GDPR compliance
PWC has added a "reg-tech" start-up to its Reference Architecture list of companies that can help clients with General Data Protection Regulation compliance.
Blog: Connected homes should get cheaper premiums
Connected devices could help household insurers offer cheaper premiums to responsible homeowners, says Craig Foster, managing director of Homeserve Labs.
Insurtech guru to stand as MP to protect start-ups
A senior insurtech boss will stand as an independent MP in the next election, as part of a mission to safeguard the economic environment for insurance start-ups.
Blog: Driverless cars are just three chicanes away
Before driverless cars take to the road, the public needs to be reassured about their safety and cyber risks need to be mitigated, write Deloitte partners Gurpreet Johal and Nigel Walsh. But once liability is clarified, insurers stand to benefit.
Lexis Nexis brings motor claims loss predictor to market
Data analytics firm Lexis Nexis have developed a new predictor of motor claims loss.
Fraud, corruption and poor governance risks are top future business concern
Boardroom risks, defined as fraud, corruption and poor governance, is the top concern for UK businesses, according to CNA Hardy.
CGI recruits former LV digital head Paul Wishman as global insurance VP
Former LV e-commerce director Paul Wishman has been appointed vice-president of global insurance at CGI.
Ageas to use AI tech in motor claims handling
Ageas will use Artificial Intelligence in its motor claims handling, using software to assess damage based on pictures.
Aviva lifts email block after being on cyber lock down
Aviva has taken precautionary measures against the Wanna Cry ransomware attack which happened last week by going into cyber lockdown.
SSP: Normal service resumes after latest outage
Brokers faced a day of intermittent service on the SSP platform yesterday, in a fault which the software house says has now been fixed.
More than one-third of UK consumers happy to share Facebook data for lower premiums
More than a third of UK consumers are happy to share Facebook data with insurers for lower premiums.
Insurtech start-up Sherpa partners with Gen Re to offer tailored policies
Insurtech start-up Sherpa has partnered with Gen Re in order to provide tailored risk coverage scores personal lines insurance policies.
Legal Update: New technology risk in construction
Construction professionals using unproven technologies may inadvertently affect their professional indemnity cover if they fail to disclose all relevant information to their broker and to keep their insurer in the loop, warns Hannah Cane, partner and…
Blog: Seven Indian insurtech start-ups to watch in 2017 and beyond
Incisive Insight Insurance Division content director and chair of the Post Digital Insurance Collective Jonathan Swift looks at the burgeoning insurtech scene in India and highlights a few start-ups to keep an eye on.
NHS attack highlights industry's 'wrong direction' on cyber
A ransomware attack on the NHS has highlighted the “wrong direction” the insurance industry has taken on cyber, experts have warned.
JRW Group sees premium growth in 'niche' sectors
JRW Group has reported stable pre-tax profits of £2m in 2016, same as in 2015, after the introduction of its new brands Insure 4 Drones and Insure 4 Boats.
Blog: Automated claims aren't outlandish
Digital advances will allow insurers to automate smaller claims, predicts Graham Gibson, chief claims officer at Allianz, warning that technological agility and customer focus will be key to survival.
Cameron: Cyber crime solution needs insurance industry input
The insurance industry and the UK government need to work together on cyber crime and travel risks, former Prime Minister David Cameron said in his keynote address to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference.
#BibaFever: B-B-Q: Can brokers afford to ignore insurtech to remain relevant in the connected digital world?
As British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference attendees wake up to a new day, the #BibaFever team went in search of finding out the big issues for the market.
Lemonade expands to California with backing from Ashton Kutcher
Insurtech poster child Lemonade has expanded into California, its third state, winning plaudits from celebrity backer Ashton Kutcher along the way.
Cbien secures €8m in second funding round
Digital asset manager CBien has raised €8m (£6.74m) from its existing shareholders MAIF, MACIF and 5M Ventures.
Websure expands into North America
Reinsurance software provider Websure has expanded into North America with the opening of a US operation.
Kartesia leads €25m investment in Vet+a
European debt investor Kartesia has invested €25m (£21m) in Spanish insurance software group Vet+a.