Technology
Specialist drone insurance set to take off says RPC
The fast-paced growth of the UK's commercial drone market is increasing demand for specialist drone insurance, according to law firm RPC.
Insurers fear loss of business to FinTech sector
The scale of the threat posed to the insurance market by FinTech companies has been revealed in a new report by PwC.
C-Suite Broker: Towergate's Janice Deakin on the importance of stepping away from emails
When it comes to broking, there’s just no substitute for talking, and there is no better reminder of that than the annual British Insurance Brokers' Association conference
RSA and Trak Global continue partnership
RSA will continue its telematics deal with Trak Global, with the company supporting the insurer’s More Than smart wheels proposition for young drivers.
Blog: Why insurers should get access to public sector data
There is now scope for insurers to benefit from wider sources of intelligence to validate claims
Motor: Hands off - the latest on self-driving cars
On the day the Queen's Speech confirmed driverless cars would soon become insurable on UK roads, more than 2000 motor engineers, manufacturers, insurers, suppliers and academics gathered in Lisbon to hear from some of the industry's headline acts
Pay-as-you-go broker Belong Safe shuts down after three months
Just three months after its launch, Belong Safe has shut down completely due to financial and branding troubles.
C-Suite Broker: Hyperion's Lyn Grobler on disrupting from within
Without the right technology, millennials won't be attracted to insurance. But without millennials, getting the infrastructure right is a struggle
Blog: It could be now or never for Go Compare to split with Esure
Four years ago it was reported that Grant Thornton had been appointed by Esure to look at the possibility of divesting its shareholding in comparison site Go Compare.
Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Ping Pong, Brexit and learnings from Mondo/Starling Banks
At the end of May, Post held the second meeting of the Digital Insurance Collective at the Bounce venue in Farringdon London.
Digital Insurance Collective: UK insurance industry is still operating on a 'basic' digital level
On the digital continuum the UK insurance industry is mostly operating in the ‘basic digital' space.
Digital Insurance Collective: Firms need to find new kings and queens to lead innovation
Insurers need to eliminate barriers and promote the customer over profit - no matter whether it is an “anathema” to the current status quo - to succeed in digital.
Amazon and Google shaping insurer communications of the future
Purely digital retailers such as Amazon and brand giants like Apple are potentially having a huge impact on expectations of insurance policyholders.
In Depth: Wearable Tech: More science fact than fiction, but is there a wearable future for insurers?
As wearable tech becomes more mainstream, what are the risks for the industry?
Interview: Indro Mukerjee, Watchstone
Against the backdrop of legal action and a fraud investigation, Jonathan Swift finds out how Indro Mukerjee is burying the Quindell past and focusing on the future.
Interview: Clive Clarke, Airmic
Incoming Airmic chair Clive Clarke talks to Burhan Khadbai about his journey to the role and the key issues facing the risk management and insurance communities
Tech Mahindra acquires software provider Target Group
Digital transformation consultants Tech Mahindra have agreed to acquire UK-based Target Group, buying 100% of the shares which have an enterprise value of £112m.
Watchstone CEO asks the insurance industry for ‘level playing field’
Watchstone CEO Indro Mukerjee has urged the insurance industry to give the group formerly known as Quindell a ‘chance’ and let it move away from its history.
2015 results show Watchstone Group on path to recovery
Watchstone Group saw a £16.1m loss of pre-tax earnings in 2015 – a year that marked widespread restructuring, asset sales and the appointment of a new CEO.
Sharing Economy: Taking a slice of the action
With the sharing economy growing year-on-year, what are the challenges and opportunities for the insurance industry?
Webinar live today at 11:00am: Digitalising and personalising the insurance customer journey
Insurance customers' expectations are evolving rapidly. Those firms that operate in the insurance space are now in direct competition with pure digital retailers, such as Amazon,and super brands like Apple when it comes to how they interact with, engage…
Insurers warned they will do a Woolworths unless they adapt to fill digital customer gap
Incumbent insurers that fail to be “customer centric” and adapt to the digital age are likely to go the same way as former high street giant Woolworths.
Allianz creates digital Asia analytics hub
Global giant Allianz has launched an innovation venture in Singapore for Asia.
Blog: Every click you make
The Insurance Fraud Bureau plays an important role as the central hub for sharing insurance fraud data and intelligence. However, there are new technologies that can help insurers detect during the online quotation process behaviours that may be…