Technology
Quiz of the week - 4 September 2015
It's quiz time. Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news.
C-Suite Europe: Technology opening up new avenues for insurer partnerships
New technology is changing the nature of the partnerships insurers are getting into, says Ageas CEO Bart De Smet.
Consumers remain unconvinced by driverless cars as Google suffers latest setback
More than a third of motorists polled by U Switch believe the introduction of autonomous vehicles will drive up their car insurance premiums.
CFC launches global cyber risk portal
CFC has extended its cyber product suite with the launch of an online hub, which it claims enables brokers to deliver an end-to-end solution to their clients.
Insurers risk losing customers amid demand for smartphone interaction
General insurers are in danger of losing their customers to new entrants unless they step up their digital game, according to research carried out by Deloitte.
Autonomous Trucks: The road to autonomy
As the first autonomous truck gets a road licence in the US, how will the introduction of driverless fleets affect the industry?
Innovation Group in takeover talks with Carlyle
Software and outsourcing provider Innovation Group is in talks with US firm Carlyle about a potential takeover.
C-Suite - Broker: Sending a message
Attacks on honest motorists need to stop – and a strong message needs to be sent to fraudsters.
Trade Voice: Why we’ll always need solicitors
Despite falling claims numbers, new technology means the need for legal firms will not decrease.
Allianz Commercial joins Powerplace SME panel
Allianz Commercial has joined Powerplace's SME panel making its suite of SME products available on Powerplace SME from the fourth quarter of this year.
Swedish pet insurance market a model for UK players
The UK pet insurance market could learn a lot from its competitors in Sweden, according to technology firm Aquarium, particularly collaborating with partner agencies such as veterinarians and the police.
Post presents five Asia events in September
Post and Post Events are excited to be hosting five events across China, Hong Kong and Singapore in September.
Insurance Data & Technology Asia: Q+A with AIG's Jason Kelly
In the lead up to Post's Insurance Data & Technology Asia event in Hong Kong, we interview Jason Kelly, AIG's head of financial lines Asia-Pacific, about cyber risk.
Trade Voice: Big data, big opportunities…
…and a fair few big challenges along the way as well.
Q&A: Niall Mackenzie: Search for solutions
Niall Mackenzie leads the sports betting and e-gaming sector at Google. He outlines the digital lessons the insurance industry could learn.
Telematics firm Scope Technologies expands in Thailand and Germany
German insurer HDI Gerling and Thai company Bangkok Insurance have agreed pay-as-you-drive deals with telematics provider Scope Technologies.
C-Suite: Embracing the cloud
Insurance companies are increasingly embracing the cloud but concerns remain.
Competition: Win a Panasonic Toughpad tablet and Lumix camera
Zurich engineers are busting the “boring insurance” myth daily by scaling wind turbines out to sea and climbing giant construction cranes to insure the safety of some of the UK’s largest industrial equipment.
C-Suite Europe: Healthcare - trends highlight need for structural reform
The healthcare sector in Europe is changing - and this is throwing up opportunities for savvy insurers, says Bart de Smet
Video: Introducing cyber cover
As digital technologies accelerate, so do cyber risks. From hacking and malicious attacks to stolen laptops and data, cyber criminals attack indiscriminately. But online attacks are only a part of it.
Insurers encouraged to lobby regulators on drone safety laws
Safety laws governing the use of drones have been pitched as a potential lobbying area for insurers to champion in an effort to mitigate large pay-outs from accidents or improper use of the technology.
Home of the future
The connected home has the potential to revolutionise living space as we know it.
RPC Consulting buys software company Marriot Sinclair
RPC consulting has acquired UK-based financial services software and consultancy firm Marriott Sinclair.
Government pledges £20m to boost driverless car innovation
New funds pledged by government towards driverless car testing aim to put Britian at the vanguard of the intelligent mobility market.