Technology
Blog: Rebuilding trust through technology
BT's Mark Jopling says video conferencing is the way for insurers to build consumer trust
Open GI recruits commercial product specialist from Blackpool broker
Open GI has bolstered its product management unit by recruiting commercial product specialist Sara Noble from Blackpool-based Central Insurance Services.
Research: State of the Broking Nation Part 4: Digitalisation and professionalism
The insurance market is rapidly changing as digital technology presents new ways to reach clients and new ways of working. How well set up is the broking sector to engage with these opportunities and does the digital revolution come with downsides? In…
RSA’s Hood handed chief digital officer role
RSA has promoted digital and multi-channel director Ian Hood to the newly created role of chief digital officer.
Q&A video: Crif Decision Solutions director Sara Costantini
Personal injury claims have been in the spotlight recently because they are one of the key areas to have been targeted by fraudsters.
Blog: Smarter SME-trading
Allison Hughes of Ageas looks at the benefits of e-trading solutions for brokers dealing with SMEs
Admiral signs data warehouse deal with Teradata to support transformation programme
Insurer Admiral has signed a deal with big data analytics and marketing applications specialist Teradata to support its business transformation programme.
Insurers back insurance premium tax waiver for young telematics users
Report revives young driver debate amid claims it was ‘buried’
More Than partners with Trak Global on telematics product
More Than has launched a telematics product in partnership with Trak Global to help reduce the cost of motor insurance for young, inexperienced drivers.
Quartix to float on AIM market next week
Telematics company Quartix is to float on London's AIM market on 6 November with a market capitalisation of £54.1m.
Axa motor claims boss heads to Coverbox after just four months
Axa direct and partnership’s head of motor claims has been recruited by telematics insurer Drivestyle Insurer to serve as its new operations director.
C-Suite - Insurer: The 21st century employee
Insurers need to ensure they employ digital specialists with hands-on experience
Blog: Don't scare customers with spooky marketing & other data lessons
With the 2014 Teradata Partners Conference now over, I have decided to reflect on some of the biggest takeaways from the annual event in Nashville.
Technology is a "huge equalizer" for smaller insurers, claims Alfa VP
Good data usage is a great leveller when it comes to insurance, and if done well it can help smaller players compete with larger established rivals.
Thames Underwriting moves business onto Applied software
Thames Underwriting has chosen Applied Systems technology to move its business processes onto one management system.
Insurers need to replicate Amazon model to attract young customers
Insurers need to think and act more like Amazon if they are going to engage with a new generation of connected customers.
Insurers among secondary beneficiaries as Internet of Things takes hold
Insurance companies are likely to be among the secondary beneficiaries as the Internet of Things becomes more ubiquitous.
Roundtable: Digital culture: ‘This is an industry taking action’
How can companies build digital cultures that maintain their relevance in the insurance market of the future? Post, in association with Accenture, invited specialists from a range of insurers to assess this critical issue
C-Suite - Insurer: Stronger together
The power of acting in unity is being displayed around the world and insurers should follow its lead
Driverless cars could be mandatory within two generations predicts Teradata chief
Autonomous cars will be the norm within two generations according to experts speaking at the Teradata Partners conference.
Insurers must learn from e-commerce mistakes with digital role integration
Insurance companies need to break down the walls between internal functions to get the most out of the digital marketing opportunities available today.
One-in-four motorists back compulsory in-car cameras
26% of UK motorists believe the Government should mandate in-car cameras in order to limit “crash for cash” schemes, according to a study from the RAC.
Road Safety Foundation demands tax cut on telematics policies
The Road Safety Foundation has called for reductions on premium taxes on telematics-backed motor insurance policies for young drivers.
Teradata VP hails connection analytics as key in combating customer churn
Insurers should make greater use of connection analytics to pinpoint their most influencial policyholders and reduce customer churn.