Technology
Interview: David Walsh: The artist
After 14 years building CFC Underwriting from a dotcom start-up to a successful MGA, founder and managing director David Walsh now sees the global market as his canvas.
CDL launches big data analytics solution
Insurance software company CDL has released a management information solution to enable insurers’ retailers to apply big data analytics to their operations.
View from the Top: Environmental protection
Clean tech firms could find themselves in a mess if they fail to secure adequate cover, says Paul Skinner, segment specialist underwriter, Chubb Insurance.
Lloyd’s brokers sign up for VIPR Bordereaux product
Two Lloyd’s brokers have partnered with VIPR to use its software and systems.
Motor specialist Sky Insurance goes live on Transactor
Motor specialist Sky Insurance has gone live on a Transactor software solution following a 10 month project.
Xuber gets highest channel accreditation from Aia
Insurance software business Xuber has achieved Aia Software’s highest channel accredition, “ITP for” status.
LV launches broker portal
LV Broker has launched an online portal for brokers.
Simply Business MBO to realise the ‘full potential’ of business
Simply Business chief executive Jason Stockwood has revealed the recent management buy out was prompted by a desire to clarify its shareholder structure.
Allianz launches extreme weather app
Allianz has launched a free smartphone app which provides severe weather alerts and risk advice for businesses and householders.
Zurich's David Smith to chair Polaris UK
Industry-owned standards and technology body Polaris UK has appointed David Smith as its chair.
Allianz Engineering to pilot mobile surveyors device
Allianz's engineering division is to pilot a handheld mobile device that will streamline reporting for its surveyors.
Post magazine - 18 July 2013
In this week’s Post, brokers have raised concerns over the effectiveness of Aviva underwriters and its ability to maintain service levels following the insurer’s decision to move more underwriters into broker offices and abandon almost half its regional…
Fico close on UK fraud deal after ‘bake-off’ success
The vice president of Fico’s global insurance and healthcare practice has revealed that it is close to striking a major deal in the UK counter-fraud space having "blown insurers away" with its latest offering.
Protect Your Bubble appoints Basinger as UK head
Gadget insurance specialist Protect Your Bubble has appointed Rob Basinger, former head of lending and insurance at ING Direct, to lead its UK team.
Fatal crash prompts calls for insurers to scrap nighttime driving curfews
Telematics providers are urging insurers to remove nighttime driving restrictions from their products, after a coroner cited a curfew as a factor in a fatal crash involving two teenagers.
Editor's comment: A fork in the road
In 2008 when Aviva (then Norwich Union) shelved its pay‑as‑you‑drive model due to “poor take-up” after only two years in the open market, it appeared that the product had fallen at the first hurdle.
Telematics: Ask the experts
Insurers should be wary of rushing into the telematics market alone – pricing, legacy technology and cost mean collaborating may be a wiser strategy.
In Series: Claims: Problems shared
In a price-sensitive environment, can claims service with an emphasis on communication play a role in retaining customers?
Interview: Steve Langan: Onwards and upwards
Concerned that the wider industry is dangerously out of touch when it comes to technology, servicing customers and advertising, Hiscox UK managing director Steve Langan tells Post how his firm keeps up with the times.
View from the Top: Crazier than spaghetti junction
After all the protracted pandemonium for motor insurers, discipline is now needed, says Colin Batabyal, personal lines director, Covéa Insurance
Claims Club Monthly Missive: The end of dotcom innocence
Last week Aviva announced it is to close its online salvage business, Bluecycle, outsourcing the business to Copart.
SSP appoints marketing director to drive brand reputation
Pam Wilde has taken up the position of marketing director at insurance technology provider SSP.
UK insurers criticised for “squandering” big data opportunity
Concerns over regulatory requirements and data security are preventing insurers from using technology to improve customer relationships and grow their businesses, an IBM survey found.
Data 2013: Embrace mobile but don't rely on social media insurers told
Consumers may be posting increasing amounts of personal information on social media but many view the idea of companies exploiting it as intrusive, insurers were warned yesterday.