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British Insurance Awards 2013: The E-Business Award
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British Insurance Awards 2013: The Technology Award
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Zurich, Direct Line Group, Cunningham Lindsey and Allianz among winners at 2013 British Insurance Awards
Reg Brown, chairman of the Managing General Agents Association, was honoured at the British Insurance Awards last night, receiving the Achievement Award.
Post magazine – 4 July 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
My Best XI: Phil Race, Agencyport
Phil Race, managing director of Agencyport, selects his best XI for an insurance industry start-up. Race’s team includes insurers and software providers – including an appearance from his chief operating officer for Europe – and a legendary Liverpool…
Open GI wins Markerstudy retail contract
Open GI has been appointed by Markerstudy Group’s retail division to provide its software for the next five years.
Sequel appoints non-executive director
Insurance software specialist Sequel has named Peter Droussiotis as a new independent non-executive director on 1 July 2013.
Octo eyes up UK telematics opportunities
Telematics systems provider Octo Telematics has relocated its frontline operation from Italy to London in a bid to take advantage of opportunities in the burgeoning UK telematics market and to build stronger ties with both the insurance and manufacturing…
Towers Watson reveals insurers unprepared for emerging tech trends
Insurers feel less prepared to deal with threats arising from social media and big data than they do about more familiar ones.
Post magazine - 27 June 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 27 June 2013
Penny loves to moan and complain, so she was thrilled this week to hear of one complaint a telematics firm received from an elderly customer who was unable to install their new black box.
View from the Top: How flexible are you?
Insurers must have adaptable IT systems in place if they are to keep up with the rapid pace of change, says Peter Thompson.
Insurers must prepare for telematics boom
Insurers should not lose sight of the opportunities presented by telematics in light of recent changes in consumer attitude, a panel of experts said today.
One Answer and THB team up for PI offering
One Answer Brokerdrive has gone into partnership with the professional and financial risks division of THB to roll out professional indemnity insurance to all of its members and their clients.
Hiscox targets technology companies with new offering
Hiscox has launched a new technology portfolio aimed at companies such as software design and distribution, web design, training, hosting, data network management and hardware assembly.
Post magazine - 20 June 2013
The latest issue of Post magazine is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Comment: Creative fraudbusting
Appealing to the casual fraudster’s conscience won’t work – it’s time for a more direct approach, says Eddie Longworth.
Improving customer experience through operational excellence - webinar
Facing ever-changing demands from the regulator and consumers alike, insurance providers must adapt their processes to produce a superior customer journey.
Airmic 2013: Aon throws down innovation gauntlet
Aon group president Stephen McGill has challenged the insurance industry to step up its work on innovation.
UK General commercial plans boosted by ex-RSA director appointment
UK General has appointed former long-term RSA director Ian Barker as its new commercial technical director in a bid to strengthen its underwriting and portfolio management capabilities.
Willis names new directors ahead of Plumeri board retirement
The Willis board has nominated Francisco Luzón and Jaymin Patel as directors of the company, which completes the slate of directors that will be presented to shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting.
Website review: Zurich motor insurance website stuck in first gear
Web performance specialist Gomez looks at Zurich’s motor website.
Your Say: Consumers demand technology
When it comes to technology discussions in our industry, much of it is centred on outdated legacy systems and the challenges around the intelligent use of data.