Technology
Online SME distribution: Embracing the internet age
The online SME distribution space has struggled to take off in recent years, but is this about to change?
Willis Group moves to one IT platform
Willis Re has moved 500 of its international employees onto one single software platform for the first time.
Autonet to implement Experian credit check software
Van insurance broker Autonet is in the closing stages of finalising a deal with Experian to introduce a new credit check software to aid premium pricing and an instalment payment plan for their customers.
Roundtable: Legacy systems - IT frustrations and how to beat them
Legacy systems have been named as one of the biggest issues for IT managers, so how can the conundrum of what to replace - and when - be best addressed?
Aggregators hit as SSP suspends service
Software provider SSP temporarily suspended its service yesterday on Money Supermarket, Go Compare, Confused, Compare the Market and Google Compare.
Post Blog: Defending a breach
How can a company successfully combat a data breach? Paul Bantick and Tracey Stretton explain.
Xchanging secures Lloyd's claims reporting contract
Business technology services provider Xchanging has landed a contract to build a platform for the Lloyd's claims reporting suite.
Market moves: Fusion five mark the week's biggest move
Towergate-owned underwriter Fusion was the most active firm in the recruitment space this week, unveiling a new five-strong engineering team all joining from Aviva.
RTA Portal Co chooses IT partner for extension plans
RTA Portal Co has appointed CRIF Decision Solutions as a technology partner to implement changes to the existing electronic claims system as part of the extension of the RTA Protocol planned by the Ministry of Justice.
In Series: External Data - Analyse this
Insurers have an increasing amount of external data available to them, but how can they use this information to their advantage?
Gaut returns to SSP as chief technology officer
SSP has appointed Kevin Gaut as chief technology officer for the company's insurer division.
IMR extends Xchanging tie-up
Xchanging has been awarded a five-year extension to its contract to operate the Insurers' Market Repository.
View from the top: The changing face of risk
A recent Europe-wide survey of risk managers identified the top issues keeping board members at major corporations awake at night, says Nigel Bamber.
Aviva's Spencer admits Lloyd's re-entry still possible
Aviva’s new chief executive of general insurance in the UK & Ireland hopes to stay in his new role for at least three to four years in a bid to bring some continuity to the business he joined 17 years ago.
Market moves: Busy week sees major hires at Travelers and Giles
In a busy week of recruitment for insurers and brokers, certain firms strengthened their reputations as companies with a real appetite for employment.
Renewable energy broker Renewable Risk Advisors launches
A new renewable energy broker has opened for business in the UK to give clients a more "bespoke" level of service.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Get clever about customer contact
Insurers must communicate better with customers and recognise that one renewal action a year is not enough to build lasting relationships, according to IBM business development executive Adam Bellchambers.
Post Blog: Keeping up with customers
Policyholders are au fait with the world of real-time publishing, so isn't it time the insurance industry caught up? James Mullarney explains.
SMEs: A web of complexity
UK companies are quick to take advantage of technological advances to create new business opportunities, and the industry must get up to speed with the many and varied risks this brings.
Insurance Strategy 2012: Telematics is about the customer, not the insurer
Telematics needs to be about the customer rather than the insurer, according to Ian Hughes, Consumer Intelligence chief executive.
Carole Nash and Lumley Jacobs extend partnership to Ireland
Carole Nash and Lumley Jacobs will launch forensic coding systems in Ireland this October.
Lockton launches technology practice
A new operation focused on technology and intangible risks has been set up by Lockton.
NHS pilots QBE's telematics system
North East Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust has joined forces with QBE's motor risk management team to pilot a telematics system.
Market moves: High-profile changes at Allianz, Zurich and Towergate
The industry witnessed a number of major departures this week with Chris Hanks, Karl Bedlow and Nick Houghton leaving their roles at Allianz, Zurich and Towergate respectively.