Technology
Sword Insurance becomes Agency Port
The insurance software business bought out of Sword Group has changed its name to Agency Port and says it has companies knocking on its door wanting to be bought.
Salvation Army insurance chooses Websure
The Salvation Army General Insurance Corporation has chosen Websure as its preferred insurance software supplier.
BIS 2011: Industry warned over reliance on internet for information
“It is a danger to rely on publicly available information” the insurance industry has been warned by Ashwin Mistry, chairman of Brokerbility.
BIS 2011: Insurers challenged to improve e-commerce
The starting point of a good website is no longer enough, insurers have been warned.
Post Blog: Insurance must embrace the cloud
Organisations in the insurance sector don't have a reputation for changing their software very often.
BIS 2011: Technology to ‘rejuvenate’ insurance
Delegates at the British Insurance Summit were told in no uncertain terms that technology and social media are here to stay and urged to be a part of it.
Rehabilitation First Awards 2011: Rehabilitation Initiative of the Year — Insurer
Judges applauded QBE’s initiative as “behaviour-changing stuff that makes a detailed case for rehabilitation at all levels”.
Internal fraud fight aided by recruitment changes
Technological advances and improved recruitment screening over the past three years have helped insurers tighten their grip on internal fraud, according to experts from two major insurers.
Online this week
The top ten stories from www.postonline.co.uk
Online commercial - Driving business online
Take-up of online commercial products remains less than impressive but where does the blame for suppressed demand lie?
SSP names insurance MD
Technology provider SSP has appointed Stephen Lathrope as managing director of its insurer division.
Business agility for improved profitability - webinar now available on demand
If you missed the recent Post webinar in association with Pitney Bowes Business Insight on the challenges of communicating with customers in today's changing world, you can now watch the on-demand version.
PSTF: Eliminate social media confusion before policies tested by regulator
Law firm Taylor Wessing has urged companies to implement formal social media policies, or risk falling foul of the regulator.
PSTF: Ignoring mobile interaction could be ‘devastating’
Companies that are yet to fully embrace the web should look straight to mobile to ensure competitive advantage.
PSTF: Cloud technology counters cost while catering for demand fluctuations
Post’s Strategic Technology Forum debated cloud technology from a user’s perspective, the perils of ignoring mobile and risks surrounding social media.
Social media: Hashing out hashtags
Has the insurance industry finally mastered the art of social networking?
IMIA 2011 preview: Setting the agenda
With Amsterdam playing host next week to the 44th International Association of Engineering Insurers annual conference, IMIA chairman Neil Clutterbuck previews the event.
Mid-range UK technology companies feel exposed to cyber crime
More than a quarter (26%) of Britain’s mid-size technology companies feel they are highly exposed to the risk presented by cyber crime, according to new research commissioned by Zurich.
NIG unveils new and improved website
Commercial insurer NIG has relaunched its website with new applications and features it believes will help build an enhanced relationship with its broker customers.
Editor's comment: A new way of looking at things
Usually I reserve my commentary for the market’s latest developments, seeking to pinpoint emerging trends or highlight questionable practices – both those within the industry and, more often than not, those that adversely impact upon it.
Monte Carlo Rendezvous: A year of catastrophes
2011 has seen a series of serious natural catastrophes follow fast on those of 2010. How will this shape debate next week at Monte Carlo?
Audience with Zurich: Techmedia sector in the spotlight
Zurich Insurance today launched independent research which found that more than half of Britain’s mid-size technology companies feel at risk from losing skilled employees, with the figure rising to 70% amongst companies with a £25-£100m annual turnover.
RDT reports 36% growth
RDT has reported a 36% year-on-year growth in turnover as it celebrates two decades of trading.
Website review: Cornhill Direct
In the latest of its ongoing series, web performance specialist Gomez looks at Cornhill Direct’s website.