Technology
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.
Disaster recovery - SME: Dealing with disaster
SMEs would flounder in the face of a disaster, with a large proportion going out of business completely. Edward Murray asks why, therefore, it remains so hard to get them to engage with disaster recovery planning.
Post Blog: Compliance management - a technological solution
Insurance providers today have to comply with a mountain of regulations spanning different geographic regions, business sectors and service levels.
Broker to launch insurer after AIM IPO
Property insurance broker Allanfield is today (18 August) launching on the Alternative Investment Market and taking over rival specialist Industrial & Commercial Property Insurance Consultants as part of the deal.
A&A seeks CEO before Euro push
Non-standard motor broking specialist A&A Group has outlined ambitious plans to expand its European footprint, ahead of a potential cash injection.
Interview - A&A Group: A constantly evolving company
Starting as a two-man operation in a house in Twickenham, A&A Group has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Jonathan Swift talks to Tony Allen and Steve McPherson about keeping pace with changes in the market.
Technology focus - Cloud computing: Head in the clouds
The exact definition of cloud computing may be up in the air but a large number of companies have embraced it. Amy Ellis reports on the insurance industry’s take-up of cloud technology and the security implications involved.