Technology
Rias launches on Go Compare
Over 50s insurance provider Rias has launched its motor insurance product on Go Compare – the first time the specialist provider has offered insurance to consumers via an aggregator website.
Accenture to ramp up insurance offering with swoop for Duck Creek
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire general insurance software specialist Duck Creek Technologies.
RDT aiming to go global
Insurance technology specialist RDT is targeting global expansion after winning a contract to supply software to South Australian general insurer and motoring organisation Royal Automobile Association.
Supercover seeks partners after income quadruples
Niche intermediary Supercover Insurance is seeking new distribution partners after increasing its income four-fold in 18 months.
Keychoice Distribution launched by SSP
Newly-formed Keychoice Distribution has become the face of the SSP and Keychoice brands for its 1000 independent broker customers, offering a single point of access to all of the group’s products and services.
British Insurance Awards: Leading a revolution
THE E-BUSINESS AWARD - WINNER - POWERPLACE
British Insurance Awards 2011: The dynamic duo
THE TECHNOLOGY AWARD – WINNER – WILLIS AND ACTURIS
Affinity: Telecoms ready to take on banks
James Carpenter, head of insurance at O2, told delegates the telecommunications sector is gearing up to rival the banks as a provider of financial services and products.
Insurance & social media: To tweet or not to tweet
The insurance industry has struggled in its early attempts to adopt social media, due to its staid reputation. Sam Barrett warns that being slow to capitalise on the benefits it can bring means the industry is missing a trick.
News analysis - Aggregators: The challenge of converting quotes
In the 10th quarterly price comparison watch, Tom Cooper finds no slowdown in quote volumes but converting them into sales represents a growing challenge.
Interview - Rob Brown: The best job in the market
Despite being one to shun the limelight, Rob Brown, chief executive of Aon UK, has no qualms about answering his critics over the firm's carrier charge and contingent commissions, admitting he is pleased with progress to date. Daniel Dunkley reports.
View from the Top: A renewable future
The environmental case for renewable energy is indisputable. As well as helping to reduce CO2 emissions, it protects biodiversity, provides greater independence and secures energy supply.
Lexis Nexis and SSP agree data partnership
Insurance technology firm SSP has selected Lexis Nexis ad its preferred UK data partner.
Spotlight on: Insurance scores - Number crunching
Looking at the links between credit data and insurance behaviour is unusual in the UK, but this could be about to change, claims Sam Barrett, as insurers look to develop the data sources they use.
Household - Subsidence: Will the cracks show?
With the industry teetering on the verge of a major subsidence event, Mike Dupelycz takes a look at what lessons can be learnt from previous events and whether the industry is equipped to deal with a potential surge.
People moves – 30 June 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 30 June 2011 edition of Post.
Claims solution targets London market
IT provider Scyllogis Consulting has formed a partnership with Fineos Corporation to support the integration and implementation of new automated claims related software aimed at the London market.
Groupama launches online commercial product
Commercial brokers are wasting valuable time chasing commercial combined quotes, according to a survey of brokers by Groupama Insurances.
Technology in the international private medical insurance market
Tim Mutton looks at the role of technology in the international private medical insurance market.
Legal update - Medical advances: The cost of breakthroughs
Medical breakthroughs give new hope to people who have been paralysed or had amputations as a result of accidents, but will these advances add to the already burgeoning costs of personal injury? Tim Brentnall warns that legal implications could prove…
Climate change - Renewable energy: The future energy landscape
With the government committed to cutting carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, the insurance industry may play a crucial role in providing effective cover, reports Mark Potter.
Stonebridge appoints SSP
SSP is working with Stonebridge International Insurance to upgrade its existing system as part of a legacy transformation project.
Broker focus - lead generation: follow the leader
Many brokers would not be able to survive without high volumes of lead generation but what form produces the best results? Trevor Cutts assesses the options and factors to consider.
Airmic 2011: Generation Y could hold the key to corporate response to emerging technologies
The use of technology as a central part of their lifestyle separates Generation Y (those under 30 years old) from Generation X (everyone else), but risk managers rarely consider the threat that this cultural chasm represents, the Airmic conference heard…