Technology
Europe: Cyber liability - Iberian peninsula
European firms are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals but there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to legislation to protect the customer. Paul Skinner examines what firms need to do to ensure they have adequate risk mitigation and loss…
Rehabilitation - Workplace innovation: A good measure of rehabilitation success
Insurers have been vocal in their criticism of rehabilitation service innovation. Mark Howard and Brian Whelan argue that, while progress has been made, the next stage in evolution needs to be a radical one.
PSTF: Telematics: caution called for over information overload
Responding to a question from a PSTF advisory board member, Insure the Box founder and joint chief executive Mike Brockman admitted there is a danger of information overload with regards to what telematics can deliver.
PSTF: Cloudy issue
The cloud computing industry needs to put the elephant in the room to bed over security issues.
PSTF: Key to improved customer service held by technology chiefs
Chief information officers and chief technology officers are poised to become the real heroes in the drive to provide customers with the products and services they desire from insurers.
PSTF: Cost benefits driving secondary cloud migration
Almost nine in 10 IT professionals that use cloud-based services are moving beyond the hype and looking to invest further in this technology in 2011, according to a new survey.
Technology - Mobile apps: The age of the app
App fever is infiltrating every aspect of our lives — and the insurance industry is no exception — but while the benefits a quality app can bring are undeniable, there are a number of pitfalls to avoid, says Ian Singer.
Intelligent insurance for young drivers
An ‘intelligent insurance’ motor policy designed to help young drivers afford safer cars has been created by Intelligent Marmalade.
Guidewire Software makes senior sales appointment
Provider of core system solutions to general insurers, Guidewire Software, has named Stephen Butcher vice president for the EMEA region.
Junction sees huge boost after B&B buy
A year after its acquisition of Bradford & Bingley's motor and home insurance business, Junction claims to have boosted new home policies by 200%, increased sales on its smaller motor book by 1000% and improved renewal rates by 25%. The firm has now…
Bike aggregator expands in specialist motor niches
The new owner of The Bike Insurer is poised to expand into the specialist lines of caravan and classic car cover, with discussions underway with up to eight providers.
Exclusive cyber and pan-European deal content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how pan-European deals bring challenges to insurers; and a View from The Top on why cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies.
Europe: Cyber liability: the hardest threat to manage
Cyber security is becoming one of the greatest threats to global companies, and one of the hardest to manage.
Biba 2011: Aon president dismisses contingent commission concerns
Aon president Greg Case has stressed that the issue of contingent commissions in the US was never a major issue as the broker instead focuses on the "transparency" it offers its clients.
Affinity partnerships: Perfect service
What makes a truly successful affinity partnership? Mike Caidan looks at how this market is changing, demands are rising and discusses how proactivity, innovation and flexibility are vital.
Damage management - Surge: Surging ahead
Recent surge events have shown insurers are getting better at coping with large numbers of claims but there is still room for improvement. Sam Barrett finds out what could make a crucial difference the next time an extreme event occurs.
Barbon trading platform on track for a summer launch
Barbon Insurance Group is now "weeks away" from launching its wholesale broker online trading platform via property business Keelan Westall.
Validus investigation unit spots £1m of fraud in first two months
A new claims investigation unit set up by Validus has found nearly £1m of suspicious motor claims for insurance clients in its first two months of operation.
Software firm issues Solvency II warning
Data management software company Cluster Seven has urged insurers to ensure they are accounting for spreadsheet risk in their implementation plans for Solvency II.
Exclusive IFRS and digital content now available on Post Europe
Post Europe’s weekly update is now live with an article on how The International Accounting Standards Board’s draft standard for the valuation of insurance liabilities will affect the market; and a View from The Top on how the Netherlands’ trading…
Europe: Dutch trading history paves the way for digital revolution
The Netherlands, one of the oldest established commercial and industrial insurance markets, is taking the lead in the digital transformation of the industry.
In series: first-party fraud: Indicator or prohibitor?
Insurers are increasingly looking at options to help prevent fraud at the front end. Credit checks are common when assessing the ability to pay but Jane Bernstein asks whether they could also help as a fraud indicator.
Energy - small operators: Oiling the wheels
Oil and gas is a high-risk industry and insurance prices reflect this. Gordon Patterson explains why this is a problem for smaller operators and what they can do to ensure they are not priced out of the market.
Technology: Will the cookie crumble?
The revised Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive could see computer cookies swallowed up unless explicit consent is given for their insertion in users' computers when they visit a company's website.