Technology
Portal still needs bedding in, say MIB and Medco bosses as 115,000 claims await medical reports
With no apparent reason for delays in obtaining medical reports, Dominic Clayden, CEO of Motor Insurers’ Bureau and Martin Heskins, executive chair of Medco, suspect the portal needs more time to bed in.
Marine insurers call on manufacturers to make transportation of EVs safer
The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published best practice guidance for the safe carriage and charging of electric vehicles on board ro-ro passenger ferries, however insurers believe it's on EV manufacturers to do more to make the EV’s safer to…
Q&A: Roi Amir, Sprout.ai
Roi Amir has replaced Niels Thorne as CEO of Sprout.ai. He talks to Post about how his experience has shaped him to become an artificial intelligence leader, and how AI has the potential to unlock the future of insurance.
IMS founder Corrie makes way for new CEO
Exclusive: IMS, part of the Trak Global Group, has appointed a new CEO after founder Nick Corrie moves to executive chairman.
Space insurtech Birds Eye View to target SMEs with severe weather event products
Insurtech startup Birds Eye View has closed a seed funding round led by SFC Capital, with the funds matched by the European Space Agency.
B3i enters insolvency after failing to raise funding
The blockchain insurance initiative has ceased operations and entered insolvency after failing to raise capital
Live Well by Zurich announces collaboration with Polar Electro to make healthy living easier
Live Well by Zurich and Polar Electro will work together to help customers of both companies gain access to services that will help them reach their wellbeing goals.
Ashish Patel appointed as Allianz UK COO
Allianz Holdings has appointed Ashish Patel as chief operating officer, effective from this month.
Arbitration could shorten the whiplash portal’s 175 day wait for settlements to ‘three to 10 days’
An arbitration service has claimed OIC delays could be shortened from six months to “three to 10 days” if parties are no longer allowed to play games.
Blog: Insurers and loss adjusters need data and tech-enabled cooperation
With general inflation sending costs through the roof and extreme weather causing claims surges more often, tight collaboration is absolutely crucial to handle claims – and technology and data can enable this, writes Eibhlin Swan, head of supply and…
Next Gen PPL platform must overcome data standards roadblocks to protect dominant London market role
Lloyd’s and London market electronic placement platform PPL has been warned market participants could turn to alternative solutions if their needs aren't met following delays to its next generation platform, now set for launch in 2023.
Q&A: Waseem Malik, Aviva
Recently appointed chief claims officer at Aviva, Waseem Malik caught up with Post to chat about his move from Axa, the simplification and digitalisation of claims function at Aviva, and the impact of inflation and the supply chain shortage crisis.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Managing General Agent of the Year - Rokstone
Rokstone’s ambitious growth plan caught the judges’ attention with some impressive stats including treble-digit growth in gross written premiums, and development and 100% retention in its entrepreneurial carrier partnerships model.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Insurance Partner of the Year - Addresscloud
Addresscloud’s ‘simple yet effective’ technology implementation and impressive results helped to sway the judges in this keenly contested category.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Customer Experience Award - Zurich Insurance
The global insurer has overhauled its customer experience strategy to cut through the noise in a time of rapid customer and digital change. Zurich Insurance has made great strides in its customer service after identifying three crucial challenges –…
British Insurance Awards 2022: Claims Initiative of the Year: Insurance Partner - Davies
Impressed with its rapid development and deployment of intelligent software and support to assist those affected by extreme weather events, the judges hailed Davies as the winner of the Claims Initiative of the Year for an Insurance Partner.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Technology Award - Vision Track
With its thirst for innovation, Vision Track continues to push the boundaries of possibility in telematics for the insurance industry.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Young Achiever of the Year - Ben Smyth, Arma Karma
Hailed as a true self-starter, Ben Smyth stood out in this hotly contested category with his ambition to change the insurance industry for the better.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Best Newcomer Award - Collective Benefits
The judges were impressed with Collective Benefits’ dedication to the needs of independent workers, a growing but underserved market segment in the emerging gig economy.
British Insurance Awards 2022: Digital Insurance Innovation of the Year - Tesco Insurance
Rigorous attention to detail in understanding customer needs and improving online motor claims journeys helped Tesco Insurance stand out in this hard-fought category.
Auto-repair industry calls for access to connected vehicle data from ‘anti-competitive’ OEMs
Figures in the auto-repair market have called for original equipment manufacturers to allow them access to connected vehicle data, allowing end users “freedom of choice” around car repairs.
Zurich, Amanda Blanc and Vicky Carter among big winners at the 2022 British Insurance Awards
Zurich was the big winner at the 2022 British Insurance Awards this evening, taking home three awards – including the highly coveted General Insurer of the Year gong.
‘Software-defined’ Adas vehicles will bring ‘fundamental change’ for claims
Driver assistance systems will make cars a "software-defined product", and effect the cost and frequency of claims, according to the Allianz Centre for Technology.
Spotlight on Digital - Mixed views on digital transformation impact on customer experience
Digital transformation is fundamental to insurers’ drive for customer-centricity and future competitiveness, but a misalignment in strategic goals between boardroom and business is slowing progress, says Rosie Beasley, global senior industry marketing…