Digital Insurance
Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
FCA approves Tech Mahindra's acquisition of Target
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that it has formally approved the acquisition of Target Group by digital transformation specialists Tech Mahindra.
Aviva ventures into partnership with Silicon Valley start-up Plug and Play
Aviva has partnered with global digital start-up accelerator Plug and Play in order to develop digital products and services.
Heather Smith appointed to digital transformation director of LV GI
Heather Smith has been appointed to the newly created role of digital transformation director of LV’s general insurance arm.
Blog: Action Fraud helpline not enough against cyber crime
The police alone cannot tackle cyber crime and the revamped fraud reporting centre may prove less helpful than hoped
Blog: How to sell insurance to Generation Y
What's all the fuss about Generation Y? Many people in our industry will be thinking ‘why does this all sound so complicated and why does it matter to me'? The good news is this: like all things in insurance, the core issue boils down to a small number…
Hastings Group remains focused on competitive pricing as GWP grows 28%
Hastings Group's half year results, released today, revealed gowth in profit, gross written premiums and policies.
Applied Systems expands Irish presence with Relay acquisiton
Applied Systems has acquired Relay Software, as part of the expansion of its international footprint and presence in the UK.
Week in Post: Softball, Millennials, results season, beards, Beale and Jason Bourne
This week the Post editorial team, alongside their colleagues from Insurance Age, sales, events and subscriptions took part in the annual Incisive Insurance softball showdown.
So Sure to launch 'revolutionary' social peer-to-peer mobile insurance app
Managing general agent So Sure, which specialises in insuring mobile phones, is about to launch a new model of “social insurance” via an app-based peer-to-peer product.
Europe: Reinsurance trends in 2016 and beyond
Reinsurance and global risks are by nature linked, since the reinsurance business is all about risk. To better understand reinsurance trends a look at the global risk landscape is required.
Enterprise fallout, fraud cases reopened, blockchain and Ghostbusters - the week in Post
Well the weather might have turned a touch greyer, but the summer holidays are truly here judging by the fact my commute to work is less busy but buying a sandwich in the West End at lunchtime has become a lengthy tourist obstacle course.
Standards could play key role in accelerating fintech and insurtech
Standards could play a key role in helping to strengthen and accelerate fintech’s development in the UK, research from BSI has suggested.
Interview: Steve Treloar, LV
Steve Treloar, the newly appointed managing director of LV's general insurance business, has been in his job for less than three months, but has already met 3000 staff.
Blog: Blockchain, from industry loss warranties to original insureds
Blockchain could revolutionise the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Hiscox's Ross Dingwall on the value of relationships
Ross Dingwall, managing director of the Broker Channel for Hiscox UK and Ireland explains why, in a digital world, relationships still count
Octopus Group acquisition paves the way for Verastar entry into insurance market
Verastar has acquired the Octopus group of companies in a deal that enables Verastar to enter the UK insurance broking and digital marketing sectors.
On Demand Webinar: Ageas, Guidewire and Zurich discuss the path to digital insurance nirvana
So much has been written and spoken about the need to "go digital", but what does that actually mean?
Tokio Marine Kiln looks at opportunities following underwriting restructure
Tokio Marine Kiln said it would offer a greater range of specialist policy lines following a restructure of its underwriting operation.
BIA 2016: The future – digital insurance innovation, technology, start-up
Digital Insurance Innovation of the Year; Technology Award; Start-up Award
BIA 2016: Communication – customer care, brand management and CSR
Customer Care; Brand Management; Business Sustainability/Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year
Roundtable: What will insurers of the future look like?
One of the big challenges the insurance industry faces is adapting to the increasing use of technology. Post, together with the Chartered Insurance Institute, took a look at what the future of the industry might look like
Allianz appoints Loh as chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific
Allianz has appointed Robin Loh in a newly created role - chief digital officer, Asia-Pacific.
Blog: Five steps to accelerate insurance product innovation
Insurers should look at introducing innovative products through digital channels. But much of this opportunity for added value and competitive advantage remains unexploited.