Mobile
Digital Insurance Strategies: Boards need to see ROI from digital innovations
RSA direct arm More Than has delivered "six-figure" savings in a matter of months with its online renewal system, driving "huge benefits" for the business.
Digital Insurance Stategies: 2012 will finally be the year of the smartphone
This is the year for mobile technology to really take off, according to Amir Rozenberg, APM global manager mobile, Compuware Gomez.
Assurant appoints European head of mobile business from Sony Ericsson
The European business unit of Assurant Solutions has appointed Nino Treusch as head of mobile business development for Europe.
RDT launches Iphone app
RDT said its new Iphone and Ipad application delivers landscape business managers with real-time management information direct to their mobile device.
Money Supermarket launches car insurance app
Money Supermarket has launched a “front-end” motor insurance app for the Iphone.
PSTF: Digital channels set to dominate distribution
Insurers must embrace digital channels as the next dominant model for distribution, as the race to secure web-based connections with customers, partners and suppliers gathers momentum.
Interview - Duncan Spencer: Calling the shots
Mobile phone insurance has been branded ‘useless’ by some and touted as the next potential mis-selling scandal, but Duncan Spencer believes there is a growing need for the product.
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.
Swiftcover goes mobile
Swiftcover has created a dedicated site for mobile users, allowing visitors to get a quote and purchase car insurance on a website specifically designed for their smartphone.
Insurance Insight September: Renewable energy, mobile technology and THB
Insurance Insight September is now live with an article on insurers’ growing interest in renewable energy; a look at the new demand for mobile insurance; and an interview with broker THB to find out about its latest expansion plans.
Embracing the mobile technology boom
Recent research suggests that with consumer demand for mobile devices on the increase insurance cover is set to grow. Jakki May reports on whether insurers are taking full advantage of this in emerging Europe.
Irish firm offers smartphone security package
Irish firm You Get It Back has teamed up with American retailer Best Buy to offer a security package for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Walker Agency launches Castle Cover mobile website
Walker Agency has completed the development of a new mobile website for Castle Cover, the 50+ insurance specialists.
Online insurer launches mobile wallet protection
Online mobile phone insurance specialists insurance2go.uk is claiming to be the first insurer to offer consumers protection for mobile wallet technology.
Mobile phone insurance: We've got your number
Mobile phone insurance is a high-frequency claims product but has been criticised by the ombudsman and consumer groups. Ralph Savage reviews the sector to discover if this niche is offering value for money.
European extended warranty market for mobile gadgets to hit €7bn by 2014
Extended warranties and insurance for mobile gadgets and telephones are outgrowing those for non-mobile white, brown and grey goods.
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.
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…
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.
Telematics insurer targets 60 000 policies by year end
Curfew-based telematics products for young drivers will not only fail to improve behaviour and accident statistics, but the business model is also flawed. That was the warning issued by Mike Brockman, founder and joint CEO of Insure the Box, as he…
ICO joins text pest group to boost regulatory power
An Information Commissioner's Office with "bigger teeth" and greater regulatory powers is set to become the latest member to join the Ministry of Justice-led anti-claims text group.
Editor's comment: an unfamiliar feeling
As they head off for a well-earned break over the Easter weekend, UK motor insurers may well be struck by an unfamiliar feeling. Contentment.
MoJ and mobile operators join forces to eliminate text pests
The Ministry of Justice is to set up a dedicated working group with the UK's major mobile phone operators to tackle the problem of unsolicited text messaging from claims management firms.