Technology
Blog: Electric aircraft – the new technology is now on the horizon
With climate change and sustainability flying high on the agenda, the electrification of aircraft is much anticipated. And while we’re some way from seeing fully electric commercial aircraft, Andrew Southall, senior aviation surveyor at McLarens Aviation…
Not moving to the cloud ‘slightly illogical’, Guidewire conference hears
Guidewire CEO Mike Rosenbaum stresses commitment to move 100% of Guidewire customers to the cloud, as not doing so is “slightly illogical”.
Analysis: Amazon enters UK insurance not with a bang, but with a whisper
Amazon’s entry into UK insurance has been talked about for years. Has the announcement of the Amazon Insurance Store satisfied the industry-built expectations?
Insurtech unicorns Zego and Marshmallow reveal large losses
The holding companies of UK insurtech unicorns Zego and Marshmallow have both reported losses for the financial year ending on 31 December 2021.
Intelligence: Should the insurance sector get wedded to embedded to close protection gaps?
Embedded insurance is receiving some hype, with claims that it could help bolster the industry by closing the protection gap while simultaneously creating the potential for lower-cost distribution. Frances Stebbing looks at whether this is really the…
Blockchain and insurance: Is there still life in this tech solution after B3i entered into insolvency?
Blockchain was touted as the technology that could revolutionise the insurance and reinsurance industry. Yet, in July, the high-profile blockchain consortium B3i entered insolvency after it failed to raise funding. Martin Friel explores what went wrong,…
Axa's Tara Foley: Moja is already attracting younger customers than other brands
During its first month of trading Axa’s new digital start-up Moja has attracted customers that are on average a decade younger than its other brands, Insurance Post can reveal.
Isle of Man hosts insurtech 'accelerator'
A four-month ‘accelerator’ programme that kicked off in late September is at the centre of the Isle of Man’s plans to position itself a “centre of excellence” for insurtechs.
Briefing: Going Blanc again - Lemonade and Trov, a tale of two US insurtech pacesetters and their different paths to the UK
With Lemonade entering the UK market this week in partnership with Aviva, Jonathan Swift reflects on the similarities between its push and that of Trov in 2016. Not least the role of Amanda Blanc.
Applied Systems looks to use US strength in mission to be ‘number one in UK’
Speaking to Post at the Applied Net conference in Nashville, CEO of Applied Europe, Tom Needs has said that having a US arm of the business allows the UK and Ireland to experiment and innovate more.
IIL and Marsh’s Chris Lay calls on the industry to create a more resilient world in these turbulent times
The industry’s responsibility to encourage greater resilience comes hand-in-hand with imperatives around recruiting and retaining talent, and embracing and implementing technological solutions, argues Christopher Lay, president of the Insurance Institute…
The European Insurance Technology Awards are open for entries
Entries are open for the The European Insurance Technology Awards which are hosted by Insurance Post in partnership with sister Inforpro Digital brand L’Argus de l’assurance
Spotlight: Payments - The competitive difference in digital adoption
Digital adoption has been a key focus for the insurance industry in recent years. Vincent Belloc explains why regulation changes mean insurers need to double down on these efforts to develop more customer-centric experiences while keeping privacy a top…
Dive In Festival: Leaders want more effort to promote diversity to avoid the next version of the internet becoming a 'dystopian nightmare'
Industry leaders have highlighted concerns about gender parity in leadership within emerging technologies, including the metaverse, advocating it is still a “very male dominated field”.
Trade Voice: LMA’s Sheila Cameron explains why the Data Council's digital drive is a breakthrough for the industry
Sheila Cameron, CEO of the Lloyd’s Market Association and chair of the London Market Group’s Data Council, reflects on the efforts to foster digital trading in the London market and what the industry stands to gain from leaving analogue processes in the…
Telematics watch: How the technology is helping to shape EV insurance
Historically, telematics has been used to rate driver risk to bring down insurance. But the growing popularity of electric vehicles has created driver concerns for which telematics may have the answer. Igo4 CEO Matt Munro discusses how the technology can…
Upcoming webinar: Watch Scor and Ms Amlin discuss how operational automation can increase efficiency and boost profitability
Insurance organisations today are under more scrutiny than ever from auditors and stakeholders alike. In response, many continue to shift their efforts from the digital transformation of front-end functions to driving higher levels of efficiency and…
July cyber-attack causes backlog for Davies
Davies Group is working to mitigate the impact of backlogs caused by a cyber-attack it suffered at the end of July.
Companies are ‘treading a very thin line’ in avoiding data breaches
After ICO launched criminal proceedings against eight data thieves, companies have been told to revisit their cyber security to ensure they are properly secured and protected against potential data thieves as cyber attacks are on the rise.
Interview: Ken Norgrove, RSA
Harry Curtis spoke to Ken Norgrove, RSA UK and international CEO, about life after being acquired by Intact, winning over brokers and the insurer’s technology overhaul.
Roundtable: How is the insurance sector investing in solutions to combat the evolving fraud threat?
Post, in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, held a roundtable to discuss the ever-evolving fight against fraud with new technology and how the insurance market is investing in solutions to combat this. Conducted under Chatham House rules,…
Urban Jungle looking to take market share from bigger incumbents as there is 'not enough innovation'
Urban Jungle is looking to take advantage of the lack of innovation from bigger incumbents as it launches multiline coverage.
Digital Bar Quarterly: The future for embedded insurance – an opportunity to enrich the customer experience
As the Financial Conduct Authority pricing reforms start to bite, insurers need to rethink their customer retention and acquisition strategies. Dan Martin, Altus consultant, outlines how embedded insurance offers them a chance to form deeper…
Auto repair firms challenge Fiat Chrysler in EU data access test case
In a landmark test case at the European Court of Justice, auto repair firms are disputing the right of original equipment manufacturers to gatekeep access to a car’s onboard data stream.