Technology
Digital motor insurance policies worth €15bn by 2020
Digitally-enabled motor insurance policies in Europe could potentially be valued at €15bn (£13bn) by 2020, according to Deloitte.
IDT911 re-brands as Cyber Scout amid international expansion
IDT911 has re-branded to Cyber Scout as it looks to expand globally.
Video: Hospital hacks
As ransomware attacks are targeting NHS trusts, the cyber exposure of hospitals is coming under scrutiny.
Octo signs ‘telematics ecosystem’ deal with LV Broker
Octo has signed a deal with LV Broker to provide a “full telematics ecosystem”.
Electronic trading: What is good form online?
The growth in online communications makes BT's strapline ‘It's good to talk' seem dated, but anyone who has had to lift a phone to unravel a burgeoning misunderstanding in an email can appreciate its spirit.
Blog: Lawyers must help insurers use them less
There has been a profound shift in the provision and delivery of legal services to the insurance industry within the last 10 years.
Blog: Connectivity is revolutionising the claims industry
When people talk about innovation in the claims process I immediately think about our clients and their customers - and also about our staff, because innovation undoubtedly means different things to different people.
AI start-up looks towards data collection to help insurers identify emerging risks
Artificial intelligence start-up, Cytora, will soon be partnering with insurers with ‘big innovation teams’ to deliver a new system aimed at informing decisions around risk pricing.
Digital marketing platform could help insurers beat 'money drain' of price comparison sites
Digital marketing group Digital Animal plans to help insurers take back control of their spend and kick price comparison websites to the curb.
SchemeServe makes two senior appointments to its board
John Price and Colin Kippin have been appointed to SchemeServe's board at chief operating officer and director, respectively.
Lorry safety changes will not be delivered any time soon
Remove the cab of a lorry and chop off the bottom, put it back, sliding it forwards and downwards in front of the engine and - voilà! - better road safety because the driver is closer to the ground and better able to the see directly the space around the…
Ask Alexa: Aviva develops jargon buster for Amazon Echo
Owners of the Amazon Echo will now be able to get answers to insurance related questions thanks to an interactive jargon buster from Aviva.
Insurtech firms could face Brexit brain drain
Insurtech start-ups could face a talent black hole as a result of Brexit, analysts have warned.
Insuring the future: 10 tech gadgets
Innovations are bringing new technology into our lives at an almost frightening pace. Whether we want to control our central heating from our smartphones or check on our home security, appliances that can be controlled remotely are giving us greater…
Roundtable: Health and cyber crime: Cyber crime against the healthcare sector
With cyber crime the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, attacks on healthcare providers are becoming more prevalent. Post, in association with Kennedys, hosted a roundtable to find out the scale of the threat – and what the industry can do…
Lemonade rolls out US-wide expansion
Lemonade will be expanding nationwide within the over the next year, with the company claiming its service is highly demanded in California, Michigan, New Jersey and Texas.
Spotlight: Motor data: Taking today's customers into the fast lane
Having grown up in the internet age, Millennials have very different expectations to previous generations. Young people are getting into the driver’s seat and motor insurers need to understand how to build a relationship with them
Blog: Overcoming inhibitors to product delivery
Many insurers are stuck trying to figure out how to get their digital initiatives off the ground and are overly focused on how to create the next Uber for their industry.
Brightside's Mark Cliff on why chaos is needed for success
Chaos is needed for some highly successful brokers to emerge during 2017
Marsh's White on delivering client value and innovation in uncertain times
Just when we thought the world couldn't get much more uncertain, 2016 happened.
Blog: Drone regulation
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now being used across a range of sectors and usage gives rise to some issues.
Government mulls mandatory registry for drone users
Drone owners could be forced to register their devices under consultation plans released by the government today.
Kofax's Ong on innovations to enhance customers’ digital experience
From e-signatures to smart capture, Alson Ong shares innovations insurers can use to retain tech-savvy, omnichannel and increasingly demanding customers.
EU data regulations 'inevitable' in UK despite Brexit
The UK could adopt a similar regulatory framework as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation even after Brexit, say industry lawyers.