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Insurance Data & Analytics 2015 as it happened
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Internet of Things: All together now
In the brave new world of the Internet of Things, there are opportunities and threats for insurers. How much is hype and what is the reality?
Over half would only consider telematics policy with £100 plus premium saving
Saving money is still the biggest factor in people taking out telematics and data-based insurance motor policies, according to new research from Consumer Intelligence. Although for over half (55%) the saving would have to be over a £100 for them to…
Watch this webinar today at 11am: Technology and Innovation for Insurance Reinvention
A recent survey from Consumer Intelligence found that almost one in ten people (9%) are interested in how the connected home could reduce their insurance premiums through sharing data on perils such as flood and theft.
Driverless cars concerns can be overcome, claim insurers
Concerns around the vulnerability of driverless car systems to hacking have merit but do not present an insurmountable obstacle to mainstream uptake, according to insurers involved in the development of autonomous vehicles.
Executives see technology investments as priority for boosting profitability
Insurance executives are beginning to recognise the importance investments in technology can play in boosting profitability, according to research by Interim Partners.
Quiz of the week - 18 September 2015
It's quiz time! Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news. Let us know how you do by sharing your score on Twitter with the hashtag #postquizscore...
PWC sponsors insurance start-up accelerator
PWC’s UK insurance practice has joined up with the insurance accelerator programme at Start-up Bootcamp, a network for start-up companies.
Video: Expertise A-Z: Q&A with Andy Wells
Using current databases and applying rating technology is making systems much more intelligent and expanding the size and types of business risk that electronic trading.
High-tech fraud: Faceless threat
Fraud has gone high tech, with the potential damage that hackers using the internet can cause becoming a real danger. Now the industry is starting to use high-tech methods to fight back.
SSP research finds 64% of brokers expecting GWP growth
Nearly two thirds of UK insurance brokers (64%) expect to grow in the next 12 months, with more than one quarter (28%) expecting to grow their gross written premium by more than 10%, according to SSP research.
Quiz of the week - 11 September 2015
It's quiz time. Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news. Let us know how you do by sharing your score on Twitter with the hashtag #postquizscore...
Hackers pitched as remedy to driverless car vulnerabilities
Motor manufacturers should reward hackers for uncovering vulnerabilities in autonomous vehicle systems as cyber security remains a major stumbling block to widespread adoption of driverless cars, according to a report published this month.
Q&A: Ian Massingham: Head in the clouds
Amazon Web Services’ technical evangelist Ian Massingham talks up the benefits of cloud computing to insurers and brokers, helping them to innovate and save money.
Blog: Claims managers must wake up to two-way technology
IT must become the fundamental building block in developing a successful customer-centric strategy.
Quiz of the week - 4 September 2015
It's quiz time. Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news.
C-Suite Europe: Technology opening up new avenues for insurer partnerships
New technology is changing the nature of the partnerships insurers are getting into, says Ageas CEO Bart De Smet.
Consumers remain unconvinced by driverless cars as Google suffers latest setback
More than a third of motorists polled by U Switch believe the introduction of autonomous vehicles will drive up their car insurance premiums.
CFC launches global cyber risk portal
CFC has extended its cyber product suite with the launch of an online hub, which it claims enables brokers to deliver an end-to-end solution to their clients.
Insurers risk losing customers amid demand for smartphone interaction
General insurers are in danger of losing their customers to new entrants unless they step up their digital game, according to research carried out by Deloitte.
Autonomous Trucks: The road to autonomy
As the first autonomous truck gets a road licence in the US, how will the introduction of driverless fleets affect the industry?
Innovation Group in takeover talks with Carlyle
Software and outsourcing provider Innovation Group is in talks with US firm Carlyle about a potential takeover.
C-Suite - Broker: Sending a message
Attacks on honest motorists need to stop – and a strong message needs to be sent to fraudsters.
Trade Voice: Why we’ll always need solicitors
Despite falling claims numbers, new technology means the need for legal firms will not decrease.