Technology
RAC partners with Quindell for £100m telematics joint-venture
RAC and Quindell have come together to launch a new joint-venture company to distribute telematics and connected car products.
BIA Countdown: 20 years of major loss
As part of Post’s countdown to the 20th anniversary of the British Insurance Awards in July, we spoke to major loss experts at insurers and claims firms who have experienced wins over the years, asking them how the industry has changed since the first…
Driving new revenue streams through telematics
Fracking technology has fundamentally transformed the energy sector, by helping us gain access to oil and gas in the ground. This is testament to our ability to create new commercial opportunities by making use of a disruptive technology.
Video - Octo Telematics: Telematics: A niche for young drivers?
Telematics began its journey in the specialist niche of young drivers. But is predicted to move into the mainstream in the future.
Editor's Comment: Scrutinisers under the spotlight
Insurers have long been used to proving their worth and providing their stakeholders with a healthy return on investment, but this week this particular spotlight turned on their regulators.
Remote Piloted Aircraft: Game of Drones
With remote piloted aircraft systems – or drones – increasingly used commercially, what are the insurance risks involved?
Frank Pickles goes live on The Broker Cloud
Frank Pickles has adopted The Broker Cloud’s software solution for motorhome and kit car.
Video - Octo Telematics: Telematics - an attractive proposition
According to research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, the number of live telematics policies increased by 116 000 between 2012 and 2013. While the number of telematics providers also increased from 10 in 2012 to 15 in 2013.
Russia: Aviation and space insurance
The Russian Association of Aviation and Space Insurers hosted its fifth international conference on aviation and space insurance in Russia in Moscow on 27 February.
Cyber Crime: Hack attack
As the demand for cyber insurance products grows, insurers are being required to service the market as well as protect their own businesses from cyber attacks.
Application Fraud: The whole truth?
A recent study found up to a quarter of all insurance applications could be deliberately inaccurate. What can insurers do to help prevent this?
In Series: Data: Down the data rabbit hole
Data is expected to drive change in the insurance industry, with greater volumes set to create distinct opportunities.
Blog: Why the new NHS data legislation will have little impact on the insurance industry
Earlier this year, the NHS revealed controversial plans to create a centralised database of medical records. Those behind the Care.data scheme are championing its potential to improve the detection and treatment of major diseases, but critics have…
Video: Octo Telematics: The future of the motor insurance market
Telematics is one of the latest insurance buzzwords. Its use in vehicles is being touted as one of the keys to the future of the motor manufacturing market and, therefore, the future of the insurance motor market.
Elliptic to offer insurance payout in Bitcoins
Bitcoin storage provider Elliptic will offer customers the option to be compensated for loss of stored funds in Bitcoins from today.
Navigator & General launch on-line quote and buy facility
Zurich-owned boat insurer Navigators and General have launched an on-line quote and buy facility for small craft and sailing dinghies.
Fraud Focus: Catching up with motor fraud
Are the days of motor insurance fraudsters numbered? Playing devil’s advocate, you might be forgiven for thinking that is the case.
In Series: Data: Weeding out fraud
With organised fraud costing the insurance industry an estimated £392m a year, is increased use of data the key to winning the battle?
Hiscox inks Xchanging fees management contract
Hiscox is targeting improved fee turnaround with a deal that will see Xchanging provide management information.
Equity activates Quindell Challenger tools
Motor insurer Equity has this week activated new tools from Quindell focusing on claims, policies and management intelligence.
Mi rebrands as Open GI London
Open GI sister company Mi has rebranded to become Open GI London.
Post-blog: Turning information into new business
Information on clients and prospects has never been more plentiful or available.
DIS 2014: Poor digital execution creates 'competitive disadvantage'
The digital revolution is a major threat to insurers that fail to adapt, according to EY’s global insurance customer leader Graham Handy.
More pets surviving cancer thanks to pet insurance, Aquarium says
Insurance software provider Aquarium has highlighted pet insurance as contributing to more pets surviving cancer.