Technology
C-Suite: The future is now
Insurers in Asia need to embrace technological innovation to align with business goals.
Acturis records £29.6m revenue for 2013
Insurance software provider Acturis has reported a revenue of £29.6m for the year ended 30 September 2013, a 21% increase on its 2012 result.
London market data collaboration 'integral to survival'
The London market risks falling behind its global counterparts because of its failure to unlock the potential of big data, software provider Xuber has warned.
Automation: Rise of the machines
A recent study has placed underwriters near the top of a list of jobs most at risk of being phased out in favour of automated systems. But how real is the prospect of underwriters being replaced by machines, and should it be welcomed or feared?
C-Suite - Broker: Take control of social media
This is not another article on how insurance companies that are not embracing social media will fail, but beware: social media is not just about responding to unhappy customers on Twitter. A strategic approach can drive major bottom-line growth.
Roundtable: Telematics: The future of motor?
To date telematics has been used for niches such as young drivers but, with providers making further advancements all the time, will this be the case in the future?
Audatex and HPI to provide joint claims solutions for insurers
Claims service provider Audatex and its sister company HPI, the vehicle provenance specialist, are to join forces to develop solutions for the insurance sector.
Insurers voice concerns over prospect of mandatory telematics policies
Analysts predict opt-out system for telematics within next decade
Roundtable: Digital: Social media: Digital debate
How has the insurance industry embraced digitalisation and social media? While some areas of technology have been embraced, can others be improved?
Transactor reports 18% turnover rise
Insurance software provider Transactor Global Solutions recorded an 18% increase in turnover for the year ended 31 March 2014 with combined group turnover expected to be over £9.5m (2013: £7.7m).
Vodafone to acquire Italian telematics firm Cobra
Vodafone has launched a voluntary offer to acquire Italian telematics firm Cobra Automotive Technologies at €1.49 (£1.18) per share valuing the company at €145m.
Big Data Analytics - The Solution to Insurance Fraud?
By Ranjit Narula, Head of Insurance - Europe at Infosys
Your say: More than technology to tackle fraud
The recent article on SSP’s behavioural anti-fraud weapons certainly highlights the difficulties in accurately detecting and eliminating application fraud.
Axa strikes data access deal with Callcredit
Axa has partnered with Callcredit Information Group giving the insurer better access to credit checking and behavioural data tools.
Aviva mobile phones hit by third-party cyber attack
Hundreds of Aviva staff were hit by a cyber attack on the insurer's mobile phone technology supplier last month.
UK businesses missing growth opportunities through data breach fears
Organisations are more concerned with defending their information against data breaches or legal action than they are with using it to drive competitive advantage and growth, according to a new report by information management company Iron Mountain and…
LMA's Gittings joins XIS board
Xchanging Insurance Services has appointed two new board members including Lloyd's Market Association chief executive David Gittings.
SSP launches behavioural anti-fraud weapons
Software specialist SSP has unveiled a new anti-fraud solution that will tackle crooks through behavioural analytics.
IUA backs government cyber risk project
The International Underwriting Association has backed a new government project to promote better management of cyber risk.
Career development & CSR: Xuber expands software scholarships
Xchanging’s software business Xuber has expanded a pilot traineeship scheme designed to develop the technical skills of technology staff.
Driverless Cars: Crash of the motor insurance industry?
by Cherry Chan, partner at Barnett Waddingham
Ageas moves retail brands to CDL Strata
Ageas is moving all of its personal lines retail brands to software provider CDL's Strata product.
Isotrak partners with TTS360 on crash assistance
Telematics provider Isotrak has partnered with incident management company TTS360 giving its HGV fleet customers assistance after a collision.
Dodd touts risk management data standardisation as he takes new role
Former Sirius Financial Solutions director Mike Dodd has joined Risk Solved as a non-executive director having helped in the rebranding of the business from MSM Risk Management.