Technology
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Dennis Mahoney
Since their inception, the British Insurance Awards have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best of breed performance and innovation.
SSP warns Australian insurers to move off legacy platforms
The managing director of technology house SSP in Australia has said Australia's largest insurers could move from being "leaders" to "laggards" as legacy technology infrastructure hampers them.
Insurer risk management increasingly reliant on data
Insurers’ risk management practices are becoming increasingly reliant on data and analytics, according to a new report from State Street.
Axa introduces commission flexibility to Simple landlords policy
Axa has introduced commission flexibility to the landlords product from its Simple range allowing brokers to control their remuneration on a case-by-case basis.
Telematics: Asian appetite
The sophisticated use of data and technology are becoming necessities for insurers globally. Andrew Tjaardstra investigates how the insurance telematics market might develop in Asia over the next five years
3D Printing: Get ready for the 3D revolution
With 3D printing expected to totally transform manufacturing, what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Tracker’s technology offering a draw card in Lysanda purchase
Former Direct Line Group-owned telematics provider Tracker’s robust technology was one of the major draw cards for its purchaser Lysanda, according to the chief executive.
Insurers told to prepare for ‘seismic’ impact of driverless vehicle technology
ABI set to attend Valentine’s Day government summit on driverless cars.
Editor's comment: A crucial Valentine’s Day date
Autonomous – or driverless – cars are clearly the future.
SSP won eight clients in Australasia last year
Insurance technology house SSP signed up eight clients in New Zealand and Australia last year and launched its telematics service.
Vehicle Technology: End of the driver?
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, nine motor manufacturers exhibited autonomous car prototypes. What does this technological leap mean for the future of motor insurance?
BIA Countdown: Achievement winner reflects: Q&A with Peter Wood
Since their inception, the BIA have become the unrivalled badge of excellence for the insurance sector, raising standards across the industry through their showcasing of best‑of‑breed performance and innovation.
Insurers harness power of online reviews
Insurers are beginning to recognise the value of online customer reviews in persuading consumers to purchase products, according to new research by Autoglass.
More Than launches telematics app
More Than has launched a telematics app giving drivers up to 20% off their car insurance after it has analysed their driving technique for 200 miles.
Oasis project director says framework will cut costs and increase transparency
Loss-modelling platform includes models for flood, earthquake and tsunami.
DfT demands more telematics research before young driver safety green paper
Insurers warn telematics is not a ‘silver bullet’ as long wait for paper continues.
Agriculture: Hard times
With a predicted increase in extreme weather events expected to add to the many difficulties already faced by farmers, how can the insurance industry better support the beleaguered sector?
Xchanging opens second Singapore office
Insurance technology provider Xchanging has opened a second office in the heart of Singapore's insurance district at Tower 2, Asia Square.
Post magazine 2015 features list
Since January 2012, Post magazine has been running its features on a monthly, rather than an annual basis. For updates contact commissioning editor Rachael Adams.
Transactor grows team with newly created roles
Insurance software provider Transactor says its growth rate has allowed it to make two hires to fill new roles for the business.
SMEs told to wake up to cyber threat amid concerns over low cover uptake
Government planning to endorse common standard for cyber security by March.
Costa Concordia: Two years on
Two years after the Costa Concordia ran aground, it has finally been given a date to be removed. What has happened in the marine market in the intervening period?
In Series: Motor: Areas of improvement
With any savings that can be made in the motor market eagerly sought by insurers, what impact are possible savings through intelligent vehicle repair allocation having?
Are you ready for ‘Generation D’?
By Priskus Guentensperger, Product Marketing Manager at GMC Software Technology