Technology
Gable chooses Sequel for European underwriting operation
Liechtenstein-based Gable Insurance has bought Sequel’s Eclipse Underwriting software in a deal that includes training, consultancy and implementation.
Go Skippy and Open GI strike five-year partnership
Insurance technology provider Go Skippy has signed a deal with Open GI to provide a range of technology such as M Commerce and Document Portal.
Post magazine 26 September 2013
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Fraud: Breaking the habit
From holidaymakers to corporates, exaggerating or fabricating an insurance claim could become common practice – so what can insurers do to combat this culture By Ruth Lawrence
Interview: Ben Fletcher: Taking the fight to fraudsters
Not satisfied with solely battling organised motor fraud, Insurance Fraud Bureau director Ben Fletcher tells Post how, through better industry collaboration, the IFB could extend its remit to other areas.
Technology: Insurance on the go
With people increasingly using mobile devices to access the internet, how easy is it for customers to purchase insurance on the move?
Older drivers tempted by 'try before you buy' telematics offering
A majority of drivers in the six largest motor insurance markets in Europe have indicated they are willing to embrace telematics-based products, according to research by Towers Watson.
Xchanging acquires US tech company
Xchanging subsidiary Xchanging Inc has acquired Market Maker4, an e-sourcing technology company based in the US, for a potential total consideration of up to $22m (£13.7m), subject to certain performance criteria.
Expertise in Action: Technology: The tech threat
With mobile devices, cloud computing and social media playing an increasing role in business practice, how can the insurance industry manage the risks?
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Zurich Q&A with Jeremy Smith
With cyber risk a growing threat to businesses both large and small, Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with to Jeremy Smith, head of technology, security and privacy, at Zurich Global Corporate to discuss how the insurance industry is…
Post magazine – 19 September 2013
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Outsourcing: Need a hand?
While some in the insurance industry associate outsourcing with cutting jobs and costs, others are keen to extol its virtues. So when is it right to outsource, and how can it benefit the sector?
C-Suite: Lloyd’s must pick the right candidate
With Lloyd’s search for a new chief executive in full swing, speculation over the identity of the market’s new leader is gathering pace, and it is interesting to consider what kind of individual is required, and what the market will look like under their…
C-Suite: Are you on the right platform?
A managing general agent’s ability to manage its data effectively is key to its long-term success, says Paul Upton, chief executive, Evolution.
Legal & General teams up with SSP for digital strategy
Legal & General is to implement SSP’s Select Connect in its general insurance business in a bid to improve efficiency and customer service.
Lost digital content worth over £1bn
Britons have lost more than two billion pieces of digital media content, for example songs and apps, in the last two years, research from Sainsbury’s Bank home insurance has found.
Post Claims Club: Business strategy must lead the way in IT integration says RSA claims director
The key to successful IT integration is the development of a clear business strategy and operating model, according to RSA personal claims director Ben Horton.
Graham Card tasked with developing Netsett
Xchanging has appointed Graham Card to develop global accounting and net settlement platform Netsett.
Insurance Technology Awards 2013: Five days to go until entry D-day
There are now just five days to go until entries close for the Insurance Technology Awards 2013.
Xchanging looks to grow US presence
Technology business Xchanging is looking to grow its presence in the US, executive director Adrian Guttridge has revealed.
Insurers warned to take strategic approach to modernisation
Replacing legacy software systems is vital to better serve clients and can provide a competitive advantages but it is vital firms take a strategic approach, Michael Graham, sales and marketing director at Sequel, has warned.
Charles Taylor snaps up business solutions provider Knowledge Center
Charles Taylor is seeking a competitive advantage on technology products and processes after acquiring insurance industry business solutions provider Knowledge Center.
Post magazine – 5 September 2013
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