Technology
Penny Speed meets… Adrian Morgan, chief operating officer, Xuber
Being an insatiable socialite, Penny Black is always eager to probe the personalities behind the professional veneer of her industry friends. What better way to squeeze in and share as many intimate revelations as possible than her very own ‘speed…
SME: On board the enterprise
The SME space is a key battleground for the future of the industry. But if SMEs can do business direct online, where does that leave brokers? By Mark Sands
Online property catalogue site launched
A former police officer is one third of a business partnership that has established a website that will assist customers with their insurance claims following loss or damage to personal items.
The Source unveils its new website
Source Insurance has launched a new website with improved features.
Simon Maude joins Direct Group
Simon Maude has been appointed by Direct Group to grow its Total Claims Solution offering.
Willis signs up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service
Willis has become the first broker to sign up to Xchanging’s outsourcing service for the collection of defence fees.
Post magazine – 29 August 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Market Moves: Douetil and Plumeri re-emerge as brokers make moves in the recruitment space
This week saw the return of former Brit boss Dane Douetil at broker BMS, as well as Joe Plumeri taking on his first job since exiting Willis. It was brokers leading the way in the wider recruitment space, with Higos and JLT among the movers and shakers…
Non-standard risks: Playing it safe
With increasingly cautious insurers regularly redefining what should be classed as non‑standard risks, is expertise available to deal with the challenges they present?
RSA extends outsourcing agreement wih Accenture
RSA has signed an extension with Accenture for its application outsourcing agreement for another five years to the end of 2020.
SSP looks to Swinton for e-trading director
Technology provider SSP has swooped to recruit Swinton’s head of information systems to head up e-trading.
Post magazine – 15 August 2013
This week's issue of Post is now available to subscribers.
Insurecom acquired by Applied Systems
UK-based insurance software provider Insurecom has been acquired by Applied Systems for an undisclosed fee.
International: Entering cyberspace
Will the potential implementation of the EU Data Protection Directive lead to growth in the cyber liability market in Europe?
Insure The Box teams up with brokers for policy partnership
Telematics provider Insure The Box and its sister brand Drive Like a Girl have partnered with five brokers to sell their policies.
Keychoice and LV Broker form home partnership
Keychoice has formed a strategic partnership with LV Broker to provide it with access to over 800 independent brokers.
Hill Dickinson increases access to fraud intelligence
Hill Dickinson Fraud Unit has boosted its access to fraud intelligence by becoming a member of UK fraud prevention service CIFAS giving it access to the National Fraud Database.
Storm surge cat bond issued for New York MTA
The first ever catastrophe bond for storm surge has been issued for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, based on modelling from RMS.
Coverbox claims pay-as-you-drive user first
Coverbox Drive Style customers are the first drivers in the UK to able to find out the cost of their car insurance as it happens, the company claimed today.
Post magazine – 1 August 2013
In this week's Post, the conclusion of a Transport Select Committee inquiry into the cost of motor insurance has sparked “disappointment” among insurance industry bosses after MPs refused to support Ministry of Justice plans to place whiplash claims on…
Market Moves: Bluefin continues restructuring, while Questgates gets on the case with key hires
Appointments were spread across the market this week. At AIG, Jason Beelders was promoted to a newly-created role in London, while Bluefin once again hogged the headlines in the broking sector following news of an expanded role for head of solutions Mike…
Open GI and Experian launch fraud-check service
Software provider Open GI and information services firm Experian have launched a service to help brokers and insurers combat fraud.
RAC launches telematics product with Risk Technology
Telematics provider Risk Technology and motoring organisation RAC are teaming up to launch a product to help drivers in the event of a breakdown.
SSP attributes growth to revenue model change
Technology firm SSP has said its growth in recurring revenues is a direct result of scrapping large upfront licence costs.