Technology
Interview – Robert Hiscox: Opinions of the insurance industry
Robert Hiscox is never one to hold his tongue. When Daniel Dunkley met him to talk about current market conditions, he was as forthright as expected on the FSA, ABI, government policy and price-matching practices.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Natural catastrophes: A model example of assessing earthquake exposure
Earthquake costs are rising steadily. Jane Bernstein examines insurers' current use of modelling, recent event responses and solution sustainability.
Post history - 10 years ago: Insurers to give genetic evidence
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 10 years ago reveals.
Europa Technologies launches Cresta upgrade
Geodata service provider Europa Technologies has upgraded to its digital Catastrophe Risk Evaluating and Standardising Target Accumulations zone product for the insurance and reinsurance sectors.
Risk modelling - Underwriter responsibility: Model behaviour
Models have quickly become a valued tool for underwriters. Matthew Washington examines how the advent of Solvency II could really make them fly.
RSA boasts of UK first with scoping innovation
RSA has agreed a deal with technology firm Innovation Group to become the first UK insurer to adopt its property claims scoping software.
Call Credit seals acquisition of The Trading Floor
Call Credit Information Group has announced the purchase of data provider The Trading Floor, which it claims will allow it to offer clients an even more comprehensive range of services.
Law firm launches app
Croftons Solicitors has launched an Iphone app to help claimants collect accurate information after an accident at work or on the road.
Ipad first for London insurance market
The first electronic fully-placed contract via Ipad was exchanged today.
Keychoice launches e-learning tool
Keychoice Network has teamed up with Marlborough Training & Consultancy to create an e-learning tool.
Chubb appoints European technology speciality manager
Chubb Insurance has appointed Richard Lambert to the position of European technology insurance specialty manager, responsible for the underwriting of technology and life science business throughout Chubb Europe.
Software and service providers to adhere to new OFT principles
SSP has stated that it has “cooperated fully” with an Office of Fair Trading investigation into whether a data analysis tool developed by Experian broke competition rules.
Brownsword joins Digilog
The former executive chairman of Brownsword Group, David Brownsword, has joined fraud investigation business Digilog as its new chairman.
Data protection & breaches: Breaches of security
The Information Commissioner recently issued huge fines for data protection breaches. Edward Murray reports on additional costs that could well flow from new notification laws.
Interview - Karen Ellis: One's formula for success
With the management buyout of motor sport specialist Ellis Clowes & Company from THB, Karen Ellis has certainly made her mark. She talks to Amy Ellis about remaining in pole position in its niche.
Aon extends Xchanging partnership
Insurance broker Aon has extended its enterprise partnership contract with Xchanging.
L&G agrees Duck Creek technology deal
Legal & General has sealed a deal with technology firm Duck Creek to use its product and pricing solution for its general insurance arm.
RI3K trio join rival Xchanging
Xchanging has appointed Mark Badman, Alan Ratcliff and Greg Denham to its Xchanging Ins Sure Services arm.
Hastings selects CRIF as counter fraud partner
Hastings Insurance Services has chosen CRIF as its counter fraud strategy partner for insurance policy applications.
Rackstraw joins WNS to spearhead property push
Motor claims handling specialist WNS Assistance has appointed Rok's former director of insurance services Arthur Rackstraw to spearhead its foray into the property sector.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
Thinc founders launch What Insure
What Insure, a new general insurance platform for intermediaries was officially launched today by Thinc founding directors Gregg Taylor and Neil Harkin.
Aggregator targets 30% of SME market in year one
Compare the Market is aiming to attract 500 000 commercial customers to its site over the next 12 months, after agreeing a long-term contract with Towergate to provide SME insurance.