Technology
Swiftcover to check history of applicants in fraud crackdown
Swiftcover has said that it wants to crack down on drivers who lie about previous claims to get cheaper insurance by automatically checking the claims histories of applicants.
Ex-Gallagher CIO joins XL
XL Insurance has appointed Terry McGinness as chief information officer for its international property & casualty as well as global specialty business units, based in London.
Aon Benfield set to launch app
Aon Benfield has announced the launch of an application for its proprietary facultative placement platform, FAConnect.
Axa launches online portal for brokers
Axa Insurance has launched an online portal for independent personal lines brokers.
Lloyd’s to trial Ipads in underwriting process
Lloyd’s has joined with brokers Marsh, Cooper Gay and RK Harrison Group to trial the use of Ipads in its underwriting room.
CMS launches paperless broker system
Compliance Management Services has launched a paperless people management system, Streamline Solutions, aimed at the insurance broking sector.
UK-Indian traing relations: A passage to India
The UK has long looked at India as a trading partner, especially its outsourcing sector. Following a recent visit by a delegation led by the Prime Minister, Daniel Dunkley looks at how the insurance industry is building its own links with the country.
BIS Countdown - Mike Morrisey: The international agenda
The International Insurance Society claims to be the largest multinational organisation of its kind, with almost 1000 members from more than 90 countries. Ahead of his keynote address at the British Insurance Summit, president and chief executive Michael…
Rendevous - Talking heads 2010
Reinsurance talks to some of the industry heads ahead of the Monte-Carlo Rendevous.
Inside view: Part of the solution
As we enter a difficult hurricane season, witness record monsoon rainfall in Asia and continue to count the costs involved in the Deepwater Horizon incident, is it time to look at these increasing environmental problems from a different perspective, asks…
Technology: If the cap fits...
Will you build or buy your new reinsurance IT system? Kevin Richmond explores some of the recent advances and key considerations in the perennial resourcing debate.
Catastrophe: Put a (stronger) lid on it
Natural catastrophe models have been transformed through scientific research, growth in global and localised observation systems and modeling technology enhancements. But despite this, uncertainty remains, say Claire Souch and Michael Kistler.
Legal update - tax relief schemes: Ad hoc relief
The repeal of certain tax reliefs for investors has seen a spate of claims against professionals who advised on such transactions. Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne look at the downfall of the system and its implications for the insurance industry.
Climate change - renewable energy: Learning from mistakes
With the discovery of problems with the foundations of some offshore wind farms, Fraser McLachlan explains what the insurance industry can do to avoid repeating past mistakes.
Climate change - renewable energy: Investing in the future
With high targets on reducing carbon emissions, Daniel Dunkley asks if the government has the political will to invest in renewable energy and how the insurance industry can benefit.
View from the top: Changing for the better
The commercial insurance sector has seen five consecutive quarters of little or no price increases after nearly five years of steady decreases. These are challenging times for any commercial insurer or broker and when the top line isn't increasing, firms…
BIS countdown - Interview - Michael Casella: Commitment to the Chubb cause
The new CEO of Chubb Europe, Michael Casella, has spent 28 years travelling the world with the firm. Now based in London, he tells Jonathan Swift why it set up a new Lloyd's syndicate and why you'll never see it dipping in and out of markets.
Crawford acclaims 18:1 ROI in fraud detection
Crawford & Company is revamping its fraud investigation process in a bid to further improve its detection rate after new figures revealed it is generating a 45% increase in fraud savings for customers compared with 12 months ago.
Retail expansion key as Hiscox remains cautious
Hiscox plans to continue expanding its UK, mainland Europe and US retail businesses despite adopting a cautious outlook for the second half of 2010.
RSA signs seven figure deal with Patni
Patni has been appointed to deliver application management services to the Codan Group in Scandinavia.
Game Group renews Allianz corporate partner deal
Allianz has renewed its partnership with Game Group UK to provide insurance cover for products sold at the group’s specialist stores in the UK and Ireland for another three years.
Guidewire lands IAG claims contract
Insurance technology firm Guidewire has been selected by Insurance Australia Group as the provider of its claims handling software.
Pro Broking goes green with digital issue on environment
Post sister publication Professional Broking has launched its first digital- only issue using the latest page turning technology to offer an in-depth guide on how best to adapt to the green economy.
Open GI launches new broker software`
Open GI has unveiled new software to help brokers meet Financial Services Authority demands for tighter screening practices.