Technology
Blog: Diversity and inclusion are essential to success in insurance
As data and technology become increasingly important to insurance, Mohit Manchanda, head of consulting for UK and Europe at EXL, believes ensuring the diversity of the teams owning the data, building and maintaining the algorithms, and providing audits…
CFC's Dave Walsh on creating a culture for innovation
AM Best has confirmed it is launching a new innovation score for carriers, because innovation is seen to be "just as critical to insurers’ success as the strength of their balance sheet" and, according to Dave Walsh, CEO of CFC Underwriting, it seems…
Michael Sicsic becomes adviser to insurtech Spixii
Michael Sicsic, former head of supervision for general insurance protection at the Financial Conduct Authority, has joined start-up Spixii as an adviser to its directors.
Analysis: E-vehicles - A missed opportunity?
As people are increasingly switching to electric vehicles, are insurers taking the opportunity to explore this market?
This week: Big moves, whiplash and loyalty
After vacating our Haymarket office last week, the entire Post team finally feels settled in our new home in the City – the heart of the insurance industry.
Watchstone agrees settlement with former boss Terry
Watchstone has agreed a confidential “full and final” settlement with its former CEO and chairman Rob Terry and others, ending High Court proceedings.
UK finally living up to potential as Applied Systems’ fastest growing market
Applied Systems is poised to double the number of UK brokers on its Epic platform, with its international boss claiming it still has some way to go to fulfil its potential, having signed up only a fifth of those “ripe for change”.
Google’s investment in us, is an investment in brokers too: Applied product boss
Google’s 2018 investment in Applied Systems also represents an investment in the future of the intermediary sector, according to the software house.
LV and Zurich discussed improving customer loyalty during Post webinar
Personal lines customers are a promiscuous bunch, known for changing insurers for a few pounds.
Kingsbridge Group COO takes charge at start-up Dinghy
Start-up Dinghy has appointed Dorian Zanker as its CEO. It has also hired hired Andrew Els as its business development manager.
B3I blockchain firm 'will need a lot of money to build our vision' says CEO
Blockchain company B3I, which boasts a plethora of big-name shareholders among its backers, will focus on building its product rather than chasing more funding in the immediate future, B3I CEO John Carolin told Post at a launch event.
Google powered products a 'no brainer': Applied Systems CEO
Applied Systems sees the UK as “research and development lab” for new technology and ideas following its success incorporating front end quote and buy into its Epic platform in the territory.
This week: All at sea
The fraudulent claims we’re used to hearing about involve banged-up cars and invented cases of whiplash. Ones involving oil tankers, pirates, the Admiralty Judge, and statements given in places as far-flung as Aden and Manila are somewhat harder to come…
Lloyd’s of London chairman joins insurtech Cuvva
UK-based insurtech startup Cuvva has appointed Bruce Carnegie-Brown as chairman, effective immediately.
Blog: Climate change - the emerging risks for agriculture
Extreme weather, heat stress and accidental fire are all issues that are likely to become more prominent for farmers as our climate changes argues Steve Smout head of agriculture at loss adjuster McLarens.
Munich Re’s $250m investment makes Next the latest insurtech unicorn
US-based small business insurtech Next Insurance has raised $250m (£200m) from Munich Re in its series C round.
Insurance Technology Summit Q&A: Duck Creek Technologies Europe managing director Bart Patrick
Ahead of the Post Insurance Technology Summit, Post editor Stephanie Denton sat down with Duck Creek Technologies Europe managing director Bart Patrick to discuss the cultural step change need in insurance to remove the upgrade nightmares.
Analysis: Telematics - telling it as it is?
Fabricating a motor insurance claim used to be as simple as arranging for a mate to drive into your car but with today's new technology, Veronica Cowen explains how much harder insurers are making it for the fraudsters.
Allianz UK CUO in bid to double data specialist roles over two years
Allianz is “investing heavily” in the data space and will seek to double the number of data specialist staff it employs over two years.
This month: Celebrations, climate change and culture
In this month’s issue Post published the annual top 100 Insurers, a list of the UK's biggest insurers ranked by non-life gross premium written in 2018, in association with AM Best.
2019 Insurance Fraud Awards: Full list of winners
Zurich was the big winner at the 2019 Post Insurance Fraud Awards picking up three awards, and a highly commended including top prize in the Investigation of the Year category.
Arch-backed MGA Archipelago aims to address PL underinsurance with data driven fair pricing
Arch Insurance-backed managing general agent start-up Archipelago Risk Insurance has announced that after a six month “pilot” it is ready to open the doors in a “controlled way”.
Blog: Cyber attacks - how can businesses combat human error?
Approximately three-quarters of cyber claims notified to CFC in the last year involved some kind of human error or oversight. This is in part due to the truth that theft of funds, ransomware, extortion and non-malicious data breaches usually involve the…
Special report: The future of claims in commercial broking: Expert view
Technology and staff investment are key to delivering great commercial claims service. Insurers must show the way in embracing future claims innovation, as well as their in-house capabilities and expertise, writes Victoria Keating, claims relationship…