Data analytics
Why 'unhackable' blockchain could revolutionise the insurance industry
Everyone’s talking about it, but is anyone really doing it? There’s a continuous chatter surrounding blockchain, so isn’t it about time more firms used the distributed ledger system?
Tech advancement in cars 'is pushing up claims costs'
The increasing likelihood of cars to have advanced safety features may be pushing up the cost of claims for motor insurers.
Week in Post: Caterpillars, DIY and D&O
As a mum to an eight-month-old, the most high-tech my life gets is reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar. So I don't get many software or hardware issues.
Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
Industry welcomes plans to build 'Great British Firewall'
The industry has welcomed plans to create a ‘Great British Firewall’ that will offer protection to major business against malicious cyber-attacks.
Blog: The nitty gritty of data and driverless cars
Telematics providers must make sure the data generated by autonomous cars comes in a format that insurers can use.
Insurers need to 'up-skill' in order to offer better cyber policies
The need for cyber policies is growing but competency seems to be behind the curve among those who are underwriting the policies, say industry professionals.
Insurers selling cyber cover are themselves open to risks from hackers
Big players risk damage to brand if they don’t properly protect themselves
State of the Nation: Lloyd's and the London Market: Innovation and modernisation
The London Market is keen to encourage innovation, but that will involve overturning tried and tested practices and bringing through the younger generation
Blog: 10 years of collaboration with the Insurance Fraud Bureau
In 2006, insurers were alert to the threat of organised criminal groups targeting them in an attempt to defraud millions of pounds.
Spotlight: Solving pet fraud through data sharing
Pet insurance is a promising market – and one that is as exposed to fraud as other sectors
Spotlight: Fraud at the vets
Pet claims fraud is on the rise and insurers are developing or contemplating new tools against it: a database, cross-referencing strategies and pet photographs on policy documents.
Blog: Claims specialists, underwriters and risk managers need to get together to innovate
Technological advances help claims specialists and underwriters improve their processes but perhaps the biggest challenge for innovation may lie in both of them working together.
Global insurtech attracts £1bn of venture investment in the first half of 2016
Over £1bn in venture capital has been invested in global insurtech in the first half of the year, according to a report.
Hastings Group remains focused on competitive pricing as GWP grows 28%
Hastings Group's half year results, released today, revealed gowth in profit, gross written premiums and policies.
Blog: Autonomous vehicles - whose claim is it anyway?
Autonomous vehicles are regularly in the press heralding a new era of transport and social inclusion. While a fully autonomous world is an exciting prospect, most commentators will readily admit that it may be at least 20 years before we can call an…
Autonet uses data cracker to inform pricing
Van insurance broker Autonet has gone live with a software solution that tracks customer data to inform pricing.
Week in Post: Softball, Millennials, results season, beards, Beale and Jason Bourne
This week the Post editorial team, alongside their colleagues from Insurance Age, sales, events and subscriptions took part in the annual Incisive Insurance softball showdown.
Blog: Big Data and the future of insurance
Big Data is a rather daunting subject for a lot of us working within the insurance industry but it draws in the crowds, as recently witnessed on Deloitte's rooftop, where a full audience braved the classic British weather to tackle the mighty subject by…
Blog: How to ensure outsourcing to the cloud meets data protection standards
Insurers that want to outsource to the cloud need to make sure their service providers meet data protection standards.
Expertise from A-Z: Sharing economy: Collaborate, insure and prosper
The sharing economy is booming, with new businesses constantly bringing new offerings to market and insurance is playing a major role in supporting such innovation
Blog: Home insurers should look at data sharing before connected home
It's undoubtedly a challenging time for home insurers.
Digital: Virtual reality
Virtual reality has hit the gaming industry this year and it could find a place in the insurance sector to help with claims and fraud in the future.
Europe: Getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation
Insurers have two years to adapt to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, at least until the timetable and details of Brexit are clarified.