Digital Insurance
LV's Steve Treloar on why the commercial lines market must decide on its future direction
The commercial lines market finds itself at a crossroads: does it stick to the tried and trusted road of face-to-face interaction and relationships or does it follow personal lines down a digital highway?
Digital Insurance World: Live
Live updates from Post's Digital Insurance World event.
Deloitte appoints insurtech expert Walsh as insurance partner
Deloitte has appointed Nigel Walsh, former head of insurance at Capgemini as a partner in its insurance practice.
Digital Insurance Collective: Don't always start with the customer
When you think of digital transformation, it's tempting to only rework your customer-facing systems. But if you don't upgrade your back-end systems as well, your approach will fall short
Insurtech start-ups: Funding the future
Insurtech start-ups have a range of options to fund their business: from private equity to crowdfunding, from partners to business angels, from incubators to accelerators. Innovators are using old and new ways to raise money - and each of them has its…
Claims Club Summit 2016: Artificial intelligence could bring increased accuracy
Artificial intelligence could be used to make the claims process more efficient as robots are said to be able to complete tasks quicker and without errors.
Insurers struggling to adapt to digital channels, leaving millennials in the dark
UK insurers are struggling to adapt to digital channels of customer engagement, research has revealed.
RSA appoints Steven Zuanella as group chief digital officer
RSA has appointed Steven Zuanella to the role of group chief digital officer.
Aggregator websites now 'significant' distribution channel in Europe
Price comparison websites are now a “very significant” distribution channel for car and home insurance across Continental Europe.
Blog: Artificial Intelligence will transform insurance
Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionise insurance but before it does, insurers need to overcome public reticence and regulatory challenges.
Applied Systems introduces Applied Epic into the UK market
Applied Systems has introduced its cloud-based broker management system, Applied Epic, to the UK.
Blog: Three ways to build lasting customer relationships
Designing customer experience for simplicity, context and consistency can help build loyalty.
Allianz Ventures invests in robo-advisory wealth management system
Allianz Ventures has decided to take a shareholding in robo-advisory system MoneyFarm to help broaden its presence within Europe.
Video: Applied Net 2016 - How can technology help to shape insurance services?
At Applied Net 2016, analysts and industry professionals gathered to share insights into how to use digital services to enhance their businesses.
Applied Net 2016: Connected systems could increase insurers' ability to 'cross-sell' products
Technology is currently having the most impact on the insurance industry and customers are more likely to engage with insurance services via apps and websites.
Blog: The connected claim
With the connected home, claim alerts and notification to insurers could become automatic.
FCA approves Tech Mahindra's acquisition of Target
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed that it has formally approved the acquisition of Target Group by digital transformation specialists Tech Mahindra.
Aviva ventures into partnership with Silicon Valley start-up Plug and Play
Aviva has partnered with global digital start-up accelerator Plug and Play in order to develop digital products and services.
Heather Smith appointed to digital transformation director of LV GI
Heather Smith has been appointed to the newly created role of digital transformation director of LV’s general insurance arm.
Blog: Action Fraud helpline not enough against cyber crime
The police alone cannot tackle cyber crime and the revamped fraud reporting centre may prove less helpful than hoped
Blog: How to sell insurance to Generation Y
What's all the fuss about Generation Y? Many people in our industry will be thinking ‘why does this all sound so complicated and why does it matter to me'? The good news is this: like all things in insurance, the core issue boils down to a small number…
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.
Applied Systems expands Irish presence with Relay acquisiton
Applied Systems has acquired Relay Software, as part of the expansion of its international footprint and presence in the UK.
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.