Digital Insurance
Q&A: Genasys co-CEO Andre Symes discusses the fundamental questions for insurance startups in an evolving technology ecosystem
With the changes to the technology ecosystem recently, the possibilities for insurance businesses have grown exponentially. Andre Symes, joint-CEO at Genasys, talks about how startups are using new technologies to pivot their businesses at pace with the…
Digital Bar Quarterly: How will major insurers react to the rise of insurtechs in annual rankings?
With the release of the Altus Digital Bar 2021 results, Altus head of insurtech strategy, Mark McDonald, shares the latest insight from the research.
Rupert Jarron swaps DXC for EIS
EIS has hired Rupert Jarron as managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it looks to expand across Europe.
EY issues home/motor profit warning for 2022; Collective Benefits and Nimbla get US investment; HSB buys MG Group; Floodflash and Munich Re partner up; and Carrot sold to Granite
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Aquiline takes stake in insurtech Ripe to 'turbocharge' next phase of growth
The deal will see private investment firm Aquiline buy a majority stake in Ripe for undisclosed amount.
Roundtable: Improving quote conversion, retention and profitability in the personal lines market
Adding online payments and ensuring consistent service could be a key differentiator for insurers in winning new business and retaining existing customers. At a recent roundtable sponsored by PayPal an expert panel discussed the need for simplicity and…
Spotlight: Digital culture - Collaboration and innovation to fill the digital skills gap in insurance
Involving teams with process improvement projects can be a game-changer, according to ABBY solutions marketing manager, insurance, Eileen Potter, not least in creating a culture of collaboration
Spotlight: Digital culture – Adapting and evolving to maximise the potential of automation in underwriting
Automation is a growing reality in every corner of an insurance business. Tim Evershed explores the impact it is having on underwriting - and how staff are acquiring the skills to maximise its potential benefits here.
Europe 'big enough' for us sets out Getsafe boss Wiens
Getsafe intends to keep its sights set firmly on Europe, founder and CEO Christian Wiens told Post as the business bagged its German insurance licence and a $93m capital raise.
Insurance Post Live Claims panel session: Creating a world-class customer experience in property claims
Customers should be front and centre when insurers design their claims processes.
Insurance Live 2021 Claims panel session – Fraud: How can insurers best prepare for future trends?
There is a lot of talk about how the pandemic might impact insurance fraud trends.
Insurance Live 2021 Claims panel session: What does ‘good’ look like for claims in 2022?
It sounds like a simple question; but given the turmoil of the 2020 and 2021 - and trends that were already being talked about and predicted before Covid-19 took a grip on the UK, what do customers now expect from insurers when it comes to handling their…
Insurance Live 2021: Claims panel session - digital end-to-end claims, can insurers match customer expectations?
The seamless end-to-end digital claims journey has been long touted as a goal for many insurers. But how close is the reality?
Advertising feature: Property claims - building supply chain resilience in a crisis
Lee Nicholls, technical product manager at CoreLogic, shines the spotlight on how technology is fostering greater resilience across the supply chain in the face of the current challenges for the construction sector
Video Q&A: Aviva’s Nick Major and Gareth Hemming on its triple win at the 2021 BIAs
Following Aviva’s triple victory at the British Insurance Awards, Post caught up with the insurer to discuss its success.
Admiral, Covea and Hastings back Drive Score launch; Abacai teams up with Ticker; Bollington to rebrand under Gallagher; Aviva extends Founders Factory tie-up; and Cover Genius seals Series C raise
Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches and investments of the week.
Spotlight: Is cloud the key to adaptability and flexibility at speed?
Many insurers are burdened with legacy technology infrastructure that is slow to adapt to the changing needs of policyholders. Padraig Floyd explores how some insurers are modernising by leveraging cloud-native, container-based solutions for a bottom-up…
Digital claims – the final frontier
Within insurance, claims represent the ‘moment of truth’ for customers during their time of need. Digital claims could be the last big hurrah for insurers as they strive to improve combined ratios, gain a competitive edge and improve the customer journey.
Breaking down barriers and smashing silos to become truly customer centric
Is it too difficult to imagine a world where the policyholder is front-and-centre of everything that an insurance company does?
Upcoming webinar: Digital claims – the final frontier
Within insurance, claims represent the ‘moment of truth’ for customers during their time of need. Digital claims could be the last big hurrah for insurers as they strive to improve combined ratios, gain a competitive edge, and improve the customer…
Upcoming Webinar: Watch Aston Lark, Arch and Zurich discuss how to break down barriers to become truly customer centric
Is it too difficult to imagine a world where the policyholder is front-and-centre of everything that an insurance company does?
Aviva and LV join Ebay green parts push; Davies buys Asta; Marshmallow becomes latest UK insurtech unicorn; and Covea backs new pet insurance alternative Animor
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Q&A: Shift Technology co-founder and chief scientific officer Eric Sibony on the future of automation and ‘autonomy’ in claims handling
Claims automation has been described as the Holy Grail of insurance as it can provide a clear point of differentiation in a competitive market, while delivering significant efficiency savings for insurers. Insurance Post spoke to Eric Sibony, co-founder…
Spotlight on open banking and SME: Open banking will play an important part in meeting customers’ needs
Despite slow progress to date there are signs that some in the insurance sector are starting to get a handle on the value of open banking. On the back of a survey, in conjunction with Crif Decision Solutions, Post highlights some of the benefits that…