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Mobile technology approach must be modified by insurers
Insurers have been urged to rethink their approach to mobile technology, following accusations that claims apps have proved to be a "waste of time and money".
Allianz to underwrite 'superfast' mobile network EE
Allianz and mobile phone insurance provider Lifestyle Services Group have signed a contract to provide mobile device insurance services to 4G network provider EE.
AHA teams up with DiGi to launch mobile phone cover in Malaysia
American Home Assurance Company Malaysia has teamed up with mobile phone network operator DiGi to promote an insurance scheme for handsets in Malaysia.
Post Blog: Keeping up with customers
Policyholders are au fait with the world of real-time publishing, so isn't it time the insurance industry caught up? James Mullarney explains.
Confused launches 'Motor Mate' app in bid to boost telematics sales
Bosses at Confused hope to drive up interest in telematics technology among young motorists, following the launch of a smartphone app which rewards good driving with cash back prizes.
Social media: Facebook is your friend
Social media has allowed insurers to learn more about the risk profiles of their policyholders, but could, and should, this information be used to compile quotes?
Aviva bullish 'take-two' on telematics will put consumer take-up woes to bed
Aviva has defended its decision to re-enter the private car telematics space, four years after pulling out of a market it helped pioneer only to suffer poor take-up, stressing that consumers are now ready to embrace a less intrusive form of the 'black…
Affinity 2012: Flexibility fundamental to future affinity wins not size and scale
The winners in the affinity space of the future are not necessarily going to be the traditional big players, but those that can best adapt to the changing buying patterns of consumers.
Mobile phone insurance 'unnecessary', says Virgin Media survey
Virgin Media director of mobile Jamie Heywood has challenged the mobile industry to highlight the importance of insurance following a "shocking" survey which found that 72% of those polled are not insuring their phones.
Mobile Phones: Success with smartphones
The development of mobile network technology combined with the increasing sophistication of smartphones has fundamentally changed the £620m mobile phone insurance market.
Countdown to ISA: Q&A with KPMG's Martin Noble
As part of a series counting down to Insurance Strategy Asia, Insurance Insight spoke to Martin Noble about his views on the Asian insurance market.
Insurance the micro way
Much of the world's population has now moved out of extreme poverty and into the lower middle class. Francesca Nyman examines whether there is a market for micro-insurance in this demographic.
Your say: Death by data or real opportunity?
The insurance industry has struggled to exploit the true value of data, says Vince Chaney.
Are you listening to your customer?
The perception in the insurance market is that all customers care about is price but, as Geoffrey Godding and John Cooper reveal, a recent survey highlighted that brand, financial security and insurer interaction are just as important.
Digital Insurance Stategies: Industry-wide smartphone claims app is way forward
Technology-savvy experts believe the introduction of an industry-wide smartphone claims app could improve take-up.
Digital Insurance Strategies: Boards need to see ROI from digital innovations
RSA direct arm More Than has delivered "six-figure" savings in a matter of months with its online renewal system, driving "huge benefits" for the business.
Digital Insurance Stategies: 2012 will finally be the year of the smartphone
This is the year for mobile technology to really take off, according to Amir Rozenberg, APM global manager mobile, Compuware Gomez.
Assurant appoints European head of mobile business from Sony Ericsson
The European business unit of Assurant Solutions has appointed Nino Treusch as head of mobile business development for Europe.
RDT launches Iphone app
RDT said its new Iphone and Ipad application delivers landscape business managers with real-time management information direct to their mobile device.
Money Supermarket launches car insurance app
Money Supermarket has launched a “front-end” motor insurance app for the Iphone.
PSTF: Digital channels set to dominate distribution
Insurers must embrace digital channels as the next dominant model for distribution, as the race to secure web-based connections with customers, partners and suppliers gathers momentum.
Interview - Duncan Spencer: Calling the shots
Mobile phone insurance has been branded ‘useless’ by some and touted as the next potential mis-selling scandal, but Duncan Spencer believes there is a growing need for the product.
PSTF: Eliminate social media confusion before policies tested by regulator
Law firm Taylor Wessing has urged companies to implement formal social media policies, or risk falling foul of the regulator.
PSTF: Ignoring mobile interaction could be ‘devastating’
Companies that are yet to fully embrace the web should look straight to mobile to ensure competitive advantage.