News

TRL Report into Driver Distraction Highlights Infotainment Risks

TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory,has recently authored a report – commissioned by IAM Roadsmart, FIA Road Safety and Rees Jeffreys Road Fund – into the impacts of in-vehicle infotainment systems such as Android Auto […]

Motor Insurance

Uswitch Takes a Look at Connected Cars; Data Security, Keyless & More

One of the big questions surrounding driverless cars is data; how secure is it? New research from Uswitch has revealed some interesting findings; 67% of new cars that are registered in the UK are ‘connected’, […]

Insurance Brokers

FSCS Lists 12 Companies in Default, Inc AJ Cook Brokerage

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) declared 12 failed regulated firms in default during March 2020. FSCS announces these declarations regularly, to let consumers know they could get back the money they have lost as […]

Insurance Brokers

Fleet: Allianz Launches Claims Hub

Allianz Insurance has introduced the Allianz Claims Hub, a digital platform for brokers and motor fleet customers to report motor fleet claims and track all types of motor claims. Allianz’s Claims App, Allianz Notify, has […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Van Insurance Costs Rise, as Sole Traders Take Corona Lockdown Hit

Van insurance premiums reached a record £1,881 last month, the latest analysis from insurance market experts Consumer Intelligence shows. Its Van Insurance Index shows that average premiums for new customers were at the end of […]

InsureTech

Worcestershire County Council Chooses Outsystems Platforms

Worcestershire County Council has launched five new apps as part of its “Here 2 Help” COVID-19 response program. The apps were designed, developed, and deployed in just two weeks using the OutSystems low-code app development platform. “We’ve been able to […]

News

Is The UK Lockdown Ending On The Fly? Road Traffic Increases This Week

Traffic levels on UK roads have reached their highest level since the coronavirus lockdown was introduced, new figures have revealed. Government data shows the number of vehicles being driven on Monday was 56% lower than […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

URS Platform Offers Risk Modelling on Assets

Asset Portfolios of insurers are subject to risks that can often exceed the risk of losses from natural catastrophes. Asset Risk can arise from economic recessions and crises that can unexpectedly reduce the market value […]