Insurance claims

Volvo Integrating Google HD Maps into Their Range

Volvo are integrating Google’s HD mapping into the LiDAR systems on the future models. The move should give the cars more understanding of their terrain, hazards and environment, so that the driver assistance aids can […]

Global insurance trends

California Insurtech & Underwriter Face Legal Action

The California Department of Insurance is taking legal action against Go Maps, Inc., and its insurance underwriter, Topa Insurance Company, after an investigation found the app-based insurance seller mishandled consumer claims for more than two […]

Insurance claims

Where Are We On Flooding? Parametric Payouts, IoT, Mapping & More

It’s that time of the year again. No, not Christmas songs back-to-back on Chorley FM, but downpours, drizzle, blustery showers and all the other forms of rain that Britain enjoys each winter. For many, it’s […]

Insurance claims

Are Rogue SatNavs Causing Road Accidents? Maybe

A recent investigation by Admiral car insurance found that more than one in 8 drivers don’t feel confident using a map to get directions, which could mean there are over 5 million motorists unsafely navigating […]

Flood Insurance

Willis Research Teams Up With Cloud to Street, On Flood Maps Project

The Willis Research Network (WRN) announces a new partnership with Cloud to Street, a global flood-mapping and monitoring platform designed for governments, humanitarian organisations and private sector actors to manage flood risk, underpin risk financing, […]

News

Fake Corona Map Apps, Websites & More. CFC Highlight Cyber Dangers

CFC, the specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, has said that its in-house cyber claims team is seeing COVID-19 cybersecurity scams that businesses are facing as they adapt to the new normal of […]

Opinion

The Interview: Corona, Cyber Threats & More With BAE Systems

Insurance Edge chatted with Simon Viney and Chris Andrew from BAE Systems, to get the latest news on Coronavirus related cyber threats for brokers and insurance companies. We also take a look at the challenge […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

MIS Launches COVID-19 Tool for Reinsurance Market

Imagery and geospatial intelligence consultancy firm, McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) has unveiled the world’s first re/insurance industry-specific COVID-19 interactive incident dashboard. Users of the COVID-19 intelligence dashboard, including claims teams, exposure managers, loss adjustors and […]