Insurance Brokers

Survey Finds 80 Percent of Brokers Don’t Have Adequate Digital Tools

According to new research by Novidea, the data-driven insurance distribution platform, 80% of the brokers, insurers and MGAs surveyed do not have effective business intelligence tools in place. One in five brokers (20%) are currently using […]

Opinion

Opinion: Robust Inspections Needed to Assess Construction Site Fire Risk

In this article, Richard Forrest Smith, CEO, ECIC, takes a look at the fire risks inherent in the construction sector, the number of causes involved and how insurers can A recent report by Construction News[i] […]

Technology

Node4 Research Suggests One Third of Insurers Targeted by Cyber Criminals

Research conducted by Node4, the cloud, data centre and communications provider, revealed that security is a key concern for insurance firms, with just under a third (29%) of respondents admitting they were targeted by cyber […]

Insurance Regulation

Regulatory: Auger GDPR Warning to Companies Using Legacy Systems

Leading insurance tech specialist Auger is calling for increased protection of data across the industry almost a year after the introduction of GDPR. Neil Wilks, Head of Tech for Auger, said: “Customer data should be […]

InsureTech

InsurTech: How SaaS Can Help Insurers Suss Out Property Risk

This article takes a look at how Software As A Service can really help insurers understand the ever-increasing amounts of data that surround the property market. By Richie Toomey, Head of Analytics GIS, LexisNexis Risk Solutions […]

News

Thatcham Welcomes Moves to Issue New Cars with Cyber Security Ratings

A consultation between 5StarS and the automotive industry on a new vehicle cybersecurity rating scheme has been welcomed by Thatcham Research. The consortium, a UK government funded project, which brings together key research bodies (HORIBA […]

Opinion

Opinion: Fake Goods Can Often Carry a High Insurance Risk Factor

This latest Opinion piece by Richard Houseago, Head of Property Risks and Coverage Team at Keoghs, looks at the risks surrounding counterfeit goods for insurers and businesses alike, within the commercial sector. Depending on the […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: Cyber Risk Cover for German Rail Companies Via DVA/Cylus

Deutsche-Verkehrs-Assekuranz-Vermittlungs-GmbH, the insurance broker for rail in Germany, created an innovative insurance policy to address the growing threat of cyber security attacks on rail companies. Through DVA, policy holders will be eligible for discounts from insurance provider Hiscox, based […]