Opinion

Opinion: Smart Leak Tech Means Win-Win for Insurers & Property Managers

In this Opinion piece, Michael Wakley, CEO of Leaksafe looks at the many benefits that insurers, brokers and property managers can gain from installing smart water leak detection systems.  Time is of the essence when […]

Motor Insurance

Smart Motorways; We Need Action Not Words, Says RAC

Following the examination of the safety of smart motorways at a session of the Transport Committee, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “While Highways England feels smart motorways are safe, we know many drivers believe […]

Flood Insurance

Opinion: Tech Can Save Homeowners Time & Money on Water Damage Claims

With the cost of claims for escape of water rising, how can smart home tech make an impact and transform the insurance industry? In this Opinion piece, Craig Foster, CEO, LeakBot, looks at how tech […]

News

GEM Assist Calls For Halt on Smart Motorway Roll-Out

The question of liability is one that doesn’t seem to worry those in charge at the Highways Agency, or government departments busy implementing the 4-lane motorway schemes across the UK. So called, Smart Motorways, have […]

Technology

Allianz Offers a Future Vision of Home Life in 2040. Frankly, It’s Scary.

By the year 2040, new homes will be digital fortresses that will be protected by security systems based on the occupants’ biometrics and facial pattern recognition (FPR) software. Living with robots will be the norm; […]

InsureTech

Global Data Says Non-Life Insurance Sector Attracting Big Investments

The non-life insurance sector is leading the way in terms of deals, having 26 recorded by May 2019, due to instant digital quotations and flexible policies, says GlobalData, leading data and analytics company. Ben Carey-Evans, […]

InsureTech

Tea Time Chat: Will Smarter Home Tech Create New Insurance Risks?

Insurance Edge Editor Alastair Walker, grabbed a brew and had a ten minute chat with Richard Houseago, Head of Property Risk and Coverage, at Keoghs law firm. IE: Home insurance is changing, with data from […]