Global insurance trends

Accenture Study Finds Insurtech Could Net Industry $375bn in Extra Revenue

We all know insurtech is transforming the insurance industry, but roughly how much money is at stake? Quite a bit, according to Accenture, who have just completed a study of seven major insurance markets, including […]

Insurance Brokers

Industry Jobs Round-Up: Latest New Hires

Here is a round-up of the latest new faces at various insurance companies and industry suppliers. If you have a press release on a new hire, then send it to editorial@insurance-edge.net Laird Assessors Expands Team […]

Emerging Risk

Cyber Attacks in Finance and Insurance Sector Rise by 80%

The number of cyber-attacks against financial services companies reported to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has risen by more than 80 per cent in the last year. In 2017, 69 material cyber incidents were reported […]

Household Insurance

Pacifica Partners With Allianz on Boiler Breakdown Cover

Pacifica Group, one of the UK’s largest providers of home appliance, gas heating, inspection, repair and replacement services, is launching its 0800 REPAIR domestic boiler breakdown service on a nationwide scale, as a result of […]

Business

Will Carillion’s Collapse Prompt a Rewrite of Government Outsourcing Rules?

The collapse of services and construction group Carillion this week will have a major impact in the world of outsourcing. It’s unlikely that the government will reverse its policy (and that of the previous Labour […]

Life/Health/Critical illness

January is Peak Month For Cutting Family Out of Your Will

Had enough of the family over Christmas and New Year? You’re not the only one. Data from Co-op Legal Services shows that for some people, keeping it lean this January may also include cutting beneficiaries out of their […]

Motor Insurance

Over 50s Switching to Telematics for Cheaper Car Insurance

Every driver wants to save on their car insurance these days, but older drivers have discovered that the black box – traditionally favoured by younger drivers – is a great way to cut costs as […]