All articles by Verdict Staff
Verdict Staff
Comment wire: International competition is stifling UK insurtech
Thomas McCourtie, analyst, general insurance at Verdict Financial, argues that UK insurers must look to partner with new and emerging tech groups in order to avoid falling behind their international competitors, which he says, are innovating at a much faster rate.
Digital health focus: babylon health to power first digital alternative to NHS 111
Digital healthcare provider, babylon health which recently hosted a Life Insurance International (LII) roundtable in London focusing on digital health collaboration opportunities with life insurers is to power the first digital alternative to NHS 111, the non-emergency helpline.
5 key issues for protection insurers to consider in 2017
Ron Wheatcroft, technical Manager, Swiss Re UK & Ireland, reviews the key trends that shaped the protection insurance industry in 2016. He also highlights five key areas where focus is needed to drive the sector forward in 2017.
Comment wire: Big data trends in 2017
Stewart McEwan, senior analyst, general insurance at Verdict Financial, highlights how big data is a key theme among the ten start-ups featured in Startupbootcamp InsurTechs 2017 acceleration programme.
Protection insurance trends in 2016 and outlook for 2017
Kevin Carr, chief executive of Protection Review, reviews the key trends that have shaped the protection insurance market in 2016 – and forecasts many positive developments for the sector in 2017, such as simpler products and more use of technology including apps and e-signatures
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Comment Wire: InsurTech trends to watch out for in 2017
Stewart McEwan, senior analyst, general insurance, at Verdict Financial, analyses the trends Startupbootcamps 10-strong cohort reveal for insurance in 2017.
WoodmenLife selects LIDP’s administration platform
US-based Life insurance provider WoodmenLife has selected LIDP Consulting Services Titanium administration solution to replace and consolidate its legacy administration systems.
RedArc Nurses launches post hospital service for employees via insurers
RedArc Nurses has launched a post hospital service that aims to assist employees when they are discharged from hospital, but still need additional support.
Research Wire: Social media best practice for life and health insurers
Patricia Davies, head of content, general insurance, at Verdict Financial, tells Life Insurance International why life and health insurers should be proactively engaging with social media to promote awareness and engage with existing and new customers.
IAC Life partners with VUE Software to accomodate growth
US-based life and health insurer IAC Life has selected VUE Software’s distribution management suite to enrich its digital-producer experience.