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AI and drones among top ten start-ups selected for Startupbootcamp InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech has revealed the top ten technology start-ups that will participate in its 2017 acceleration programme.
Big interview: 'Innovation frustration'
Darren Spriggs, managing director, Europe, at Pacific Life Re, tells Ronan McCaughey why the incremental pace of change in the life insurance industry frustrates him, the reinsurers strategy for innovationin Europe over the next year and how to change consumer attitudes to life insurance.
Aetna International launches Asia innovation hub
Aetna International has established an innovation hub for Asia, which is based in Singapore.
Charles Taylor InsureTech opens LatAm Centre of Excellence
Charles Taylor InsureTech is opening a Centre of Excellence in Mexico to offer insurance technology consultancy and expertise in the Latin American region.
LII InsurTech Forecast Survey 2017 - Have your say!
As the digital revolution catches up with the global life insurance industry, have your say how InsurTech will impact the market in 2017 by completing the 3-minute survey below.
Zurich speeds up protection applications by introducing e-signatures
Zurich has begun introducing e-signatures thereby allowing customers to provide immediate consent for their GP to share their medical data with the insurer.
Video advent calendar giving protection insurance tips launched
UK-based Cura Financial Services has launched a video advent calendar showcasing a daily tip for people looking for protection insurance.
Startupbootcamp InsurTech invites 23 global start-ups to selection days
Startupbootcamp InsurTech has announced the top 23 globally diverse start-ups chosen to participate in its selection days on 29 and 30 November.
Calling all life insurers - LII to hold digital health roundtable with babylon Health
Life Insurance International (LII) plans to hold a roundtable with online health provider, babylon Health, (www.babylonhealth.com) themed - the digital health opportunity for life insurers.
Key strategies for life insurance innovation
The life insurance industry has been urged to tell a story, find the need and the moment of truth in order to more effectively innovate and connect with customers.
FCA chief highlights challenges for insurance in a Big Data world
Andrew Bailey, chief executive of the UKs FCA, has highlighted the challenge for insurers in a Big Data world and questioned how genetic identification could impact the life insurance sector.
Vitality launches one-stop-shop adviser website
Vitality has launched a new adviser website, which details product information across VitalityHealth and Life including Vitality partners and rewards.
ABI identifies 8 priority markets for insurers post-Brexit
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has identified eight priority markets in the race to make the most out of new trade opportunities following Brexit.
Intellect SEEC rolls out digital distribution suite for life and pension providers
Insurance software provider, Intellect SEEC, has launched its digital distribution suite for the UK life and pension markets.
Distribution channel forecasts and insights on the Norwegian and Swedish life insurance markets
Distribution channel forecasts and insights on the Norwegian and Swedish life insurance markets
Aetna International makes healthy changes
David Healy, general manager of health insurer Aetna International in Europe, tells Ronan McCaughey about the launch of its new service model and product offering, the providers business strategy for 2016, and technologys role in its business processes.
Swiss Re: Emerging markets to drive life insurance growth in 2016
Swiss Re says life insurance premiums in emerging markets are forecast to grow by 10.7% in both 2016 and 2017 underpinned by the improved use of digital technologies and the adoption of more customer-centric models.
RGA survey offers lessons in product innovation
Zoran Tsangidis, account manager at RGA Reinsurance Company of Australia, assesses the results of RGAs first global survey of life insurers. The surveys findings show there are clear opportunities for insurers around the world to improve their product development process, enhance the innovation of their products, and shorten and strengthen the development cycle
Opportunity knocks for the UK protection insurance market
Ahead of the UKs Protection Review conference in London on 14 July 2016, LII editor Ronan McCaughey and Protection Review chief executive Kevin Carr review the key takeaways from this years conference.
Aviva Asia appoints Wynthia Goh as digital director
Wynthia Goh has been appointed as digital director of Aviva Asia with immediate effect. The newly created role is part of Avivas strategy to strengthen its expertise in online customer engagement and rapidly expand its digital offering.