All TechTalk articles – Page 138
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DNA technology could end frivolous health claims
A new DNA technology, developed by a team of doctors in the US, could totally eliminate frivolous lawsuits against the insurance industry, it has been claimed.The genomics-based technology, developed over two and a half years by the University of Illinois’ College of Medicine, can determine how human cells and their ...
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Internet fraud set to sky-rocket
The internet has become a haven for insurance fraudsters and the crime spree is likely to sky-rocket as more insurers move business online.A survey by fraud specialist Absolute CM found that 75% of motor policy frauds were committed online. And 96% of frauds involving contrived claims were cases where the ...
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News AnalysisOpen GI in tech tie up
New launch provides a cost effective way for smaller brokers to compare the market
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NewsTerrorRisk launched
Terror tool will enable insurers to conduct planning through specific terrorism risk exposure
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Online onlyAllianz boosts electronic trading capabilities
Long-term deal signed with business integration provider, Kewill
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RBS to allow brand on aggregator site
At least one of Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS) insurance brands is expected to appear on Tesco’s forthcoming aggregator site. The move by RBS to allow an insurance brand to participate in a price comparison site would represent a U-turn by the banking giant, which has taken an anti-aggregator stance. ...
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Allianz property product on Imarket
Allianz Commercial and Acturis have expanded their existing trading relationship to provide Acturis users with access to Allianz’s Complete Property Owners product via Imarket.The product provides cover for both residential and commercial property owners utilising the auto-rated ‘quote and buy’ capability available to brokers using the Acturis platform. The Allianz ...
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SSP trades first integrated risk on Imarket
SSP has transacted its first live policy via its integrated Imarket panel which is currently in pilot phase with a small number of brokers.The software house said Imarket integration had been achieved with three insurers, AXA, Allianz and Norwich Union, for three business lines – Shop, Office and Tradesman. The ...
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Online onlyFool.co.uk selects comparethemarket for motor insurance
Search engine to provide over 300 quotes for car and van covers
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NU to grow online underwriting service
Bespoke application to reduce administration work for brokers
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News in brief
JLT wins motor sport dealThe Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor sport, has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) to handle all its insurance requirements from the start of 2008 following a formal tender process earlier this year. The contract had been held by Lockton, after its acquisition ...
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Supplements
Supporting the broker 'have nots'
Broker Network chief executive Grant Ellis has steered the company to a record profit and a growing list of members. But now he’s on the acquisition trail. Andrew Holt reports
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Dixons plans commercial comparison site
Hig street retailer's aggregator site to offer personal lines products by autumn
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Select & Protect website traffic booms
Additional microsites to go live in coming months
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Online onlyCall transfer technology to ease congestion
New products allows brokers to retain customers
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Online onlyAggregator Confusion
Confused.com's clash with Norwich Union has pushed aggreagtors back into the consumer spotlight
