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Access denied
New technological innovations mean new chances for cybercrooks. Simon Grace finds protecting your business is something that shouldn't be under-estimated at any cost.
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It all adds up
Sophisticated technology systems can often be too expensive for the SME market, but there are many alternative strategies smaller companies can employ, says Yvette Essen.
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Lloyd's launches London `introduction agency'
Lloyd's of London has launched an internet portal to give brokers and intermediaries around the world direct access to the London insurance market.Lloyds.com will provide a clear route to the hund ...
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All systems go for Redbox
A new online trading exchange aimed at small brokers has been launched by Redbox Systems. Called Covermaker, it offers a secure trading environment for brokers to make submissions to insurance com ...
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Don't believe the hype
These days, it seems almost everyone in insurance wants to tap in to the much-lauded power of the internet. But foregoing traditional sales channels in favour of cyber technology can be a recipe for disaster. Christine Seib reports.
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Biba setting benchmarks
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) is launching an independent broker software benchmarking service for its members.Biba has appointed technology consultants Garol to develop a set ...
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Brit bosses toughest on staff internet slackers
Uk companies are the toughest in Europe when it comes to reprimanding their staff for inappropriate use of the internet, a new poll has found. A survey by Websense found that employers in the UK w ...
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Virtual classroom
Gone are the days of stuffy workshops and hours of travelling to get to the latest training session. E-learning offers staff a sophisticated alternative. Amanda Swinburn reports.
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Left out in the cold
The shortage of skilled IT staff with industry knowledge is worse in insurance than almost any other sector, as many turn to the more `glamorous' areas of telecomms and e-commerce. Kathryn McCarthy investigates how the industry can combat this problem - and how to make insurance sexy.
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Data poses danger
Insurance companies' poor control over their data may worsen as they open up their systems directly to brokers, reinsurers, customers and third parties," says John Wilson, the chairman of Eurobase sys ...
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Fast forward
Keeping your system abreast of technological advances is more complicated than it might seem. Christine Seib gets some advice from the experts.
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Forces join for Ins-sure
A new company claims it will unify and improve back-office services supporting the London Insurance Market. The joint venture between Lloyd's, the International Underwriting Association (IUA) and ...
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Service industry
With new technology providing a wider range of options for increasingly discerning customers, it's more important than ever that insurers know their client base - which is where customer relationship management comes in, says Manjit Rana.
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Industry poor on service
The insurance industry is one of the worst e-commerce service providers, a survey by new online insurance intermediary, Its4me, has revealed.The intermediary's findings show that most brands fail ...
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Keep on running
Most companies lack plans for surviving a major IT disaster, such as hacker attack or server theft. But, reports Christine Seib, a few sensible precautions will save your business from missing a beat.
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London stalling
How do you bring a slow and complex 300-year-old insurance market up-to-date for the 21st century? It's time London traded in tradition for technology, says Yvette Essen.
