Tech

Leaps and Bounds

Sam Natur, chief executive officer of online commercial brokerage Bullfrog Insurance Ltd., has been an early-adopter of technology for more than 30 years.

June 1, 2016

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Mobile application developers can do plenty to reduce the security risk of their apps. That said, information security also depends on the devices themselves, which, unfortunately, are not always within the control of insurers or their developers.

June 1, 2016

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Small Matters

Use of microelectronics and controls is ubiquitous today. But along with the efficiency and performance that microelectronics offer, equipment that is smaller, faster and smarter also brings with it vulnerabilities and the chance of breakdowns that could prove disruptive and costly.

June 1, 2016

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Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, manufacturers likely to target industrial control systems to manipulate operations: AGCS

Rather than stealing data, cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and manufacturers are more likely to target industrial control systems (ICS) to manipulate or shut down operations, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) said on Wednesday. As energy, transportation or telecommunication companies, but also the manufacturing sector, become more reliant on automation, robot technologies and digital networks […]

By Canadian Underwriter | June 1, 2016

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8 automakers recall over 12M vehicles for Takata air bags

DETROIT – Eight automakers are recalling more than 12 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. Documents detailing recalls by Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Ferrari and Mitsubishi were posted Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They’re part of a massive expansion of Takata air […]

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Insurance industry ‘has to be ready’ for automated vehicles: Insurance Institute speaker

The rollout of fully autonomous vehicles for consumers “is quite a bit further off than we might expect,” and experts need to educate consumers about the limitations of the technology, but insurance providers should get ready over the next five to 10 years for automated vehicles, speakers suggested Wednesday at a conference in Toronto. “The […]

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Some challenges remain in accessing, using valuable business intelligence data: U.S. survey

A new survey out of the United States shows wide agreement that business intelligence (BI) data can provide a company with a competitive edge, but ongoing challenges remain about how best to get and use that information. Washington, D.C.-based B2B research firm Clutch reports 86% of the 291 polled respondents – those who use BI […]

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North American organizations experiencing slow shift to public cloud: Softchoice study

Transitioning to public cloud is a slow-moving process for most businesses, according to a new study by Softchoice, a North American IT solutions and managed services provider. Released on Tuesday, the study, titled The State of Cloud Readiness: Transformation and Strategic Adoption Measured, found that while progress is at hand, about 61% of surveyed organizations […]

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Insurance websites not keeping pace with changing customer expectations: J.D. Power

Insurer websites are not keeping up with customer expectations, with just over half (55%) of those polled saying they “definitely will” return to the site for their servicing needs, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Insurance Digital Evaluation Study, released on Thursday. Now in its fifth year, the study, previously known as the J.D. Power […]

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UberX drivers expected to have commercial insurance: Shop Insurance Canada

UberX drivers using personal policies while operating as a paid ride-share operative are breaking the law and need to check with their insurance providers to ensure they have appropriate coverage, suggests Shop Insurance Canada. “If a vehicle is used for any kind of business, insurance companies will expect customers to take out a commercial auto […]

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