Technology

Thinking of implementing a social media strategy? Paul Robertson asks John Barnes for a few pointers.

Protection intermediaries have warned underwriting processes are 'worse' than motor or home insurance applications and welcomed new technology; a new survey from UnderwriteMe has revealed.

Australian data and software provider IRESS is set to acquire adviser technology provider Avelo for £210m.

If an app were produced, would customers be enticed to check their insurance and claim via their smartphone, Gen Re has asked.

With social media entering the mainstream business arena, Emma Mason gives a few tips for those considering twitter as a business tool.

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Capita Financial Software (CFSL), has introduced a new ‘Total Claims Paid' feature in its Fusion:Synaptic Research software, providing advisers with the latest IP disclosure statistics.

Aviva has moved to cloud-based systems in a bid to improve the group's finance, sales and operations.

Aviva has opened its platform proposition to all advisers registered on the Aviva for Advisers (A4A) website.

Results of advice firm investment into online presence and technology-based propositions has been "extremely mixed", Tenet has reported.