Technology

Employers appear to be shunning the introduction of new technology for their benefits provision, according to research.

Protection advisers will need to be clear when building simplified advice-style propositions to address basic client needs, an adviser firm has warned.

More consumers will buy protection direct from online providers in response to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), an online insurance group has predicted.

Insurers will be forced to get tech savvy next year as the on-going economic pressure takes its toll, Ovum has said.

Unum has launched a website to help advisers communicate the benefits of income protection to clients.

Competitors Enrich and Benefex have become flexible benefit partners in a bid to offer end-to-end solutions - from broking services to flex software - to all sizes of client.

Drop-offs in conversion rates on aggregator sites are either at the beginning or at payment stage, a comparison site has said.

IPMI provider for SMEs ALC Health will be updating online claims systems in a rollout of major technology improvements.

Mortgage and insurance network First Complete has selected Avelo to provide its distribution systems.

Gender re-pricing plans are well underway at Bright Grey and Scottish Provident headquarter with online adviser support.