Distribution and Technology - make the connection
March 1, 2011
Over the last two decades, insurance markets across the globe have changed dramatically. The blanket distribution model of insurer-to-broker-to-consumer has gone forever, as direct writers, the internet, online aggregators and a host of other channels…
Technology: mapping the new frontier in underwriting
February 1, 2011
Thermography is probably best known in South Africa for having helped track down Panjo, the tiger that went AWOL from his Mpumalanga home in July last year. When not seeking errant tigers, this technology is…
The social media phenomenon: where is South Africa?
January 1, 2011
Although many international insurance bodies, insurance publications, brokers and companies are actively using Twitter, the changing and highly individualised communication potential of social media has been slow to catch on in South Africa. Yet, it…
Impact of social networks on the insurance industry
January 1, 2011
In March this year, US news reports cited Facebook as the most visited website in the US, having more visits than Google for the first time since its inception. In South Africa, the trend is…
Electronic underwriting systems
January 1, 2011
The concept of electronic underwriting, or tele-underwriting, has gradually developed over the past three decades and the majority of the progress has taken place a result of the practices and experiences of the US and…
Distribution and Technology - make the connection
November 1, 2010
Over the last two decades, insurance markets across the globe have changed dramatically. The blanket distribution model of insurer-to-broker-to-consumer has gone forever, as direct writers, the internet, online aggregators and a host of other channels…
Ten lessons from the future
July 1, 2009
“We are all destined to spend most of the restof our lives in the future.” Service, information and relationships fuel the economy. Pure knowledge is worthless, because relationships are your most important asset. Quality is…
Legislative challenges relating to data and privacy protection measures - A Broad Overview
June 1, 2009
The insurance industry has, over the past few years, shown a steadfast inclination to move business practices towards greater usage of electronic technology enhancers to improve efficiencies and management, and to ensure cost effectiveness. Needless…