Technology

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.

Aviva has launched a health passport for international private medical insurance policyholders.

Aviva's protection claims website has made its process more accessible to policyholders.

Assureweb has launched a protection comparison app for advisers using Android phones.