Technology

Avelo has added its weight to those predicting protection sales will grow with IFAs increasing focus to it after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is introduced.

A study assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a range of financial planning tools available to advisers has been published.

Assureweb has added a whole of life quotation portal to its service.

Technology is generally considered a ‘good thing' in insurance, having come a long way from such primitive beginnings. But which technology, and how does it fit protection? Stuart Hayman investigates

Assureweb has decommissioned its private medical insurance (PMI) quoting system with a view to introducing an upgraded portal in the future.

Technology supplier Avelo has applauded the move to establish a statement of best practice for collecting online signatures by insurance providers.

PruHealth has launched a quote and application ipad app for its new healthcare plans.

F&TRC has initiated a statement of best practice to address the complexity of processes used by providers when collecting online application signatures.

Underwriting and claims technologies and systems are moving fast. But what do IFAs want from the processes, and are they likely to see it? Paul Robertson investigates

What improvements in medical technology could PMI providers expect to use in order to control costs in the near future? Doctor Peter Mills investigates