The demise of Internet Explorer and what to do if you use it
Microsoft says it will no longer support its web browser Internet Explorer. So what should you do if you still make use of it regularly and which browser should you switch to?
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3 Ways technology can help you retain your loyal customers
Dogs are often considered loyal animals. They’ll stick with you through thick and thin typically regardless of how often you take them out for walks or give them treats. The same, however, could not be said for customers of the insurance industry – but this is through no fault of their own. The insurance industry,…
Gearing your business for remote working
There could be as many as five million gig workers in the United Kingdom. A gig worker is commonly someone who works for an organisation on a contractual basis or a short-term basis and it’s not uncommon for that work to be conducted remotely. These days, however, it’s not only gig workers that work off-site….
The importance of winding down with family over the festive season
The holidays and festivities are now in full swing but you may still not be quite switched off from work just yet. You may still be checking your emails, taking calls or keeping an eye on the sales figures. According to one study conducted a few years ago it takes an average of five days…
How to use technology to get on top of claims fraud
Insurance as an official financial product started in the 18th century, and since then, the system has been constantly defrauded. In general, insurance fraud can be divided into two categories: criminal fraud, which is perpetrated by professionals habitually trying to milk the system and cultural fraud, which is a genuine claimant being opportunistic or exaggerating…
Are you ready for GDPR?
When it comes to legislation names, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) couldn’t sound blander but the new rules and their impact are not something that should be underestimated or ignored. When it comes to enforcement – there’s not much time to get familiar with the terminology and ensure compliance within your business…
Should you have a Twitter account for your brokerage?
When it comes to doing business there’s constant pressure to have a social media presence, particularly if you want to engage with your clients, put your brand on the map or if you want to sign up new customers. But when it comes to Twitter, is it worthwhile having an account? I mean, how much…
The do’s and don’ts of promoting your business on Facebook
If you don’t have a Facebook page for your business you’re missing out on being found, particularly as there are over one billion people making use of this platform. If you do have one, you may not be using it in the correct way. Many of your customers use social media every day and Facebook…