InView Autumn/Winter 2015

2 InView | An independent eye on insurance
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
CYBER RISKS
The threats posed by cyber
risks to UK businesses are
immense. There is a need for
the government to raise
awareness and for insurers
to develop more sophisticated
policies. Ed Lewis explains why.
12-13
14-17
HOW TO STAY AFLOAT IN
THE FACE OF CYBER ATTACKS
Stringent digital security systems surround our airports
and banks, but ports and vessels are highly vulnerable to
cyber attack. Phil James examines this pressing issue.
GOING THROUGH THE
GEARS OF CHANGE
Technology is fundamentally reshaping the motor
insurance industry. Ashton West OBE, chief executive of
the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), talks candidly about the
enormous challenges as well as the major opportunities.
7-9
RECENT
DEVELOPMENTS
IN THE LAW OF
CONFIDENTIALITY
Charles Phipps from 4 New Square
Chambers explains how the new
cause of action for misuse of private
information has seen significant
developments during the course of 2015.
10-11
BEING ALERT TO
SOCIAL ENGINEERING
AND FRIDAY
AFTERNOON
FRAUDSTERS
18-19
20-21
22-23
WHAT THE DATA PROTECTION
REVOLUTION MEANS TO YOU
Sean Crotty explains how the age of “Big Data” is upon us.
USING TECHNOLOGY TO
REDUCE THE COST OF CARE
Victoria Coleman believes compensators remain unaware
of the revolution in telecare – it’s time for compensators to
inspire handlers to take a more “techno savvy” approach.
WHY SOCIAL MEDIA MUST
BE EFFECTIVELY MANAGED
The impact of social media on businesses in the insurance
industry cannot be overstated. Mark Landon examines
some of the key issues and suggests solutions.
24-25
MARKET WATCH
Monitoring the horizon for the latest changes in legislation.
Mickaela Fox explains why there is
no silver bullet against cyber crime.
26-27
SPOTLIGHT
The latest news in the world of Weightmans.
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