Employee Spotlight - Justin Cordingley

Hi, I’m Justin Cordingley and I’m head of delivery at RDT Ltd. After getting my degree in civil engineering I began working as a structural engineer – there are a number of commercial developments in London that are seated on my designs and calculations. But then I was enticed by the excitement and pace of the IT industry and decided to leave structural engineering and try a new career as a software engineer.

I gained experience in this field in marketing, trade associations and financial services before moving into insurance when I joined RDT nine years ago. I’ve had great opportunities to progress here, working my way through to my current role where I’m responsible for the performance of our delivery teams and the release of all of RDT's products.

Insurtech: Past, Present, Future

2016 has (among other things) been the year of insurtech. It was a year of headline-grabbing investment in technology startups, rapid developments in big data, the rise of the internet of things and blockchain, and a host of other digital innovations that are on the brink of disrupting the insurance industry. Disruption and insurtech go together and, in the slow moving world of insurance, we’ve finally reached a tipping point. Traditional insurers must now either adopt the latest technologies or watch as their businesses are eroded by fast-moving newcomers.

Yet despite this potential threat there is also opportunity and continuity – both of which are provided by RDT. We have been at the forefront of insurance technology for more than 25 years and we’re the name behind some of the key developments that have transformed the industry. From the first real-time insurance purchasing website to the first truly agnostic data orchestration platform that allows insurers to price centrally for the whole market, RDT has been helping insurers move with the times and build their businesses.

Innovation and regulation – how RDT helps insurers and their customers

When we describe new technology as disruptive, it’s not only because it can bring dramatic improvements and shake up an industry. It’s also because it can challenge the legal and regulatory framework, and could undermine the rules and safeguards that protect consumers and businesses.

Such is the caveat with insurtech, whose breakthrough technologies include the internet of things, cloud computing, sophisticated analytics, telematics, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. Collectively, allied to the power of big data, they provide new ways to identify, measure and control risks, which means we are now asking many questions about the boundary between public and private information.

Big data provides a very revealing and accurate picture for underwriters. Lawyers and regulators may contest the line between accuracy and intrusion, but there is no doubt that reliable data can protect and benefit consumers. As a data enrichment specialist, RDT is continually finding new ways to harness and process data to help insurers and their customers, and is working very closely with insurers and regulators to develop the full potential of new technology.

August Employee Spotlight - Neil Regan

Hi RDT User Group community.  I’m Neil Regan, RDT’s Project Portfolio Manager.

I joined RDT in July 2005 (11 years ago!) at which point we employed around 10 people.  As you are aware RDT has changed significantly in this time and we now employ over 100 employees in 3 locations.

Prior to joining RDT I had worked in various industries as a Software Engineer and then as a Project Manager.

I have a strong belief in continuous improvement and learning, which is why I’ve carried on earning qualifications during my working career. These include management qualifications, PRINCE2 and most recently DSDM Agile Project Management qualification.

My role at RDT allows me to provide a practical, experience-driven approach to applying program and project management methodologies within the project and program environment.  I have led a number of large projects through to successful delivery. 

RDT company meeting

Today at our Kings Hill office we hosted a company 'town hall' meeting. In this instance, all of our directing executives and our CEO left the building to allow all staff to speak freely about any constructive points they feel will benefit the company.

The session started off with a game hosted by Scrum Master Ian, whereby staff members had to choose 'heads' or 'tails' as an answer to a fact question. As you can imagine, this was a brilliant photo opportunity!