‘I’m delighted to join the LEP at such an important time’
Synectics in link-up with 360Globalnet
ANTI-FRAUD business Synectics Solutions has partnered with 360Globalnet to strengthen its proposition in the motor insurance market.
The partnership will bring together the Burslem company’s National SIRA fraud database and sector expertise, with 360Globalnet’s ability to analyse unstructured data via its 360Retrieve service. 360Retrieve is an advanced data analytics platform, where ‘locked up’ textbased information can be transformed into analysable data for enhanced antifraud results, injury and legal claims profiling, advanced management information and GDPR compliance. Richard Wood, CEO at Synectics Solutions, said: “In an insurance market that faces the risk of fraud, financial crime and data errors on a daily basis, it’s essential that we form meaningful partnerships, such as that with 360Globalnet.
“By creating a compelling insurance proposition for our clients, we can continue to help insurers to easily control their own risk strategies, dynamically adjusting to their organisation’s needs and the ever-changing risk landscape they inhabit.” National SIRA is the largest syndicated database of cross-sector customer risk intelligence in the UK. It has over 160 members contributing more than 300 million records and has thus far helped to save its contributors over £3 billion. Paul Stanley, CEO at 360Globalnet, said: “There are significant new challenges on the horizon for insurers that could be exploited more quickly than they can react. Our aim is to work with Synectics Solutions and SIRA to prevent data issues becoming the hole into which claims costs are needlessly poured.”
THE Stoke-on-trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed Anne Boyd as its new CEO.
Anne started her career in the chemical industry working for a major global brand before moving to the logistics sector and later economic development, securing leadership roles within regeneration, skills, housing, health and business support and established her own, award-winning business.
She has significant experience of working in and with Government at a national and local level and has led various transformative programmes during her time within the NW Regional Development Agency and director at Sport England in the run up to the 2012 Olympics.
Anne also has a wealth of experience in LEPS, as vice-chair of the Scrutiny Board and member of the Business Growth Committee for the Cheshire and Warrington LEP.
She has joined the Stoke-on-trent and Staffordshire LEP from the Manchester Growth Hub. In her new role, she will be focusing on economic growth and supporting the organisation in its post-covid objectives.
She said: “I’m delighted to join the executive team at the LEP at such an important time in its growth and development. I will draw upon my experience to support Stoke-ontrent and Staffordshire to secure a strong recovery, a return to growth, and a stronger profile in both domestic and international markets.
“For me our Local Economic Partnership is a collaborative movement; a game-changer that will drive more sustainable, innovative and inclusive business practices. We have all the right ingredients for success and together can drive economic prosperity for all.”
Alun Rogers, co-founder of risual and chairman of the Stoke-on-trent and Staffordshire LEP, said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Anne to the LEP, who brings with her a wealth of knowledge in areas which tie into our key objectives for the coming months and years.
“In particular, her knowledge around post-brexit strategy and Covid recovery will be crucial to our region’s economic buoyancy and growth.
“I look forward to many further successes for the LEP under Anne’s expert guidance and harnessing her energy and enthusiasm in our shared passion to drive prosperity for businesses and communities.”