Media Coverage
Northumbrian Water to streamline end-of-life account administration
Northumbrian Water has struck a deal with Settld to streamline end-of-life account administration. This will make life simpler for those handling the affairs of a customer who has died. The deal, which the company claims is an industry first, also includes its Essex and Suffolk Water subsidiary and aims to enhance customer care and improve efficiency following a death. All bereaved families need to do is to visit the Bereavement Support page which links to Settld's service. This allows customers to tell Northumbrian Water that someone has died but also to close down any other outstanding accounts. For more information, see here. [...]
Maybe Insurers Could Offer an End-Of-Life Advice Service?
Could insurers offer end of life advice? Settld thinks insurers could offer an end of life advice service as an extra component of Life and Health policies. Many people find dealing with banks, subscription services etc extremely distressing. Motor policies have a typical legal package offered as a standalone extra. We think there's scope for an expert, professional end of life advice service with practical help online. Here’s some research from Settld. Settld's End of Life Admin Research Found: Nearly 90% of people find the process of contacting individual companies to close the accounts after someone died, difficult or [...]
Three Northern companies revealed as Tech Nation’s Rising Stars winners
Tech Nation has revealed the three Northern companies among the 10 winners of its fourth Rising Stars competition. This places Settld as one of the best early-stage tech scale-ups across the UK. Tech Nation's Rising Stars Competition Settld is delighted to have been selected as one of ten companies to watch across the UK. The competition involved companies from fintech, health tech, death tech, gaming and retail. Esme Caulfield, who's Competitions Lead for Tech Nation said: “This year’s Tech Nation Rising Stars 4.0 Winners demonstrate the very best of UK tech innovation. It’s been so exciting to see this [...]
Two North East startups among winners of Tech Nation’s Rising Stars competition – Business Live
Tech Nation has revealed the three Northern companies among the 10 winners of its fourth Tech Nation's Rising Stars competition. This places Settld as one of the best early-stage tech scale-ups across the UK. Tech Nation's Rising Stars Competition 4.0 has produced some exciting companies to watch. Settld is delighted to have been selected as one of ten companies to watch across the UK. The Rising Stars competition involved companies from fintech, health tech, death tech, gaming and retail. Esme Caulfield, who's Competitions Lead for Tech Nation said: “This year’s Tech Nation Rising Stars 4.0 Winners demonstrate the very [...]