Technology
Covid-19: App-based broker Lenny closes down after backers exit
Short-term car insurance broker says the Coronavirus outbreak made it a "frustratingly unfavourable landscape" to find a new backer.
Insurance Covid-Cast - episode three: Is motor insurance at a tipping point in light of the coronavirus lockdown
In the third of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Post and Insurance Age while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss whether UK motor insurers are being unfair in not rebating premium or offering more flexible options…
Insurance Covid-Cast - episode two: What are insurtechs doing to rebalance the bad publicity around insurance and Covid-19?
In the second of a new series of video casts brought to you by Insurance Age and Insurance Post while our journalists are in isolation lockdown we discuss how insurtechs are seeking to create positive customer stories to redress the negative media…
Covid-19: Niall Barton calls on insurers to support insurtechs
The Insurtech UK chairman and Wrisk executive chairman said the “mini meteorite” of Covid-19 has put insurtechs at risk of underfunding.
Covid-19: Insurtech UK calls on Chancellor for start-up support
The insurtech body has signed an open letter seeking additional support for start-ups from the government, as well as warning insurers against turning away from insurtech partners.
Blog: Open or closed - the branch dilemma facing brokers
As the first working week of self-isolation comes to a close for many, Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift looks at the stance brokers are taking in terms shutting up shop or keeping their branches open.
Blog: How tech kept the world ticking over
Qlaims Insurance's Mike Keating on how technology will help brokers, insurers and customers stay connected during the coronavirus outbreak.
Q&A: Polaris managing director Vivek Banga
Polaris celebrated 25 years last year and also had a MD change with Vivek Banga taking the top spot. Banga catches up with Jonathan Swift about the future of e-trade and the role brokers can play.
Covid-19: Software houses release continuity plans
Updated: No interruptions to services are expected, but some staff are expected to remain at their offices.
Applied Systems implements remote working globally
Software house has also introduced measures to enable its clients to follow suit.
Acturis adds Ageas home product to platform
Personal lines product, House Guard, is now available to users of the software house.
Roundtable: The future of disruption
Our expert panel discusses the landscape of tech disruption in insurance, as well as what brokers can expect from technology in the future
In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber in personal lines
While cyber insurance has become a necessity for most commercial clients, the personal lines space is a much harder sell. Sam Barrett investigates how brokers can reach this untapped market
Profile: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee
Shaking up insurance: C-Quence founder Jacqueline McNamee tells Insurance Age why she broke out of a career in big corporates and why technology is poised to disrupt the industry
Sam White's Freedom expands into home with insurtech deal
Freedom Services Group's purchase of Aventus-driven broker Homelyfe was revealed earlier this week.
Coverly confirms growth plans amid redundancy threat at parent firm BFS
The SME-focused insurtech was launched by former Aviva and Brokerbility expert, Jodi Cartwright, in 2019.
In-depth - cyber: Are brokers protecting themselves against cyber risks?
As well as selling the benefits of cyber insurance to clients, brokers must show the way by being ready for any data breaches or cyber attacks. Sam Barrett reports
Go Compare owner sees profit slip
GoCo Group’s preliminary results suggested operating profit would drop more than 46% amid transformation plan.
Lloyd's outlines priorities for 2020
CEO John Neal says the corporation has raised £300m in debt to fund Future at Lloyd's programme as he admits Lloyd’s is “bound to go down some blind alleys” as it seeks to transform.
Andrew Scott joins Broker Insights as advisor
Scott, who founded Aston Scott Group, has invested in the start-up which was launched by former Aviva broker distribution director Fraser Edmond.
Bicycle broker Laka to expand its product range
CEO and co-founder, Tobias Taupitz, discusses the start-up's expansion plans, its "coup" to have Amanda Blanc join its board, and why he believes Laka's pooled payment calculation model should be used across the industry.
Blog: The future of telematics
Steve Kerrigan of LexisNexis Risk Solutions outlines how telematics has changed the market and examines where this technology is heading next.
FCA sounds alarm over Brexit, misconduct, and data usage
The regulator examined several areas of potential harm in its annual review of the general insurance sector.
Uinsure expands into non-standard home insurance
The InsurTech firm now provides quotes for categories including holiday homes, non-standard construction, listed buildings and homes subjected to previous subsidence and flooding.