Technology
Ex-Axa leader David Williams joins Humn
David Williams has joined commercial motor insurtech Humn as a non-executive director.
In Depth: Developing the HNW market for electric vehicles
What are the insurance requirements for HNW electric vehicles and how is the industry responding? Sam Barrett investigates.
FloodFlash stakes claim for 'smart quote' as "paradigm shift" in mass market parametrics
FloodFlash has released 'smart quote' in its biggest update to its broker platform since launching in 2019.
Cyber insurance costs doubled in a year - Howden
Howden’s annual report on cyber has revealed the average cost of cyber insurance has doubled since last year due to an extreme supply-demand imbalance.
Igo4 highlights benefits of robotic process automation
Igo4 has flagged how the implementation of robotic process automation has helped drive efficiency in the business and freed up staff to work on high value tasks over repetitive, monotonous operations.
Blog: Nine ways to reduce risk in tech firm contracts
Technology firms thrive in fast-paced environments. But more time spent on customer contract T&Cs would be time well spent, says Travelers Europe’s Toby Harris
Hug Hub to launch broker extranet service
Insurtech Hug Hub is to rollout an extranet service this summer in a move it said would save commercial brokers up to 75% of the processing cost in placing e-traded SME risks.
Opinion: How to choose the right technology
The benefits and types of technology available to brokers are well known but how to choose the right fit? Ignite’s Toby MacLachlan shares his expertise
The tech toolbox: What do brokers need?
Technology has improved in leaps and bounds over the past several years, yet what exactly do brokers need in their technological toolbox in order to succeed in today’s insurance climate? Eleanore Robinson reports
Investec enters premium finance space
Investec Premium Finance focuses on providing funding for commercial insurance policies and accommodating personal lines, all offered via regulated insurance brokers.
In Depth: The fruits of the future: The benefits of technology
Eleanore Robinson investigates how modern technology can help the insurance industry move forward with greater flexibility by drawing parallels from other industries to educate brokers on how these technological changes can benefit them long-term
Stroll MD says digital broker could be as large as AbbeyAutoline in five years
Prestige Insurance Holdings has rolled out its new digital broker Stroll Insurance offering motor insurance to customers in Northern Ireland.
Blog: Helping clients adopt MFA as a critical layer of cybersecurity
Davis Kessler, of Travelers Europe, explains why multi factor identification is a key weapon for businesses and brokers as they seek to prevent cyber attacks
Lloyd’s picks 11 for latest lab cohort
The insurtechs have been selected based on solutions geared towards four key themes: decarbonisation and climate change; supply chains; data and models; and claims.
Peter Gregory leaves SSP
The director of broking had been with the technology provider for more than 20 years.
Miller claims first for HNW platform
Miller stated that the offering will begin by focusing on buildings and contents insurance.
Blog: Embedded insurance and how it can work for brokers
ARMD’s Duncan Jackson explains that there are opportunities in embedded insurance for brokers working in the regions.
SSP adds Percayso Inform to platform
The software house said it made the move to broaden its data enrichment capabilities.
BI highlighted as commercial flood risk issue
A survey by parametric provider FloodFlash saw 71% of brokers say they have had to handle flood incidents for clients.
Aon confirms cyber incident
Firm states its ability to serve clients has not been impacted by the event.
Travelers snaps up Trov’s technology assets
Following the deal, the insurtech's team and its embedded technology will be positioned within Travelers' personal insurance segment.
Polaris imarket policy count ticks up to 490,000 for 2021
The organisation said the use of imarket to place commercial lines business was at an “all time high”.
Webinar: How can brokers make the most of digital tools?
Watch our panel of experts on 28 February to get fully up-to-date on digital trends. Our discussion features Open GI, 1Answer network, Hubb and C-Quence
Blog: How insurtech ecosystems are creating value for brokers
CDL CEO Nigel Phillips sets out why brokers should be getting in on the action.