E-Trading
Teradata Universe 2013: Insurers have natural big data advantage
Insurance companies have an intrinsic big data advantage when it comes to improving their businesses, a global management consulting firm has declared.
Ageas Insurance Solutions moves on to CDL’s Strata
Ageas Insurance Services (AIS) has moved Auto Direct over to the CDL Strata operating platform and rebranded the motor insurance brand’s website.
CDL takes on former Carole Nash IT head
Software house CDL has unveiled former Carole Nash IT head Stuart Ritchie as compliance manager.
Allianz launches online SME trading system
Allianz Commercial has launched a new full-cycle business platform which will allow brokers to trade completely online.
SSP appoints Glennard to client role
SSP has appointed Gary Glennard as head of client programme delivery for Europe.
LV Broker claims 'real-time' first with broker system
LV Broker has unveiled a new management system designed to help brokers control their accounts online.
Open GI and 'forgotten' Powerplace in SME broker launch
Open GI group CEO Chris Guillaume has stated that PowerPlace was "forgotten about" because it was not a priority for Towergate.
Incorporated Insurance Group poised to launch online facility
Managing general agent Incorporated Insurance Group (IIG) will launch a Broker Online facility designed to provide brokers with a "quick turnaround on pricing" next month.
Henderson teams up with Acturis
Henderson Insurance Brokers (HIBL) has gone live on the Acturis system, the largest independent broker to opt for the technology provider’s system in the last two years.
Biba CEO warns of online challenge
Biba chief executive Eric Galbraith has voiced his concerns at the transactional nature of insurance and the over-emphasis on price.
Open GI buys PowerPlace
Open GI has confirmed the purchase of PowerPlace from parent company Towergate for an undisclosed sum.
CDL to tackle fraud "head-on" with platform expansion
CDL has extended its real-time pricing platform to allow brokers to discover the risk of a customer claiming on a policy or defaulting on premium payments.
Bluefin strikes software deal with CDL for Leeds office
Bluefin has appointed CDL to provide a new personal lines platform for its Leeds office.
Keelan Westall adds New India to e-trading platform
Keelan Westall has added New India to its online residential e-trading offering Dynamic, increasing the platform's insurers to five.
New MGA Ascent to target cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has launched offering coverage for emerging cyber risks for clients ranging from micro businesses to international corporations.
Ex-Brit distribution chief to lead Gallagher's e-trading division
Arthur J Gallagher International has appointed Vivek Banga as director of e-trading.
Johnson makes first “major change” at CDL with new role
CDL has promoted Andrew Wormleighton to the newly created post of director of software and technology.
Unitas chooses Acturis for commercial e-trade
Unitas has teamed up with Acturis to provide its 13 members with an e-trading solution for commercial insurance.
Reasons to be cheerful
January is over! That’s the number one reason to be cheerful today, and I’ve actually managed to find some more – and they’re insurance-related. Will wonders never cease?
Openwork ties up with Paymentshield
Openwork, a mortgage and financial advisory network, has signed a five year agreement with Paymentshield for general insurance.
Acturis delivers 25% revenue growth in 2012
Acturis has announced revenues of £24.5m for the financial year ended 30 September 2012.
Aviva creates app for Fast Trade online platform
Aviva has added an iPad app to its online trade platform Fast Trade in a move designed to provide brokers with the ability to ‘quote and buy' online in less than five minutes.
NIG launches new e-trading platform
NIG has launched TheHub, a full-cycle e-trading platform for commercial brokers.
Junction strikes five-year RAC deal
Junction has agreed a five-year deal with the RAC to continue managing motor insurance for new and existing customers.