E-Trading
Reportage: Take the plunge
The personal lines market is well and truly established on the internet, but the SME market is lagging behind. Edward Murray explains why now is the time to go online before the big players move in.
SSP unveils new solutions following Sector closure
SSP has announced the latest releases of its insurer, managing general agent (MGA) and broker solutions following an £8m development programme during the last 18 months.
British Insurance Awards 2011: shortlist announced
Today Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift is proud to unveil the shortlist for the 2011 British Insurance Awards.
Aviva makes aggregator u-turn
Aviva has confirmed it intends to return to the aggregator space for private motor with a new, separately branded internet-only offering.
SSP platform closure could leave it vulnerable to attack
Software provider SSP is to phase out use of its Sector platform in a decision that could affect some of the biggest names in broking and leave its business open to attack from competitors.
Biba 2011: Cyber insurance to “be worth more than D&O and P&L combined”
Graeme Newman, business development director at underwriting agency CFC, has predicted the rise of cyber insurance, as cyber-related crime and scandal hit the national headlines.
Paymentshield unveils broker website plans
Paymentshield has launched a new consumer facing website designed to help brokers discussing its products with consumers.
Insurance Age launches new broker-only technology event
A new event to help bring brokers up to date with the latest trading technologies and how they can improve their businesses, has been launched.
Allianz continues roll out of household range to brokers
Allianz Retail has launched its Clear household range on Acturis, forming the next stage of its product roll out to brokers.
RSA expands SME e-trading proposition
RSA has announced the expansion of its e-Promise team designed to support brokers online trading with the insurer.
Markel goes direct but promises brokers e-trade option
Markel UK, the retail division of Markel International, has launched a direct commercial offering.
Reportage: Facing up to networks
With networks increasing in popularity, Emmanuel Kenning recounts their development and looks to the future of this crucial market sector.
New software house launches platform for brokers
Wanna Insure has launched a end-to-end software platform which it claims reduces the development costs and implementation time for products inherent in legacy software house solutions.
Aviva expands Fast Trade product range
Aviva has added three new products to Fast Trade, its online trading platform, and has claimed that it now transacts 90% of its commercial package products online.
Cullum throws weight behind new E-broking event
Towergate chief, Peter Cullum, is to make a rare public speaking appearance at Insurance Age’s new E-broking event.
Chartis launches commercial app for brokers
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products to allow brokers to obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Management - social medis: meeting for coffee
Social networking is by no means a new phenomenon. Tim Grant explains how brokers can take inspiration from Edward Lloyd's coffee shop model to gain value from today's social media.
Reportage - SME: a blossoming romance
The SME love affair has been flourishing for a while, but what does the term actually mean? With nearly all UK enterprises falling into this category, Liz McMahon explores the sector's diverse needs.
Reportage - SME: Debate: Is online trading the only way forward?
Graeme Newman and James Sharp argue the pros and cons of online trading.
Arc claims first in legal expenses claims technology
Arc Legal Assistance has launched what it claims is the first UK iPhone claims App for legal expenses policies.
E-trading could kill off manual micro SME by 2013
All micro small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) business will be transacted online by 2013, according to Darren Rowe, sales manager at Powerplace.
New property aggregator promises to help brokers retain clients
Former KGM group development manager, Doug Phelan, has returned to the market with a new ‘broker friendly’ aggregator proposition.
Powerplace launches business support team
Powerplace has launched a dedicated business support team to provide brokers with a quick source of help and advice.
Powerplace hit by Reed departure
Towergate-owned trading platform Powerplace has confirmed the departure of chief executive Matthew Reed.