E-Trading
Allianz Commercial to boost productivity by 10%
Following a successful trial, Allianz Commercial has said it would take advantage of a bespoke solution from systems integrator LAN2LAN in a bid to create new efficiencies across the company’s risk assessment business.
Allianz launches household comparison tool
Allianz Insurance has launched an online comparison service for brokers on its e-broker website using the latest independent Defaqto Compare comparison tool.
Total Objects wins London Market project
Software company, Total Objects, has been chosen to manage the ECF2 Market Acceptance Testing project for the London Market.
Evolution teams up with Groupama for tradesman launch
Evolution Underwriting has launched a fully autorated tradesman liability product, Trade Protector Plus, on its Stingray trading platform.
Online commercial MGA partners with THB
Insureit UK, the online commercial insurance managing general agency (MGA), has chosen THB Risk Solutions as its distribution partner in time for the launch of a new range of commercial insurance solutions for brokers.
Technology: Commercial e-trading starts to come of age at Biba 2010
Emmanuel Kenning reports on the excitement at this year's industry conference at London ExCeL, where brokers beat a path to access the cost-saving, revenue generating technology on offer from software exhibitors.
E-commerce: Avanade's CRM solution aims to boost brokers
A new customer relationship management (CRM) solution has been released, which aims to maximise broker sales and cut the time it takes to train new staff.
E-commerce: Home & Legacy motor system to slash quote turnaround time
An online system that pledges to slash turnaround times for mid to high-net-worth motor quotes by more than half has been introduced to the market.
E-commerce: Real-time rating solution is revolutionary, says Aviva
Aviva claims to have "revolutionised" personal lines pricing after joining with Open GI to launch a real-time rating solution for brokers.
E-commerce: Coverzones revival to spark more aggregator integration
The re-launch of Coverzones, which was recently saved from administration, could trigger greater integration between commercial and personal aggregators, following overtures from its chief executive.
E-commerce: MMA products made available on SSP platform
Broker insurer MMA Insurance has made its Master Tradesman and offices and surgeries products available online to brokers via the SSP platform.
Total Objects appoints Colville Wood as managing director
Software provider to the London and global insurance markets, Total Objects, has announced the appointment of Colville Wood as managing director.
Allianz Commercial joins PowerPlace panel
Allianz’s commercial combined product for SME business will be available on PowerPlace later this year.
BIBA 2010: Open GI launches online quote and buy SME solution
Open GI has launched eBroker for Open Trader, a new online quote and buy solution designed to enable brokers to sell SME products to clients via the web.
BIBA 2010: Bluefin ties up APC deal
Commercial insurance underwriting agency APC has struck a deal with Bluefin to provide its network brokers with access to a full range of commercial insurance packages.
BIBA 2010: Lorega in online tie up
Loss recovery insurance specialist Lorega has struck a deal with internet trading solution Broker 2 Broker to enable brokers to bind business online from 1 June.
BIBA 2010: Over half of brokers see value in online platforms
Over half of British insurance brokers believe using an online platform to trade with carriers will help them retain commercial insurance business that would otherwise go direct.
Aviva claims to have "revolutionised" personal lines pricing
Open GI has integrated its motor quote engine with Aviva’s dynamic web-based rating engine in a move that aims to provide more competitive, real-time rates to brokers.
1 Answer Network expands CDL licensing deal
1 Answer Network has entered into a long term contract with software specialist Cheshire Data Systems (CDL).
Coverzones bought out of administration
Coverzones’ assets have been bought out of administration by its management team, supported by an unnamed major private investor.
Coverzones ceases trading
In a statement on its website, Coverzones, the online business insurance price comparison and policy management firm said: “This site is closed and Coverzones is not accepting any new business.”
Xbridge appoints former matchmaker chief as new CEO
Technology firm Xbridge has appointed Jason Stockwood, former head of Match.com and Travelocity, as its new CEO.
Technology: Google adds loading speed to ranking criteria
Emmanuel Kenning reports that website loading speed is now a factor in determining Google's search results.
Xchanging boosts board
The board of Xchanging Claims Services (XCS) has appointed Ian Beaton to represent Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) as a non-executive director.