Insurtech
Time: To - Spotlight our digital trading team
Digital trading plays a key role in enabling brokers to quote and bind policies for commercial clients quickly, confidently and with clarity. This video introduces the specialists that support Aviva’s eTrading platforms and help brokers trade simply, even when risks can be complex.
Mastering complexity: the premium payment processing revolution in insurance
Program administrators, including brokers, MGAs and MGUs play a vital role in facilitating insurance products. This article highlights the challenges associated with managing insurance premium payments and how premium processing systems can be leveraged…
Enhancing efficiency in IBA processes for a leading insurance broker
A leading independent insurance distribution platform in the UK faced severe operational friction within its Insurance Broker Accounting and creditors processes. This case study shows how an intelligent automation platform enabled a leading broker to…
Insurtech adds former Aviva COO to board
Insurance administration software provider Genasys has appointed industry veterans Hugh Hessing and Gavin Routledge as non-executive directors.
Blog: The evolving role of AI in the insurance claims process
With it almost certain that AI is being used somewhere in the claims process, Simon Murray, head of insurance digital and business services at law firm DWF, tackles the upsides and the downsides, looks at what might come next and the key questions for…
Q&A: Pen’s Nick Wright
Nick Wright, chief business development officer at Pen Underwriting, tackles its recent M&A quietness, capacity in the market and the benefits to brokers from niche products. He updates on the goal of hitting £1.75bn GWP by 2030, streamlining its agency…
Gwilliam seeking to make ‘genuine impact’ after nCino departure
Ashleigh Gwilliam, director of insurance at nCino, announced he has left the business and is looking for a new challenge “to make a genuine impact”.
Movo picks Applied for personal lines panel on Quote Portal
Movo Partnership has teamed up with Applied Systems to power its Quote Portal providing network brokers access to insurer and MGA personal lines schemes for full-cycle EDI trading.
Flock CEO Klinger outlines broker growth plan after Admiral deal
Flock CEO Ed Leon Klinger has outlined that it is keen to grow its broker base following its acquisition by the Admiral Group.
Admiral Group acquires £80m digital fleet MGA Flock
Admiral Group has reached an agreement to acquire Flock, a data-driven fleet insurance specialist.
Blog: What you told me you want from risk management
Risk management needs to scale, hit harder and modernise fast. Johnny Thomson, head of strategic planning at RiskSTOP Group, reveals the industry’s top demands – and how data and AI are already reshaping what insurers, brokers and clients expect.
SME MGA outlines mission to ‘empower’ brokers as it opens for business
Kovrilo, an MGA incubated by Mission that provides bespoke, modular commercial cover for UK SMEs, has formally launched.
End of Year Review 2025: Direct Commercial’s Joe Hantson
Joe Hantson, deputy CEO at Direct Commercial Limited, notes the amount of senior underwriting talent moving from traditional carriers into MGA models over the last 12 months and expects more consolidation among MGAs and insurtechs in 2026.
Infographic: Top 10 reasons for equipment breakdown insurance
No matter what type of business or organisation, where its located, or what type of equipment they depend on, businesses should consider equipment breakdown insurance.
Legislating online safety
The Online Safety Act 2023 attempts to regulate online services and protect UK users from exposure to harmful content and behaviour. This blog provides an overview of the legislation and the implications for businesses.
Ex-Tempcover team launch new short-term insurance broker Covertime
A team of senior ex-Tempcover employees has formally re-entered the UK insurance market with Covertime, a new start-up broker focused on short-term cover.
Broker guide: How Zurich enables brokers to navigate a competitive SME landscape
Zurich supports brokers with 400,000+ SME queries yearly, offering fast underwriting, expert insight, and tailored solutions for businesses up to £5M turnover. This guide looks at how Zurich can enable brokers to navigate a competitive SME landscape.
Bown steps down as CEO of Dayinsure, succeeded by Bibby
Barry Bown has stepped down as CEO of top 100 broker Dayinsure, to be replaced by Chris Bibby.
SRG recruits from Aon for new ‘pivotal’ leadership role
Specialist Risk Group has appointed Sasa Brcerevic to the newly created role of group chief commercial officer, effective 1 November 2025.
Quoting insurtech launches courier van solution
Quoteswoop, a provider of insurance quoting technology, has launched Courier Van which enables brokers to enter risk details once and send them to up to eight courier van markets simultaneously.
Equipment breakdown insurance checklist
Sudden and unforeseen damage to equipment is a commercial reality and can cause significant ramifications.