Technology
MCE launches bespoke AI tool
According to the broker, the company saw 32% growth in average premium due to its investment in tech, which has now been enhanced with the roll out of a new AI tool.
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
Blog: Modelling the risk of flood
FOIL’s Laurence Besemer explores the flood solutions designed to better model risk and help those in danger of this catastrophic peril.
Open GI, Plum Underwriting and Verisk team up on home offering
The organisations will initially collaborate to develop a home flood proposition for the broker market.
Interview: Paul Harvey, Adiona
New motor provider Adiona's founder and CEO tells Insurance Age about his plans for the business and why it will be looking to work with brokers in the future.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow trial to begin on 15 November
The insurer has accused Marshmallow of misusing confidential information and stealing trade secrets. Marshmallow has denied the claims.
Blog: How many policies have I sold today?
CDL’s Nigel Phillips explores how machine learning is democratising business intelligence.
Research reveals cybersecurity skill gap in insurance
New research from European provider of cloud infrastructure and cloud services, Ionos Cloud, has found that 38% of insurance IT decision makers (IT DMs) admit to their business having a cyber security skills gap, with a third saying this is putting their…
Verisk-owned Sequel buys broking software specialist Ignite Systems
The deal is set to expand Ignite systems pipeline and offer Ignite's existing clients access to Sequel's infrastructure and resources.
Blog: What can the cloud do for me and my business?
Open Gi's Ben Legg explains how cloud technology can offer a boost to UK brokers.
Adrian Flux's black box tech criticised by comedian Joe Lycett
Broker says it has a support team in place to "ensure that customers are not adversely affected" by discrepancies in data after it was featured in a segment on Channel 4 consumer affairs show Joe Lycett's Got Your Back.
Tysers implements cloud-based automation platform
Brokers working with Tysers on a wholesale basis will have access to the proposition which as been designed to streamline processes.
Flock reveals expansion plans as it looks to grow in the broker space
Chief revenue officer, Christen Smith, tells Insurance Age about the drone specialist's plans for growing its broker network and launching new products.
Blog: Competition is good for brokers and customers
In a sponsored post, Close Brothers MD Seàn Kemple discusses how the premium finance provider aims to support brokers in the future.
Kerr Group moves to Applied Epic
Kerr Group is seeking to move customers through the policy lifecycle in a more digital and consistent manner.
Profits up at CDL in 2020
The software house recorded a £52.7m turnover for the year, largely in line with its results for 2019.
PremFina gears for growth with investment in tens of millions
Investors have given the tech-led premium finance provider a cash injection in a move that sees it set to challenge Close Brothers and Premium Credit for a top three position in the UK.
Biba forms Insurance Technology & Innovation Committee
It has been developed to protect the interests of Biba members and panellists include software houses.
Acturis posts revenue rise for 2020
The software house also revealed an increase in operating profit for the year.
UK boss Middle lifts lid on Ageas's restructure and job cuts
Ageas's Ant Middle and Adam Beckett discuss the provider's strategy change in response to shifts in customer behaviour, and the FCA's dual pricing ban, as the insurer aims to hit £1.5bn in GWP.
CFC adds risk management service to eHealth product
The provider has said the service is the first digital training solution designed specifically for telehealth providers.
Opportunity for brokers to drive change in motor insurance
By Bits' Callum Rimmer encourages brokers to step in after survey reveals gap between what motor insurers are offering and what their customers want.
Opinion: Broker benefits in tech
With the UK being an established hub for digital innovation, brokers have the opportunity to build new books of business, says Markel’s Mark Lowther
Urban Jungle targets homeowners with fresh product
CEO Jimmy Williams talks to Insurance Age about the company’s newly launched product and its plans for future expansion.