Technology
Allianz: UK public the most concerned in Europe about automated vehicles
People in the UK are the most concerned in Europe about automated vehicles, i.e. self-driving cars, according to a new survey.
Blog: Gen Z wants to share not rent – tapping into the next generation of insurance customers
The insurance industry often talks about “customers of tomorrow” – but tomorrow is already here, says Martyn Mathews, managing director of SSP Broker.
Allianz UK appoints first head of AI
Allianz UK has appointed Mansoor Reehana to the newly created position of head of artificial intelligence.
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.
Watch Lycetts, Recorder and Yutree discuss how to unlock the full potential of schemes
Brokers are under increasing pressure to run delegated authority schemes with greater discipline, efficiency, and profitability.
Blog: Insurance isn’t keeping up with energy upgrades
Energy retrofits are widening the underinsurance gap - and brokers have a role to play in closing it, asserts Sharon Masters, surveyor and technical lead at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com
Applied buys Cytora
Applied Systems has bought digital risk processing platform for the insurance industry Cytora.
Percayso appoints Binley as group CEO as Tomlinson departs
Percayso has appointed Keith Binley as group CEO leading Percayso Vehicle Intelligence and Percayso Inform.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Recorder’s Matt Hicks
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with Matt Hicks, co-founder of Recorder, who gives a preview of its product clinic at the event, and asserts the shift away from broad, catch-all generic products is a gift for intermediaries – but…
Equipment breakdown insurance checklist
Sudden and unforeseen damage to equipment is a commercial reality and can cause significant ramifications.
Allianz enhances QuoteSME platform with customer insight tool
Allianz has upgraded its QuoteSME e-trading platform with the launch of a new tool called Smart Broker Brief alongside a number of enhancements.
Broker Expo 2025 Countdown: Zing365’s James Read
As we count down to Broker Expo in October, we caught up with James Read, CCO at exhibitor Zing365, who explains why delegates should visit its stand to learn more about Zing Total CPD, its new comprehensive learning and compliance solution.
Is the broking industry really falling behind on AI adoption and innovation?
Brokers call on software houses to step up as pressure to implement AI solutions grows, especially when it comes to cost and integration. Ida Axling investigates.
The future of PPC for insurance marketers
PPC is evolving for insurance marketers as AI boosts efficiency and ROI. But success depends on data quality, especially in relation to offline call conversions.
Master insurance marketing under Consumer Duty
Consumer Duty has changed the insurance marketing landscape. The bar has been raised for how insurers engage with customers, measure success, and demonstrate value.
Data – a ‘superpower’ in a business
Data was a “superpower” in a business, Mark McIlquham UK CEO of Acrisure told the audience at the Managing General Agents’ Association 2025 conference on 3 July, in a discussion where cross-selling was also to the fore.
NFP moving from Applied to Acturis in UK
NFP is leaving Applied Systems for Acturis in the UK, managing director of commercial insurance at NFP Europe John Paul Allcock has revealed to Insurance Age.
Profits, revenue and R&D spend all up at Acturis in 2024
Acturis grew revenue by 14.9% to a record £165.49m in 2024 as profits went up and research and development spend also rose in a year that private equity firm Astorg boosted its investment in the software house.
CDL grows revenue but profits slip below £10m in 2024
CDL has posted a third consecutive year of falling profits after tax, with the figure standing at £9.36m in 2024.
RAC partners with telematics insurtech on connected motor products
RAC Insurance has partnered with Ticker, a telematics insurance specialist, to licence and distribute a suite of connected motor insurance products aimed at consumers.
Aon claims ‘next step in predictive broking’ with AI-powered launch
Broking giant Aon has launched a proprietary, patent-pending platform that uses artificial intelligence, large-language models and predictive analytics to transform the commercial insurance placement process.
Arkel rolls out landlords product on Acturis
Managing general agent Arkel has added its landlords let property insurance ‘Premier Let’ to Acturis meaning it now has products on every software house.
Folgate ramps up e-trade limit for landlords products
Folgate Underwriting has extended its landlords Acturis and extranet e-trade products to plug the e-trade gap with sums insured up to £20m.
Insurers and MGAs line up to support brokers amid Applied Epic exit
Insurer and managing general agent leaders have committed to help brokers deal with the impact of Applied Systems cutting Epic from the UK market.