Technology
Saga in 'exclusive' sale talks with insurtech over Acromas underwriting arm
Over-50s specialist Saga has confirmed that it is in exclusive discussions with Australian insurtech Open to sell its insurance arm Acromas.
In depth: Are SMEs behind the times with cyber insurance?
Despite the majority of SMEs not holding any cyber insurance, these attacks are increasing. And despite their size, Martin Friel finds that many smaller businesses are more at risk than larger companies.
Webinar on-demand: An introduction to active cyber insurance for SMEs
Traditional cyber insurance isn’t working. This webinar sheds light on how a holistic approach to cyber security combined with insurance is making a big difference to SME policyholders and creating more opportunities for brokers.
How UK insurers are harnessing technology to enhance broker relationships
In this article, Andrew How, Senior Sales Director, UK & Ireland, talks about the need for UK insurers to develop more productive intermediary distribution networks and how Duck Creek’s Producer platform can help them to significantly enhance their…
Closing the SME cyber insurance protection gap through cross-industry collaboration
Whilst the necessity to insure SME cyber risk is growing, underinsurance has been increasing with many SMEs insufficiently covered.
Roadmap to EV adoption: Are fleets ready?
Transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet can significantly reduce an organisation’s carbon footprint, boost efficiency and sustainability, whilst ultimately bringing down costs.
Panel debate: Embedded insurance
In this panel debate, Shreyas Vasanthkumar, Duck Creek’s managing director, EMEA, joins executives from Swiss Re, Munich Re, Zurich, and Helvetia to discuss embedded insurance.
Biba manifesto 2023 - cost-of-living crisis in depth
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has focused in on the role brokers can play to help the UK tackle the current cost of living pressures, as it launched its 2023 manifesto.
Thomas Carroll launches insurtech start-up TCi Futures
Thomas Carroll Insurance Brokers has launched a new insurtech company, TCi Futures.
Broker Week: Evolving insurance business models
The insurance industry’s business models are changing fast due to the relentless march of technology, new market routes and modern distribution methods. How can brokers keep ahead of the curve to keep current business models from becoming obsolete?
CNA Hardy targets technology businesses with cyber suite launch
CNA Hardy has launched the latest addition to its technology product suite, Technology Package+, which offers an updated set of cover.
Opinion: Machine learning – the art of the possible
Using an analogy involving cats and dogs Tom Murphy, co-founder and chief technology officer of Machine Learning Programs, explains machine learning, why it matters and how it can help brokers.
Audiobook: Driving innovation in the digital ecosystem of insurance
Listen to this audiobook to learn how plugging into a digital insurance ecosystem and embracing technology trends helps brokers make doing business simpler, more intelligent, more productive, and valuable.
Building trust: A fine balancing act
Faced with customers expecting easy, seamless digital access but amid rising levels of cyber-crime, brokers need to balance security with convenience.
Five reasons why your brokerage should be digital
For those who seize the opportunity of digital transformation, a substantial reward awaits.
Broker Week: Meeting customer needs in a changing market
As inflation and the cost-of-living crisis bite, insurance customers are more likely to shop around for more competitive deals but also face the risk of underinsurance.
Ripe Thinking hires ex-Towergate duo to 'help drive growth'
Insurtech broker Ripe Thinking, has hired Simon Trott as chief operating officer and Rob Styring as chief financial officer.
News analysis: Why are brokers offshoring to South Africa?
Complete Cover recently became the latest personal lines broker to offshore some of its operations to South Africa. Saxon East explores the attraction for intermediaries in outsourcing to a country over 6000 miles away from the UK
Customer experience case study: Wentworth Alexander
To provide its customers with the digital experience they expect, Wentworth Alexander decided to ditch the paper and modernise processes.
How to choose your insurance administration system
Advanced insurance administration technology promises to help insurers, MGAs and brokers to simplify processes, reduce costs and transform the customer experience.
Biba and CFC publish new cyber risk guide
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has worked with CFC to publish a new guide to help brokers and small businesses understand the prevailing cyber risks.
Stubben Edge buys Insurercore
Stubben Edge Group has bought tech enabled distribution platform Insurercore.
How insurtech can help us better look out for our pets
The rapid increase in pet ownership in the UK since Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of pet insurance, but has the market kept up? This blog shines the spotlight on a sector ripe for transformation.
Broker Week: Digitalising broker efficiency
One of the critical aims of digitalisation is to drive efficiency and productivity in the business, using connected technology to conduct and complete business seamlessly and effectively. So, what can brokers do to achieve this?