Technology
Open GI eyes pay-as-you-go market after Love Your Miles partnership move
Technology provider Open GI is eyeing up the growing pay-as-you-go market, after having entered the sector with online motor broker Love Your Miles in 2022.
Coalition interviews cyber insurance broker Matthew Clark
Technology is transforming the way SMEs do business, but it’s also increasing cyber risk.
Are brokers bucking the trend of insurtech investment struggles?
According to a new Gallagher Re report, global insurtech investment fell in the fourth quarter of 2022 to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020. Sophie Locke-Cooper details why some may be struggling even if there are signs of hope among…
The small business cybersecurity guide
This guide to cybersecurity has been created with SMEs in mind - offering simple explanations of cybersecurity risks and measures that will help a business protect itself and understand the need for insurance.
New digital risks call for a new form of insurance
All organisations including small ones have digital assets to protect from new and emerging threats.
In depth: The importance of cyber crime education for both brokers and SMEs
The potential seriousness of cyber attacks and their increasing frequency are big concerns to both brokers and their clients. Martin Friel investigates how important education around this risk can be.
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