Technology
Video: In Person with Allianz's Jacob Abboud
The insurer's CIO faces the camera for the quick-fire quiz.
Richard King-founded Ticker teams up with Willis Towers Watson
Telematics provider Ticker, which is backed by former England footballer, Gary Lineker, and ex-Dragons's Den star Theo Paphitis will use the Radar product.
In Person: Allianz Insurance’s chief information officer, Jacob Abboud
On being a technological company, what it has changed for brokers and customers as well as what is coming next.
CMA accuses Compare the Market of breaking competition law
The CMA has provisionally found that the aggregator is preventing customers from getting better home deals through use of its ‘most favoured nation clauses’.
Broker Expo: Experts urge brokers to take advantage of technology
Panellists say innovation leads to opportunities.
RAC adds specialist breakdown products to its broker portal
Cover ranges from roadside, up to full UK and European cover.
CFC: Industry is failing firms on cyber
Graeme Newman chats about cyber insurance, the benefits of being an MGA and the firm's strategy following its recent management buyout.
InsurTech Futures: Azur raises £13.3m in funding round led by AIG and Hyperion
Firm to use the money to develop more products for brokers.
Hyperion launches new technology division
Hyperion X will also manage the group's third-party InsurTech investments.
Podcast: Certus' Ben Welsh looks at the top five stories of the week
The unrated insurer debate, technology and consolidation all come under the microscope.
InsurTech Futures: Ex-Brokerbility and Aviva expert targets on-demand market
Pay-as-you-go InsurTech start-up claims it will help SME owners manage their insurance needs digitally.
Applied Net 2018: Self-serve for customers is the future for brokers
Applied’s customer experience expert Kris Hackney explains why brokers need to become truly digital and highlights how customer journeys are changing.
Applied Net 2018: Google’s Capital G has faith in brokers
Investment in Applied Systems is not a sign of disruption to come and “testament to the independent agent being strong”.
Ingenie founder Richard King unveils new telematics insurer backed by Gary Lineker
InsurTech start-up to launch next year following partnership with Munich Re.
InsurTech Futures: Four major insurers join ex-Aviva director Fraser Edmond's platform
Axa, Zurich, Ecclesiastical and QBE to use start-up's data sharing platform to reach more regional brokers.
Applied Net 2018: Google takes minority stake in Applied
The tech giant has invested a nine figure sum in the software house but CEO Reid French said brokers should not be concerned about data sharing or disintermediation.
Applied Net 2018: Interview – Jeff Purdy
Jeff Purdy considers how tech platforms can keep up with the UK consolidation boom.
Applied Net 2018: Why brokers shouldn't fear automation
Expert believes tech development will aid job creation and allow time for creativity.
In-depth - technology: The frontline in the fight against fraud
Brokers play a critical role in detecting fraud. Sam Barrett investigates how technology and collaboration are helping in the fight
In-depth - technology: How can you carve out a niche no one else is fishing in?
Mike Crane, managing director, LV Broker, looks at what brokers can do to differentiate themselves from the competition
Polaris MD Martin McLachlan to leave in April 2019
Business set to appoint successor within a month.
In-depth - technology: Driving up costs
Driver assistance systems may be forcing up the cost of claims with specialist repairs but, as Sam Barrett reports, the technology should reduce the number of catastrophic personal injuries
InsurTech Futures: Romero’s Booking Protect rated in top 10%
Technology-based company has grown to £2.8m turnover since starting up in 2014.
InsurTech Futures: Honcho joins Biba
Start-up is the first reverse auction marketplace to be a member of the broker trade body.