Technology
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.
InsurTech Futures: Amazon coming into insurance “fantastic” - Simply Business CEO
Jason Stockwood tells delegates at Insurance 3.0 that the industry needs competition from outside players in order to up its game.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe targets brokers with new platform
Aventus designed to enable digital innovation.
Video: In Person with Nigel Phillips of CDL
The software firm's commercial director faces a barrage of questions in the quick-fire tech minute.
In Person: CDL’s commercial director Nigel Phillips
Phillips on InsurTech, building the broker of tomorrow today and what comes next
Top 50 2018 - Provider perspective
The next level for mobile phone cover: As the mobile phone industry and consumers get ready for 5G, brokers should be aware of the growing insurance opportunities, writes Ross Barrington
Myth or Reality? The big bad world of big data
Tony Tarquini of Pegasystems shares his view on how AI is changing insurance as well as the opportunities and potential pitfalls for brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab launches with first cohort
Ten start-ups chosen as Lloyd's opens its doors to the global tech start-up community for the first time in 330 years.
Quizzical questions: 31 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace launches smart directory for brokers
Start-up says platform will offer self-service tools for brokers’ insurance distribution.
Claims management possible Amazon target
Consultancy says Amazon’s capabilities position it best for a claims management role.
Opinion: iGO4 CEO Matt Munro on building trust in telematics
Amidst reports of growing complaints about telematics insurance, Matt Munro examines the facts
InsurTech Futures Blog: 'InsurTech' hijacked by start-up disruptors
Andre Symes, director at Genasys Technologies UK, on InsurTech hype and why it shouldn't be about becoming the insurance “Uber”.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Amazon ponders UK aggregator site - reports
Claims that the tech giant is in talks with UK insurers about the possible launch of a price comparison site hit the headlines.
Applied report shows UK brokers ahead of digital curve
More UK brokers are using digital platforms to analyse data and drive business but more can be done with mobile tech and customer apps and portals.