Technology
InsurTech Futures: Axa launches automatic compensation for late flights product
The product uses blockchain technology and will be available to UK brokers from 2018.
Broking Break: Top Five Tech Stories
Gary Lineker and Neos, Brolly, blockchain the dark web and insurtech investment made your top five tech stories since the start of the month.
Ageas offers livechat via Acturis, Applied Systems and SSP
The insurer is the latest provider to adopt live webchat services via a number of software houses.
Ageas and QBE added to Applied System’s livechat service for brokers
The insurers join Axa, Allianz and NIG offering the live webchat service on the Applied TAM commercial lines platform.
Channel 4 cyber expert, Peter Blanc and Steve White confirmed for broker question time event
Attend Broker Morning Matters on 5 October for the inside track from experts on cyber, the gender pay gap and its insurance implications and the potential for disruption as insurtech grows.
Meet the techies: Ben Rose
Ben Rose, founder and insurance director at Digital Risks, discusses how InsurTech and data analytics will redefine business insurance.
InsurTech Futures: CDL launches InsurTech incubator
Software house says incubator will support start-up ideas and accelerate time to market for new technology developments.
CFC launches dark web monitoring tool
MGA says CFC BreachAlert will notify policyholders in real-time if any of their data is posted on the dark web.
InsurTech Futures: Gary Lineker-backed Neos launches home insurance proposition
Start-up says new platform uses over 260 external data sources.
InsurTech Futures: First blockchain platform for marine insurance launched
EY and Guardtime team up with Willis Towers Watson, MS Amlin, XL Catlin, A.P. Møller-Maersk, ACORD and Microsoft on new platform.
InsurTech Futures: Brolly launches online product roadmap
InsurTech start-up says it will have motor and home insurance products available in its shop within six months.
InsurTech Futures: Investment in UK InsurTech soars to record levels
London remains European centre for InsurTech investment, says Accenture as £218m is ploughed into the sector.
In-depth - Personal lines: Technological revolution
Coplus director Jason Tripp asks ’is a technology revolution in personal lines claims long overdue?’
The Blog Spot: Brokers beware worldwide cyber-crime has overtaken the drug trade
One data breach could cause huge reputational damage for a broker, what steps are you taking to protect your clients’ data?
InsurTech Futures: Start-up Sherpa raises $2.3m in funding
Malta-based InsurTech firm set to launch in the UK later this year.
Convoy of 'self-driving' lorries to be tested on UK roads next year
Axa says "driverless" lorries could save haulage industry £34bn over 10 years, following the government's pledge to spend £8.1m towards trials.
Quizzical questions: 25 August 2017
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Meet the techies: Keith Binley
Keith Binley, managing director, UK and Ireland insurance at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses how brokers need to use data to remain competitive.
Opinion: Peter Hubbard on technology and why brokers need to innovate
The latest innovations in the insurance market are coming from technology experts, insurers and marketing specialists. Brokers need to start embracing the digital revolution too, says Peter Hubbard
The Blog Spot: The bright outlook for MGAs
MGAs argue they are more nimble and adaptable than traditional insurers, are they the future for the insurance sector?
InsurTech Futures: Hiscox partners with start-up Digital Fineprint
Aim is to use social media data to tackle underinsurance in small businesses.
Verisk to buy Sequel for £250m
US-based Verisk hopes to build its footprint in the UK with Sequel which provides software to the London Market.
Ageas teams up with CDL on Flood Re solution
Insurer says aim is to extend broker access to the scheme.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace teams up with Flock on drone cover
The partnership follows Flock's recent tie-up with Allianz.