Technology
Acturis sees growth in personal lines
Co-CEO Theo Duchen comments on the software house's financial results for 2017 and potential acquisitions.
Roundtable: Dealing in data
Data is the lifeblood of insurance, but how is technology and regulation changing its use?
Opinion: Charles Manchester on GDPR and cyber insurance
The Holy Grail of cross-selling? Charles Manchester argues that cyber can be an opportunity for all brokers
InsurTech Futures: Three more insurance offerings in FCA’s regulatory sandbox
Watchdog reveals details of fourth wave added to innovation scheme.
Blog: Why in the age of fake news, it's hard to be an honest broker
Certified forensic interviewer Chris Norris on how ghost brokers thrive on the internet and techniques to stop them.
Acturis revenue hits £62.2m in 2017
Profit remained stable as expenses increased from £32.4m to £39.1m.
Nigel Phillips predicts further growth for CDL after record year
Business investing in chatbots and virtual voice technology for brokers.
Policyfast to focus on innovation following Coversure MBO
Wholesale arm of the broking group is currently in discussions to get products added to software houses.
Report suggests Amazon could expand Protect product
However CB Insights said that Amazon acting as more than a distributor in the home market was “unlikely”.
Huw Evans: Tackling dual pricing
The ABI’s director general writes exclusively for Insurance Age’s Insurance Cares campaign.
Laurence Walker exits SSP
He was CEO at the software house when it suffered a huge outage in 2016.
Lyndon Wood upbeat as Moorhouse returns to growth
MGA changes caused 2017 turnover and profit to shrink.
SSP offers sanctions checking tool
The software house is working with provider Northdoor to help brokers check if individuals or companies appear on sanctions lists.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's launches innovation sandbox
Market opens its doors to the global tech start-up and entrepreneur community for the first time in 330 years.
Blog: Opportunities in your own back yard
SchemeServe’s John Price insists brokers should not rely on software houses to foster innovation.
Home insurance may be Amazon target
Reports suggest that the tech giant has discussed how it could enter into the home insurance market.
InsurTech Futures: ConstructaQuote claims UK business insurance first with Facebook chatbot
The bot has been designed to answer questions about business insurance and is now available on the broker’s social media page as well as its website.
In-depth - cyber: Selling cyber
As the online threats to both commercial and personal clients grow, brokers have a vital role to play in educating their customers and evolving the way the cover is sold
Amazon seeking to deliver "better insurance experience" for customers
Plus Insurance Age asks Alexa about Amazon's UK insurance plans - hear the recordings.
Amazon leads $12m investment round into online general insurer
Move marks the tech giant's first step into the insurance sector in India.
Meet the Techies: Spixii’s Renaud Million
The CEO explains how Spixii is using chatbots to develop the insurance sector.
AIG warns of rise in data breaches as GDPR comes into force
Provider says new rules can become “another tool for negotiation by extortionists”.
The Blog Spot: The march of the tech giants
Amazon looks ready to enter the market – are you prepared? Siân Barton asks.
Uber gives drivers free insurance as it expands partnership with Axa
Firms to build digital platform to offer covers tailored to drivers and couriers.