Technology
InsurTech Futures: Face the future
Axa's Amanda Blanc, urges brokers to grab opportunities arising from insurtech.
Transactor partners with Pukka
MGA to launch new commercial vehicle scheme via Transactor.
InsurTech Futures: Startupbootcamp in deal with Eos Venture Partners
Agreement to provide up to £1m in funding.
SSP says there is “disconnect” between service expectations and reality
SSP CEO Laurence Walker speaks out and says that increased scrutiny from the FCA was timely.
In Person: Darwin Clayton's Simon Henderson on developing distribution, technology and Brexit
Darwin Clayton's managing director tells Insurance Age why the broker is focusing on organic growth and explains how technology and Brexit will have a big impact on the business.
InsurTech Futures: Aviva to use HomeServe LeakBot
A smart connected water leak detector is set to be offered by Aviva to customers.
InsurTech Futures: Broking and InsurTech – the future decoded
As InsurTech Futures relaunches with Open GI as a sponsor, Andrew Savigar at Premium Choice, shares his thoughts on embracing new technologies.
Commissioning editor’s letter - October 2016
“It is no exaggeration to call it a “crisis”, which the Oxford English Dictionary defines as a time of intense difficulty or danger”
NIG adds four commercial products to Applied Systems
Insurer to distribute property owners, tradesman and shop and office products via Applied TAM.
A-Plan to switch from SSP to Applied
Move not connected to SSP’s recent power outage.
Applied Systems: Epic to provide choice in "starved" UK market
Joe Sultana, MD broker solutions, says UK brokers should be confident as system has already been tested in North America.
Brokers worry their reputations are on the line as SSP outage hits hard
Users seeking redress after having to turn away customers during data centre downtime
Home & Legacy launches HNW Halo platform
The online trading platform has been developed with Acturis.
Biba plans review of software house disaster recovery plans
The trade association is looking to use an independent third party IT expert to assess how the major software houses would cope following a disaster.
In-depth - e-trading: Future proof
As technology evolves and with the threat of disruptors entering the insurance space, Sam Barrett explores what advances in e-trading brokers can expect to see over the next decade
In-depth - e-trading: Up and downs of IT
Technology has made life easier and cheaper for brokers but, as recent news has highlighted, there can be a downside to the digital revolution, reports Sam Barrett
Applied Systems buys eTrading for Personal Lines Platform from IS2
Cloud-based solution to provide UK brokers with end-to-end online platform.
InsurTech Futures: Taking advantage of social media
Konsileo's Mel Palmer explains why certain channels can enhance the broker proposition.
Cyber: getting up to speed
Brokers have a vital role to play in spreading the word about the importance of cyber cover for businesses of all sizes, explains Steve Williams
SSP Pure – lessons to be learned
IT expert Ian Singer of PKF Littlejohn discusses how brokers can move on from SSP crisis and protect themselves in future.
CPPGroup writes off £6.5m plus cash to break with SSP
The credit card, mobile phone, legal and identity insurer said it would develop its own IT platform.
SSP CEO admits Pure users do not have “full access” to system
Brokers complain they cannot access documents and of slow systems following SSP’s assertion that 90% of those affected by the outage were back online.
Brokers exploring avenues for SSP compensation
An SSP spokesperson acknowledges reports of a further outage this morning impacting some customers.
Brokers remain offline 11 days after SSP outage
Brokers still unsure when they will be able to work and reports suggest SSP has suffered a further glitch.