Technology
InsurTech Futures: Aviva launches 'Ask It Never' initiative
Insurer aims to eliminate question asking process by using big data.
rhg Insurance Brokers switches from SSP to Applied Systems
Broker states it is still suffering from the effects of SSP’s outage in August 2016.
InsurTech Futures: The rise of the machines
Red Crake's Ed Pugh tells us how brokers can cut costs by using software systems to automate repetitive processes.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up broker Konsileo launches
New commercial broker aims to disrupt the market.
Open GI deal "marriage made in heaven", says Transactor CEO Ray Vincent
Open GI CEO Chris Guillaume notes that the aim is to combine the best bits of both companies' technologies.
Open GI buys Transactor in £40m deal
Acquisition builds on purchase of Powerplace in 2013.
Open GI and Applied Systems pass Biba software house audit
The two providers announced separately that they passed the review which was prompted by problems with SSP last year.
InsurTech Futures: Synechron launches InsureBOT in the UK
Firm says new AI offering will be able to do some of the tasks traditionally performed by brokers.
What SME brokers can learn from InsurTech start-ups
Jonathan Swift explains that brokers have a lot to learn from firms like Bunker, Cover Wallet, Embroker, and Next Insurance.
InsurTech Futures: InMyBag uses tech to fight fraud
The appointed representative, which offers cover for mobile devices, is to partner with machine learning firm Featurespace to prevent fraud.
Top 5: Cracking cyber crime
Hiscox’s Stephen Ridley and Peter Wilson from the Home Office outline what brokers can do to improve cyber security for themselves and their clients.
InsurTech Futures: Brokerbility joins forces with InsurTech firm
Partnership to help brokers ensure customers are not underinsured.
InsurTech Futures: Moorhouse founder sets up InsurTech firm
Lyndon Wood and winner of The Apprentice, Tim Campbell have set up a blockchain firm called Blockrox.
Meet the techies: Erik Abrahamsson
Digital Fineprint head of operations Erik Abrahamsson talks us through how analysing social media data can benefit brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Hood Group launches connected home insurance pilot
The broker is testing escape of water sensor technology to inform new home insurance propositions.
Broking break: Risky Business
Our cartoon this month gets to the bottom of cyber crime
In-depth - cyber: The future of cyber
Driverless cars, smart lightbulbs, smart thermostats and data are all hackable. Brokers have a key role to play in protecting customers against this type of cyber risk, writes Rachel Gordon
In-depth - cyber: Tipping point for cyber
As businesses realise the importance of cyber insurance and more products become available, it is an ideal time for brokers to start offering the cover, explains Rachel Gordon
UK Broker Summit 2017: Brokers encouraged to understand blockchain
Brokers told that blockchain technology is set to save money on claims process.
Opinion: Mark Bower-Dyke on broking's digital future
The end of motor broking as we know it?: Mark Bower-Dyke poses the question of whether brokers will survive in an increasingly digital world
Open GI offers fraud check for brokers
The software house has teamed up with Verisk Insurance Solutions on a vehicle fraud check system.
InsurTech Futures: Broker launches insurtech incubator
Worry + Peace teams up with digital technology provider to support broker start-ups.
Ocaso joins Open GI’s Powerplace panel
The insurer has joined the Open GI platform and provides non-standard household insurance.
Clark Thomson drops Open GI for Acturis
The broker has changed software house after 20 years with Open GI.