Technology
Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs
Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz
Applied Systems report shows only 29% of UK brokers use data analytics tools
Applied's Jeff Purdy discusses the challenges and opportunities for brokers in the UK when it comes to adopting technology.
Financial services firms reported 819 cyber incidents to the FCA last year
Six percent of cyber incidents were reported by the general insurance and protection sector.
InsurTech Futures: Instanda unveils new MGA start-up facility
Business says it can help an MGA to set up in about 10 weeks, guiding the process from initial contact to when the firm starts to underwrite.
JBA and FloodFlash join forces to launch event-based flood insurance
InsurTech start-up FloodFlash says it is looking to work with more brokers.
Nigel Phillips pledges continued focus on organic growth at CDL Group
Commercial director says the business has been working to create a more proactive customer experience.
Acturis reveals profit jump in 2018
Software house set to pursue more deals as document reveals it paid £3.5m for Surrey-based ICE InsureTech in November 2017.
Lloyd's launches product innovation facility with £53m capacity
New initiative to focus on emerging risks, with underwriters from a range of different businesses taking part including Tokio Marine Kiln, Beazley and Hiscox.
Profits up for CDL Group in 2018
After the firm's turnover reached £52.7m in 2017 it has risen 6% in 2018 to £55.8m.
InsurTech Futures: Artesian launches risk and compliance hub
Firm says new solution will help brokers better understand risks and spot opportunities.
Adrian Brown becomes NED at SSP
He will remain in his current position at Ardonagh.
InsurTech Futures: Zego to double workforce after raising $42m
Broker says one of the largest funding rounds for a European start-up will see it move into new territories and expand its bases in the UK, Ireland and Spain.
Hiscox creates Cyber Exposure Calculator
Online tool can calculate the value of a firm’s data.
Cyber and HNW: What do brokers need to know?
Sign up to our webinar, which takes place on 18 June, to learn how cyber issues impact on wealthy customers and find out from the experts what brokers need to do to assist their clients.
Markel launches tech sector proposition
Solution is aimed at start-ups, new and established SMEs within the technology, IT and communications and medical technology market.
InsurTech Futures: Insurtech UK and the Department for International Trade join forces
A series of workstreams to promote the UK InsurTech industry have already been revealed.
InsurTech Futures: Insurance heavyweights strengthen backing of InsurTech Inzura
Phil Bunker, Michael Blaney, Julian Edwards, and Paul Cosh helped to raise an additional £1m of investment.
SEP Insurance chooses Applied Systems
The software package will give customers 24/7 access to policies and claims.
Open GI to headline Broker Expo 2019
More than 1,000 brokers to attend 7 November event.
Quizzical questions: 7 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Open GI to offer SME premium finance
The software house has teamed up with BNP Paribas to expand its personal and SME finance proposition.
Opinion: Bewica's Eva Berg-Winters on cyber security
Get to grips with cyber: Brokers need to do more for their own cyber security, says Eva Berg-Winters
InsurTech Futures: Aviva, Broker Direct and CII join Insurtech UK
The trade body now has 50+ members as it seeks to become a voice for the sector.
CFC announces launch of new cyber platform
The insurer has announced that its new cyber insurance platform will launch on 1 June 2019.