Insurtech
Video: Close Brothers survey reveals broker optimism
Close Brothers Premium Finance CEO Sharon Bishop discusses the results of its recent broker survey in part one of our Q&A series.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker Laka's Laurence Hunter
The tech whizz who is the insurance lead at award-winning start-up InsurTech, Laka, discusses what new technologies brokers need to be aware of ahead of his InsurTech session at this year's Expo on 7 November.
Brolly CEO reveals new product that counters "absurd" dual pricing practices
InsurTech Futures: Broker launches new contents policy which includes loyalty discounts.
Digital Fineprint to tackle underinsurance in SMEs with new product
InsurTech Futures: Product will alert brokers and insurers to notable business changes that can impact pricing or risk selection.
Quizzical Questions: 2 August 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Lloyd's announces new cohort of 11 InsurTechs
InsurTech Futures: The teams will receive mentoring and the opportunity to test their products as part of the Lloyd's Lab programme.
Google: Brokers are an important part of the value chain
We talk with David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, about how the tech giant sees insurance evolving, disruption, and the place for brokers in a tech-led world.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker John Price
SchemeServe COO John Price tells us what to expect from his sessions on 7 November.
Beazley’s COR worsens to 100% in H1 2019
But provider also reveals 189% pre-tax profit jump as new head of broker relations, Lou Ann Layton, states there is “lots of room for growth in the brokerage community”.
Brokers must transform to evade threat of AI - report
Publication suggests that brokers who rely on their paperwork skills or only act as a go-between the client and underwriter will be challenged by AI solutions.
Acquis backers Dunedin to pursue more insurance deals
Partner Oliver Bevan discusses the private equity firm’s plans for the insurance sector following its investments in Acquis and Kingsbridge
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace and Next Generation join forces
Next Generation is the latest addition to Worry+Peace’s regulatory incubator.
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.
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.
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.
Quizzical questions: 14 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
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.
InsurTech Futures: Uber partners with Inshur to offer its drivers insurance
The company will make private hire vehicle insurance available through the Inshur app.
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.
In Person: Simon Cooter and Carolyn Callan, Covéa
On the 1st May Simon Cooter effectively handed over the commercial and high net worth director baton at Covea to Carolyn Callan and became in his words ‘minister without portfolio’. At last week’s British Insurance Brokers’ Association Conference…
Blog: The DNA of brokers is changing
Quotall's Simon Ball discusses how brokers can evolve to meet changing customer demands.
Biba adds escape of water tech system, Waterlock, to schemes
The technology is available on the escape of water and residential distressed risk schemes.
InsurTech Futures: Azur to use AI to better analyse risk
Provider says new data platform will give underwriters more time to focus on building relationships with brokers.