Insurtech
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
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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.
Azur adds Arag to HNW household broker product
The Smart Home offering for emerging wealth clients has been designed to help brokers compete with direct writers.
InsurTech Futures: Inzura launches dash cam solution
Start-up is backed by former LV boss Phil Bunker and Autoline founder Michael Blaney.
Biba selects Magenta for Escape of Water scheme
The scheme offers Waterlock technology and is supported by an app.
Cyber MGA start-up Bewica targets brokers with portal launch and API offering
Cyber specialist managing general agent Bewica is targeting brokers with a suite of tools including risk assessment and reporting tool
InsurTech Futures: CFC launches UK digital health insurance product
Specialist provider has created a health and technology underwriting team to work on the policy.
InsurTech Futures: Zego teams up with WeFlex on fleet
The provider is offering the 700-strong car leasing business an insurance policy featuring insights into driver behaviour.
Quizzical questions: 29 March 2019
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InsurTech broker Kinsu closes
Broker app Kinsu will cease to provide cover for current customers from 30 April.
InsurTech Futures: SPB UK acquires Loyal Insurance and Square Pound
The affinity speciality has bought both the firms which include the Insurance2Go and Better Buy Insurance brands.