Insurtech
How Partners& generated £1.8 million ROI on its FullCircl SmartBroker + Acturis investment
Partners& is one of the UK’s leading insurance businesses, offering a broad range of solutions.
Saga confirms talks with Ageas over insurance “partnership”
Saga has today confirmed it is in discussions with Ageas with “regard to a potential partnership arrangement for its insurance business”.
Video Q&A: Bravo Networks development director Kevin Westcott
With Broker Expo just over a week away, Bravo Networks development director Kevin Westcott spoke to Jonathan Swift about why data is such a crucial aspect of embedding the right placement strategy for brokers.
FullCircl SmartBroker & Acturis forge a path in the digital era
In an insurance landscape reshaped by AI, machine learning and Consumer Duty, FullCircl introduces its latest innovation: the Acturis integrated SmartBroker.
Blog: Brokers don’t need to fear artificial intelligence but should consider embracing its benefits
While exploring new technologies – from Gen AI to machine learning – might not be top of many brokers’ to-do lists, their benefits should not be understated. Open GI’s director of brokers and MGAs Nick Giddings explains how these tools could free them up…
Infusing GenAI into insurance
Generative AI (GenAI) could revolutionise the insurance industry. Insurers unprepared for significant changes and new value sources may miss out on its potential.
HSB Knowledge Squad Podcast: The role of business computer insurance in an evolving digital world
In HSB’s latest Knowledge Squad podcast, Mathew Prentice, Stacey Sheridan and Andy Meanock discuss how evolving working trends are impacting business computer-related insurance risks, and what key computer equipment exposures businesses need to consider.
RSA declares UK first with cloud solution for claims
RSA has launched an enhanced broker and customer claims portal, asserting it was the first UK insurer to implement the Guidewire cloud solution.
Halo founder launches insurtech Gigasure
Ernesto Suarez has launched insurtech managing general agent Gigasure offering travel, backpackers, and car hire excess insurance.
Bexhill UK partners with Acturis on premium finance
Bexhill UK and Acturis have partnered in a full API integration of Bexhill’s premium finance system and Acturis’s insurance broking system.
Techspertise
The international ARAG Group has high ambitions for our future growth following the acquisition of DAS UK, and one of the most exciting prospects is the investment in technology that has been planned, to help us achieve those goals.
Four steps to better broker/underwriter workflows
Whether you’re a broker trying to develop a rapport with customers or an underwriter trying to assess and determine acceptable risk, a shared understanding of each side's priorities and pain points is key.
C-Quence seeks to “unleash” digital tools and target schemes after Sompo tie-up
C-Quence is looking to “unleash the breadth” of its digital capabilities and target more schemes business having switched capacity provider for its property and casualty and property owners propositions.
The importance of equipment breakdown insurance in an unpredictable world
Today’s machinery and equipment is more high-tech and specialised than ever, but it can also be more unpredictable. As machinery has evolved, so too have the risks.
Broker moves Accredited-backed MGA capacity to Aviva with extended facility
Norwich-based insurtech broker Pikl has replaced its MGA capacity after signing a deal with Prestige Underwriting, backed by Aviva.
Driving efficiency, automation and competitiveness at scale in commercial lines insurance
Insurance Post in association with Insurants recently hosted a roundtable discussion where insurers and brokers discussed a number of pertinent and pressing questions relating to the use of automation and AI at scale in commercial lines insurance.
Ripe targets three new products this year – CEO Williams
Insurtech broker Ripe is looking to launch another three products this year, possibly four if one can “squeeze it through the door” at the end, according to CEO Paul Williams.
Broker Insights unveils new CEO as founder Edmond becomes president
Data analysis specialist Broker Insights has changed its leadership team, in a move it hopes will help accelerate UK growth and expansion in the US.
In-Depth: Staying ahead of cyber risk
Produced by Insurance Age and Aviva, this In-Depth series explores the latest trends across the rapidly changing cyber threat landscape, the impact on UK businesses, and how brokers can support client firms in tackling this key risk.
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Ignite Insurance Systems’ Toby MacLachlan
In conference week Toby MacLachlan, managing director at Ignite Insurance Systems promises sock, socks and more socks, advises not booking too many meetings and is looking forward to a good night’s sleep.
Broker Insights launches AI-enabled Propensity Lens
Broker Insights has unveiled a product designed to improve efficiency for insurers by helping to predict the possibility they will win business.
MGA ARMD on track to hit 12,000 policy target after broker-only pivot
ARMD is on track to hit its target of 12,000 products sold this year with plans to launch on Acturis in July, according to co-founder Alan Hickman.
Equipment breakdown insurance - five key benefits
As machinery, equipment and technologies have evolved, so too have the risks for businesses and organisations.
Hug Hub extranet offering sold to Endeavour Ventures
Endeavour Ventures has bought Hug Hub’s commercial lines focused digital quote platform, Extranet Hub, Insurance Age can reveal.