Insurtech
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Brokers have delivered a double top spot to Amazon in this week’s top five most clicked on stories. Also on the list are a big name departure, an acquisition and insurer results.
Una Conference 2017: Access to data is key for brokers
Allianz’s David Martin says brokers need to use their judgement when trying to keep up with technology and the changing market.
In Focus: Time and technology
Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys considers how to ‘stay down with the kids’, get ahead and save time in an increasingly digitised world.
Amazon states “disruption” plans in job advert
The tech giant is seeking a product manager for EU product insurance and outlines its intention to “disrupt” the way traditional product services are acquired and delivered.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
Amazon silent on insurance disruption rumours
A data company has stated that the tech firm is assembling an insurance team to disrupt the sector and is advertising for jobs.
Sentiment survey Autumn 2017: The results
Is the industry prepared for the onset of GDPR fines or a possible insurance premium tax rise? Brokers also reveal their attitude to consolidation and specialisms
In-depth - e-trading: Top technology
Innovations in e-trading are creating opportunities for brokers to win clients and streamline working practices, writes Sam Barrett
In-depth - e-trading: Caught in the act
Technology is helping to catch up with fraudsters, but there’s still a place for human intuition and intervention. Sam Barrett reports
Top 100 2017 - Insurer perspective
Get ready for the disruptors: The commercial insurance market should be gearing up for an InsurTech revolution, but brokers and insurers have nothing to fear, writes Simon Cooter
Opinion: CDL's Nigel Phillips on embracing the InsurTech future
Embracing the InsurTech future: Nigel Phillips is excited about InsurTech and explains why brokers should be too
InsurTech Futures: Hood Group partners with Gary Lineker-backed start-up Neos
Broker to provide administration services for Neos' smart home insurance proposition.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe raises £2.4m in super seed round
App-based start-up says investment by Talis Capital and Peterson Ventures will go towards technical development and expanding its team.
InsurTech Futures: Nigel Barton’s Wrisk app launches £500,000 crowdfunding round
The app looks to cover multiple types of insurance in a single plan.
Meet the techies: Dylan Bourguignon
Dylan Bourguignon, chief executive officer of so-sure, warns brokers that while InsurTech brings opportunities it is also a serious threat.
InsurTech Futures: Worry + Peace creates ‘insurance’ email platform
Firm predicts new service will help generate leads for brokers.
Markerstudy’s Trice app available to whitelabel for brokers
The insurer said the app has been designed to help customers save time when buying insurance and will also see Markerstudy move to offer on demand motor cover.
Meet the techies: Allianz's Glen Clarke
Glen Clarke, head of transformational propositions at Allianz, discusses why it is important for brokers to partner with InsurTech start-ups.
Broker Morning Matters: The highlights
Our panel of experts debate the hot topics from cyber to Brexit, and the future of broking as InsurTech grows.
InsurTech Futures: Gary Lineker-backed Neos heads to Silicon Valley
Six firms lead the 2017 InsurTech Trade Mission to San Francisco to raise awareness of the UK InsurTech industry.
InsurTech Futures: ConstructaQuote launches Chatbot
Broker says aim is to provide faster and simpler service for customers.
Innovation brings its own rewards
Are you recouping costs for research and development? Moore Stephens’ Eyad Hamouieh urges brokers to know their rights on innovation.
The Blog Spot: Brokers remain a force to be reckoned with
Insurance Age has celebrated the best in broking at the UK Broker Awards and Ida Axling sees a bright future for the sector, despite constant rumours of its impending demise.
InsurTech Futures: Axa launches automatic compensation for late flights product
The product uses blockchain technology and will be available to UK brokers from 2018.