Insurtech
Loadsure targets 'middle market' with two new cargo launches
Insurtech MGA Loadsure has unveiled two launches it describes as "dynamic ocean cargo insurance" and "an industry-first digital ocean cargo and stock throughput" product called Danube and Huron, respectively.
MGAs fear regulatory scrutiny will deter new entrants and diversification
Nine in 10 managing general agents believe that regulatory scrutiny will increase over the coming year, potentially deterring more entrants into the space.
Webinar on-demand: Demystifying cyber coverage
In this video guide to cyber insurance cover, Coalition dives into the fundamentals of a standalone policy, what brokers need to look out for to get the most comprehensive coverage for clients, and some examples of how coverage helps policyholders during…
Insurtech Innovative Risk Labs enters Lloyd's
Innovative Risk Labs has staked a claim for being the first-ever broker of its kind to secure a license to operate within the Lloyd's market.
Lemonade gets UK carrier licence from PRA
The Prudential Regulation Authority has granted insurtech Lemonade a UK carrier licence.
Intelligent AI platform targets closing commercial property underinsurance gap
InsurTech Intelligent AI has launched its Intelligent Rebuild Cost Validation Platform, designed to address the long-standing challenge of underinsurance in the commercial property market.
How cyber insurance helps protect small businesses from the impact of attacks
Why do your small business clients need cyber insurance? In the current economic climate, cyber insurance might seem like a luxury rather than a necessity.
How artificial intelligence levels up email phishing
Email phishing attacks, which already account for nearly 90% of all data breaches, are becoming even more pervasive and harder to detect.
ERS and Acturis team up on full-cycle API car product for brokers
Acturis and specialist motor insurer ERS have launched an API based car insurance product for brokers on the software provider’s platform which replaces legacy EDI messaging.
Verisk targets brokers and MGAs with Morning Data buy
Global data analytics and technology provider Verisk has bought Morning Data, a supplier of software to brokers and managing general agents in London and across the world.
Why your clients should be on alert for the ‘cyber cash grab’ - Funds transfer fraud
Think like a cyber criminal - they aren’t targeting specific businesses, businesses are simply making the cash grab easy.
Ex-BGL boss Matthew Donaldson joins Prima as chair
The former CEO of BGL Group, Matthew Donaldson, has joined motor insurance specialist Prima Group as chairman.
2023 Cyber Claims Report
Coalition's 2023 cyber claims report finds that organisations with unresolved critical security risks are 33% more likely to experience a cyber claim.
Gallagher's Andrew Marvin talks cyber education and understanding in this interview
Brokers are now more critical than ever in the cyber insurance market.
Konsileo appoints 100th broker
Fast-growing commercial brokerage Konsileo has appointed its 100th broker as its run rate gross written premium tops £40m.
Biba 2023: A period of regulatory and legislative stability tops broker wish list
Attendees at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association conference in Manchester voted for a period of stability with no regulatory or legislative changes as their top desire in a poll at the event yesterday.
Broker Insights rolls out tech upgrade as it covers 20% of broker market
Broker Insights has rolled out a technology upgrade, as it hits a key milestone of covering more than £2bn of commercial gross written premium.
Pikl partners with Prestige Underwriting on short-term products
Sharing economy specialist Pikl and Prestige Underwriting have signed a distribution partnership.
How to elevate your cyber insurance business with risk assessments
In this webinar, Coalition's UK business development lead, Kye Brown, discusses the benefits of cyber risk assessment reports, how Coalition's report helps SMEs improve their cybersecurity profile and how it can help brokers elevate cyber insurance sales.
Direct Line acquires By Miles
Direct Line Group has acquired By Miles, the insurtech managing general agent and provider of real-time pay-by-mile insurance policies.
The evolution of ransomware - a cyber claims perspective
For brokers, it’s more important than ever to advise your clients on the risks that can lead to ransomware.
Meet the MGA: Loadsure
After two decades in the London market Johnny McCord decided the time was right to set up his own business. The Loadsure CEO and founder explains how a light bulb moment led him reinventing cargo insurance as a ‘true’ insurtech.
Aviva Risk Insights Report
Based on research with business leaders, Aviva's report is intended to provide the business community and brokers with insights on the risks and challenges that UK businesses are facing.
Taking a strategic approach to building a strong cyber excess tower
In this blog, Coalition considers the need for a strategic approach to excess of loss cyber insurance and building a strong tower at a time when the market is offering a diverse appetite.