Insurtech
Policy Expert focuses on customer retention as top priority
Policy Expert’s COO Adam Powell has stressed that customer retention is its top priority in 2023, as it continues to focus on its organic growth.
‘Massive blow’ for UK insurtechs averted as key bank is rescued
The Financial Conduct Authority has moved to reassure customers of their rights following the rescue of Silicon Valley Bank.
The top seven objections to cyber insurance and how to address them
This article covers seven of the most common objections to cyber insurance that brokers hear from clients.
Paul Moors teams up again with ex-Bollington chief at insurtech
Paul Moors has joined motor broking insurtech GoShorty in his first major role outside of the Arthur J Gallagher-owned Bollington business.
A broker’s guide to funds transfer fraud and why your clients need to insure it
Funds transfer fraud (FTF) is a particularly tricky form of cyber crime, often stemming from phishing or business email compromise (BEC).
How to get cyber insurance quotes in minutes
Watch this webinar on-demand to learn how Coalition brokers are able to get cyber insurance quotes for commercial clients in just minutes.
Coalition interviews cyber insurance broker Matthew Clark
Technology is transforming the way SMEs do business, but it’s also increasing cyber risk.
Are brokers bucking the trend of insurtech investment struggles?
According to a new Gallagher Re report, global insurtech investment fell in the fourth quarter of 2022 to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020. Sophie Locke-Cooper details why some may be struggling even if there are signs of hope among…
The small business cybersecurity guide
This guide to cybersecurity has been created with SMEs in mind - offering simple explanations of cybersecurity risks and measures that will help a business protect itself and understand the need for insurance.
Ignite stresses the importance of a gender-balanced industry
Jess Burton, head of operations at Ignite, has urged the insurance sector to become more gender balanced in order for the industry to keep moving forward.
New digital risks call for a new form of insurance
All organisations including small ones have digital assets to protect from new and emerging threats.
Saga in 'exclusive' sale talks with insurtech over Acromas underwriting arm
Over-50s specialist Saga has confirmed that it is in exclusive discussions with Australian insurtech Open to sell its insurance arm Acromas.
Webinar on-demand: An introduction to active cyber insurance for SMEs
Traditional cyber insurance isn’t working. This webinar sheds light on how a holistic approach to cyber security combined with insurance is making a big difference to SME policyholders and creating more opportunities for brokers.
How UK insurers are harnessing technology to enhance broker relationships
In this article, Andrew How, Senior Sales Director, UK & Ireland, talks about the need for UK insurers to develop more productive intermediary distribution networks and how Duck Creek’s Producer platform can help them to significantly enhance their…
Closing the SME cyber insurance protection gap through cross-industry collaboration
Whilst the necessity to insure SME cyber risk is growing, underinsurance has been increasing with many SMEs insufficiently covered.
Roadmap to EV adoption: Are fleets ready?
Transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet can significantly reduce an organisation’s carbon footprint, boost efficiency and sustainability, whilst ultimately bringing down costs.
Panel debate: Embedded insurance
In this panel debate, Shreyas Vasanthkumar, Duck Creek’s managing director, EMEA, joins executives from Swiss Re, Munich Re, Zurich, and Helvetia to discuss embedded insurance.
RSA adds to CIO leadership team
RSA Insurance has appointed two new women to its CIO leadership team with Sally Ng as specialty and commercial delivery director, and Katie Hermans as head of technology risk management.
Thomas Carroll launches insurtech start-up TCi Futures
Thomas Carroll Insurance Brokers has launched a new insurtech company, TCi Futures.
Amazon partner Superscript raises £45m in Series B round
UK-based insurtech Superscript has completed a £45m Series B funding round led by existing investor BHL UK, owner of Comparethemarket.
Loadsure boosts freight offering with Tokio Marine Kiln capacity backing
Loadsure has received capacity backing from Tokio Marine Kiln to enhance its freight protection offering.
Broker Week: Evolving insurance business models
The insurance industry’s business models are changing fast due to the relentless march of technology, new market routes and modern distribution methods. How can brokers keep ahead of the curve to keep current business models from becoming obsolete?
Review of the Year 2022: John Warburton, Konsileo CEO
In the latest part of Insurance Age's review of the year John Warburton, Konsileo CEO offers his reflections on 2022 and predictions for the next 12 months.
Qmetric swings to loss
Policy Expert owner Qmetric Group Holdings has posted a post-tax loss of £9.99m as gross written premium broke through the £200m barrier.