Software
Acturis partners with the MGAA
Software house to provide technology solutions to MGAA members.
First2Protect switches from SSP to Applied Systems
Specialist property broker moves to the Applied Epic platform.
Chris Guillaume to step down as CEO of Open GI
Guillaume will take a NED role on the company’s main board.
Gap and warranty insurance added to i-Wonder
Ray Vincent’s software platform is keen to speak to brokers active in the gap and warranty space.
Hayes Parsons partners with Genasys Technologies on digital transformation
Broker to migrate its schemes products onto the software house's Ski platform.
InsurTech Futures: Guidewire's Laura Drabik discusses the impact of InsurTech on brokers
The vice president of business innovation at software platform, Guidewire, outlined key InsurTech trends and explained how brokers can use technology to get ahead.
NatWest unveils virtual account platform for businesses
Bank says the platform will aid regulated professions including insurance.
Acturis launches broker app
The native mobile application is free for Acturis brokers and available on Apple and Android systems.
HSB unveils construction products on Acturis
Provider claims first to go live on the Acturis e-trading platform with stand-alone construction products available to brokers.
Acturis reveals new minority shareholder
New backer replaces former investor Summit Partners and follows Insurance Age revealing last month that the software house was seeking fresh investment.
Stable year for Open GI
Ebitda grows to £28.7m from £27.2m as software house notes that there was some disruption in 2018 as it sought to make operational improvements.
InsurTech Futures: Tapoly unveils broker platform for on demand products
Start-up MGA says platform gives brokers access to on demand cover and the sharing economy.
Lisa Powis-backed broker tech platform launches
Broker Commercial & General has signed up to Iotatech’s pay-per-use platform.
InsurTech Futures Blog: It’s demo time...
André Symes from Genasys Technologies explains what APIs are and what brokers and insurers need to think about when starting their digital journeys.
Bridges Insurance Brokers moves to Applied from Open GI
Software house says broker made the switch to digitally transform its business.
Fresh founder Lisa Powis rejoins insurance sector with tech business
Powis, who sold Fresh to Vantage earlier this year, is working with insurance technology provider Iotatech.
Applied Net 2018: Google’s Capital G has faith in brokers
Investment in Applied Systems is not a sign of disruption to come and “testament to the independent agent being strong”.
Applied Net 2018: Google takes minority stake in Applied
The tech giant has invested a nine figure sum in the software house but CEO Reid French said brokers should not be concerned about data sharing or disintermediation.
Applied Net 2018: Interview – Jeff Purdy
Jeff Purdy considers how tech platforms can keep up with the UK consolidation boom.
In Person: CDL’s commercial director Nigel Phillips
Phillips on InsurTech, building the broker of tomorrow today and what comes next
Robertson Low teams up with Open GI
The Lloyd’s broker, which also operates in Ireland, is looking to increase its presence for retail and wholesale markets.
Trident switches from Open GI to Applied Systems
CEO Robert Marshall says decision was made for financial reasons.
Policyfast to focus on innovation following Coversure MBO
Wholesale arm of the broking group is currently in discussions to get products added to software houses.
SSP offers sanctions checking tool
The software house is working with provider Northdoor to help brokers check if individuals or companies appear on sanctions lists.