InsurTech Futures
The Insurance Debate: Innovate to rebuild trust
Jonathan Howe, UK insurance leader at PwC says change is equally likely to be driven by new entrants to the sector as existing insurers.
In-depth: Country life
Running a farm with a B&B or owning a horse seems idyllic. But rural life is not without its challenges and adequate insurance is a requirement - so what can brokers do to win clients in these niche markets?
Guidewire Connections: Strong leadership needed to deal with disruption
Former US Secretary of State, General Colin Powell, says leadership and innovation are keys to success as the world has moved from analogue to digital.
Guidewire Connections: Competition in digital arena “merciless”
Guidewire CEO says legacy systems still cause problems for insurers as competition grows and customers become more digitally demanding.
Get smart with phones
App developer Richard Barlow says brokers must be alert to the impact of smartphone-only solutions on the car insurance market.
FinTech Futures: When will the broker force awaken?
If you are a person of a certain age and disposition this week was particularly exciting for two reasons: a new trailer was released for the seventh Star Wars movie and tickets also went on sale.
Applied Net 2015: Comparing Google
Market expert investigates the changes that Google Compare is already delivering to consumer mind sets and the possible outcomes for insurance in the US.
Innovate now, before someone else does!
Ingenin’s Manjit Rana warns that if the sector fails to innovate it will suffer when (not if) the disruptors come calling…
Aviva calls on brokers to keep up on digital
Innovation experts insist that sector “must move to digital at the same pace as customers”.
Gallagher launches mobile app for group travel
Broker says TravelCert removes a lot of admin for large organisations and provides accurate data to insurers.
Embrace new tech to take pole position
BT's Mark Jopling explains why insurers and brokers need to catch up and embrace digital technology now.
Broker optimism continues to rise
CBI/PwC survey shows broking sector expects continued growth over the rest of the year.
In focus: Cyber crime - brokers on the frontline
SMEs are increasingly at risk from cyber criminals and brokers are at the forefront of advising and protecting clients from online attacks.
Catching up to digital leaders
Stephen Whitfield, consultant at Altus Consulting, explains why the GI sector is disappointing on digital.
Deloitte: Insurers risk losing customers to new entrants
Firm says insurers need to up their digital game to meet demand for smartphone GI apps.
In-depth: Finding the formula
Imvestigating the science of schemes
Older insurance customers want more digital options
Survey by Deloitte also shows younger customers would like to use smartphones for transactions.
Attack of the drones
Kieran Jones considers what brokers need to think about when they are asked to insure drones.
Social based insurer launches
Aimed at young people, Zugar Znap will provide social content along with insurance products.
Innovation Group: Telematics a huge untapped opportunity
Firm says motor insurance industry needs to exploit digital in order to overtake competitors.
Ageas pushes FinTech focus
Insurers says it is “open for business from brokers” and keen to trade over digital channels.
Tapping into insurance FinTech
Sam Evans, of KPMG, explains why the broking firms that are flexible and embrace FinTech will be the winners.
Aviva to create tech ‘garage’
Insurer confirms ‘Digital First’ tech hub in the heart of Tech City in London’s Shoreditch set up to help trade with brokers and customers.
Brokers warned they could be cut out of market
Brokers told if they don’t keep up with how technology is changing the market they will be left behind.