Technology
Wrisk, Cover Genius and Iotatech named in Impact 25 report
The report, by Oxbow Partners, highlights the top insurtech providers who could make a difference in the insurance space.
Aston Lark develops portal for renovation insurance
Brokers can use the portal to process adjustments and share documents with clients.
GrovesJohnWestrup Private Clients launches with digital broker platform
The business is backed by Munich Re and will initially focus on UK property, including main residences, holiday homes, second residences and let properties.
Google makes insurance play with MD hire
Nigel Walsh, who specialises in insurtech is moving to the tech giant from Deloitte.
MGA Arkel adds its Adapt product to SSP
The household insurance proposition will be available on the software house’s broker platforms.
In-depth - technology: Future disruption
Sam Barrett explores how brokers could benefit from disruption in the insurance market caused by the rise of insurtechs and the possible entry of one of the big tech firms
In-depth - technology: The emergence of broker tech
New technologies, such as telematics, apps and big data are changing the way brokers work and clients buy insurance. Sam Barrett looks at how the industry is keeping pace with the the tech
Insurance Age Digital Edition: March: Technology at hand
The latest issue of Insurance Age is digital only due to the most recent lockdown.
Beazley reveals digital push with new business unit
Beazley Digital was developed in response to growing demand for e-traded products from brokers and clients and will be led by COO Ian Fantozzi.
D&O specialist MGA Rising Edge set for "imminent" launch
Provider to bring new capacity to the London Market at a time of "unprecedented upheaval" in the D&O sector, with the aim to reinvent the way the industry operates.
Ex-Aviva boss Mark Wilson to lead insurtech venture after merger with Complete Cover Group
Motor insurtech Abacai launches with backing from Complete Cover owner Sun Capital and sees Wilson take charge as CEO alongside a leadership team including two executives from CCG.
Iotatech launches policy admin platform for brokers
The proposition is also appropriate for MGAs and insurers and offers multi-line policy administration.
MCE commits to AI underwriting
The specialist motorcycle broker is using artificial intelligence to provide precision pricing and bundle quote, policy and claims data.
Zurich takes stake in MyPolicy
The provider has also joined the panel of the analytics and telematics specialist.
Simply Business teams up with Equipsme for health plan push
Simply Business has partnered with insurtech MGA Equipsme to allow its customers to directly purchase health insurance plans online for the first time.
Video: Record flood claim settlement underlines value of parametric insurance
Floodflash founder CEO Adam Rimmer talks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about how it paid a Storm Christoph claim in January within 9 hours and 44 minutes.
Video Q&A: We chat to the MGAA's Mike Keating
Managing General Agents Association CEO Mike Keating talks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about the hot topics impacting his members and their broker partners.
Acturis develops tablet optimised app
The software house said the addition extends mobile working capabilities for its customers.
Video: New research underlines need for brokers to educate over flood risk
Floodflash founder CEO Adam Rimmer talks to Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift about a new survey it undertook that found that 48% of businesses worry about flooding as a threat to the UK economy.
Roundtable: Seize the day - The opportunity around digital transformation
Our expert panel discuss how the lockdown pushed them to accelerate the use of technology and explore how it may open new doors post-pandemic
Blog: Managing virtual business risk in the fine art market
Covid-19 has resulted in a rapidly evolving risk landscape for fine art organisations. Beazley's Simon Aitchison argues clients need to work closely with their insurance brokers and insurers to identify these new risks the face, and ensure that they have…
Applied extends Google partnership
The move develops the software house’s access to cloud technology.
Reports point to e-trading surge among brokers
Coronavirus and tech drive in the Lloyd’s market have accelerated the adoption of e-trading in 2020.
Usage-based car cover platform created
The proposition has been developed by By Miles founder, Callum Rimmer, for insurers and brokers to offer access to usage-based cover to the motor market.