Technology
Open GI reveals B2C platform
The system is aimed at the broker market and has been designed to improve the online experience.
Digital Fineprint to tackle underinsurance in SMEs with new product
InsurTech Futures: Product will alert brokers and insurers to notable business changes that can impact pricing or risk selection.
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Lloyd's announces new cohort of 11 InsurTechs
InsurTech Futures: The teams will receive mentoring and the opportunity to test their products as part of the Lloyd's Lab programme.
Google: Brokers are an important part of the value chain
We talk with David Black, MD financial services at Google UK, about how the tech giant sees insurance evolving, disruption, and the place for brokers in a tech-led world.
Legal & General adds Rainbow to Acturis panel
The provider’s Rainbow suite of products is now available to brokers using the Acturis platform as the insurer commits to the broker channel.
Fighting Fraud: Personal data is not a panacea
Iovation's John Marsden considers the tools available to combat the scourge of ghostbroking.
Broker Expo 2019: Q&A with speaker John Price
SchemeServe COO John Price tells us what to expect from his sessions on 7 November.
Acturis takes trio of brokers from Open GI
The software house now has over 20,000 users.
Chris Guillaume formally hands over CEO role
He stepped down as CEO earlier this year but will remain as an NED in the company.
Markerstudy buys Smart Driver Club Insurance
Telematics broker to be part of Markerstudy's retail and affinity division.
Almost half of brokers say current economic climate is bad for business
Research from Aviva also shows brokers fear technology will replace the human broker.
In-depth - claims: The tech frontline
How can brokers use tech to manage claims and help customers prevent them? Martin Friel investigates
Acturis buys Zycomp Systems in Canada
Move follows the software house's expansion into the German market.
Opinion: Brokerbility's managing director Ian Stutz on technology and SMEs
Adapting to the future: Technology is changing the way SMEs buy insurance, but brokers have a vital role to play, says Ian Stutz
Applied Systems report shows only 29% of UK brokers use data analytics tools
Applied's Jeff Purdy discusses the challenges and opportunities for brokers in the UK when it comes to adopting technology.
Financial services firms reported 819 cyber incidents to the FCA last year
Six percent of cyber incidents were reported by the general insurance and protection sector.
InsurTech Futures: Instanda unveils new MGA start-up facility
Business says it can help an MGA to set up in about 10 weeks, guiding the process from initial contact to when the firm starts to underwrite.
JBA and FloodFlash join forces to launch event-based flood insurance
InsurTech start-up FloodFlash says it is looking to work with more brokers.
Nigel Phillips pledges continued focus on organic growth at CDL Group
Commercial director says the business has been working to create a more proactive customer experience.
Acturis reveals profit jump in 2018
Software house set to pursue more deals as document reveals it paid £3.5m for Surrey-based ICE InsureTech in November 2017.
Lloyd's launches product innovation facility with £53m capacity
New initiative to focus on emerging risks, with underwriters from a range of different businesses taking part including Tokio Marine Kiln, Beazley and Hiscox.
Profits up for CDL Group in 2018
After the firm's turnover reached £52.7m in 2017 it has risen 6% in 2018 to £55.8m.
InsurTech Futures: Artesian launches risk and compliance hub
Firm says new solution will help brokers better understand risks and spot opportunities.