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Top 50 2018 - Provider perspective
The next level for mobile phone cover: As the mobile phone industry and consumers get ready for 5G, brokers should be aware of the growing insurance opportunities, writes Ross Barrington
Myth or Reality? The big bad world of big data
Tony Tarquini of Pegasystems shares his view on how AI is changing insurance as well as the opportunities and potential pitfalls for brokers.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab launches with first cohort
Ten start-ups chosen as Lloyd's opens its doors to the global tech start-up community for the first time in 330 years.
Quizzical questions: 31 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace launches smart directory for brokers
Start-up says platform will offer self-service tools for brokers’ insurance distribution.
Claims management possible Amazon target
Consultancy says Amazon’s capabilities position it best for a claims management role.
Opinion: iGO4 CEO Matt Munro on building trust in telematics
Amidst reports of growing complaints about telematics insurance, Matt Munro examines the facts
InsurTech Futures Blog: 'InsurTech' hijacked by start-up disruptors
Andre Symes, director at Genasys Technologies UK, on InsurTech hype and why it shouldn't be about becoming the insurance “Uber”.
InsurTech Futures: Zego partners with RSA on courier product
Start-up says pay-as-you-go product allows couriers to automatically be insured for the time they work.
Amazon ponders UK aggregator site - reports
Claims that the tech giant is in talks with UK insurers about the possible launch of a price comparison site hit the headlines.
Applied report shows UK brokers ahead of digital curve
More UK brokers are using digital platforms to analyse data and drive business but more can be done with mobile tech and customer apps and portals.
Stanhope Cooper drops Open GI
The HNW broker has moved to Applied Systems using the Digital Broker product.
Growth for Ten amid software house move
The network posted an operating profit of £316,000 for the full year 2017 as business pushes on with move to Acturis.
InsurTech Futures: Harry Franks on how the sharing economy is challenging insurance
The start-up broker CEO talks to Insurance Age about technology, disruption and collaboration.
CDL launches anti-fraud syndicate
The software house has spear-headed the initiative to tackle quote manipulation and Brightside, Be Wiser, and Bedford Insurance have signed up.
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.
Pukka’s commercial vehicle product added to SSP
Policy offers comprehensive cover up to £50,000 with flexible excess cover.
InsurTech Futures: Lloyd's Lab to "change people's opinion" of what is possible
Lloyd's head of innovation Trevor Maynard hopes tools developed in its new innovation sandbox will be licensed by companies operating in the global insurance market.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers urged to look at technology changes in banking
CGI's Paul Dix says brokers need to exploit their data and understanding of the market to remain relevant.
Blog: The virtual call centre is on the horizon
CDL’s Nigel Phillips says call centres are changing and urges brokers to embrace innovation.
Trident switches from Open GI to Applied Systems
CEO Robert Marshall says decision was made for financial reasons.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles launches pay-as-you-go motor policy
New product is underwritten by Axa.
Meet the techies: James Noble
MyFirstUK's managing director explains how the broker uses social media to engage with customers.
InsurTech Futures: Rise in start-ups coming in from adjacent industries
Research from Startupbootcamp and PwC reveals rapid evolution in the InsurTech arena.