Technology
InsurTech Futures: Arag teams up with InsurTech start-up Neos
Neos says Arag helps join up the claims process for its connected home product.
Open GI ties up with Brightside on commercial lines
Technology company also reveals new deals with Fresh and Right Choice.
GDPR will force up cyber security standards – Europol
Rob Wainwright, executive director at Europol, explains how cyber has transformed criminal activity.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
InsurTech Futures: Start-up Zego raises £6m
Broker providing pay-as-you-go insurance for the sharing economy secures funding from Balderton Capital.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Brokers have delivered a double top spot to Amazon in this week’s top five most clicked on stories. Also on the list are a big name departure, an acquisition and insurer results.
Una Conference 2017: Access to data is key for brokers
Allianz’s David Martin says brokers need to use their judgement when trying to keep up with technology and the changing market.
Go Compare rejects £460m Zoopla-owner bid
ZPG made unsolicited approaches to buy the aggregator which were “unanimously and unequivocally rejected” by the board according to a statement from Go Compare.
In Focus: Time and technology
Markerstudy’s Gary Humphreys considers how to ‘stay down with the kids’, get ahead and save time in an increasingly digitised world.
Amazon states “disruption” plans in job advert
The tech giant is seeking a product manager for EU product insurance and outlines its intention to “disrupt” the way traditional product services are acquired and delivered.
In Focus: Opportunity in apps
Sam Barrett explores how brokers can make the best use of app technology and looks into how to secure customer engagement.
Amazon silent on insurance disruption rumours
A data company has stated that the tech firm is assembling an insurance team to disrupt the sector and is advertising for jobs.
Acturis buys ICE InsureTech
New unit deals with personal and commercial lines business.
i-Wonder to expand into SME commercial following restructure
Former Transactor chief Ray Vincent to focus on tech provider full-time following deal to sell the software house to Open GI.
VisionTrack launches video based telematics camera
Markerstudy-owned business says offering can be white-labelled by brokers.
Opinion: CDL's Nigel Phillips on embracing the InsurTech future
Embracing the InsurTech future: Nigel Phillips is excited about InsurTech and explains why brokers should be too
InsurTech Futures: Hood Group partners with Gary Lineker-backed start-up Neos
Broker to provide administration services for Neos' smart home insurance proposition.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe raises £2.4m in super seed round
App-based start-up says investment by Talis Capital and Peterson Ventures will go towards technical development and expanding its team.
CFC revamps product for technology companies
MGA says new offering follows consultation with its broker partners.
InsurTech Futures: Nigel Barton’s Wrisk app launches £500,000 crowdfunding round
The app looks to cover multiple types of insurance in a single plan.
Meet the techies: Dylan Bourguignon
Dylan Bourguignon, chief executive officer of so-sure, warns brokers that while InsurTech brings opportunities it is also a serious threat.
InsurTech Futures: Worry + Peace creates ‘insurance’ email platform
Firm predicts new service will help generate leads for brokers.
Markerstudy’s Trice app available to whitelabel for brokers
The insurer said the app has been designed to help customers save time when buying insurance and will also see Markerstudy move to offer on demand motor cover.
Marmalade partners with Ignite on telematics platform
New project is now being rolled out to Marmalade's broker partners.