Technology
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.
Meet the techies: Allianz's Glen Clarke
Glen Clarke, head of transformational propositions at Allianz, discusses why it is important for brokers to partner with InsurTech start-ups.
InsurTech Futures: Homelyfe launches home buyer cover via app
The business, which is an AR of Vibe MGA, is planning multiple lines of insurance on its app platform.
Open GI expands payment solutions
The software house has partnered with Global Payments to offer the service to UK brokers.
Cyber comparison site for brokers launched
CyberDecider carries 16 policies and has been set up by Storm Guidance.
Applied Net 2017: CEO Reid French prioritising UK growth over profit
Boss open to idea of buying again in the UK.
InsurTech Futures: Gary Lineker-backed Neos heads to Silicon Valley
Six firms lead the 2017 InsurTech Trade Mission to San Francisco to raise awareness of the UK InsurTech industry.
InsurTech Futures: ConstructaQuote launches Chatbot
Broker says aim is to provide faster and simpler service for customers.
Applied Net 2017: Jeff Purdy predicts 30% UK growth for Applied in 2018
Software house close to confirming two more brokers for new Epic platform which goes live in the UK next year.
Applied Net 2017: Cyber security in the digital age and how to get it right
Brokers urged to create office environments where cyber security is everybody’s business.
Innovation brings its own rewards
Are you recouping costs for research and development? Moore Stephens’ Eyad Hamouieh urges brokers to know their rights on innovation.
Swinton targets becoming largest digital broker in the UK
CEO Gilles Normand says aim is to complete transformation within two years.
InsurTech Futures: Axa launches automatic compensation for late flights product
The product uses blockchain technology and will be available to UK brokers from 2018.