Insurtech
InsurTech Futures: Start-up bike insurer Laka teams up with Zurich
Start-up's business model means the consumer makes payments at the end of the month, based on the cost of claims settled during that period.
Key moments in 2017: Axa's David Williams
Axa's technical director discusses the biggest events to shake the market in 2017, including the discount rate change and the threat of InsurTech.
Key moments in 2017: Aviva's Phil Bayles
Aviva's chief distribution officer reviews 2017.
In focus: Digital transformation – what it means for the insurance industry
Technology is transforming the business of insurance
InsurTech Futures: FCA reveals third sandbox cohort
A number of insurance firms have joined the latest wave as part of the watchdog’s innovation scheme.
News analysis: Has Amazon let the cat out of the bag?
Online job ad reveals tech giant’s ambitions in insurance, but speculation is rife about the shape disruption could take
InsurTech Futures: Arag teams up with InsurTech start-up Neos
Neos says Arag helps join up the claims process for its connected home product.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace aims to raise £150,000
Broker launches crowdfunding round with the goal to hire more staff.
The Blog Spot: IPT and the tech revolution
Ida Axling shares her thoughts on this year’s Autumn Budget.
InsurTech Futures: Broker Inlet launches with sharing economy focus
The CEO of the Norwich-based business is former head of pricing at Arthur J Gallagher Louise Birritteri.
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.
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.
Sentiment survey Autumn 2017: The results
Is the industry prepared for the onset of GDPR fines or a possible insurance premium tax rise? Brokers also reveal their attitude to consolidation and specialisms
In-depth - e-trading: Top technology
Innovations in e-trading are creating opportunities for brokers to win clients and streamline working practices, writes Sam Barrett
In-depth - e-trading: Caught in the act
Technology is helping to catch up with fraudsters, but there’s still a place for human intuition and intervention. Sam Barrett reports
Top 100 2017 - Insurer perspective
Get ready for the disruptors: The commercial insurance market should be gearing up for an InsurTech revolution, but brokers and insurers have nothing to fear, writes Simon Cooter
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.