Insurtech
Opinion: Peter Hubbard on technology and why brokers need to innovate
The latest innovations in the insurance market are coming from technology experts, insurers and marketing specialists. Brokers need to start embracing the digital revolution too, says Peter Hubbard
The Blog Spot: The bright outlook for MGAs
MGAs argue they are more nimble and adaptable than traditional insurers, are they the future for the insurance sector?
InsurTech Futures: Hiscox partners with start-up Digital Fineprint
Aim is to use social media data to tackle underinsurance in small businesses.
InsurTech Futures: Worry+Peace teams up with Flock on drone cover
The partnership follows Flock's recent tie-up with Allianz.
In-depth - Personal lines: The omni-channel future
From a high street presence to mobile phones, brokers need to offer a range of possible ways to engage with new customers and hold onto existing clients
Meet the techies: Richard Hartley
Richard Hartley, co-founder and CEO of tech start-up Cytora, explains why brokers need to embrace data analytics.
InsurTech Futures: App designed to notify brokers of motor accidents
The designers say the app has been developed to improve information gathering after an accident and speed up any subsequent claim.
Blanc hails "strong performance" at Axa UK
Group CEO reports growth in commercial lines and healthcare, while personal lines remains "more difficult".
InsurTech Futures: iGO4 partners with CDL to launch lifestyle portfolio
The proposition will be brought to market later this year.
Hiscox sees strong growth in the broker channel, says Langan
Hiscox CEO "very pleased" with insurer's financial results for the first half of 2017.
InsurTech Futures: Allianz partners with start-up Flock on drone insurance
The first product will be a mobile app for pay-as-you-fly drone insurance.
InsurTech Futures: Brolly raises £1m in funding
Start-up broker says seed investment, led by Valar Ventures, Pi Labs and Entrepreneur First, is one of the biggest in the UK InsurTech sector.
InsurTech Futures: CDL set to launch chatbot solution
New offering to help brokers interact with customers through digital channels.
InsurTech Futures: Biba launches claims app
Trade body teams up with Insure Apps on new InsurTech offering with aim to reduce claims reporting time and costs.
InsurTech Futures: Simply Business hosts blockchain hackathon
Winning team developed weather insurance platform for organisers of major outdoor events.
InsurTech Futures: Risk v Reward – how brokers can get the most from InsurTech
CMS partner Ian Stevens discusses opportunities and legal obligations for brokers in InsurTech.
InsurTech Futures: Brokers urged not to sit on the side-lines
Experts say there is already potential for significant disruption by InsurTech in the personal lines market.
The Blog Spot: The changing face of claims
Claims is where insurance shows its true value but is the march of technology going to change things for the better?
InsurTech Futures: Industry warned of Brexit impact on InsurTech
Startupbootcamp InsurTech and PwC report also shows start-ups are becoming more sophisticated, with more insurers looking to collaborate.
Quizzical questions: 14 July 2017
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Meet the techies: Brolly's Phoebe Hugh warns brokers of being cut out of the market
Phoebe Hugh, co-founder and chief executive officer of InsurTech start-up Brolly, talks us through how brokers can take advantage of technology.
InsurTech Futures: By Miles authorised by the FCA
The pay-per-mile motor start-up recently received a £350,000 investment ahead of its UK launch.
Markerstudy's Gary Humphreys on provider's strategy following capital injection
Insurer set to make acquisitions and launch a pay-as-you-go solution.
InsurTech Futures: Stephen Catlin warns industry not to lose out
Speaking at the MGAA conference Catlin highlighted urgency to embrace technology and transforming processing capabilities.