eTrading
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NewsAcord urges ‘coalition of the willing’ to embrace digitalisation in spite of sluggish Blueprint Two
Broker digital leader additionally emphasises that the current administrative cost ratio in the Lloyd’s market poses an ‘existential threat’, blaming ‘analogue’ trading methods
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AnalysisIs portal-only trading progress or a problem for MGAs and brokers?
As MGA portals become central to broker trading, a chief executive warns that there is a ‘danger’ in brokers shoehorning risks that require underwriter collaboration
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NewsInsurance Times Advent Calendar: Alex Ktenidis
For the 14th day of advent, Alex Ktenidis, Allianz UK’s director of digital trading, speaks about ultra speedy small business claims, digitalisation and fresh approaches for the new year
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NewsBrokers predict that digital distribution will overtake in-person methods – Open GI
‘Brokers [that] can offer slick, self-serve quoting with expert support on demand will lead the way,’ says chief executive
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IT Awards 2025REVEALED: Which firms won at 2025’s Insurance Times Awards?
Around 1,000 UK general insurance professionals gathered in Park Lane last night to celebrate outstanding market achievements at flagship awards ceremony – but which firms took home gold, silver and bronze prizes?
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IT Awards 2025Insurance Times Awards 2025: Markel tackles broker pain points with integrated PI solution
Martin Parker, head of construction at Markel, talks about the company’s submission for the Challenger of the Year category
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NewsLast chance to win digital distribution package from PAS provider Go-Insur
’We’re on a mission to help the rank and file of insurance businesses embrace the benefits of eTrading, especially around improved sales distribution and more efficient back office operations,’ says director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Should insurers give brokers more ownership of coverage points when eTrading?
Are insurers taking on board broker advice and expertise when it comes to digitally placing commercial lines risks, or are eTrading processes blocking this type of collaboration? Insurance Times asks industry experts to find out…
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NewsInsurance Times reveals 2025’s Tech and Innovation Awards winners
’It is important to pat ourselves on the back for the massive progress market firms have made in recent years and the true innovation that is bubbling away in every corner of UKGI,’ says Insurance Times editor
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NewsTwo‑thirds of brokers say communication technology is underused in claims – Direct Commercial
’The numbers are unambiguous and market-wide – 85% cite communication as the biggest frustration and 68% point to poor tech utilisation behind it,’ says claims director
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NewsBroker feedback drives Zurich’s latest SME fleet eTrade update
‘Accepting NCD histories for new fleet business is a direct response to feedback that brokers have given us,’ says head of SME
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NewsRSA appoints new vice president of eTrade for UK commercial lines
‘Her extensive experience driving service, proposition development and broker experience will be critical to the successful launch of new eTrade products,’ says managing director
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NewsMarkel UK has ‘very ambitious plan’ to boost eTrading service following disjointed broker scores
UK managing director says the gap between digital and underwriter led broker service presents ‘a huge opportunity’ for the insurer
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NewsIprism expands excess of loss distribution
’Our mission is to provide an effortless underwriting experience to all our brokers,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz upgrades SME trading tools to help brokers tackle underinsurance
’We are constantly listening and acting upon broker feedback to make digital trading as easy as possible for our partners and clients,’ says head
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News AnalysisExtranets v software houses: Where are brokers handling their eTrading?
Insurance Times dives into the wealth of data within its Five Star Rating Report: eTrading 2025, to determine whether brokers are using insurer extranets or software house platforms for their eTrading needs
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NewsHigh five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 28 July to 1 August 2025
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News AnalysisBrokers reveal 2025’s best and worst insurer eTrading platforms
Aviva has secured a seventh consecutive five star award for eTrading service in Insurance Times’ latest research, trumping other extranet platforms such as Zurich Online, RSA Online and QBE FastFlow – but what else is the survey data saying?
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 21 to 25 July 2025
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NewsBrokers push for greater delegated authority as demand for bespoke and hybrid eTrading grows
’There isn’t any nuance for the wealth of experience and advice that the broker can bring in,’ says managing director
