All Insurtech UK articles
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Insurtech UK marks ‘major step’ with new partnership
The new partner ’will bring exceptional value to all our members through their insights and facilities’, says chief executive
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Insurtech UK calls for more clarity on new advisory panel for R&D
’It’s essential that companies with genuine claims can have effective access to this vital support in building their businesses,’ says chief executive
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Government u-turn on angel investing rules will ‘help increase diversity’ of insurtech founders
Chief executive says it is ’heartening to see the government acknowledging the pivotal role angel investors play’
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Insurtech UK reveals first broker network to join trade body
’This is a fantastic opportunity for both our members to collaborate and help each other in a rapidly changing insurance market,’ says managing director
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Government of Gibraltar and Insurtech UK renew Statement of Intent deal
’We remain committed to supporting our insurtechs on their authorisation journey,’ says chief executive
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News Analysis
TechTalk: Gibraltar making moves to attract innovation
The British overseas territory has been evolving as an insurance ‘centre of excellence’ with a fantastic support network for insurtechs, but is keen to diversify away from its most dominant line of insurance
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IT Interview
Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Melissa Collett
For the 18th day of advent, Insurtech UK chief executive Melissa Collett reveals her wish for insurtechs in 2024
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Insurtech UK members ‘keen to explore’ US market following pan-US trade body formation
’Being able to share insights and information, will be beneficial for our UK ecosystem,’ says chief executive
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Insurtech UK welcomes EIS extensions
’These very popular mechanisms offer access to investment for early-stage, innovative companies,’ says chief executive
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Insurtech UK welcomes new government scheme for AI and digital innovations
’It is vitally important that regulatory agencies work together,’ says chief executive
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TechTalk: Lack of VC funding for BAME-led insurtechs deemed ‘unacceptable failure’
Funding for ethnic minority insurtech founders has come under the spotlight as Black History Month gets underway this October
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IT Interview
Melissa Collett: ‘We want to be the voice of the UK insurtech community’
’We need to get the message out that insurtech is a super important market and not just a subset of fintech,’ says new chief executive
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Insurtech UK names former CII director as first chief executive
’This is a crucial time for the sector,’ says new top boss
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News Analysis
TechTalk: ‘Licensing process is a maze’ for insurtechs tied up in complex regulation
For insurtechs applying for a carrier licence for example could hold options but due to complicated and lengthy approval periods it may not be suitable for all, which means Gibraltar remains popular
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Lemonade becomes first Insurtech UK member to be awarded carrier licence
’It is an important milestone for other insurtechs alike and is encouraging for the sector in the UK,’ says co-chair
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News Analysis
Ongoing macroeconomic challenges prompt insurtechs to demonstrate their value
As profit margins continue to be squeezed in today’s difficult economic climate, the insurtech sector must ensure they are adding value through the propositions they are putting forward
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TechTalk: UK ‘lagging behind’ with R&D tax relief in AI ‘Wild West’
Clawing back R&D tax relief can be crucial for insurtechs and startup brokers but compliance around it needs improving if the sector is to take advantage of the potential of AI
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US-UK Insurtech Corridor set to launch second stage of programme
’This is a true collaboration between industry and innovators in the UK and US,’ says vice president
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News Analysis
Briefing: The Silicon Valley Bank collapse – a case for an insurtech backstop?
With the insurtech sector struggling in the current economic climate, are the twin blows of Tech Nation and the Silicon Valley Bank too much?
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TechTalk: Silicon Valley Bank collapse could see ‘contraction of capital’ – but for now it’s business as usual
There remains ’a massive amount of nervousness’ for some UK insurtechs, says chief executive