Insurtech – Page 33
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NewsNext Insurance scoops former Airbnb finance vice-president as new CFO
The insurtech tripled its GWP last year to $650m
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NewsCPP Group UK buys Alpha Underwriting
The transaction marks the insurtech MGA’s second acquisition in three years
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NewsBlink Parametric partners with travel insurance MGA
The insurtech’s head of product believes the partnership provides reassurance to customers as ‘travel is still on a path to recovery’ following the Covid-19 pandemic
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NewsInsurtech UK names new principal partner
The trade body’s co-chair says the ’partnership is a reflection of the growth of [its] community’
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NewsSuperscript partners with digital challenger bank
This is a ’partnership of like-minds’, according to the insurtech’s partnerships director
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NewsOutlook for independent insurance broker channels in 2022 ‘somewhat mixed’
Cyber premiums are also expected to increase as ransomware threats continue to soar
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NewsInsurance software firm ‘optimistic’ for insurtech sector in 2022
The company predicts the ’market for talent’ within the insurtech sector will remain ‘highly competitive’
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NewsTractable chosen as US-based insurtech’s AI partner
The insurtech says Tractable was a ‘clear choice’ as it aligns with its mission to deliver world-class technology
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IT InterviewSimon Jackson: GoShorty plans to raise bar on policy sales and ‘further refine’ broker offering
The insurtech aims to become the dominant player in the market for temporary vehicle insurance
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NewsTarian Underwriting sold to US cyber insurtech
Tarian’s investor recognises that ’the importance of combining underwriting talent with technological investment has become increasingly apparent’
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NewsBroker Insights going ‘mainstream’ amid fresh funding
The hike in finance aims to boost the insurtech’s geographical footprint and platform development
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IT InterviewLuisa Barile: Bought By Many set to rival Lemonade as it takes on US market and pet health
The insurtech is now live in 28 states in the US and aims to become a nationwide provider for pet insurance and wellness
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NewsCryptocurrency holds innovation opportunity for insurance industry
There is ’a tonne of potential and lots of gnarly stuff to get our heads around as insurers’ when it comes to cryptocurrency, according to insurer Beazley
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NewsBought By Many’s GWP doubles to £146m
By increasing its staff headcount and not putting employees on furlough, the business was able to cope with the pandemic pet boom
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NewsTicker and Trakm8 join forces on pay-per-mile proposition
The partnership followed a ’competitive trial process’
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IT InterviewInsurercore’s Peter Clarke on winning Tech Champion of the Year 2021
Insurercore’s managing director Peter Clarke discusses how he felt winning the prestigious award for Tech Champion of the Year last month at Insurance Times’ Technology and Innovation Awards 2021
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IT InterviewAndrew Johnston: Insurtech sector still on upwards trajectory thanks to incoming capital
But, sector expert has concerns that ‘insurtech’ label could constrict future investment if used too broadly or to encompass widely varied business models
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IT InterviewMGA Q&A: MGAs ‘react to uncertainty better than other businesses in the market’ - FloodFlash
FloodFlash’s commercial director Brent Jackson speaks on the MGA’s five star rating from brokers and outlines the challenges FloodFlash aims to meet in the coming year
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AnalysisGibraltar presents rock solid case for insurtechs
Insurtech startups appear to prefer to set up shop from Gibraltar than the UK – Insurance Times takes a closer look at this trend, dissecting the pros and cons
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NewsUsage-based insurance broker buys tech provider to enhance service
Chief technology officer says commercial insurance market is ‘ready for true disruption’
