Clare Ruel
Winner of Biba’s Best thought leadership Award 2023, and highly commended in the WTW awards as Insurance and risk technology journalist of the year for her technology section.
Interested in all things insurance technology and insurtech.
Writer of the monthly TechTalk section of the magazine and backchat. When not writing can be found doing yoga, at some kind of dance workshop, singing, globetrotting, or baking – not in any specific order.
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- clare.ruel@insurancetimes.co.uk
NewsEarnix inks deal to help insurance firms deliver more personalised products
’Earnix recognises the potential for growth and innovation in the UK insurance market,’ says head of business development
NewsInsurance industry ‘right on the cusp’ of using AI for improved underwriting judgement
’A drive in productivity and improved judgement just allows us to insure more,’ says chief executive
NewsFormer Superscript duo launch digital assets insurance broker
’Our goal is to become a leading global distributor of covers,’ says chief executive
NewsMGA hires former Wakam head as chief underwriting officer
’He is a great fit to drive our underwriting strategy forward as we continue to build new products, pursue acquisitions and expand the team,’ says chief executive
NewsCII names Chaucer CUO as new president
Incoming president says she is ’looking forward to supporting and working with the members and the board, to deliver the CII’s clear and sensible strategy that aims to build public trust in the insurance profession’
NewsMS Amlin names two new non-executive directors
’Both bring extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the Lloyd’s market,’ says chair
NewsMore than a third of UK businesses lack emerging tech expertise amid cyber attacks – Hiscox
’Business leaders will need to continue to invest in attracting the right expertise to manage emerging technology risks if they are to not just survive but thrive in a world of expanding technologies with their reputations intact,’ says chief information and security officer
NewsTicker launches telematics policy for older drivers
’The Older Drivers Forum regularly receives emails from concerned mature drivers on what they can do to reduce premiums,’ says chair
News‘Travel insurance market is buoyant’ following Crowdstrike incident – Blink Parametric
’Around 30,000 flights are delayed globally every day and that number more than doubled on 19 July 2024, when CrowdStrike’s security upgrade triggered a global IT meltdown,’ says chief executive
NewsPremium Credit names chief risk officer
’This key appointment will strengthen our current capability, ensuring we are highly proactive at this critical point of our journey,’ says chief executive
IT InterviewAmrit Santhirasenan: Hyperexponential growing organically amid AI revolution
’Technology has had massive leverage on different parts of society, but insurance is an area where it is still relatively early in modernisation compared to other sectors,’ says chief executive
News AnalysisBriefing: Office vs remote working – does in person working really foster innovation?
Innovation is key for insurance firms to maintain a competitive advantage, but many firms lack the flexibility that drives it
NewsFormer Zurich chief claims officer becomes first member of insurtech advisory board
’His expertise in claims on a global scale, along with his relationships, knowledge and history in the industry, will be instrumental as we further drive innovation for insurers,’ says chief executive
NewsBackchat: October 2024
A new restaurant opening, a conference with a twist and something for all pet lovers – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
NewsInsurer launches construction practice for UK and Ireland
’We have a large, dedicated team of experts across the country who understand that construction clients have multiple and varied insurance needs,’ says regional tech lines manager
IT InterviewRobin Gilthorpe: Earnix continuing to grow organically as it deepens footprint
’Our goal is to make our customers’ businesses run better. Helping insurers to underwrite the right risks for the right prices and the right offers,’ says chief executive
NewsInsurance Museum calls on industry for more support in promoting sector careers
’There’s a huge talent shortage in the insurance sector [but] there’s only one group to blame – ourselves,’ says sheriff
NewsEx-Allianz Personal chief executive joins Zego board
’His advice will be absolutely crucial as we continue to deliver innovative products for our customers and growth for our shareholders,’ says chief executive
NewsIntersys opens new London office
’As the industry faces an expanding array of cyber threats, it’s crucial for insurers to adopt a holistic approach to risk management,’ says director
NewsInsurtech 50 firm names ex-broker leader as new group chief financial officer
’His experience in sustainably scaling businesses like ours is key to achieving our growth targets,’ says chief executive
