Innovation & Disruption
‘It’s not the size of your cloud that matters, it’s what you do with it’ – SSP
The cloud has been critical to saving the insurance industry time and money, but it is less about size and instead depends on how firms use it. An expert panel discuss its use and overall impact during an Insurance Times webinar
Covid-19 driving demand for bicycle insurance in cities
As bicycle sales rise, insurers have a key opportunity to increase the uptake of this kind of cover in the UK
More to do for insurance industry analytics with changing risk landscape – Guidewire
The London Market has been focusing on leveraging analytics to improve processes in the specialised risk marketplace – but how far has the insurance industry really come?
Sam White reveals objectives for new MGA Stella Insurance
Sam White has officially revealed her new insurtech called Stella Insurance and it will be launching in Australia.
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Lemonade’s IPO – what does it mean for the insurance industry?
Insurtech Lemonade’s shares doubled in value on its first day of trading on 2 July, surging from $29 to $69.41; this followed the firm filing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) back in June.
How brokers are monitoring employee mental health with a home-working insurance industry
As many businesses in the UK continue to work from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, the mental health of staff that work remotely has been brought to light. Insurance Times looks at how broker bosses are managing the mental health of their employees.
Insurance industry backs government’s flood investment plans in fight against climate change
The insurance industry has commended the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affair’s (DEFRA) record investment £5.2bn as it sets out long-term plans to mitigate flood risks against the backdrop of climate change. Many agree that a common goal must be established to reduce the damage caused by flooding.
‘Future of insurance as insurtech’ more crucial than ever says Insurtech Board chairman
The future of insurance is insurtech and this is more important now than ever as the UK emerges from lockdown, according to the chairman of the Insurtech Board (Tech Nation UK).
Innovation & Disruption Blogs
Blog: Adaption, when it’s necessary, it happens – 360Globalnet's Paul Stanley
Covid-19 has fast tracked digital processes for many firms. Necessity is not just the mother of invention, it is also the mother of adaptation and adoption, says Paul Stanley FCII, chief executive at insurtech 360Globalnet
Briefing: The end of the road for motor insurers?
Premium content: Is this the end of the road for motor insurers? Four fifths of the current UK motor market will disappear by 2040. Where will it go?
Innovation Blog: It's time to rethink who we are
The industry must act now to avoid another Kodak moment, says Parul Green, head of M&A and innovation for AXA UK
Former Google boss on insurtech: The UK can lead
Dan Cobley, fintech investor and former Google boss, says bosses must expect disruption – or find themselves another job
