Technology News
Smart home device hacking risk could be opportunity for brokers
Over half (52%) said they were concerned how children interact with voice assistant smart devices
Are brokers going to ride the wave of digitalisation?
Insurance Times’ BrokerFest 2020 prepares to discuss how digitalisation may turn the tide on the future role of the broker
Allianz partners with insurtech to offer on-demand insurance to freelancers
The insurer will underwrite business insurance via London-based business Dinghy
Brexit is biggest concern for insurance chief execs says KPMG
Climate change was considered a top threat to businesses in 2019
Security professionals view cyber insurance as a ‘necessary evil’
A third of those that work in cyber security think that cyber insurance is good
McNamee’s MGA to launch property and casualty proposition
The digital MGA plans to enter the P&C market from January 2020
Brightstar buys Australian commercial broker
The global organisation hopes the purchase will help add value for its Oceania customers
Pikl partners with Hiscox for sharing economy scheme roll-out
An earlier report by the insurtech startup found that major insurers did not cater to those that deal with short-term rentals
Kath Mainon steps up to chief executive at Davies Group’s claims solutions business
Uber vows to fight London licence removal amid insurance concerns
New MGA aims to take slice of commercial property market
Uber loses London licence as 14,000 journeys revealed as uninsured
Mark Cliff lands role at insurtech
Data and software firm launches insurance arm
Direct Line Group reveals November flood cost impact
Top 50 broker snaps up price comparison site
NIG e-trade chief joins Bravo Group
Lemonade reportedly shelves IPO as investor loses faith
Insurance Times Awards finalist: QBE’s investment in data analytics and bots
The future of AI in insurance is a work in progress says Tapoly
Insurance Times Awards finalist: Policy Expert ‘free from monolithic mainframes’
Comparison sites come under fire
Zego first UK insurtech to be awarded insurance licence
Meet Lauri, Keoghs’ new AI insurance lawyer
Insurance Times Awards finalist - Co-op’s innovative travel illness solution
Technology Analysis
D&O market has to fight impulse for broad brush increases
The UK market is facing a D&O dilemma - the industry’s reaction will define the class’s future
Lloyd vs Google: The implications for brokers and insurers
The legal case has thrown open the doors for privacy liability exposure claims as it represents a dramatic shift in the favour of claimants
Whiplash reform hangs in the balance as election fever reigns
Voices in the industry say it would be a ’great disappointment’ if December’s election signalled the end of the much-discussed whiplash reforms
How Uber crackdown could impact the insurance industry
As Uber has its London licence revoked over a “pattern of failures” including uninsured drivers, Insurance Times looks at the potential impact on the insurance industry and whether the sector might hold a solution to save it?
