Technology News
Canopius partners with property AI start-up Arturo
New property analysis capability to be integrated into Canopius to aid in pricing
Wrisk appoints new chief exec amid scaling business
In June the insurtech partnered with Allianz Automotive to deliver a digital motor insurance offering
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Tällt report scopes journey and reveals the best insurtechs in the country
Trõv switches track on return to UK market with Lloyds Banking Group
Ahead of closing its app in October, Trõv moves away from direct-to-consumer market and sets its stall out to work with incumbents
Brolly launches new Hiscox-backed flexible contents product
Brolly founder and chief executive, Phoebe Hugh calls it “the most exciting insurance product launched for a long time”
McNamee’s insurtech MGA expands proposition with new D&O policy
The new updates coincide with the firm’s philosophy of making the broker’s life easier
Guidewire hires new chief executive
The appointment sees Marcus Ryu, its chief executive of 18 years, become chairman of the firm’s board of directors
Ogden hits LV= but operating profit is up by half
£13m Ogden rate hit puts underwriting profit lower than last year but Steve Treloar hails six months of solid growth elsewhere
Ardonagh signs IT provision deal with cloud specialist
Lloyd’s chooses 11 insurtechs to support manifesto
DAC Beachcroft predicts ‘explosion’ of fraudulent bent metal claims
Insurtech Hippo hungry for expansion after $100m funding round
Broker raises alarm on cyber amid worrying research results
Brexit decreasing M&A appetite, say insurance leaders
Home disruptor agrees “big data” partnership with insurtech WhenFresh
Mazuma mobile chooses insurance partner for its new sales platform
Big data platform provider eyes fleet insurance overhaul with partnership
Markerstudy buys Smart Driver Club Insurance
More than one new insurance business registered everyday last year
Insurance2025 debate: Who will win the distribution battle - incumbents or insurtechs?
Insurance2025 debate: Will there be an ‘Uber moment’ for insurtechs?
Worry+Peace connects brokers to customers with new 'online marketplace'
Acturis expands international footprint with Canadian acquisition
Lloyd’s raises electronic placement targets for syndicates
Insurers failing customers with poor communications
Technology Analysis
Telematics brokers hit back at model criticism
After Coverbox fell into administration, experts had questioned the telematics broker model - but the telematics brokers have told Insurance Times why the future is bright
Experts predict more broker casualties in 'difficult' telematics market
As Coverbox falls into administration it highlights the added challenges facing brokers in the telematics field
AXA plans to simplify e-trade platform for brokers
As AXA plans to add more XL specialist products to its e-trade platform in the coming year, Deepak Soni says ensuring the platform is simple to use will be key
Cyber insurance for schools: an untapped market for brokers?
A lack of funding and untailored cover has meant schools are easy prey for hackers, but what can brokers do?
