All TechTalk articles – Page 4
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: Are insurtechs solving real problems or just chasing hype and funding?
As the wave of AI-backed technology drives waves of investment and excitement, the debate over insurtech’s role in the market is heating up. Are these firms solving the industry’s real challenges, or simply chasing hype and funding? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
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NewsDavies appoints former Aviva and Zurich CIO as new technology leader
The appointee’s ’leadership will be pivotal to accelerating our technology strategy, enhancing data-driven decision making and delivering smarter, more agile solutions for our clients around the globe,’ says group chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Advanced price risk underwriting can open up new markets for insurance
One AI-powered MGA with hedge fund experience has created a model that allows it to accurately underwrite price protection insurance for raw materials
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IT InterviewBe’eri Mart: AI implementation can be managed with lessons from the past
Following in the footsteps of machine learning implementations, operationalising artificial intelligence successfully will be the differentiating factor for firms in UKGI, says chief product officer
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NewsPAS provider starts search for proof of concept participant to kickstart digital distribution
The technology vendor aims to showcase the value of digital transformation by offering one firm the opportunity to take up its quote and bind services for a reduced cost over the next 12 months
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NewsZego sees yearly losses improve by £30m to near break-even
‘I’m proud of how we’re scaling responsibly, fuelled by innovation and our clear purpose,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurtech startup raises £1m to launch AI-powered forensic fraud detection
’Our mission is to help insurers make more informed decisions on fraud faster which we do by offering reasoning behind why a document presents a risk of fraud to guide their investigation,’ says founder
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News‘Telematics and training’ the key to managing motor fleet risk – SambaSafety
‘The rewards for organisations that demonstrate a commitment to risk management are significant,’ says director
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NewsInsurance Times Tech and Innovation Awards 2025 in pictures
The photos are in for last night’s Insurance Times Tech and Innovation Awards 2025 – can you spot yourself?
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IT InterviewRichard Dudley: Reinsurance sector starting to showcase ‘a greater willingness to be innovative’
Alongside data usage developing reinsurance delivery, chief broking officer believes ‘a real crossover’ is ‘happening between insurers and reinsurers’
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NewsInsurance Times reveals 2025’s Tech and Innovation Awards winners
’It is important to pat ourselves on the back for the massive progress market firms have made in recent years and the true innovation that is bubbling away in every corner of UKGI,’ says Insurance Times editor
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NewsOffering configurable agentic AI marks a ‘paradigm shift’ – Earnix
‘We think about it as our engine, something that will grow faster and smarter, and be much more impactful,’ says product manager
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NewsMGA enters specialist cyber market with robotics and autonomous focus
‘Unmanned and electric aircraft, autonomous vehicles, automated factories, robotics, autonomous rail and many other advanced technologies have very specific, complex and technical cyber insurance requirements,’ says chairman
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NewsDavies promotes new group chief product officer to strengthen global technology leadership team
’We are committed to investing in top talent as we accelerate our technology and innovation agenda and leverage our global resources,’ says group chief executive
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NewsAI will redefine marine insurance – IUMI’s Khanna
’As an industry, we need to keep pace with this change, or we run the risk of being left behind,’ says data and digitalisation chair
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NewsTwo‑thirds of brokers say communication technology is underused in claims – Direct Commercial
’The numbers are unambiguous and market-wide – 85% cite communication as the biggest frustration and 68% point to poor tech utilisation behind it,’ says claims director
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NewsBroker feedback drives Zurich’s latest SME fleet eTrade update
‘Accepting NCD histories for new fleet business is a direct response to feedback that brokers have given us,’ says head of SME
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NewsRichard Tomlinson leaves Percayso after seven years in charge
‘We remain focused on supporting the insurance sector with market-leading solutions, while building the capabilities that will underpin our future growth,’ says chief executive
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NewsRSA appoints new vice president of eTrade for UK commercial lines
‘Her extensive experience driving service, proposition development and broker experience will be critical to the successful launch of new eTrade products,’ says managing director
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NewsDigital assets specialist appoints cyber veteran as new broker director
’We’re excited to have him on board as we continue building the future of digital asset insurance,’ says co-founder and chief executive
