Technology
Ageas moves to Amazon Web Services for Insurer Hosted Pricing
The deal also sees it move to CDL's Proteus system which the provider says gives faster access to competitive rates for brokers.
Bought By Many buys pet health subscription business
The specialist pet insurtech says move is a “major step” in the extension of its offering beyond insurance.
Applied Systems reveals brokers' top digital trends
In its annual digital broker survey, the software provider unveils that 66% of brokers have a digital strategy in place while only 30% are integrating data analytics to gain business insight.
Insurtech GoShorty launches short-term motor cover
The provider says the product is available via brokers and provides short-term cover for full licence holders as well as provisional ones.
Meet the MGA: Iprism
Managing director Ian Lloyd talks to Insurance Age about the services the company offers brokers, its products, and the role MGAs play in the broker space
Carrot selects CDL
The provider was previously using more than one tech provider.
Hubb buys insurtech provider Digital Fineprint
Broker says the deal will enable it to expediate the quotation process, provide a more bespoke service for its customers, and offer risk insight to quoting insurers.
The challenges and benefits of using tech and digital tools in broking
Roundtable: Our panel of experts discuss the pros and cons of brokers embarking on their digital transformation journeys with Open GI
Stubben Edge acquires Akoni Hub
The technology provider has said the new partnership will give brokers the tools to manage their cashflow better, develop products to market more quickly, and accelerate growth.
E-Zee appoints Joe Sultana to board
He was formerly COO at software house Applied Systems.
Video Q&A: Zego B2B commercial director Ines Feracci
In this video Insurance Age content director Jonathan Swift caught up with Zego’s B2B commercial director Inès Feracci to discuss its plans for targeting brokers and fleet.
Aventus develops digital underwriting platform
The offering adds to is distribution and customer management proposition and is designed for brokers and MGAs.
In-depth - The digital age: Don’t miss the digital opportunity
Ben Legg, chief product officer, Open GI, explains why embracing digital is the only route to success
In-depth - The digital age: An attitude adjustment
The pandemic has accelerated digital adoption for brokers. Martin Friel explores how the market has changed
Blog: Why brokers need to think about intellectual property insurance
CFC's Maddi Brown discusses the need for SMEs to protect themselves amid a rise in the number of disputes as larger companies allege IP infringements in the hope that their smaller target won’t have the resource with which to defend itself.
Granite buys telematics broker Carrot
The insurtech specialist will retain its office in Crewe following the deal.
Ripe Thinking gains backing from Aquiline
The New York private investment firm takes a majority stake in the personal lines specialist.
Percayso unveils no-code data enrichment product
The solution is available to brokers, insurers and MGAs across personal and commercial lines.
MCE launches bespoke AI tool
According to the broker, the company saw 32% growth in average premium due to its investment in tech, which has now been enhanced with the roll out of a new AI tool.
Superscript partners with Amazon on business insurance
The insurtech start-up says Amazon Business Prime customers will have access to covers including public liability, employers’ liability, professional indemnity, cyber, directors and officers, and office contents & equipment insurance.
Blog: Modelling the risk of flood
FOIL’s Laurence Besemer explores the flood solutions designed to better model risk and help those in danger of this catastrophic peril.
Open GI, Plum Underwriting and Verisk team up on home offering
The organisations will initially collaborate to develop a home flood proposition for the broker market.
Interview: Paul Harvey, Adiona
New motor provider Adiona's founder and CEO tells Insurance Age about his plans for the business and why it will be looking to work with brokers in the future.
Mulsanne v Marshmallow trial to begin on 15 November
The insurer has accused Marshmallow of misusing confidential information and stealing trade secrets. Marshmallow has denied the claims.