Technology
InsurTech roundtable: The cutting edge
With fast-moving InsurTech innovators entering the industry, our expert panel discusses how brokers can react and prepare for more changes
Profile: Chris Guillaume, Open GI group CEO
Cracking the code: Following the acquisition of Transactor last year, Open GI group CEO Chris Guillaume explains what brokers can expect from the software house’s new proposition and tells how he went from “cutting code” to cutting deals
Islands drops SSP for Open GI’s Mobius platform
Open GI said that Islands Insurance Group, part of NFU Mutual, is one of the first to move to the application.
Brokers frustrated as new SSP Pure outage hits during busy renewal period
SSP users criticise software house as fresh outage impacts before Easter weekend and tax year end.
Acturis teams up with FCA-authorised tech incubator
Software house will provide technology to InsurTech Gateway and its start-ups.
Meet the techies: David Vanek
David Vanek, founder and CEO of Axa-backed Anorak, tells us how brokers can make their advice more accessible to clients through using technology.
Software house Genasys targets brokers as it opens UK office
South African firm aims to "shake up" the market for UK software houses.
Meet the techies: Stephen Marshall
Insure Apps managing director Stephen Marshall urges brokers to be innovative and embrace InsurTech.
Applied highlights new Epic features
The product has seen SMS texting and renewal management capability added to the platform.
Warning: Insurance Age will be hacked
But don’t worry, it is a simulation to highlight the complexities around cyber security and explain what brokers can do to assist their clients. Join us on 26 April for the full story.
Meet the techies: Tobias Taupitz
Tobias Taupitz, CEO and co-founder of start-up bike insurer Laka, tells us how brokers can benefit from InsurTech.
Open GI unveils new platform Mobius
New applications cover brokers, insurers and MGAs.
InsurTech Futures: London's future as InsurTech hub threatened by Brexit
Experts urge insurance sector to collaborate with InsurTech start-ups to attract talent to the UK market.
Podcast: The top 5 stories of the week
Emmanuel Kenning and Siân Barton have a look at the most read stories over the last week.
Turnover dips but profit stable at Open GI in 2017
Software specialists increase R&D spend.
Biba InsurTech survey reveals market split over embracing innovation
Nearly 40% say the sector has not embraced innovation and 44% of brokers also don’t believe software houses have done enough to innovate.
InsurTech Futures: Axa partners with Brolly on car insurance product
New policy to launch in March via Brolly's smartphone app.
InsurTech Futures: Nimbla selected for Barclays Accelerator programme
InsurTech app aims to “make cover flexible and transparent for the small business community”.
Paul Tasker joins Reg UK as MD
Tasker takes on newly created role after leaving Tasker Insurance Group in August last year.
InsurTech Futures: Blog - AI: The secret to winning customer relationships
Gavin Mee, head of UK and senior vice president at Salesforce, urges brokers to embrace AI in order to be successful.
FCA calls for views on how technology can simplify regulation
Watchdog believes accuracy of data submissions could be improved and costs reduced.
InsurTech Futures: Zurich unveils InsurTech and innovation brand
The Innovation Foundry to focus on partnerships with InsurTech firms and assessing new ideas faster.
Blog: Brokers – get plugged in to electric vehicles
Graeme Hamilton of Jackson Lee Underwriting explores the opportunities for brokers in the electric car and e-bike market.
Podcast: The top five stories of the week
Ida Axling and Siân Barton assess the events from the week commencing 12 February 2018.