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Acturis snaps up Broker Buddha to enter US market
Acturis has entered the US market with the acquisition of digital engagement plaform Broker Buddha.
AA Insurance Services switches to CDL from inhouse legacy system
AA Insurance Services has gone live on CDL Strata, kicking of a phased programme to migrate about two million car and home policies, Insurance Age can reveal.
Opinion: From AI to ChatGPT - adapting cover to match the ever-evolving cyber risks
The technology and telecommunications sector is far from immune to cyber attacks, says Mark Armstrong, class manager technology at CNA Hardy, as he explains how the constantly evolving world of technology is attracting the attention of cyber hackers.
Sabre picks CDL for pricing and for retail platforms
Sabre Insurance has moved its pricing and direct insurance platforms to CDL, Insurance Age can reveal.
Tech entrepreneur launches kit to combat HNW fraud and underinsurance
Tech entrepreneur Jonathan Garnett has gone live with a system to help insurance firms combat fraud and underinsurance in high-net-worth assets.
CDL eyeing international expansion in next 12 months
CDL has looked at Australia, Canada, Latin America and Europe as it plans to grow with partners across the world, CEO Nigel Phillips told Insurance Age.
Acturis grows revenue and R&D spend in 2022
Acturis has reported an 8.4% rise in revenue for 2022 to £121.33m as it continued to gain market share, adding new brokers and insurers.
New insurtech aims to ‘revolutionise’ non-standard motor broking
A new insurtech named Kwoter aims to ‘revolutionise’ insurance broking in non-standard risks.
CDL grew turnover in 2022, but profit slipped as R&D boosted
CDL has reported a 3.56% rise in turnover to £55.68m for the year ended 30 September 2022.
Ceta Insurance posts 24% turnover growth for 2022
Niche personal lines and SME specialist Ceta Insurance grew turnover by 24.3% in the year to 30 September 2022.
Sicsic Advisory teams up with software experts for fair value product
Regulation consultancy Sicsic Advisory has teamed up with lifecycle management experts Skyjed to launch a new all-in-one product oversight and governance solution.
Ignite launches OpenAI-powered chatbot for brokers
Software house Ignite Insurance Systems has launched a super-advanced artificial intelligence bot to answer customer queries.
Broker Insights grows its base at £25m per month
Broker Insights is adding around four brokers to its client base, and expanding its reach by £25m each month, its CEO Fraser Edmond told Insurance Age.
Cobra CEO Tedstone aims to hit £1bn by 2025
The boss of broking network Cobra has said that it has identified a pipeline of 700 potential ‘unicorns’ as it seeks new members to meet its target of £1bn of premium by the end of 2025.
ERS and Acturis team up on full-cycle API car product for brokers
Acturis and specialist motor insurer ERS have launched an API based car insurance product for brokers on the software provider’s platform which replaces legacy EDI messaging.
Verisk targets brokers and MGAs with Morning Data buy
Global data analytics and technology provider Verisk has bought Morning Data, a supplier of software to brokers and managing general agents in London and across the world.
Applied approaching 100 Epic milestone
Applied Systems has 72 brokers live on Epic in the UK and is onboarding another 30 customers that have already been won, which will take the total to more than 100 by the end of the year, Europe CEO Tom Needs confirmed to Insurance Age.
Insly launches no code sales software for brokers
Software provider Insly has rolled out BrokerFlow, designed to enable brokers to digitise their sales workflow including application forms, risk surveys, and customer proposals.
Applied Systems adds Arch, Ark and Iprism in commercial push
Applied Systems Europe will be adding Arch Insurance, Ark Insurance and Iprism Underwriting to its commercial lines panel, with Epic users able to quote and bind directly with the providers later this year, the software house has confirmed.
Ex-Applied Systems leader Joe Sultana joins digital schemes firm IS2
Joe Sultana, former chief operating officer at Applied Systems Europe, has joined digital trading and distribution platform for the schemes market IS2 as commercial director.
Interview: Biba CEO Steve White - Leading from the front
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of his appointment as CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, Insurance Age takes Steve White on a trip down memory lane.
Meet the MGA: Qlaims
Now its fourth year of trading, Qlaims CEO Liz Latter outlines her mission to make loss recovery insurance a mainstream product and for her MGA to be the “go to” provider for customer facing claims solutions
The runners and riders in the Open GI sale
Open GI is reportedly up for sale, with private equity shareholder Montagu wanting to exit. Who are the likely new investors?
Acturis is not for sale, sources reveal
Acturis is not for sale, sources close to the company has confirmed, following a report that a key shareholder was eyeing up an exit.