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LV Broker confirms tech tie-up with Acturis
LV Broker has confirmed a technology tie-up with Acturis which has been billed as enabling brokers to share risk data, access real-time quotes, share client documents and refer complex cases at the touch of a button.
Home & Legacy reports 11% revenue growth
High net worth underwriting agency Home & Legacy has told Post that despite the current economic climate it saw sales increase by 13% in 2011.
UK General ready for Acturis-backed commercial push
UK General will set out to win back substantial broker business following the launch of the firm’s commercial offering, supported by Acturis and a new e-trader platform.
Technology: Time for an upgrade
The insurance industry has been out of step with technological advancement in the past, but can it break that trend in the future?
Home & Legacy in broker push
High net worth underwriting agency Home & Legacy has announced ambitious expansion plans on the back of slicker technology and a six-month 2.5% boost in commission paid to brokers.
My best 11 - David Williams, Axa Commercial Lines
Axa Commercial claims and underwriting chief David Williams picks his best XI for a potential insurance start-up company. Relying on his vast management experience Williams has selected a mix of sporting, celebrity and insurance personalities.
News analysis - Axa Commercial: A simply complex strategy
With its UK strategy now signed off by the Axa group board, Amy Ellis speaks to Amanda Blanc and Matthew Reed about what commercial brokers can expect from the insurer.
Technology focus - Cloud computing: Head in the clouds
The exact definition of cloud computing may be up in the air but a large number of companies have embraced it. Amy Ellis reports on the insurance industry’s take-up of cloud technology and the security implications involved.
Excess policy launched for brokers
Adding1 has launched a policy that allows insureds to reclaim their policy excess charges on the Acturis broker platform.
British Insurance Awards 2011: The dynamic duo
THE TECHNOLOGY AWARD – WINNER – WILLIS AND ACTURIS
Sandy Scott takes Achievement Award at 2011 British Insurance Awards
Sandy Scott, chief executive, Chartered Insurance Institute, was given the Achievement Award at the British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall tonight in front of 1800 fellow industry professionals.
Interview – Peter Halpin: keeping Swinton on the acquisition track
Swinton CEO Peter Halpin had a lot to live up to - following, as he did, in Patrick Smith’s footsteps. He talks to Leigh Jackson about taking the company forward and continuing its impressive acquisition record.
Chartis launches app for SME products
Chartis has launched a web app for two of its SME products so brokers can obtain speculative or last minute quotes on the move.
Mobile technology - Brokers: How can technology benefit the way brokers do business
With more advanced smartphones and tablet computers, Rachel Gordon asks if mobile technology is merely the latest passing fad, or the shape of the future for the broking community.
Interview - Sarah Lyons: What next for Giles?
Having joined the industry as a school leaver, Sarah Lyons is now group MD of Giles. She explains to Mairi MacDonald why growth, rather than exit plans, remains top of her agenda.
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.
Bluefin puts Elite into run-off
Bluefin is putting its Elite underwriting facility for SME business into run-off.
Sagicor eyes SME after Josephs hire
Barbados-based insurer Sagicor is targeting growth in the UK's SME space after recruiting MMA Insurance's former head of distribution Ian Josephs to launch a range of web-based products.
ECIC strikes deal with Acturis
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company has teamed up with insurance technology company Acturis to deliver a range of online tradesman products.
Axa goes live with commercial combined product on Acturis
Following a successful pilot, Axa is releasing its commercial combined e-trade product to all brokers on the Acturis platform on an open market basis.
Fortis launches additional functionality for renewals
Fortis has launched additional functionality for renewals on its Acturis commercial electronic products.
RSA launches e-trading system
RSA has launched a service that enables brokers to obtain quotes and bind a policy in minutes.
British Insurance Awards 2010: Costs down, service up
Leigh Jackson discovers how adhering to a mantra of repairing rather than replacing has led to improved customer satisfaction and retention, higher profits and some very happy insurers and brokers with improved loss ratios.
RSA unveils launches to regain SME ground
RSA is to launch more commercial products in its bid to become a top-five player in the SME market.