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MGA CFC mulls entering personal lines with cyber for HNW individuals
CFC is exploring the possibility of entering the personal cyber market.
Munich Re, Allianz and Zurich discussed the management of unstructured data in claims during Post webinar
Insurance companies are dealing with increasing volumes of digital media associated with claims initiation and claims investigation processes.
Telematics Watch: Addressing misconceptions
From scepticism about data to dissatisfaction about driver behaviour scores, Igo4 CEO Matt Munro addresses some of the common misconceptions about telematics, and suggests marketing and communications are key to avoiding complaints.
UK finally living up to potential as Applied Systems’ fastest growing market
Applied Systems is poised to double the number of UK brokers on its Epic platform, with its international boss claiming it still has some way to go to fulfil its potential, having signed up only a fifth of those “ripe for change”.
LV and Zurich discussed improving customer loyalty during Post webinar
Personal lines customers are a promiscuous bunch, known for changing insurers for a few pounds.
Google powered products a 'no brainer': Applied Systems CEO
Applied Systems sees the UK as “research and development lab” for new technology and ideas following its success incorporating front end quote and buy into its Epic platform in the territory.
Arch-backed MGA Archipelago aims to address PL underinsurance with data driven fair pricing
Arch Insurance-backed managing general agent start-up Archipelago Risk Insurance has announced that after a six month “pilot” it is ready to open the doors in a “controlled way”.
Digital Fineprint closes $4m funding round, with insurtech Cuvva tipped to raise next
Digital Fineprint has become the latest UK-based insurtech to announce a significant fund raising round after unveiling a $4m (£3.2m) investment at Insurtech Connect in Las Vegas today.
Insurtech Inshare targets SMEs to corporates with peer-to-peer launch
Insurtech Inshare is seeking to bring peer-to-peer risk and insurance management to the commercial community as it gears up to launch ahead of the Insurtech Connect event in Las Vegas next week.
Insurance Technology Summit Q&A: Equinix global head of insurance James Maudslay
Ahead of the Post Insurance Technology Summit, Post editor Stephanie Denton sat down with Equinix global head of insurance James Maudslay to discuss the role inter connection and ecosystems play in giving insurers a digital edge.
Insurance Technology Summit Q&A: Crowe partner Daniel Bruce
Ahead of the Post Insurance Technology Summit content director Jonathan Swift sat down with Crowe partner Daniel Bruce to discuss the difficult questions insurers need to ask themselves before undertaking digital innovation projects, and why they need to…
Special Report: The future of personal lines insurance: Expert view
The insurance industry needs to understand the demands of its future customers if it is to satisfy their expectations. EXL’s head of UK and Europe and SVP Insurance, Nigel Edwards explains how smarter insurers will adopt personalisation and a…
Special Report: The future of personal lines insurance
Retail insurance customers are changing, with a growing opinion that those born after 2000 will have very different expectations than those over twice their age because they are digital natives. Sam Barrett explores what the industry needs to do to…
Ex-Complete Cover CEOs Allen and Beckett reunite for Markerstudy-backed MGA
The former CEO of Complete Cover Tony Allen has returned to the motor insurance market with a new Markerstudy-backed specialist managing general agent.
Spotlight: SME market: SMEs and cyber risk - a ticking time bomb
SMEs are a prime target for cyber criminals because they are believed to have limited resources and employ less technically aware employees than larger enterprises. Despite this, these businesses, their insurance providers and brokers are not assessing…
Spotlight: SME market: Where do the biggest opportunities lie for brokers in the SME market?
There seems to be a significant number of drivers for change in the SME market, which begs the question how the relationship between brokers and these clients will change. Edward Murray looks at the opportunities available for intermediaries to remain as…
Telematics Watch: Improving customer engagement and building trust
As a service-led insurance proposition based on individual driving behaviour, Igo4 CEO Matt Munro explains how telematics presents a wealth of opportunities to add value and tailor propositions to create long-lasting customer relationships built on trust.
Blog: The digital claims manager – a flash in the pan, or sign of progress
As Allianz appoints a digital claims propositions manager, Post content director Jonathan Swift mulls whether this is part of a sustainable trend - or a short lived attempt by insurers to give the impression they are doing something to transform their…
Six more insurtech start-ups to watch in 2019 and into 2020
In the latest in his series of Insurtechs to Watch, Post content director Jonathan Swift casts an eye over six more start-ups looking to make a splash in the UK insurance sector.
Insurtech Wrisk gets access to over 40 motor brands with Allianz deal
The CEO and co-founder of insurtech Wrisk has hailed its deal with Allianz Automotive as a positive sign that vehicle manufacturers are poised to overcome “the final frontier” of customer engagement - insurance.
Analysis: The future of pricing - A responsible revolution
Change is hitting insurers at a much faster pace than ever before. Are they ready to keep up and able to re-establish some of the trust that has been lost?
Ageas pulls the plug on insurtech Back Me Up
Exclusive: Ageas has closed its app-based millennial insurtech Back Me Up to new business.
Top 100 Insurtech Firms 2019
The annual Insurtech 100 returns; a celebration of the innovation that is rethinking and reshaping the world of insurance as we know it. Matt Connolly, founder and CEO of Tällt Ventures, which has produced the index, outlines the methodology and what has…
Blog: Counterfeiting - how can insurers help in managing the risks?
Counterfeit goods is a global problem, with the death of more than 200 people in the UK linked to fake Xanax drugs a chilling reminder of the dangers. But Richard Houseago, director of property risks and coverage, Keoghs says that's only the tip of the…