Technology
Paul Trail exits Close Brothers
The move comes just eight months after he took the MD position and has resulted in a management reshuffle at the finance provider.
LexisNexis urges brokers to focus on data or risk being "left behind"
The company is gearing up to launch two more products aimed at brokers in the near future.
IFB goes on attack over organised fraud
The Bureau is working with Shift Technology to build an AI-backed fraud detection system for the UK.
Video: What the papers say
Insurance Age teams up with Applied Systems to bring you a new series looking at the top news stories in the insurance broking world.
Joe Sultana exits Applied Systems
Chief operating officer, Sultana, has been with the software house for more than ten years.
Analysis: The rise of pay-as-you-go insurance
As demand for flexible on-demand insurance products is accelerated by Covid-19, Insurance Age investigates what the challenges and opportunities are for brokers.
Allianz offers free legal line for commercial customers
The insurer’s 24/7 telephone service can provide guidance on any business-related legal matter, from employment law to debt recovery and property disputes, as well as advice on Covid-19 related legislation.
Acturis buys Brovada from Willis Towers Watson
Deal is the software house's second in the Canadian market.
Video: Risk Insights - the evolving cyber risk
Aviva's interim managing director of commercial insurance, Nick Major explains how cyber attacks are becoming more prevalent and how the insurance industry can protect businesses against these new risks.
SSP confirms job cuts as CEO Stephen Lathrope exits
CTO Kevin Gaut and COO Jim Sadler have also left the software provider, following the recent sale of SSP to Volaris Group.
Google: Why brokers are "key enablers"
Insurance Age meets Dr Henna Karna, who heads up reinsurance and risk management solutions at Google Cloud, to learn more about Google's insurance plans and discuss the future for brokers in a tech dominated landscape.
Video: Covid-19 and the changing claims landscape
Aviva's director of commercial claims, Chris Hughes, discusses the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the claims landscape.
Acturis partners with the RAC for breakdown cover
Acturis brokers can now access RAC Breakdown products for a range of vehicle types on either a standalone or add-on product basis.
Getsafe targets becoming the go-to brand for UK millennials
One year after launching its first product in the UK, Getsafe CEO Christian Wiens tells Insurance Age about the insurtech's expansion plans.
Getsafe and Hiscox end contents insurance partnership
The company has chosen to team up with Wakam, deeming it “a more flexible European capacity provider.”
Atlanta buys telematics broker Marmalade
Marmalade was set up 15 years ago and specialises in drivers under 34.
Insurance Age: 2021 Products Edition
This special edition is brought to you by Insurance Age in association with NMU, HSB and Novidea and explores how technological innovation has, and will continue to be, a catalyst for change within the broker market.
Aviva adds cyber product to Fast Trade
The cover is designed to help small and medium enterprises combat the increasing threat of digital crime.
News analysis: Pandemic boom in cybercrime could spark interest in cyber cover
With the rise in remote working during the Covid crisis – and the increased opportunities for cyber criminals to attack – could brokers see an uptick in interest for cyber insurance from clients?
Advertising feature: An open letter from Bernard Mageean, CEO of Q Underwriting
Bernard Mageean, CEO of Q Underwriting pens an open letter on the need for MGAs to adapt in an ever-changing market and what the future holds for the business.
Insurtech So-Sure expands into home insurance
The insurance startup company, which is known for its gadget insurance, is now offering its customers home insurance as well.
Aston Lark broker renovation portal “a good step forward”
The business is also offering online training to brokers in the “daunting” renovation space.
Wrisk, Cover Genius and Iotatech named in Impact 25 report
The report, by Oxbow Partners, highlights the top insurtech providers who could make a difference in the insurance space.
Aston Lark develops portal for renovation insurance
Brokers can use the portal to process adjustments and share documents with clients.