Digital Insurance
Ecclesiastical’s latest scheme; Allianz’s Uber launch; Evolution’s CEO
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Why insurers should get ready for Dora rules now
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act coming into force on 17 January, Rowan Armstrong, partner at Browne Jacobson, says it is vital that UK-based insurers operating in the European Union embrace enhanced digital operational resilience testing,…
Big interview: David Martin, Aviva
Aviva’s managing director of commercial and chief distribution officer, David Martin sits down with Scott McGee to run through the work done since he joined the insurer, increasing productivity with brokers, and what apprentices need to focus on nowadays…
Spotlight: Why we need risk management for everyone, not just the 2%
For over 200 years, the insurance industry has understood the benefits of risk management in reducing and controlling exposure. But in a world of emerging and evolving risks, the traditional way of making improvements through site surveys creates a…
Charles Taylor InsureTech steps up London Market digitalisation
Charles Taylor is to offer Delegated Data Manager to London Market clients as an elective market service via London Insurance Market Operations and Strategic Sourcing.
Video Q&A: Out of Pocket Expense Experts’ Legia and Lukas Oswald
In the latest Insurance Post video Legia Oswald, founder & CEO, and Lukas Oswald, co-founder & COO, explain how their business Out of Pocket Expense Experts (OOPE) aims to address specific pain points experienced with property claims.
Digital transformation solutions to ride the wave of the Insurance sector’s future
Advertisement feature: Fincons Group explains the recipe for successful collaboration with insurers to help them in their digital transformation
Why EU’s rules represent critical cyber milestones for insurers
Given today’s interconnected insurance ecosystem, Thomas Brogger, regional vice president of Sapiens, recommends providers pay close attention to the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act before it takes effect in January 2025.
Aurora pushes automation envelope with commercial combined launch
Aurora has said that its data-driven algorithmic model has enabled it to launch its commercial combined offering with maximum limits well beyond the industry standard for digitally traded business.
Digital claims: closing the loop from FNOL to settlement
Technology is transforming the ease and efficiency of the insurance claims process. But there’s still a balance to be found between light touch and human touch. Saxon East reports.
Digital Bar Quarterly: Could AI help deliver “out of the insurance world customer experience”?
Insurance companies need to get out of the digital innovation slow lane and look beyond incremental change if they are to reap the full benefits of AI, according to Altus general insurance director Mark McDonald.
Winners of British Insurance Technology Awards 2024 revealed
The winners of the inaugural British Insurance Technology Awards were unveiled last night (18 June) at a glitzy bash at the London Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square.
Q&A: Richard Clarkson, WTW
Richard Clarkson, global market leader, global specialty for insurance consulting and technology at WTW, explains how the business is working to help global specialty carriers reduce costs across underwriting, trading, and technical actuarial processes.
Peppercorn accelerates B2B deal after funding round
Peppercorn AI raised £1.25m more than anticipated in its latest funding round, allowing the firm to bring plans for its first B2B deal six to nine months forward.
Big Interview: Jon Dye, Hiscox
Jon Dye, CEO of Hiscox UK, sits down with Harry Curtis to discuss the business’s growth prospects, its ongoing digital trading efforts and new look C-suite.
DLG or Esure – which Peter Wood baby is most likely to bounce back?
Content Director’s View: Direct Line Group and Esure are looking to put recent troubles behind them after less than stellar performances in 2023. With both claiming solid foundations on which to now prosper, Jonathan Swift reflects on the chances either…
Q&A: Waseem Malik, Aviva
Aviva’s chief claims officer Waseem Malik spoke to Insurance Post about the evolution of claims roles, the progress of Aviva's digital transformation, and emerging trends in fraud.
Lloyd’s confirms Blueprint Two delay alongside 2023 results
The first phase of Lloyd’s of London’s digitalisation programme Blueprint Two will now be rolled out in October, CEO John Neal has confirmed, as the market revealed profits before tax of £10.7bn for 2023.
Insurtechs partner up to tackle ‘unaffordable’ SME cover
Blip’s CEO shares how the business has partnered with Wakam to “disrupt the status quo” and provide competitively priced and easy to understand small business insurance.
Diary of an Insurer: Aurora’s Lauren Stables
Lauren Stables, head of digital trading at Aurora, works on the start-up MGA’s next product launch, shares ideas with brokers and providers while also mucking out her horses and playing ball with her four dogs.
Deadline to enter British Insurance Technology Awards fast approaching
The countdown has started for you to get entries in for the inaugural 2024 British Insurance Technology Awards (BITAs).