Insurtech
ManyPets confirms redundancies as co-founder exits
ManyPets has confirmed to Insurance Post it has made some compulsory redundancies as part of its transformation project.
Nexus acquires Arma; Alps' MD Volante's executive chairman
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
60 Seconds With... Acini's Rafał Durasiewicz
Rafał Durasiewicz, co-founder of Acini, is the superhero of Toyland, shares his love of craft beer, and would like to ensure artificial intelligence remains under human control and is used for good purposes.
Was 2024 the ‘Year of Reality Check’ for insurtechs?
Content Director's View: With territorial withdrawals and scaling back on products, Jonathan Swift asks whether 2024 represented the year the UK insurtech space got a reality check; and mulls whether a second Summer of Insurtech could soon be around the…
The future of embedded insurance: Integrating digital strategies
Embedded insurance is when insurance coverage is seamlessly integrated into the purchase of a product or service.
Insurers Review of the Year 2024
Insurers share their highlights of 2024 and hopes for more economic stability, less regulatory tinkering and fewer storms in 2025.
Marshmallow cuts losses by 98.7% as turnover hits £184m
Insurtech unicorn Marshmallow has revealed that it is close to turning a profit after its losses shrunk by 98.7%.
Roundtable: Staying ahead of insurance fraud
At a recent roundtable discussion, hosted by Insurance Post in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, an expert panel discussed the trends insurers are seeing around fraud, and the solutions firms are deploying to keep up with the increasingly…
Insurtech Review of the Year 2024
2024 was a busy year for insurtechs as insurers looked to make the most of artificial intelligence plus data analytics, but sector leaders reckon the industry will push the boundaries of digital transformation even further in 2025.
ManyPets co-founder joins Bikmo as chair
Cycle insurer Bikmo has appointed Steven Mendel, co-founder of ManyPets and former CEO of its parent company ManyGroup as chair, subject to approval from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Optalitix and PWC team up; Ki goes standalone; Davies’s reshuffle
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Using AI in insurance underwriting for accelerated time-to-value
By turning to AI in insurance underwriting, insurers can avoid costly delays, streamline processes, improve accuracy, and create an optimal customer experience.
Diary of an Insurer: HDI Embedded’s Nelson Castellanos
Nelson Castellanos, chief partnerships officer for international at HDI Embedded, discusses factoring in different country’s needs to product development, explores embedded insurance options for the European telecommunications industry and loves the fact…
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.
Ireland construction trends: Industry report
HSB's report considers the key trends that are influencing Ireland’s construction market prospects and impacting construction insurance risks, from the small tool theft epidemic to the modern technologies which could enable the high demand for…
Insurance claims process automation: Three areas to automate
New and advanced technologies are paving the way for smoother, more efficient claims handling. Claims processing automation can streamline routine tasks, reduce risk of errors, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Three things to look for in an automated underwriting system
Intelligent automation including AI can free up underwriters to focus on high-impact tasks. However, to provide meaningful improvements to the underwriting process, automation needs to be carried out effectively.
Q&A: Alan Dean, CoverForYou & Outbacker
Alan Dean, managing director for travel insurance firms CoverForYou and Outbacker, discusses rising fraud levels, what's driving travel insurance complaints, and encouraging customers to engage with their policies.
Big Interview: Ernesto Suarez, Gigasure
Ernesto Suarez, CEO of Gigasure, outlines his plan to turn the recently launched travel MGA into the neo-bank of insurance.
Buzzwords vs capabilities: Deciphering insurance cloud solutions
Insurers can benefit from embracing SaaS insurance cloud solutions that streamline operations, enhance agility and provide reliable services. However, understanding the technical landscape can be challenging.
Spotlight: Inclusive payment options are a must in a digital world
As insurers pursue the path to smoother digital journeys and payments, they risk losing customers who find themselves ‘digitally excluded’.
Spotlight: Effortless online journeys with a smooth payments system
Insurance customers parting with their hard-earned money don’t wish to be inconvenienced by delays, cancellations or avoidable issues.
2024 European Insurance Technology Awards winners revealed
Today, Insurance Post is delighted to announce the winners of 2024 European Insurance Technology Awards.
Spotlight: Is insurance ready to go multichannel on payments?
This content sheds light on Access PaySuite’s research on payments in the insurance Sector, the increasing importance of multichannel options and how insurers can ensure that all policyholders have access to secure and convenient payment options.