Insurtech
The state of the UK pet insurance market in 2025: Trends and what they mean for insurers
Pet insurance has moved decisively to become a vital component of the UK insurance landscape, yet the market faces challenges, from rising claims costs and complaints, to evolving consumer behaviour. This content sheds light on how pet insurance…
Infographic: Driving in London – where are traffic collisions most and least likely to occur?
The most dangerous areas of London to drive in have been revealed, with Enfield topping the list. Based on analytics produced by CRIF’s Traffic Exposure Score, this infographic highlights the areas where traffic collisions are most and least likely to…
Insurtech investment flips from insurance entities to tech providers
Funding for insurtechs has shifted away from insurance entities to value chain enablers, according to research from McKinsey and Insurtech UK.
The heart of ceded reinsurance: Why your calculation engine makes all the difference
When the stakes involve millions of pounds in potential recoverables, the sophistication of your reinsurance calculation engine is pivotal. This blog sheds light on the invisible powerhouse that separates robust reinsurance platforms from glorified data…
Technology due diligence takes centre stage in insurance M&A
From costly integration to toxic technology debt, Scott Thomson, insurance solutions director at FintechOS, explains how outdated systems are blocking insurance takeover deals.
Winners of British Insurance Technology Awards 2025 revealed
The winners of the second British Insurance Technology Awards were unveiled last night (23 September) at a The Brewery in London.
Zego slashes net loss by £30m
Zego has reported a net loss of £4m for 2024, down from a £34m net loss in the previous year, Insurance Post can reveal.
The insurance AI revolution is just getting started
AI and digital innovations are fundamentally reimagining what insurance can be for customers. This blog provides an update on the insurance AI revolution and why the insurers currently investing in AI R&D will be the ones writing the next chapter of the…
Outsmarting fraudsters with connected intelligence
Insurance fraud is rising and becoming more sophisticated. At a roundtable hosted by Insurance Post in association with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, insurers explored smarter, connected approaches to combatting fraud. This article highlights five central…
The challenge for CIOs and CTOs: Understanding agentic AI
How will agentic AI fit in with the traditional insurance three-tier architecture? Designed for insurance technology leaders, this whitepaper sheds light on why AI implementation feels so complicated, the emergence of agentic AI and how innovative…
Blog: Social engineering and deepfakes a key threat to UK insurers
The business world’s increasing reliance on information technology means new opportunities for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities. In this blog, Ashley Easen, director of risk consulting at Gallagher Bassett, elaborates on the cyber threats of…
Blog: Easing the burden of legacy claims
For years, legacy claims have drained insurers’ financial reserves, taking up valuable resources in achieving a resolution. In this blog, Gallagher Bassett’s Ashley Easen highlights how insurers can ease the burden of legacy claims by outsourcing legacy…
Blog: Why insurance CIOs and CTOs must think platform-first
Today’s insurance CIOs and CTOs face a harsh reality - 85% of AI projects will fail to deliver meaningful business outcomes. This blog sheds light on the reasons why only 15% of projects achieve transformational results and how insurance tech leaders can…
Penny Black’s Social Diary: FCA number plate; Ryan Specialty’s chocolate
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences, and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
21 insurtechs compete for a place in Lloyd’s Lab cohort 15
Lloyd’s Lab conducted a pitch day for its 15th cohort on Tuesday (9 September), which saw 21 firms face off for one of the 10 spots in the 10-week accelerator programme.
Pricing for the future: Equipping underwriters to tackle risk in a changing world
In an era of escalating climate risks and rapidly evolving market demands, traditional underwriting models are being pushed to their limits. In this webinar, Swiss Re and Sapiens explore how advanced technologies are enabling more accurate, forward…
Building trust: How smarter fraud detection bridges the trust gap and reduces claims leakage
Technology is reshaping how insurers build trust, manage risk, and move faster. This webinar sheds light on how advanced tools are reshaping the future of fraud detection, what “instant trust” looks like across claims processes and how modern fraud…
Solving insurance challenges the agile way
More insurers are turning to agile, AI-powered platforms to automate the grunt work, connect the dots, and move at the speed their customers expect. This podcast explores how insurers can solve insurance challenges the agile way and how SaaS platforms…
Diary of an Insurer: Charles Taylor’s Jeremy Stevens
Jeremy Stevens, head of EMEA business at Charles Taylor InsureTech, keeps running up and down Crystal Palace’s hill, briefs the team on new client projects across the globe, and gets home in time to finish reading Fantastic Mr Fox with his daughter.
Throwback Thursday: Computer warning; Sedgwick’s expansion
Insurance Post’s Throwback Thursday steps back in time to August 1975 to remind you what was going on this week in insurance history when concerns were raised about reliance on computers and Sedgwick was opening offices in the world’s “developing areas”.
How the e-bikes boom is testing insurance models
As e-bike use surges across the UK, Chris Marshall examines how insurers are grappling with complex risks related to the vehicle, legal grey areas and theft and how insurtechs are racing to plug the coverage gap.
How to fix the broker/insurer data gap
Zulf Raja, head of insurance at global data giant Dun & Bradstreet, examines why the data gap is felt most strongly between insurers and broker plus how both sides can solve this issue.
Cuvva explores sale after ‘unsolicited’ approaches
Cuvva is exploring a potential sale after attracting interest from institutional investors, prompted by the release of its recent growth figures.
P&C insurance digital transformation - modern strategies for success: In-depth guide
The P&C insurance industry stands at a digital crossroads. Traditional insurers face a tough choice: innovate or fall behind.