Insurtech
Blog: Video killed underinsurance
The technology that can radically change household insurance has nothing to do with smart home devices, argues Charlotte Halkett, managing director of insurance product at Buzzvault, who bets on video surveys.
Wrisk CEO warns politicians of barriers for insurtechs accessing government scheme
Exclusive: Politicians need to look at the Enterprise Investment Scheme to make it easier for insurtech start-ups to access it.
Interview: Andy Homer, former Towergate CEO
Industry veteran Andy Homer talks to Ryan Hewlett about life after Towergate, the insurtech world and why Brexit represents an open door for the canny Angel investor.
Urban Jungle to offer home sharing insurance
Insurtech start-up Urban Jungle has launched tenants' liability insurance for renters and is planning to release a number of other products in the coming months.
Blog: Your move Allianz - impact of Axa/XL deal on P&C market worldwide
The news that Axa is to spend $15.3bn (£11.1bn) to acquire XL Group will certainly get the insurance boards around the world chattering.
This Month In Post: Truth or dare on cyber
At the ABI annual dinner on Monday, as guests at my table predicted future insurance trends, I was struck by a suggestion. People will want to protect their most precious belongings and, in 10 years’ time, that will be their personal data, a KPMG partner…
Axa to launch multiple lines through insurtech Brolly
Exclusive: Axa is planning to provide multiple lines through Brolly following a tie-up with the insurtech.
Analysis: How insurtechs are striking gold with private equity investors
Why is private equity the primary investor in insurtech?
Modernisation essential to ward off emerging market threat, says Beale
Lloyd’s must continue its focus on modernisation or remain under threat from other jurisdictions, a conference heard.
Week in Post: Are further Swinton branch closures a sign of the times?
I have never bought insurance from a high-street broker. In fact, I know very few people my age who have.
Blog: What does the first Insurtech Impact 25 listing say about the state of the sector?
“We have no doubt that we have missed some Fords and included some Tinchers. But who ends up a Ford and who ends up a Tincher is not pre-determined.”
Allianz Worldwide partners with digital payment platform to speed up claims payouts
Allianz Worldwide has partnered with digital payment platform Optal in a bid to pay claims easier to its supplier network.
Go Compare snaps up former Facebook director
Go Compare Group has named Silicon Valley tech executive Joe Hurd as an independent non-executive director with effect.
Homelyfe launches partner platform for third party insurance distribution
Homelyfe has launched it Partner Platform to enable third party firms to take advantage of its insurance product lines and provide home insurance cover in less than four minutes.
Zurich begins new initiative aimed at partnering with 'innovators'
Zurich has launched a new initiative in order to enter partnership with innovative companies and embed technology into its business.
Buzzvault announces long-term growth plans following Munich Re tie-up
Exclusive: Buzzvault Insurance has entered a five year strategic partnership with Munich Re Digital Partners with plans of releasing products to market by Q3 2018.
Slice to launch on demand products in Q2 following partnership with Legal & General
US on demand insurtech firm Slice has said that its on demand home sharing insurance products will be available by Q2 this year, following its partnership with Legal and General.
FCA signs agreement with US regulator to promote insurtech innovation
The Financial Conduct Authority has signed an arrangement with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission to support each other’s insurtech initiatives, Lab CFTC and FCA Innovate.
Softbank reported to be eyeing up stake in Swiss Re
Japanese tech-to-financial conglomerate SoftBank is exploring the possibility of taking a $10bn stake in reinsurer Swiss Re, reports suggest.
Lloyds Bank insurtech and innovation head joins Oxbow as a partner
Christopher Hess, formerly the business development director at Lloyds Banking Group's insurance arm has joined management consultancy Oxbow Partners.
Smartphone video insurtech sets its sights on Europe
Global insurtech Eviid is setting its sights on expansion across Europe following the successful partnerships with insurers across the UK, US and Australia.
This week in Post: Funding, fraud and finding life after Brexit
This week, the insurance industry received the news that the government’s controversial whiplash reforms are likely to be put into effect in April next year.
Blog: Mystery deepens as founder and funder of peer-to-peer insurtech Hey Guevara deny knowledge of relaunch
You can never keep a good revolutionary down.
Bought by Many launches 'no form' claims process
Bought by Many has launched a 'no form' online claims process for customers claiming on their pet insurance.