Insurtech
Jonathan Davey: New tech start-up Hughub has no plans to compete with software houses
A start-up claims to have devised a white label technology platform that allows brokers and other insurance retailers to enable their customers to manage all of their insurance, life and health products in one place, regardless of the insurer.
Insurers profits to fall due to low returns, rising costs
The profits of general insurers are expected to fall over the next three months due largely to a rise in costs and low returns on investment, according to the latest PWC and CBI financial services survey released today (29 March).
Political Lobbying: Don't mention the ‘L' word
Smoke and mirrors perpetuates the lobbying mystique but there is no need to bring in outsiders if there is someone with know-how and who can put together a well presented case
Blog: How insurers can link in to connected homes
The Internet of Things is creating new opportunities and potentially resulting in a reduction of risk - so how can insurers attract these customers?
From Mister Maker and Keith Chegwin to upsetting Beliebers, how has #insurance embraced Twitter?
With Twitter celebrating its tenth birthday this week @insuranceswifty decided to ask a number of insurance-based social media advocates for their thoughts on the platform.
Blog: From London to Dover - what the connected corridor might bring
On 16 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in the budget that the government are investing a further £15m to create a “connected corridor” from Dover to London, further reinforcing the position of the UK as the global centre for the…
Trade Voice: Airmic's John Hurrell - The value of insurance
It is more important than ever for the market and its customers to work together to demonstrate the value of commercial insurance
Budget 2016: UK to be driverless cars ‘centre for excellence’
A £15m "connected corridor" from Dover to London and further driverless car and truck trials were all announced in today's (16 March) Budget.
Friendsurance remains unprofitable as CEO outlines growth plans
After six years of operation German start-up broker Friendsurance has failed to make a profit but this is part of the company's growth plan, according to its CEO.
Blog - Adapting insurance for the digital age
If insurers cannot keep up with customer preferences and technology they will be supplanted by those who can.
Lloyd's underwrites first blockchain solution for sharing economy
The first blockchain insurance product for the sharing economy - underwritten at Lloyd's - has launched.
Post Digital Insurance Collective: Aviva CDO Brem - digital needs its own P&L to make it a board room reality
To succeed in the digital space insurer boards need to have the "guts" to make it a strategic priority, pull capital in from elsewhere to prove it, give it its own profit and loss "teeth" and build a few icons to underline a commitment to the cause.
Post Digital Insurance Collective Blog: Design thinking, feeling uncomfortable and three centuries of caffeine fuelled innovation
Following last week's Digital Insurance Collective meeting, I promised to put together a blog consisting of my top eight take homes from my discussions and observations. So here are my thoughts, please share your own in the comment box below.
Insurers need 'massive mind-shift' to create Amazon one click revolution, claims Aviva’s Brem
Insurers need to focus on the "ultimate tailoring" of their offerings and take the plunge on "appification", if they are going to compete with online giants like Amazon.
UK-based insurance disruptor Zugar Znap expands to Europe
Millennial-focused insurer Zugar Znap will expand into France and Germany in a joint venture with German-based start-up platform Mass Up.
European insurtech investment set to grow as global fintech funding reaches £13.4bn
European insurers are set for the same levels of transformation as the banking sector, according to a KPMG report, which has tipped further growth in the insurance-tech industry in Europe in the coming years.
Penny Black's Insurance Week - 10 March 2016
When Penny decided to move with the times and get rid of her battered old typewriter little did she know that others were not following suit.
Driverless HGVs to be trialled in UK under government plans
Driverless lorries will be trialled on UK motorways this year with funding for trials expected to be earmarked in the 16 March Budget, according to reports.
Blog: A digital tipping point for the insurance industry
The insurance industry can no longer afford to maintain the status quo, and is rapidly reaching a tipping point.
Blog: Five reasons insurance incumbents secretly think they aren't going to get disrupted
I was privileged to be able to attend a roundtable discussion this week on innovation in the insurance space and found the conversation surprising.
Blog: How designers will take over the insurance industry
I imagine you scoffed at this blog title. In fact, you're probably ready to switch off entirely. However, bear with me a little longer - I think you'll find it useful.
C-Suite: The potential of telematics in Asia
Telematics is a great opportunity for Asia's motor insurers as competition intensifies in the region writes Pravar Gautam.