Opinion

Pet Insurance: The Hidden Opportunity for Brokers & Insurers?

Pet insurance is sometimes seen as an afterthought for insurance companies, particularly when compared to high-volume business areas such as home and car insurance. However, a range of factors are combining to make pet insurance […]

News

British Steel Sold – Comment & Analysis from Salford Business School

As British Steel looks set to announce it has been rescued by Chinese firm Jingye, a move which could secure 4,000 jobs directly and thousands more in the supply chain,  Dr Jonathan Owens, logistics expert […]

InsureTech

New Report Identifies Key Players in Global Insurtech Market

A new research report identifies Friendsurance, Oscar, ZhongAn, Allay, Analyze Re, GetInsured, Bayzat, Bought By Many, Claim Di, and CommonEasy as major vendors operating in the global Insurtech market. This report also provides a detailed analysis […]

InsureTech

Verisk Teams Up with PartnerRe on Voice Tech & AI Underwriting Product

Verisk, a leading data analytics provider, is developing its new life insurance solutions in collaboration with PartnerRe, a leading global reinsurer. Verisk’s new solutions use advanced voice analytics and artificial intelligence to transform underwriting and […]

Natural Catastrophe

Xceedance Launches Catastrophe Modelling Software Services

 In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, it’s useful for eveyone in the insurance sector to keep up to date with the latest disaster modelling software. The more information underwriters, insurers and brokers have, the better. […]

InsureTech

Global Data Says Non-Life Insurance Sector Attracting Big Investments

The non-life insurance sector is leading the way in terms of deals, having 26 recorded by May 2019, due to instant digital quotations and flexible policies, says GlobalData, leading data and analytics company. Ben Carey-Evans, […]

Insurance Brokers

Underwriting: CFC Updates Product Recall Suite, Streamlines Risk Data

Specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, CFC, today announced a significant upgrade to its product recall suite to create a market-leading solution for brokers and their clients. “The risk environment is constantly evolving, creating […]

Opinion

When It Comes to Data, There’s Still Room for Radical Insurer Innovation

Insurers are innovating. But Mark Eastham, CEO at Avantia, the technology-enabled insurer behind HomeProtect, argues that when it comes to risk pricing, only those who simultaneously innovate on multiple fronts will realise the value required […]