News

Covernet Aims to Double Workforce, Expand DevOps & SaaS Products

A Northern Ireland based software company is planning to more than double its workforce after investing £500,000 to upgrade its IT infrastructure to industry-leading levels. Covernet, which has been developing specialist software for the insurance […]

News

Leading Insurers Rated Highly By Activist Groups

2020 will undoubtedly see more activism by climate change, consumerism, vegan and other pressure groups. Why does this matter? Brand reputation that’s why, and the inconvenience of dealing with placard waving protestors outside your offices. […]

News

AXA IM Appoints Godefroy de Colombe as New COO

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) today announces the appointment of Godefroy de Colombe as Global Chief Operating Officer (GCOO) effective 16 January 2020. Based in Paris, he will be a member of the AXA IM Management Board […]

InsureTech

ICYMI: Axa XL and Slice Team Up on Microsoft Cyber Security Product

OK, yes, we missed this one earlier in December, so we thought let’s get it posted now as many MS users need cyber protection from those entertaining emails alerting you that your Apple ID has […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Liberty Mutual Joins the Flight From Coal, As Activists Target Insurers

Global insurer Liberty Mutual has announced a new policy that restricts coal insurance and investing. The announcement comes as the global climate movement is increasingly turning its focus on the insurance industry as a major […]

Opinion

Opinion: Do Insurers Need C-Suite Innovation Officers? Yes & No

AXA recently announced that Delphine Maisonneuve, is appointed CEO of AXA Next and Group Chief Innovation Officer, effective January 1, 2020. In her new position, says AXA, Delphine Maisonneuve will design, pilot and implement innovative […]

InsureTech

Driverless Cars: Big Questions Ahead for Insurers, Brokers and MGAs

The questions surrounding driverless vehicles for insurance underwriters, GI companies and brokers are huge. Who is liable when an accident occurs; the council for poor road signage and markings, the camera software supplier, the LIDAR […]

InsureTech

Insurtech Insights from Emerging Ecosystems & Platforms London

Here’s some useful feedback from one of the Insurtech events that take place every Autumn in London now. These comments and insights are by Kelly Ward, Sales Innovation Director at AXA Partners, following his attendance at […]