InsureTech
German Market: FRIDAY Expands Into Online Household Insurance
German insurtech specialist Friday has expanded its offer, with the launch of a household insurance product. […]
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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 […]
Global insurance trends
US Market: Geico Launches Bespoke Jewellery Insurance Product
One of the big names in the US insurance market, especially car cover, Geico has recently launched a specialised jewellery insurance product. Homeowners or renters are eligible to take out policies, which may cover jewellery damage or loss up […]
InsureTech
Tea Time Chat: Will Smarter Home Tech Create New Insurance Risks?
Insurance Edge Editor Alastair Walker, grabbed a brew and had a ten minute chat with Richard Houseago, Head of Property Risk and Coverage, at Keoghs law firm. IE: Home insurance is changing, with data from […]
News
Is It The End for the Annual Car Insurance Search & Switch Festival?
Today, the government has announced that firms that overcharge loyal customers could be hit with direct fines under new plans being unveiled this morning by the Government. The move will help tackle the loyalty penalty and practices […]
Legal
Staff Working From Home? Check Their Contract T&Cs or Face PI Claims
With half the UK’s workforce predicted to work remotely by 2020, employers will have to take greater care of their people working at home or face an increasing number of claims for muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs). […]
Insurance Brokers
Swinton Partners Up With Quotezone on Home Insurance Product Lines
Swinton Insurance, one of the UK’s leading insurance providers, has teamed up with the price comparison website, Quotezone.co.uk, to bring its Swinton Classic and Swinton Essentials home insurance offerings to an even wider group of homeowners and […]
News
Home Insurance: 43% of UK Homes Suffer Water Escape, Says Leakbot Survey
Almost half (43%) of domestic properties in the UK have suffered water leaks, according to new figures released from LeakBot, the smart water leak detection system which is trusted by leading insurers including Aviva, Hiscox, […]