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Braven raises "3. 4m seed funding and opens London office
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (386+ words) The industry does not have a product innovation problem " it has an infrastructure problem," says founder and chief executive US-based insurance technology firm Braven has raised "3. 4m ($4. 6m) in seed funding and opened a London office as it targets growth in the…...
Axa XL enhances cyber risk prevention with new deal
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (311+ words) Axa XL has'announced a strategic partnership with Deloitte to provide cyber security and operational technology services to clients worldwide. Read:'Pen Underwriting doubles cyber cover limits and brings claims handling in-house Read:'Cyber insurers are becoming the industry's "swat team…...
Insurance firms warned of grey areas as informal messaging becomes business norm
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (463+ words) Informal communication is now a normal part of how many businesses communicate, says'consultancy and professional services sector lead New grey areas are being created for insurance firms as informal messaging becomes more'embedded in the delivery of professional advice. Read:'Hiscox…...
Jon Walker: Crafting restructured Axa Insurance UK to be "bigger, broader, bolder" in next three-year strategic cycle
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1589+ words) New chief executive is dotting the i's and crossing the t's of insurer's upcoming strategic priorities " this includes greater adoption of AI and the possibility of staff streamlining For the past 12 years, insurer Axa's commercial lines business in the UK…...
Howden launches new commercial operation in North Wales
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (364+ words) Insurance broker Howden has officially launched its new regional commercial operation in North Wales, following the appointment of Nathan Brookefield as its inaugural account executive. Read: Zurich adds modular core cover to SME commercial combined offering Brookefield " who joins the…...
Markerstudy unveils dedicated personal lines broking arm as distribution business reshaped
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (304+ words) We have ambitious plans and Im excited to be spearheading this transformation, says chief executive Markerstudy has unveiled a new dedicated personal lines broking arm. Read: Markerstudy Distribution inks deal to launch rent guarantee cover for landlords Called Markerstudy Retail,…...
Alex Ktenidis: Allianz's new chief distribution officer on broker "roadshow' as growth areas identified
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1324+ words) What Im really looking forward to do is creating edge through insight, says new appointee Alex Ktenidis was only appointed Allianz Commercials new chief distribution officer at the end of April 2026, but he already has a clear vision for the…...
Authorised claims management firms have halved in past decade
2+ week, 1+ day ago (325+ words) Higher standards around governance, conduct and consumer outcomes have undoubtedly raised the bar for firms operating in the sector," says head The number of UK firms authorised to provide claims management services has almost halved in the past eight years....
Birmingham-based broker makes acquisition to broaden regional presence
3+ week, 1+ day ago (425+ words) This acquisition is not only an important step in our continued growth, but a great cultural fit for our group, says chief executive Birmingham-based Adler Fairways has acquired the insurance broker arm of W B Baxter. Read: South Wales Insurance…...
Applied Systems Europe names new managing director as Needs steps down
3+ week, 5+ day ago (423+ words) It has been a remarkable privilege to lead this great business through this period of transformation, says chief executive Applied Systems Europe has named Dave Chapman as its new managing director, succeeding current chief executive Tom Needs. Needs has decided…...