Upsurance in the Press

The digital transformation of distribution is revolutionising how companies engage with and manage their broker networks. This transformation is not just about moving from paper to pixels; it's about leveraging technology to create...

Amid the dynamic shifts in today's business landscape, the maxim, "Every business will be a technology business, delivering its products and services through technology ecosystems," resounds more profoundly than ever. This rings especially true for MGAs and insurers as they manage the changing....

The insurance industry, with its rich history, is rapidly aligning itself with the ongoing digital transformation and adoption that has already reshaped various industries. The industry has undergone a transformative shift, notably marked by the incorporation of data analytics, APIs, and...

Economic volatility has a profound impact on the property market and in unusual financial climates, insurers and brokers must navigate uncharted waters. In this article, we review the UK and global economic outlook and how the property and insurance sectors are expected to be affected. We also...

Following many years of a reasonably stable property market, the UK is now braced for some challenging times. The economic downturn has already seen the Bank of England base rate hit a 15-year high of 5%, with spiralling mortgage interest rates and many products being pulled from the market. Property experts have been predicting a significant...

Tracing the history of Marine Cargo Insurance reveals a compelling narrative that has been instrumental in shaping centuries of maritime trade. This industry has functioned as a persistent safeguard against uncertainties and risks inherent in maritime commerce. Its origins can be traced back to...

We are well into the hard insurance cycle with rising insurance premiums, tightening of underwriting criteria and a generally more challenging environment for customers to find adequate coverage. The last time this cycle was as pronounced was...

Cyber insurance has grown over the past few years and is one of the sub-sectors within insurance that is expected to grow significantly over the next 5 years. Many insurers and MGAs are taking big strides...

As we bid farewell to 2022 and the third year in a tumultuous start to the 2020s, 2023 and what lies ahead, pose many questions for the insurance industry in the UK. How will claims inflation...

Historically, insurance policies were written on a mono line basis and often against perils simply defined as “acts of god”. The insurance contracts themselves were typically...

Client activities are the primary driver of employers, public or products liability risk. Office based trades, whilst not without risk, are certainly at the lower end of the risk spectrum. Those businesses...

As the complexity of risks and the frequency with which they arise increases, Nour Alnuaimi, founder and CEO of Upsurance, considers how the role of underwriter will evolve in the...

The past week has seen the biggest tax cuts in 50 years, the Sterling fell to the lowest of 37 years against the Dollar and interest rates raised to a 14 year high of 2.25% with further...

This latest piece is by Nour Alnuaimi, Founder and CEO of Upsurance and looks at the traditional MGA/broker strategy and how both can benefit by adopting the latest technologies...

Insurance has traditionally been a profession of rel...

Commercial lines insurance has been slow to adapt to the ”...

Digital Insurance spoke with Scott Higgins, executive vice president and president of middle-market and national property, business insurance field for Travelers, about trends i...

The advent of e-trading has been revolutionary for the commercial SME insurance space. Affording brokers access to portals where instant quotes can now be issued has allowed bro...