Brokers stories

Australian mortgage law firm Purcell Partners has rebranded as Lextech, signalling a sharper focus on technology alongside its legal services for lenders.

Targa Telematics named top European fleet usage-based insurance provider in PTOLEMUS ranking as digital motor models accelerate.

Adeptia launches Automate for Retirement Benefits Enrolment to automate fragmented data intake and speed record-keeping enrolment flows.

FM has opened a Mumbai office to strengthen its India reinsurance arm, deepening local risk management and broker partnerships.

Wakam UK promotes Philip Ward to Group CFO as its UK portfolio hits GBP £400 million, backed by a 197% solvency ratio and strong partner scores.

Vantage Markets secures Trend Micro’s Innovation Partnership Award for transforming security and driving real-time threat intelligence sharing.

QuoteCheck unveils AI-driven platform using live local building rates to help Australian insurers curb soaring home repair costs.

Bizcap has raised SME loan limits to AUD $7.5 million in Australia and NZD $4 million in New Zealand to meet growing demand for larger business loans.

Hexaware has launched two AI-driven insurance tools on Google Cloud to automate claims management and product development, enhancing speed and transparency.

Insurwave partners with Osprey Flight Solutions to integrate aviation risk data, enhancing real-time insights for insurance professionals amid growing sector challenges.

Cloud technology is revolutionising the insurance sector, with nearly 77% of Australian brokers feeling unprepared to boost productivity, warns JAVLN.

Devexperts has upgraded its DXtrade XT platform to support multi-currency trading, enabling brokers to expand into international markets and trade in various currencies.

Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.

A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

NextGen's digital lending technology, specifically its Verification of Identity service, NextGenID, boosts home loan approval efficiency, reducing approval times by 25% on the ApplyOnline platform.

Leeds Building Society collaborates with Mortgage Brain to enhance mortgage search for intermediaries, simplifying access to comprehensive residential and buy-to-let mortgage information.

Efficiency and open banking lead 2024 lending trends as lenders target cost reductions, superior customer experiences, and faster approval times, utilising technological prowess and expansive data use.

Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.

Centrix partners with global data aggregator Envestnet | Yodlee to enhance financial data improving bank feeds for New Zealand. .

Australian fintech Tic:Toc rebrands as Tiimely, illustrating growth in their enterprise business accounting for 40% of total revenue.