electronic trading News

Why Did It Take a Pandemic to Drive Electronic Placement in the London Market?

Electronic placing in the London market was a long time coming, with many obstacles to overcome – It took the pandemic to prove electronic placement is a benefit not a threat and, now it’s here to stay, we’re heading full …

Markets/Coverages: WTW Launches End-to-End Trading Platform to Connect Broker, Insurer Systems

WTW, the global advisory, broking and solutions company, announced the global launch of Neuron, a sophisticated digital insurance platform. Neuron uses cutting-edge technology to help underwriters and brokers connect and trade more easily, improving the speed and cost of doing …

Howden Launches End-to-End Digital Trading Platform for Cargo Risks

Howden, the London-based international insurance broker, announced the launch of xTrade Cargo, the first end-to-end digital trading platform dedicated to the oldest specialty class in the London market. This new initiative launched as a proof of concept in 2019 for …

ACORD’s Innovation Tools Experiencing Soaring Reinsurance Demand

ACORD, the standard setting body for the global insurance industry, is experiencing a massive jump in global reinsurance and other industry interest in its digital products and services, CEO Bill Pieroni said. The increase comes as reinsurers and carriers, already …

Ed Broking Launches E-Trading Platform Called ‘TradEd’ in Bermuda

Ed Broking, the London-based reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, announced the external launch of its TradEd portals for carriers and clients in Bermuda. TradEd, the e-trading platform that is used in-house by BGC insurance companies* globally, is now available to …

Global Risk Partners Hires Lewer to Lead E-Trading; Lee for e-Trade Underwriting

Simon Lewer has joined Global Risk Partners Limited (GRP)* as the chief operating officer of its MGA Division, with responsibility for the development of GRP’s electronic trading initiatives. He also has been appointed as the electronic trading director of Plum …