May 19, 2016

InsurTech Futures: Aviva teams with digital accelerator in multi-million pound deal

Majority of insurers are actively experimenting with innovation models these days. Interestingly, Aviva is taking an approach of investing in Venture Builder Founders Factory.

"Aviva has announced a partnership with Founders Factory, a multi-sector digital accelerator and incubator, co-founded by Brent Hoberman, Henry Lane Fox and Jim Meyerle.

Andrew Brem, chief digital officer, Aviva, said: "Insurance and financial services has been stuck in a bygone, analogue era when it comes to engaging with customers - we believe it's high time to bring the industry into the digital age, for the benefit of customers and insurers alike."

Read more on: Insurance Age

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