{"id":108245,"date":"2026-05-11T07:25:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/digital-first-insurer-zen-insurance-launches-in-the-uk-via-new-applied-systems-one-call-and-verisk-collaboration\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T07:25:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T07:25:59","slug":"digital-first-insurer-zen-insurance-launches-in-the-uk-via-new-applied-systems-one-call-and-verisk-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/digital-first-insurer-zen-insurance-launches-in-the-uk-via-new-applied-systems-one-call-and-verisk-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital-First Insurer Zen Insurance Launches in the UK via New Applied Systems, One Call and Verisk Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LONDON, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As UK insurers, brokers, and distributors face increasing pressure to control operating costs, improve customer engagement and bring new products to market faster, digital\u2011first and technology\u2011enabled insurance models are gaining traction. Zen Insurance enters the market at a time when speed, efficiency and genuine product choice are becoming critical for competitive differentiators for digital-first brands.\u00a0One Call<\/a> is launching Zen Insurance in the UK using Verisk Ignite\u2019s<\/a> end\u2011to\u2011end policy management platform, working in conjunction with Applied Systems Europe\u2019s Applied Rating Hub<\/a> to support insurer connectivity.<\/p>\n

Zen Insurance, a new brand under One Call, will offer a no-touch, fully digital customer experience, enabling consumers to easily manage their policies through online portals, live chat and self-service interactions. This efficient online operating model, powered by Verisk\u2019s policy management system and Applied Rating Hub, enables One Call to pass along cost savings in the competitive customer pricing offered by Zen Insurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur customers want an easy-to-use platform with seamless transactions and self-service options, and Zen Insurance will deliver just that,” said Josh Barnsdale, Chief Technology Officer at One Call. “With Verisk Ignite providing the intuitive end-to-end policy management system and Applied Rating Hub powering real-time access to an influential insurer panel, we have been able to bring Zen Insurance to market with speed and agility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Technology Powering Zen Insurance<\/b><\/p>\n

Verisk Ignite<\/b>, a cloud\u2011based policy management platform, will power the brand. Ignite supports the full policy lifecycle \u2014 from quote and bind through to mid\u2011term adjustments, renewals, documentation and billing \u2014 enabling high levels of automation while reducing the operational complexity typically associated with launching new insurance brands. As part of Verisk, a long\u2011standing data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, Ignite brings decades of insurance expertise, enterprise\u2011grade scale, and strong governance to policy management.<\/p>\n

Applied Rating Hub<\/b> offers a single connection to a marketplace of 30+ personal lines insurers and Managing General Agents (MGAs), featuring more than 100 products and supporting full\u2011cycle Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) trading across the UK insurance industry. Through a single real\u2011time connection to multiple insurers, Applied Rating Hub reduces integration complexity and operational bottlenecks, helping businesses reach the market faster and deliver greater choices to customers.<\/p>\n

Introducing Zen Insurance\u2019s digital\u2011first car insurance<\/b><\/p>\n

Zen Insurance begins with car insurance, supported by technology that enables flexibility across other vehicle categories and home insurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cLaunching a true customer-first and fully digital insurance solution takes more than a strong front end, it requires process automation and robust, digitally enabled workflows across the entire insurance lifecycle to put real control in the hands of the policyholder and deliver a market-leading customer experience.\u201d said Nick Haldane, Managing Director of Verisk Ignite. \u201cAs the market moves rapidly towards a more automated world, the ability to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention, put the power in the hands of the policyholder and respond quickly to change is valuable. We\u2019re excited that Verisk\u2019s end-to-end policy management platform, built for automation and scale, is enabling brands like One Call\u2019s Zen Insurance to enter the market quickly, while delivering the flexibility and efficiency that customers now expect.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Digital insurance brands need to enter the market quickly and with genuine product choice if they are to compete effectively, and that requires removing the friction from insurer connectivity,” said Matt Wellman, senior director of Enterprise Accounts & Insurer Relationships at Applied Systems. “The collaboration demonstrates exactly how a single connection to Applied Rating Hub can accelerate go-to-market for a fully digital brand, giving Zen Insurance the competitive edge it needs.”<\/p>\n

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About Verisk<\/b>
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) is a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. It empowers clients to strengthen operating efficiency, improve underwriting and claims outcomes, combat fraud and make informed decisions about global risks, including climate change, extreme events, sustainability and political issues. Through advanced data analytics, software, scientific research and deep industry knowledge, Verisk helps build global resilience for individuals, communities and businesses. With teams across more than 20 countries, Verisk consistently earns certification by Great Place to Work.<\/a> For more, visit Verisk.com<\/a> and the Verisk Newsroom<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Applied Systems<\/b>
Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most. \u00a0<\/p>\n

About One Call\/Zen Insurance<\/b>
Beginning as a local insurance broker in Doncaster in 1995, One Call has grown into one of the UK\u2019s most trusted insurance providers. Over the past three decades, One Call has expanded its product range to include car, home, travel, van and commercial cover, introduced digital services, and built a team of over a thousand dedicated professionals. Launching in 2026, Zen Insurance provides a flexible and fully self-serviced user-friendly system for customers to manage every aspect of their insurance. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LONDON, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As UK insurers, brokers, and distributors face increasing pressure to control operating costs, improve customer engagement and bring new products to market faster, digital\u2011first and technology\u2011enabled insurance models are gaining traction. 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