Telematics provider Carrot Insurance has teamed up with RoadHow, an app-based, AI-powered driver coaching platform, to support the backlog of 420,000 learner drivers waiting to sit their test. Examinations resumed on 22nd April after being stopped due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Direct Line Group has launched a smartphone app-only version of its telematics offering DrivePlus, in partnership with telematics specialist The Floow. The app-only version turns a driver’s smartphone into a telematics device and offers a mobile-first, fully digital user experience. The DrivePlus app runs on the FloowDrive platform.

Travel, insurance and assistance solutions provider Collinson has renewed its partnership with EasyJet until at least April 2024. It will provide the airline’s passengers with a range of insurance options including COVID-19 cover for all domestic travel.

Insurer Hiscox said strong growth in its Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Europe and direct and partnerships business helped it achieve grows written premiums of around £904m in Q1 this year, up 6.3% on the same quarter last year.

Specialist insurance provider CFC has improved its mobile app, Response, enabling users to activate cyber security tools, such as deep scanning and dark web monitoring, with a single click. Both tools use a combination of proprietary, commercial, and open-source threat intelligence technology.

Direct Insurance Group has completed a global restructure and rebrand to Aventum Group. The group’s global broking operations will come together under the brand Consilium, while its MGA underwriting businesses will sit under the name Rokstone. The group said it now accounted for gross written premium of more than £430m.