Digital platform and distribution solutions provider IS2 has announced the renewal of its partnership with specialist insurer Markel in the UK for a further 5-year term.
The agreement extends a highly successful relationship that spans nearly a decade, reinforcing IS2’s role as a key technology partner in Markel’s direct-to-customer digital transformation journey in the UK.
Under the extended partnership, IS2 will continue to provide Markel’s direct-to-customer business, Markel Direct, with hosting, maintenance, and ongoing support services. This follows the successful development and deployment of IS2’s API-hosted, multi-channel distribution solutions, which have played an important role in enhancing Markel Direct’s digital capabilities.
Rob Rees, Divisional Director – Direct at Markel, comments: “Our partnership with IS2 has been instrumental in transforming the way we serve our customers. Over the past nine years, our partnership has enabled us to enhance our digital distribution capabilities significantly, ensuring we provide exceptional customer experiences across multiple channels. We’re excited to continue working together to drive further innovation and growth.”
IS2 is a leading independent digital trading and distribution platform for the schemes market. It is cloud native and API led. Established in 1996, it has been delivering innovative digital solutions for Insurers, Insurtechs, MGAs and Brokers for nearly 30 years. It is one of the only platforms to offer hosted pricing for niche schemes. Profitable and growing, IS2 has seen a 140% increase in revenue over the last three years and works with leading brands including Markel and Hiscox. IS2 has a long and successful track record of supporting its clients in achieving their digital ambitions and continues to drive innovation and efficiency across the industry.
IS2 Founder and Managing Director, Simon Pritchard, comments: “We’re very proud to be playing our part in the growth and ongoing success of Markel Direct. The digital vision that Markel has for customer service is very impressive, as is their compelling proposition for tech-led partners, supporting a wider digital distribution model via our API. Collectively we have some ambitious milestones and this latest long term extension of our partnership agreement further cements the commitment from both businesses to achieve them. Lots of exciting projects in flight.”
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