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Challenge: adapting to a digital-first insurance landscape

Aspire, a specialised insurance broker for financial services, wanted to find a tech-driven insurance program that could seamlessly integrate with digital distribution partners.

Not only have fintechs transformed the digital user experience in the banking sector, but traditional financial services providers are quickly following in their footsteps. Aspire’s existing framework, though robust, lacked the agility and technological sophistication needed to thrive in a digital-first market

Aspire needed a solution that was not only advanced but also quick to implement and capable of harnessing data effectively to optimise their insurance offerings.

The challenge was twofold: finding a partner that could offer both advanced technology and a collaborative approach – one that recognised the importance of digital insurance partnerships for brokers rather than competing with them.

"The insurance landscape is evolving quickly, and we needed a digital partner who could help us stay ahead of the curve. We were looking for a solution that was not only technologically advanced but also flexible and quick to implement."

Paul Watson, Business Development and Insurance Broking Manager at Aspire Insurance Advisers

"Qover’s agility and digital expertise were exactly what we needed. Their embedded approach allowed us to seamlessly integrate our offerings with digital distribution partners, making insurance more accessible and relevant for modern consumers."

Paul Watson, Business Development and Insurance Broking Manager at Aspire Insurance Advisers

Solution: a strategic partnership for embedded travel insurance

This is where we at Qover stepped in. We worked alongside Aspire to create a scalable, digital insurance solution. Aspire brought its extensive relationships with risk carriers, while Qover provided the technology and infrastructure to embed insurance into digital platforms efficiently.

Together, we launched seamless embedded travel insurance solutions for Yonder and bunq, two fast-growing fintechs looking to offer premium cardholder benefits.

By combining Aspire’s broker expertise and industry knowledge with Qover’s embedded insurance technology and access to digital distribution partners, we created a collaborative model that bridges the gap between brokers, risk carriers and digital-first businesses.

Rather than replacing brokers, Qover’s role was to enhance and accelerate Aspire’s ability to serve digital distribution partners, proving that insurtech and brokers can collaborate effectively in this new landscape.

Results: driving data transparency & collaboration through digital insurance partnerships

Through this partnership, Aspire has expanded its market reach by gaining direct access to digital distribution partners and customers.

By leveraging Qover’s technology, Aspire has tapped into a modern, digital insurance solution for brokers, with real-time claims data and a streamlined user experience. Beyond technology, Qover’s legal team also modernised Aspire’s policy wording, making it clearer and easier to understand – building trust and ensuring customers fully grasp their coverage.

Real-time data has been a game-changer: it enables Aspire to provide insurers with up-to-date claims reports that enhance decision-making; optimises time and resources, allowing Aspire to focus on delivering high-quality service; allows Aspire to refine their insurance offerings and be more responsive to customer needs; and improves client retention among distribution partners through in-depth program analytics.

By combining technological innovation with industry expertise, Aspire has not only modernised its processes but has also positioned itself as a frontrunner in the digital insurance landscape. 

Feedback from Aspire has been overwhelmingly positive. The partnership with Qover has been marked by a collaborative spirit built on mutual respect and a shared commitment to innovation and growth.

The synergy between Qover's tech expertise and Aspire's deep industry knowledge debunks the theory that insurance brokers and insurtechs are enemies and shows that digital insurance partnerships can unlock new opportunities, improve operational efficiency and elevate customer experiences. With both teams striving towards a common goal, they can create better insurance experiences.

"Having real-time claims and performance data at our fingertips has completely changed the way we work with insurers and underwriters. It gives us credibility, improves decision-making and allows us to be more proactive. Qover is dragging insurance into the 21st century."

Paul Watson, Business Development and Insurance Broking Manager at Aspire Insurance Advisers

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