Rules by customer segment
Configurable underwriting rules let Fastnet price and accept drivers with complex histories instead of declining them by default.
Customer Story
Fastnet went from zero to writing high volumes of premium within months, with new brokers activated within an hour.
Challenge
Founded in 2023, Fastnet Underwriting is a technology-driven MGA that set out to serve underserved customers in private motor insurance. “We identified that drivers with complex driving histories are demographics that require a nuanced, flexible underwriting approach rather than a rigid, rule-based decline system,” said David Bolger, CEO of Fastnet Underwriting.
As a newcomer, Fastnet had to earn credibility with brokers and customers by showing it could manage large volumes of business reliably and efficiently. As a technology-first business, it also wanted a modern, cloud-enabled platform that fit its digital approach, including third-party data enrichment and ID verification. “We required a CRM and policy admin system we could easily access and trust,” said Bolger.
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Solution
Fastnet chose Applied Riskhandler, a highly configurable platform for insurance distribution, to launch its business and market proposition quickly. Rapid deployment, real-time rating and self-service capability supported the MGA from initial set-up through market launch and scaling. Shortly after its formation, Fastnet went live with its first policies on Applied Riskhandler, and the official market launch followed in October 2024, once regulatory, funding and carrier arrangements were complete.
Applied Riskhandler covers underwriting, policy admin, claims and document management in one system. It supports low-code product build and full-cycle rating, bind, referral and document generation, with a referral process for onboarding non-standard business. “Applied Riskhandler is the ideal tool for MGAs who want to adopt an agile approach to build, maintain and sustain growth through new product development,” said Bolger.
“Simple credit control and accounts management minimised administrative overheads and impressed both the internal team and external brokers. Another highlight was Riskhandler’s quick onboarding process, especially the ability to activate brokers within an hour,” Beggs added.
Product build, rating, policy admin and broker onboarding sit on one platform, so a new MGA can launch and scale quickly.
Configurable underwriting rules let Fastnet price and accept drivers with complex histories instead of declining them by default.
Quick onboarding and open distribution features let Fastnet add brokers to its network as fast as demand grows.
Rating, binding, referrals, documents, claims and accounts all run in one place, keeping administrative overheads low.
Results
Using Applied Riskhandler’s open distribution features, Fastnet expanded its broker network quickly and went from zero to writing high volumes of premiums within months.
Applied Riskhandler’s flexibility, speed and broker-friendly design have helped Fastnet build a credible market presence, serve complex customer needs efficiently and establish itself as a disruptor in private motor insurance.
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