Birmingham · Insurers
Software and system testing for insurers in Birmingham
In short
Forth Systems is an Edinburgh-based software, system testing and AI partner working with insurers in Birmingham and across England. Birmingham hosts HSBC's UK head office, major insurance operations and a strong public-sector presence. For insurers, claims modernisation, fraud rings and the long tail of legacy policy admin. We work across policy admin systems, claims platforms, reinsurance and broker portals — and deliver faster claims, lower leakage and an auditable claims journey.
Why insurers in Birmingham work with Forth
Birmingham hosts HSBC's UK head office, major insurance operations and a strong public-sector presence. For insurers, claims modernisation, fraud rings and the long tail of legacy policy admin. We're a small, senior, UK-staffed team — engagements are run by named engineers with regulated-environment fluency, not an offshore pool.
What we deliver for insurers
Independent system testing (UAT, SIT, regression, payments and Open Banking conformance), integration work across policy admin systems, claims platforms, reinsurance and broker portals, legacy modernisation, AI integration and platform engineering. Onsite in Birmingham when the engagement demands it; remote-first otherwise.
Outcomes insurers clients see
Engagements typically deliver faster claims, lower leakage and an auditable claims journey. Every output is version-controlled, evidence-ready and mapped to the FCA, PRA, DORA, ISO 27001 or sector-specific controls that apply.
How a Birmingham engagement runs
Step 1: a fixed-scope, paid discovery against a real insurers workload. Step 2: a 30-day pilot that ships measurable change. Step 3: a continuation engagement with named engineers, monthly reporting and a clear renewal point. No long contracts before evidence.
Why a UK-onshore partner matters for insurers
Second-line and regulators increasingly want clarity on who staffs critical work, where data sits and how vendor risk is controlled. We're UK-incorporated, UK-staffed and set up for DPAs, supplier security questionnaires, third-party risk assessments and Crown Commercial DPS engagement.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with insurers based in Birmingham?
Yes — most of our work is delivered into FCA-regulated and infrastructure firms, including insurers based in Birmingham and elsewhere in England. Anonymised case studies are available on request.
Can you be onsite in Birmingham?
Yes. Forth Systems is Edinburgh-headquartered with named engineers onsite in Birmingham where the engagement requires it. Remote-first otherwise, with the same governance either way.
What regulatory frameworks do you cover for insurers?
Our delivery to insurers maps to FCA, PRA, DORA, Consumer Duty, SS2/21 and ISO 27001 evidence requirements where they apply, with traceable test scenarios and audit-ready evidence packs.
How fast can you start an engagement in Birmingham?
Most engagements start within 2-4 weeks of a signed SoW, with onsite presence in Birmingham arranged within the same window when required. Faster where an existing supplier framework is in place.