Reading · Insurers
Software and system testing for insurers in Reading
In short
Forth Systems is an Edinburgh-based software, system testing and AI partner working with insurers in Reading and across England. Reading combines enterprise software depth with major regulated-services operations along the M4 corridor. 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 Reading work with Forth
Reading combines enterprise software depth with major regulated-services operations along the M4 corridor. 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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading?
Yes — most of our work is delivered into FCA-regulated and infrastructure firms, including insurers based in Reading and elsewhere in England. Anonymised case studies are available on request.
Can you be onsite in Reading?
Yes. Forth Systems is Edinburgh-headquartered with named engineers onsite in Reading 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 Reading?
Most engagements start within 2-4 weeks of a signed SoW, with onsite presence in Reading arranged within the same window when required. Faster where an existing supplier framework is in place.