The Irish insurance industry is no stranger to controversy, particularly when it comes to the perennial issue of rising premiums. Recent legislative reforms have aimed to address consumer grievances, but have they truly been effective in reducing costs for policyholders? A recent survey conducted
The property insurance industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for remarkable growth over the next five years, with market premiums expected to surge from $93.1 billion in 2023 to $152.2 billion by 2028. This phenomenal increase, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of
NJM Insurance Group has achieved a landmark recognition by being named among Ward's 50 top-performing property and casualty insurers for the third consecutive year. This remarkable accomplishment reaffirms NJM's unwavering commitment to its policyholders, superior operational performance,
Kamala Harris’s journey through the complex landscape of healthcare policy encapsulates her broader ideological evolution and the Democratic Party's balancing act between progressive aspirations and pragmatic solutions. Initially a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders' "Medicare for A
As the impacts of climate change intensify, the insurance industry faces the enormous challenge of adapting to a new environmental reality. Increasingly frequent and severe weather events such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and droughts complicate risk assessments and drive up the costs of
Insurance fraud detection is a complex domain requiring a nuanced balance between advanced technology and human judgment. As fraudulent activities become more sophisticated, the insurance industry is increasingly leveraging tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to
In an era characterized by unprecedented volatility and unpredictability, businesses must adopt innovative strategies to ensure their survival and growth. The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly highlighted the inadequacies of traditional insurance models, unveiling the urgent need for alternative risk
Fidelity Life, a prominent life insurer based in New Zealand, has recently introduced an upgraded online application tool called E-App. Developed in partnership with insurtech provider UnderwriteMe, this new digital platform aims to streamline the underwriting process and improve the overall
The introduction of the bipartisan Unemployment Insurance (UI) Integrity and Accessibility Act by U.S. Senators Todd Young, Mike Crapo, and Ron Wyden marks a significant move towards reforming the UI system in the United States. The Act aims to address long-standing issues within the system,
The insurtech funding landscape in Latin America has seen a dramatic decline, reaching a historic low of $26 million in the first half of 2024, representing a staggering 78% drop from the same period in 2023. This decline continued over the 12-month period from July 2023 to June 2024, with total
