Tag: InsurTech

July 26, 2024

As the U.S. homeowner’s insurance segment experiences its worst underwriting results since at least 2000, rating agency AM Best has cited the continued shift in population towards catastrophe prone regions of the US, as being a key driver towards this. […]

July 25, 2024

The West Virginia insurance commissioner is reminding all state and local governments and non-profit organizations that they could face penalties if they fail to obtain flood insurance on properties in flood hazard areas. “Please review your eligibility for the NFIP […]

July 23, 2024

Transfers of oil at sea that involve a recently sanctioned Russian insurer may prevent western firms from paying claims if something goes wrong, a key provider of cover said. Moscow-based Ingosstrakh PJSC has emerged of a major insurer to Russian […]

July 23, 2024

Markel, a global specialty insurer, and MEA, an AI-driven platform for insurers, have announced a new strategic partnership, leveraging MEA’s GenAI solution to enhance its underwriting processes in International Wholesale operations. Martin Henley, CEO at mea platform, said: “We are […]

July 22, 2024

Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate a July 13 shooting at a Butler, Pa. rally for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign. During the incident, the former president was injured, one spectator was killed, and two more were […]

July 16, 2024

Insurtech funding in Latin America (LatAm) fell to a historic low of $26 million during the first half of 2024, marking a 78% decline from the same period in 2023. Looking at the period between July 2023 – June 2024, […]

July 8, 2024

Hurricane Beryl made its U.S. landfall at Matagorda, Texas early Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. The storm has reportedly knocked out power to 1 million homes and businesses, but the storm’s overall impact to the insurance industry is expected to […]

June 20, 2024

A majority of global insurers are actively endorsing the application of AI chatbots and generative AI in claims resolution processes, underwriting and customer fulfilment, according to a survey conducted by Gallagher Bassett, the claims-services provider and subsidiary of Arthur J. […]

June 19, 2024

Appian has recently partnered with PwC UK to enhance its ability to deliver innovative services aimed at streamlining processes, improving customer experiences, and boosting operational efficiency for insurance companies on the Appian Platform. PwC serves over 4,000 insurance clients worldwide […]

June 18, 2024

Fitch Ratings, a financial analysis firm operating out of Frankfurt and London, recently announced a notable change in its evaluation of the German non-life insurance sector. The outlook has been elevated from ‘neutral’ to ‘improving,’ driven by expectations of heightened […]

June 13, 2024

CFC, a specialist insurance provider in emerging risks and cyber insurance, has launched its second insurance product for buyers of voluntary carbon credits. The new Carbon Cancellation Insurance safeguards against financial and management risks if purchased carbon credits are cancelled […]

June 11, 2024

NSM Insurance Group, a global specialty insurance provider, has completed the acquisition of Pennsylvania-domiciled, Strategic Underwriters International (SUI), a managing general agent (MGA) in the casualty facultative reinsurance marketplace. MergerSUI offers facultative casualty reinsurance for several lines of business, including […]

June 4, 2024

Global reinsurer Swiss Re has extended its partnership with business automation specialist Appian for the expansion of its Connected Underwriting Life Workbench solution in select countries in Asia-Pacific and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Launched in North America […]

May 24, 2024

The latest Global Transaction Solutions Claims Study by Aon and Mergermarket emphasizes the importance of insurers’ claims handling in the transaction solutions insurance market. Despite a slowdown in M&A activity and representations and warranties (R&W) policy placement in 2023, Aon […]

May 23, 2024

Analysts at J.P. Morgan highlight a potential positive of the July general election in the UK, stating that it could accelerate positive regulatory change that could ultimately support the country’s insurance industry. Although neither manifesto commitment from the two parties […]

May 23, 2024

Axis Insurance Managers Inc., the Vancouver, Canada-headquartered brokerage, announced it has acquired The Magnes Group Inc. Axis Insurance said it made its initial investment in Magnes in 2015. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1933, Magnes […]

May 20, 2024

Smart Choice® has signed a record number of independent insurance agencies in the first quarter of 2024 with 444 agencies partnering with the fastest growing insurance network in the nation. This number eclipses all historical first quarter results. In addition, […]

May 20, 2024

National multi-line managing general agent (MGA), Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC, has entered into a partnership with Ascot Group, which is set to leverage both of the organisations strengths and capacities. In its first program partnership, Ascot will support Paragon’s public […]

May 2, 2024

Private flood insurance company Neptune Flood has acquired Charles River Data, a renowned Boston-based data science consulting group, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. According to the announcement, this strategic move aims to bolster Neptune Flood’s Triton […]

April 16, 2024

Beat Capital Partners, a London-based venture capital investor that focuses on the insurance industry, announced it is planning to launch a specialty and tech-enabled credit non-payment insurance underwriter. Called “Convergence,” the business is expected to underwrite through a Lloyd’s consortium, […]