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A landmark study by the University of Groningen has demonstrated the tangible financial benefits of digital health engagement, revealing that insurers can cut healthcare costs by up to 5.3% over the next two years. The research, which analysed a major Dutch health insurer’s data, highlights the potential of digital platforms to drive user engagement and reduce the strain on healthcare systems. At the forefront of this transformation is dacadoo, whose second-generation platform not only enhances engagement but also leverages AI and behavioural science to optimise underwriting and dynamic pricing.

Five Sigma was founded in 2017 to leverage insurance data with deep tech. Oded Barak, Co-founder and CEO, and his partners in Five Sigma...

As the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues intensifies, insurance companies are faced with the complex task of aligning their strategies with the broader ESG landscape. As new research from Solera surfaces suggesting that customers are increasingly seeking proof of ESG commitment, FinTech Global examines how these ESG considerations are affecting insurers.

The digital transformation of the insurance industry has been underway for many years. Carriers have drastically improved their efficiency, speed and accuracy through the implementation of new technologies. Now the sector may be looking towards data analytics to make the latest leap in the space. 

The InsurTech sector for commercial insurance carriers has not evolved as quickly as expected, according to Joe Lettween, chief innovation, data science, and technology...

Founded in 2005, Ascent has a key mission: help insurers and reinsurers become more profitable by accelerating their ability to transact. We recently spoke to CCO George Earp and Principal Architect Konrad Pfeffer to find out more.

Go to any FinTech event and it is instantly clear that customer engagement is a major priority for most companies. Given its significance, are insurance firms doing enough or should they be doing more?

Cloud Insurance started life after a string of coincidences. Axel Sjøstedt was studying at university and to help pay the student financing he did some tech consulting on the side.

The insurance sector has changed quite a bit over the past years; however, it is currently undertaking its biggest ever transformation - the shift towards a fully personalised approach towards the consumers, and usage-based insurance (UBI) as a prominent example of that shift.

In digital transformation initiatives, claims experiences have often been neglected due to the fact they are an expense and not a value driver. However, improving customer experience in these processes could be the secret to keeping more clients. One of the companies pioneering this charge is Benekiva.