How ESG considerations are changing the InsurTech landscape
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.
Data analytics – the next frontier for insurance
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.
Optimizing Cloud Spend – The changing tides of cloud computing
The turbulent financial market is forcing companies to increase the scrutiny of their budgets. Rather than simply allowing hype to dictate their spending, firms are starting to see whether their initiatives are generating enough value. One of the areas that could be on the chopping block is public cloud, according to Joel Berwitz - Managing Consultant at technology transformation company CNNECT.
Why Fortegra’s Joe Lettween believes the InsurTech sector still has room to grow
The InsurTech sector for commercial insurance carriers has not evolved as quickly as expected, according to Joe Lettween, chief innovation, data science, and technology...
How Novidea is pushing forward digital transformation in insurance
Founded in 2009, Novidea’s born-in-the-cloud end-to-end platform provides real-time business intelligence and seamless workflow management for brokers, agents and MGAs to manage the customer...
Will generative AI be a revolution for insurance?
Unless you’ve spent the past year under a rock, you’ll be aware of the excitement for generative AI. While many have used the technology to write emails, do homework or create CVs, generative AI could be one of the most transformative technology stacks to businesses. Laila Beane, the chief marketing officer at IntellectAI, the insurtech and wealthtech brand of Intellect Design Arena, recently delved into generative AI’s impact on insurance.
How the digital transformation of underwriting remains a key headache for insurers
Tradition is something to be honoured, but not at the expense of progress. In recent years insurance carriers have moved away from paper forms, and instead implemented digitalisation throughout their product. But there is more to come. In particular, the digital transformation of underwriting still remains a key headache.
How Ascent is helping insurers and reinsurers boost profitability
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.
Does insurance need to foster greater engagement with consumers?
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?
The rebranding of insurance claims: how insurers are modernising a once antiquated process
Insurers are finding themselves on the cusp of an innovative overhaul, specifically with regard to the claims journey - a process historically plagued by complex systems and lack of transparency, but now being redefined by advancing technology and evolving customer expectations.