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How can insurance be a force for good in pressing times?

Although insurance can be considered the safety net of society, protection gaps exist across developed and developing nations. Soaring inflation and the cost-of-living crisis has made this all the more relevant. Better understanding risk and building relationships is key in working towards closing protection gaps and serving customers more effectively.
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Tech for Good: closing insurance protection gaps

Insurance protection gaps exist on a global scale, senior insurance executives discuss what the industry can do to improve this and enact a positive social impact.
The battle of tech in insurance - the metaverse, Gen AI and quantum computing

The battle of tech in insurance – the metaverse, Gen AI and quantum computing

Generative AI, the metaverse and quantum computing are three of the most exciting emerging technologies currently in the market. Rather than being left behind by competition, insurance leaders urge companies to experiment with the technology to explore how they can make the most of it.
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GenAI meets InsurTech: a game-changing duo?

ChatGPT has captured the imagination of the public, bringing conversations about Generative AI (GenAI) to the fore – but how will it impact the insurance industry?
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Weathering the storm with parametric insurance

As the frequency and intensity of climate change related extreme weather events has increased, so too, has the pressure on the insurance industry to...
Insurance in 2023: against the odds

Insurance in 2023: against the odds

A challenging economy, inflationary pressures and rising claims and premiums means 2023 will not be an easy ride. Yet, the insurance industry is ready to yield its new-found resilience to take the year in its stride.
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What did 2022 bring for insurance?

As 2022 draws to a close, FinTech Global spoke to industry executives to find out what trends stuck around from last year, what new patterns emerged and what the defining characteristics of the year were for the industry.
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How Smart Communications helps insurers engage in smarter customer conversations

FinTech Global recently conducted an interview with Smart Communications, a technology company focussed on helping businesses engage in more meaningful customer conversations, in the wake of the company’s recognition in the InsurTech100 list.
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How is the cost-of-living crisis impacting the insurance industry?

With eye-watering levels of inflation and increasing interest rates triggering a global cost of living crisis, consumers and businesses are tightening their belts. How is the insurance industry coping?
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Charting the path to a healthier cyber insurance market

Rising cyber-attacks and continued hardening market conditions have presented the cyber insurance industry with a multitude of challenges. How has the industry fared this year?

News Stories

Sun Life US, a leading provider of insurance and employee benefits, has launched an enhanced claims integration system.

Sun Life US launches seamless claims integration for multiple health benefits

Sun Life US, a leading provider of insurance and employee benefits, has launched an enhanced claims integration system.
Ryan Specialty, a leading international specialty insurance firm, has announced that London-based underwriter Tom Daniels has joined LifeScienceRisk as managing director of LifeScienceRisk International.

Ryan Specialty appoints Tom Daniels as managing director of LifeScienceRisk International

Ryan Specialty, a leading international specialty insurance firm, has announced that London-based underwriter Tom Daniels has joined LifeScienceRisk as managing director of LifeScienceRisk International.
Akur8, the machine learning-powered insurance pricing and reserving platform, has announced the closure of a $120m Series C funding round.

Akur8 lands $120m in Series C to enhance its next-gen actuarial platform

Akur8, the machine learning-powered insurance pricing and reserving platform, has announced the closure of a $120m Series C funding round.
Health insurance plays a critical role in safeguarding individuals and families from the financial burdens of medical expenses, offering essential coverage and peace of mind during times of illness or injury. Traditionally, the industry relied on complex and rigid models, often burdened by lengthy paperwork, slow claims processing, and fragmented communication. However, the health insurance market is projected to reach a remarkable $2.38tn in gross written premiums by 2024, according to Statista. This comes amidst a significant shift towards digital platforms and telemedicine services.

The changing face of health insurance

Health insurance plays a critical role in safeguarding individuals and families from the financial burdens of medical expenses, offering essential coverage and peace of mind during times of illness or injury. Traditionally, the industry relied on complex and rigid models, often burdened by lengthy paperwork, slow claims processing, and fragmented communication. However, the health insurance market is projected to reach a remarkable $2.38tn in gross written premiums by 2024, according to Statista. This comes amidst a significant shift towards digital platforms and telemedicine services.
Ledgebrook's innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook’s innovative push in InsurTech garners $17m Series B funding

Ledgebrook, the rapidly growing InsurTech firm, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round.

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