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Small commercial underwriting is evolving faster than ever, and the brokers and MGAs who thrive are those who harness AI, data, and partnerships to make smarter, faster decisions. At a recent panel discussion, Sandeep Haridas, EVP and Insurance Business Head at IntellectAI, joined Hanh Lam of Simply Business, Jascha Prosiegel of MunichRe Specialty, and Clive Thompson of Guy Carpenter Insurtech Center of Excellence to explore how technology is reshaping the space.

Unlocking success for small business brokers

Small commercial underwriting is evolving faster than ever, and the brokers and MGAs who thrive are those who harness AI, data, and partnerships to...
The insurance distribution landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, and brokers who fail to embrace technology are set to be left behind. AI-driven tools and intelligent platforms are crucial for faster submissions, better client engagement, and stronger carrier partnerships. The difference between brokers who thrive and those who struggle increasingly comes down to how quickly they adopt tech solutions.

What brokers need to prioritise to stay competitive

The insurance distribution landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, and brokers who fail to embrace technology are set to be left behind. AI-driven...
FSD Africa, a Nairobi-based organisation focused on building inclusive and resilient financial markets across the continent, has announced plans for a new Inclusive InsurTech Investment Fund (3iF) valued at between $25m and $30m.

FSD Africa unveils $30m pan-African InsurTech fund

FSD Africa, a Nairobi-based organisation focused on building inclusive and resilient financial markets across the continent, has announced plans for a new Inclusive InsurTech...
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), a professional body representing the insurance and personal finance sectors, has published a new guidance paper aimed at improving how firms identify and support vulnerable customers.

CII and PFS release new vulnerable customer guidance

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), a professional body representing the insurance and personal finance sectors, has published a new guidance paper aimed at improving...
HDI Global, a corporate and specialty insurer, has unveiled a new cyber insurance solution designed to provide faster, digital-first assessments for mid-market businesses.

HDI Global debuts digital cyber insurance tool

HDI Global, a corporate and specialty insurer, has unveiled a new cyber insurance solution designed to provide faster, digital-first assessments for mid-market businesses. The launch...
Fifteen years ago, when the iPhone was still a novelty and apps had yet to dominate our daily lives, digital health existed only as a concept. Wearables were rare, and the idea of measuring wellbeing in real time was largely untested. It was in this early landscape that Peter Ohnemus, founder and CEO of dacadoo, saw a unique opportunity.

The lessons behind dacadoo’s digital health journey

Fifteen years ago, when the iPhone was still a novelty and apps had yet to dominate our daily lives, digital health existed only as...
Allianz Commercial has announced the launch of its Miami Latin America Hub to strengthen its operations and engagement across the region.

Allianz Commercial opens Miami office to expand regional reach

Allianz Commercial has announced the launch of its Miami Latin America Hub to strengthen its operations and engagement across the region. The new office is...
Concirrus,  a leading provider of AI-first solutions, and Diesta, the payment operations platform built for intermediated insurance, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining the quote-to-cash process for insurers and managing general agents (MGAs).video

The InsurTech trends you need to watch

Almost two decades ago, the smartphone revolution saw the end of flip-phones, and technology such as touchscreens, an online app store, and 4K cameras...
Concirrus,  a leading provider of AI-first solutions, and Diesta, the payment operations platform built for intermediated insurance, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining the quote-to-cash process for insurers and managing general agents (MGAs).

Concirrus and Diesta to speed up quote-to-cash process for insurers

Concirrus,  a leading provider of AI-first solutions, and Diesta, the payment operations platform built for intermediated insurance, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at...
Insurity has launched its latest product update, known as the Andromeda release, introducing a wide range of new capabilities designed to help property and casualty insurers sharpen decision-making, speed up critical processes, and better control costs.

Insurity rolls out new Andromeda update to enhance underwriting speed

Insurity has launched its latest product update, known as the Andromeda release, introducing a wide range of new capabilities designed to help property and...

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Producer licensing is one of those parts of insurance that tends to stay in the background until it starts slowing everything else down. As carriers expand their agent networks, the process of onboarding producers, managing appointments, and maintaining compliance records often still depends on fragmented systems and manual intervention.

Fixing the producer bottleneck in insurance distribution

Producer licensing is one of those parts of insurance that tends to stay in the background until it starts slowing everything else down. As...
Simply Business, a digital insurance marketplace, has launched a business insurance app on ChatGPT in the US, alongside a separate rollout in the UK.

Simply Business brings small business insurance pricing into ChatGPT

Simply Business, a digital insurance marketplace, has launched a business insurance app on ChatGPT in the US, alongside a separate rollout in the UK. The...
Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform for US commercial insurers.Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform for US commercial insurers.

Cytora partners LexisNexis to enhance US commercial underwriting

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform...
INSTANDA, a no-code insurance platform provider, has partnered with DataCrest, a workflow solutions firm, to enhance submission intake and quoting efficiency for insurers and MGAs.

INSTANDA and DataCrest team up to streamline insurance submissions

INSTANDA, a no-code insurance platform provider, has partnered with DataCrest, a workflow solutions firm, to enhance submission intake and quoting efficiency for insurers and...
Openly, a tech-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has secured a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners and Gradient, with strategic participation from Allianz X.

Openly boosts expansion plans with funding and Allianz Re deal

Openly, a tech-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has secured a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners and Gradient,...
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