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Turning AI promise into business performance

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from hype to boardroom priority in financial services and insurance, but the challenge now lies in translating potential into...
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Eighth annual InsurTech100 shines a light on the movers and shakers in insurance

FinTech Global, a leading research and analytics company, has published the latest edition of its renowned InsurTech100 list, highlighting the sector’s most impactful innovators. Now...
Deferred repairs pose $317bn threat to insurers

Deferred repairs pose $317bn threat to insurers

A new study from ZestyAI has found that over 60% of U.S. homeowners are postponing critical home maintenance, potentially exposing insurers to an eye-watering $317bn in claims.

Why insurers must modernise AML with AI now

In today’s evolving financial crime landscape, the insurance sector is facing increasing scrutiny. Long considered a low-risk area, both life and non-life insurance products are now being exploited for money laundering, sanctions evasion, and fraud.
Cost-cutting vs growth: A guide for insurers

Cost-cutting vs growth: A guide for insurers

The insurance sector is at an important crossroads. It is currently in a period of increased competition and market pressure, meaning existing growth and profitability strategies are under strain. They need to find a way to cope with this market pressure but not stifle their future growth.
AI-driven Magic Placement transforms underwriting with smarter document insights

AI-driven Magic Placement transforms underwriting with smarter document insights

Insurance brokers are under growing pressure to process increasingly complex documentation while maintaining accuracy and speed. From comparing quotes to evaluating binders and policies,...
Previsico sounds alarm as most UK firms lack flood resilience plans

Previsico sounds alarm as most UK firms lack flood resilience plans

Fewer than 30% of UK businesses are ready to face the increasing threat of flooding linked to climate change, according to new findings from InsurTech firm Previsico.
Why insurers must balance fast service with accurate AI outputs

Why insurers must balance fast service with accurate AI outputs

As expectations for speed and convenience rise, insurance companies are under growing pressure to deliver fast, seamless service to their clients. Yet, as M-Files warns, speed without accuracy—especially when deploying generative AI—can risk customer satisfaction and ultimately harm a firm’s reputation.

IntellectAI targets insurance inefficiencies with AI-driven policy placement solution

IntellectAI, the InsurTech division of Intellect Design Arena, has unveiled Magic Placement, a new AI-powered solution designed to overhaul the way agents, brokers, and wholesalers compare insurance documents.
How AI expert agents are transforming insurance underwriting workflows

How AI expert agents are transforming insurance underwriting workflows

AI expert agents are emerging as powerful tools in the insurance industry, reshaping the underwriting process by mimicking human decision-making. As artificial intelligence continues...

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InsurTech startup Pibit AI, which builds AI-powered underwriting technology for insurers, has secured $7m in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate development of its platform and expand its team.

Pibit AI raises $7m to boost insurance platform

InsurTech startup Pibit AI, which builds AI-powered underwriting technology for insurers, has secured $7m in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate development of...
HawkSoft, a long-standing provider of agency management systems for insurance professionals, has formed a strategic partnership with Liberate, an AI automation firm dedicated to building voice-driven tools specifically for the insurance sector.

HawkSoft and Liberate bring Voice AI to insurance agencies

HawkSoft, a long-standing provider of agency management systems for insurance professionals, has formed a strategic partnership with Liberate, an AI automation firm dedicated to...
Staysure, a leading travel insurance provider, has officially launched its suite of tailored travel insurance products in the Republic of Ireland, marking the company’s first major expansion beyond the UK.

Staysure brings trusted travel insurance to Irish market

Staysure, a leading travel insurance provider, has officially launched its suite of tailored travel insurance products in the Republic of Ireland, marking the company’s...
openIDL, an initiative of the Linux Foundation, dedicated to modernising and standardising insurance data across the global market, has launched the industry’s first free and open production-ready insurance data standard.

openIDL unveils first open insurance data standard

openIDL, an initiative of the Linux Foundation, dedicated to modernising and standardising insurance data across the global market, has launched the industry’s first free...
The insurance underwriting process has long been defined by complexity, delays, and manual tasks that slow decision-making. Traditional methods have relied heavily on fragmented systems, duplicated data entry, and email-based communication, leaving underwriters with limited time to properly assess risks. As carriers push for greater speed and accuracy, the industry is steadily turning to digital tools that reimagine how underwriting actually works, according to IntellectAI.

Inside the rise of digital underwriting workbenches

The insurance underwriting process has long been defined by complexity, delays, and manual tasks that slow decision-making. Traditional methods have relied heavily on fragmented...

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