Industry News

Westfield adopts Insurwave platform for risk management

Insurwave has announced that Westfield Specialty International (Westfield) and its syndicate at Lloyd’s have joined as new clients. The collaboration arose from Westfield’s strategic aim...

Breaking through the efficiency plateau: How insurers can unlock the next wave of productivity...

Over the past decade, insurers have poured money and effort into digital. Core policy systems have been upgraded, portals rolled out, mobile apps launched....

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...
InsurTech100

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.

News Stories

Ebix takes COI platform beyond insurance compliance

Ebix takes COI platform beyond insurance compliance

Ebix has expanded its insurance technology offering with two new capabilities that help construction businesses assess subcontractors’ financial strength and monitor insurance compliance through...
World Insurance acquires Texas agency Zoom Insurance

World Insurance acquires Texas agency Zoom Insurance

World Insurance Associates, a US insurance brokerage, has acquired Zoom Insurance, a Texas-based agency with expertise in insurance for convenience stores and fuel retailers. The...
Guidewire targets AI underwriting with $2.1bn hx deal

Guidewire targets AI underwriting with $2.1bn hx deal

Guidewire is set to expand its AI-driven insurance capabilities through an agreement to acquire hyperexponential, a London-based provider of underwriting and pricing technology, in...
How technology is transforming water risk management

How technology is transforming water risk management

Insurance has always been a reactive industry. An incident happens, and the insurers pays out on the claim. However, with advances in technology, is...
Earnix targets regulatory bottlenecks with AI tools

Earnix targets regulatory bottlenecks with AI tools

Earnix has introduced a new set of AI and automation capabilities aimed at helping insurers simplify regulatory filings, improve oversight of decision-making models and...
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