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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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CompSource Mutual enhances Pricing Accuracy with Akur8

CompSource Mutual, the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Oklahoma, has partnered with Akur8 to revolutionize their pricing models through the implementation of...
Smart Eye and Greater Than unveil impact of ADDW alerts on driver risk

Smart Eye and Greater Than unveil impact of ADDW alerts on driver risk

Swedish technology firms Smart Eye and Greater Than have released initial findings from their collaborative research into the impact of Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) alerts on driver risk.

News Stories

How insurers can turn wellness data into better engagement

How insurers can turn wellness data into better engagement

Health insurers are increasingly investing in wellness programmes to improve member engagement and preventive care, but many continue to struggle with delivering personalised experiences,...
Insurers move beyond AI pilots as governance takes control

Insurers move beyond AI pilots as governance takes control

The insurance sector is moving from AI experimentation towards more structured adoption, with governance, accountability and decision intelligence emerging as key priorities at MGAA...
TPG-backed Third Wave broadens regional brokerage reach

TPG-backed Third Wave broadens regional brokerage reach

Third Wave Insurance, the retail insurance brokerage platform backed by global alternative asset manager TPG, has agreed to acquire five insurance and advisory firms...
Why Cover Genius snapped up Berlin's Friendsurance

Why Cover Genius snapped up Berlin’s Friendsurance

Cover Genius, the embedded protection infrastructure firm, has bought Berlin-based InsurTech Friendsurance, deepening its footprint in European bancassurance and reinforcing its reach across Germany,...
Mapfre takes 38.9% stake in InsurTech Tuio

Mapfre takes 38.9% stake in InsurTech Tuio

Mapfre, the insurance group, has agreed to take a holding in Tuio, a specialist digital insurance distributor built on advanced technology and a mature...
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