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Travelers to enhance cyber insurance capabilities with $435m Corvus acquisition

Travelers, a leading insurance provider has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire cyber InsurTech firm Corvus for $435m.
Layr's leap forward: securing $10m to modernise insurance tech for brokers.

Layr’s leap forward: securing $10m to modernise insurance tech for brokers

Layr, an Insurtech company for independent commercial insurance brokerages, has secured $10m in its recent funding round.
Many insurance companies offer their customers the convenience of scanning and submitting claims-related documents through dedicated mobile apps. While this approach works well for many, not all users want to download additional applications. Fortunately, there's an alternative solution that combines efficiency and user-friendliness – implementing a Web SDK for document scanning directly through browsers.

How insurers can offer easy online document submissions using a Web SDK

Many insurance companies offer their customers the convenience of scanning and submitting claims-related documents through dedicated mobile apps. While this approach works well for many, not all users want to download additional applications. Fortunately, there's an alternative solution that combines efficiency and user-friendliness – implementing a Web SDK for document scanning directly through browsers.
Optimizing Cloud Spend - The changing tides of cloud computing

Optimizing Cloud Spend – The changing tides of cloud computing

The turbulent financial market is forcing companies to increase the scrutiny of their budgets. Rather than simply allowing hype to dictate their spending, firms are starting to see whether their initiatives are generating enough value. One of the areas that could be on the chopping block is public cloud, according to Joel Berwitz - Managing Consultant at technology transformation company CNNECT.
Federato has announced an exciting partnership with Google Cloud to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its RiskOps underwriting platform.

Federato adds AI to underwriting platform with Google Cloud

Federato has announced an exciting partnership with Google Cloud to integrate advanced AI capabilities into its RiskOps underwriting platform.
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Why Excel no longer makes the cut in modern insurance pricing

The insurance sector is grappling with a pricing tool dilemma. A significant 81% of insurers express doubts regarding the effectiveness of their current pricing technologies. One of the main culprits? Excel.
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Generali Ventures commits €250m to boost FinTech and InsurTech sectors

Generali has kickstarted its latest venture capital initiative aiming to bolster innovation and identify fresh market opportunities.
Insurance automation firm Sprout.ai secures £5.4m

Insurance automation firm Sprout.ai secures £5.4m

Sprout.ai, an "AI-led insurance claims automation company", has successfully secured an investment of £5.4m in a recent investment round. Spearheading this round were notable...
NEXT Insurance secures $265m partnership deal with Allstate and Allianz X

NEXT Insurance secures $265m partnership deal with Allstate and Allianz X

NEXT Insurance, a "leading technology-first small business insurer", has unveiled its strategic alliance with Allstate.
Pathpoint has revealed that it has experienced significant growth with over 14,000 registered agents and a 20% monthly increase in submission volume since partnering with Novidea.

Novidea enables Pathpoint to achieve 20% policy submission growth

Pathpoint has revealed that it has experienced significant growth with over 14,000 registered agents and a 20% monthly increase in submission volume since partnering with Novidea.

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ZestyAI, an AI risk platform, has expanded its partnership with Standard Casualty Company, a manufactured home insurer, as the carrier adopts its ZORRO Discover tool to strengthen regulatory and competitive intelligence.

Standard Casualty taps ZestyAI for insurance market intelligence

ZestyAI, an AI risk platform, has expanded its partnership with Standard Casualty Company, a manufactured home insurer, as the carrier adopts its ZORRO Discover...
A staggering 93% of UK properties are insured for the wrong amount, signalling a major flaw in how insurers assess and price risk, according to new research from Intelligent AI.

UK insurers face underwriting gap as 93% of properties mispriced

A staggering 93% of UK properties are insured for the wrong amount, signalling a major flaw in how insurers assess and price risk, according...
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has appointed Ana Matarranz as CEO for Spain, as it looks to strengthen its presence in key European insurance markets.

Gallagher appoints Ana Matarranz as CEO for Spain

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has appointed Ana Matarranz as CEO for Spain, as it looks...
Aviva, a leading UK insurer, has announced a significant investment in its Regional Specialty team, including 15 new hires across the UK and enhancements to its digital platform.

Aviva expands Regional Specialty team and digital platform

Aviva, a leading UK insurer, has announced a significant investment in its Regional Specialty team, including 15 new hires across the UK and enhancements...

Closing the pension communication gap in 2026

WealthTech firm Kidbrooke has identified a structural gap threatening the Netherlands' WTP transition: insurers hold the participant data advisers urgently need, but no working...
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