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In an era defined by rapid technological strides, the insurance industry stands on the cusp of an extraordinary evolution, heralding a new dawn through the prospect of a digital transformation. Amidst this profound change, the sector has emerged as a haven of innovation, embracing a digital metamorphosis that promises a new beginning in the space.  

The opportunities presented by the digital transformation of insurance

In an era defined by rapid technological strides, the insurance industry stands on the cusp of an extraordinary evolution, heralding a new dawn through the prospect of a digital transformation. Amidst this profound change, the sector has emerged as a haven of innovation, embracing a digital metamorphosis that promises a new beginning in the space.  
Canopius Group, a prominent global specialty (re)insurer, has welcomed Valentina Minetti as the new Head of Medical Professional Liability (MPL).

Canopius appoints Valentina Minetti to lead Medical Professional Liability

Canopius Group, a prominent global specialty (re)insurer, has welcomed Valentina Minetti as the new Head of Medical Professional Liability (MPL).
Artificial Labs, a leading algorithmic underwriting InsurTech, has successfully concluded an £8M Series A+ funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.

Artificial Labs raises £8M Series A+ round to drive growth

Artificial Labs, a leading algorithmic underwriting InsurTech, has successfully concluded an £8M Series A+ funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
Collinson, a global leader in customer benefits and loyalty, and Starr Insurance have collaborated to distribute a real-time parametric travel disruption insurance product.

Collinson and Starr Insurance unite to provide real-time travel disruption cover

Collinson, a global leader in customer benefits and loyalty, and Starr Insurance have collaborated to distribute a real-time parametric travel disruption insurance product.
The carbon credit insurance market could reach $1bn by 2023, according to a new landmark report from Oxbow Partners and Kita.

Carbon credit insurance market could reach $1bn by 2023

The carbon credit insurance market could reach $1bn by 2023, according to a new landmark report from Oxbow Partners and Kita.
Goboony, Europe’s premier camper-sharing platform, has partnered with iptiQ, a subsidiary of Swiss Re, to introduce a bespoke digital insurance solution which has been tailored to the unique needs of motorhome owners.

Goboony partners with Swiss Re subsidiary iptiQ to launch motorhome insurance solution

Goboony, Europe’s premier camper-sharing platform, has partnered with iptiQ, a subsidiary of Swiss Re, to introduce a bespoke digital insurance solution which has been tailored to the unique needs of motorhome owners.
Munich Re, a renowned reinsurer, has unveiled a new global parametric team dedicated to addressing natural catastrophe risk transfer solutions.

Munich Re launches new parametric insurance team

Munich Re, a renowned reinsurer, has unveiled a new global parametric team dedicated to addressing natural catastrophe risk transfer solutions.
WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced a groundbreaking parametric insurance policy aimed at protecting the coral reef system of the South Pacific Ocean’s Lau Group of islands.

WTW launches first-ever coral reef insurance policy in Fiji

WTW, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced a groundbreaking parametric insurance policy aimed at protecting the coral reef system of the South Pacific Ocean’s Lau Group of islands.
Kin Insurance, the pioneering digital, direct-to-consumer home insurance company, has secured $15m in financing to take its value passed $1bn and secure the highly-coveted Unicorn status.

Kin Insurance surpasses $1bn valuation and gains Unicorn status

Kin Insurance, the pioneering digital, direct-to-consumer home insurance company, has secured $15m in financing to take its value passed $1bn and secure the highly-coveted Unicorn status.
Pawlicy Advisor, the foremost independent pet insurance marketplace, has made significant leadership additions to its team.

Pawlicy Advisor reveals key hires to boost growth

Pawlicy Advisor, the foremost independent pet insurance marketplace, has made significant leadership additions to its team.

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Acrisure's Auris AI targets insurance's data silos

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Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, a digital driver assistance provider operating through its recently acquired Urgently platform, and MOTER Technologies (MOTER), an InsurTech firm that converts connected vehicle...

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What music can teach insurance actuaries

Actuaries and music: a mathematical connection

Actuaries and musicians may work in very different fields, but both rely on patterns, interpretation and judgement. At Akur8, several actuaries say their experience with...
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