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In recent times, there has been a rapid evolution of the actuarial field amidst surging data volumes and technological advancements. Actuaries now grapple with extracting insights from diverse data sources, necessitating the integration of AI and machine learning. Despite increased demand, a talent shortage has prompted insurers to explore alternative pathways such as data science. AKUR8 delves into all of this, and more, in their recent report. 

Pricing teams in a changing world: evolving backgrounds and expectations

In recent times, there has been a rapid evolution of the actuarial field amidst surging data volumes and technological advancements. Actuaries now grapple with...
The UK government has revealed that they are set to consult on the introduction of a regime for captive insurance companies in spring 2024.

UK government set date for consult on new captive insurance regs

The UK government has revealed that they are set to consult on the introduction of a regime for captive insurance companies in spring 2024.
As the insurance industry continues to undergo a dramatic transformation, with the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a pivotal remedy for age-old challenges. This technological shift isn't merely about enhancing customer experiences; it's also about refining internal operations for efficiency gains, as distriBind explains.

The need for back-end office process automation in insurance

As the insurance industry continues to undergo a dramatic transformation, with the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerging as a pivotal remedy for age-old challenges. This technological shift isn't merely about enhancing customer experiences; it's also about refining internal operations for efficiency gains, as distriBind explains.
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How Smart Communications and Guidewire are transforming P&C insurance

Smart Communications and Guidewire have celebrated surpassing 120 mutual customers, a testament to their successful partnership.
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Smart Communications makes CEO and executive chairman appointments

Smart Communications, annenterprise renowned for enhancing business-customer dialogues, heralded significant leadership shifts.
Meritage Jewelers has forged a strategic partnership with Jewelers Mutual Group, selecting them as the preferred business solution provider to elevate customer experience through the LUX Digital Vault mobile app.

Meritage Jewelers chooses Jewelers Mutual InsurTech solution to transform the customer experience

Meritage Jewelers has forged a strategic partnership with Jewelers Mutual® Group, selecting them as the preferred business solution provider to elevate customer experience through the LUX Digital Vault mobile app.
Intangible asset insurance: The new frontier in tech protection

Intangible asset insurance: The new frontier in tech protection

in the latest podcast from hyperexponential, CFC Underwriting’s Michael Brunero explores insuring emerging technologies and intellectual property.
hyperexponential and Akur8 collaborate for cutting-edge InsurTech pricing solutions

hyperexponential and Akur8 collaborate for cutting-edge InsurTech pricing solutions

hyperexponential and Akur8, two prominent names in the FinTech industry, have recently announced a strategic partnership.
If you're diving into JavaScript for your app development, the dilemma between React.js and React Native is common. Understanding their differences is crucial to choosing the ideal framework for your project. Here's Scanbot SDK's comprehensive guide to assist you in making that decision.

React.js vs. React Native: Choosing the right framework for your app

If you're diving into JavaScript for your app development, the dilemma between React.js and React Native is common. Understanding their differences is crucial to choosing the ideal framework for your project. Here's Scanbot SDK's comprehensive guide to assist you in making that decision.
Mercer, a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan, has declared the successful finalisation of a significant longevity hedge.

MMC UK Pension Fund Secures £2bn Longevity Hedge with Mercer

Mercer, a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan, has declared the successful finalisation of a significant longevity hedge.

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Acrisure's Auris AI targets insurance's data silos

Acrisure’s Auris AI targets insurance’s data silos

Acrisure, the global FinTech group spanning insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services across 19 countries, has launched Auris AI, an applied...
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...

AXA expands AI agent hub with Publicis Sapient

AXA, the global insurance and asset management group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Publicis Sapient, a technology company specialising in enterprise AI...

intellectAI Insurance’s month of listening exposes wholesale broking’s data gap

IntellectAI has used its Broker Appreciation Month (BAM) campaign, which ran throughout July, to surface the operational friction still holding back wholesale insurance distribution,...
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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