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The insurance evolution: How delegated authority relies on fast data exchange

The insurance evolution: How delegated authority relies on fast data exchange

There's been a noteworthy shift within the insurance sector. The catalyst for this shift? The ever-growing importance and sheer volume of data.
InsurTech Laka pedals ahead with $8m funding and strategic acquisition

InsurTech Laka pedals ahead with $8m funding and strategic acquisition

The firm recently announced a successful funding round amounting to €7.6m ($8m). Leading the investment was the French mobility fund, Shift4Good.
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QBE and Novidea join forces to supercharge insurance processes in Canada

Insurance firm QBE Canada has recently linked with Novidea, renowned for its cloud-based insurance management platforms.
The insurance industry relies heavily on efficient data communication, and two key terms, the Core Data Record (CDR) and the Market Reform Contract (MRC), play significant roles in standardising this communication. While distinct, both concepts contribute to insurance processing and documentation, streamlining operations in the sector.

Unraveling insurance data standardisation: CDR vs. MRC

The insurance industry relies heavily on efficient data communication, and two key terms, the Core Data Record (CDR) and the Market Reform Contract (MRC), play significant roles in standardising this communication. While distinct, both concepts contribute to insurance processing and documentation, streamlining operations in the sector.
Israeli InsurTech Vesttoo has requested more time from the creditors in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, as it still believes it can produce a "value-maximising transaction".

Vesttoo continues to push for ‘value-maximising’ business plan

Israeli InsurTech Vesttoo has requested more time from the creditors in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, as it still believes it can produce a "value-maximising transaction".
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. is set to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC Bamboo, a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in the California homeowners insurance market.

White Mountains Insurance Group to acquire majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. is set to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC Bamboo, a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in the California homeowners insurance market.
bolttech expands global reach with acquisition of Digital Care

bolttech expands global reach with acquisition of Digital Care

bolttech, a rapidly expanding international InsurTech, has announced the acquisition of Digital Care, a leading embedded protection provider hailing from Poland.
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, streamlining insurance processes is a top priority for both insurers and insureds. One significant aspect of this transformation is simplifying document submissions. Allowing insureds to scan and submit documents online via a web portal not only saves valuable time but also increases automatic processing rates. Scanbot SDK explores the implementation of this feature using a Web SDK (Software Development Kit) for document scanning.

Streamlining insurance document submission: The power of web SDKs

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, streamlining insurance processes is a top priority for both insurers and insureds. One significant aspect of this transformation is simplifying document submissions. Allowing insureds to scan and submit documents online via a web portal not only saves valuable time but also increases automatic processing rates. Scanbot SDK explores the implementation of this feature using a Web SDK (Software Development Kit) for document scanning.
Global professional services firm Aon has unveiled its new solution designed to better inform, advise and protect franchise businesses.

Aon launches multi-industry Franchise Solutions program to help businesses manage risk

Global professional services firm Aon has unveiled its new solution designed to better inform, advise and protect franchise businesses.
Streamlining group benefits communication: Key innovations & strategies

Streamlining group benefits communication: Key innovations & strategies

In the rapidly evolving world of group benefits, companies are doubling down on strategies that enhance their interactions and boost operational efficiency. Especially during the peak seasons, these firms are navigating a maze of challenges, with effective communication emerging as a paramount concern.

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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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