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Imagine an insurance industry where decisions are made with the speed and precision of a machine, yet imbued with the empathy and discernment of a human. This is not a futuristic dream but a present-day reality being shaped by the integration of AI in insurance underwriting. As AI takes on more significant roles, automating data-intensive tasks and improving risk assessment accuracy, the indispensable value of human expertise becomes even clearer. AI automation specialists Simplifai lifts the lid on the synergy between AI and human expertise in insurance.

How to balance AI and human expertise in insurance underwriting

Imagine an insurance industry where decisions are made with the speed and precision of a machine, yet imbued with the empathy and discernment of a human. This is not a futuristic dream but a present-day reality being shaped by the integration of AI in insurance underwriting. As AI takes on more significant roles, automating data-intensive tasks and improving risk assessment accuracy, the indispensable value of human expertise becomes even clearer. AI automation specialists Simplifai lifts the lid on the synergy between AI and human expertise in insurance.
Insurity has announced a new partnership with Coherent to advance the capabilities of property and casualty (P&C) insurance organisations, enabling them to modernise their systems and streamline operations.

Insurity and Coherent join forces to modernise P&C insurance operations

Insurity has announced a new partnership with Coherent to advance the capabilities of property and casualty (P&C) insurance organisations, enabling them to modernise their systems and streamline operations.
Supercede

Supercede elevates ReinsurTech with a robust $15m Series A investment

Supercede, a London-based reinsurance technology company, has successfully completed a $15m Series A funding round.
APOLLO Insurance has entered into a strategic partnership with Rhapsody Property Management Services to streamline access to digital tenant insurance solutions across Canada.

Apollo Insurance partners with Rhapsody Property Management to simplify tenant insurance in Canada

APOLLO Insurance has entered into a strategic partnership with Rhapsody Property Management Services to streamline access to digital tenant insurance solutions across Canada.
European boutique managing general agent (MGA), Alta Signa Europe B.V. has announced the opening of its new office in Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in the DACH region.

Alta Signa launches new office in Switzerland to expand DACH region presence

European boutique managing general agent (MGA), Alta Signa Europe B.V. has announced the opening of its new office in Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in the DACH region.
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has announced the appointment of Phil Schmidt as chief strategy officer.

Markel bolsters leadership team with new chief strategy officer

Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has announced the appointment of Phil Schmidt as chief strategy officer.
Insurance is an industry where every pathway converges towards the customer. When developing policy offerings, it’s crucial to consider the client, including features such as online quote generation and purchasing options for auto and homeowners insurance. The convenience of obtaining these policies online has become essential for satisfying customers and capturing market share. Global IT business products provider Comarch dives into how you can satisfy your digital insurance clients.

How to satisfy your digital insurance clients

Insurance is an industry where every pathway converges towards the customer. When developing policy offerings, it’s crucial to consider the client, including features such as online quote generation and purchasing options for auto and homeowners insurance. The convenience of obtaining these policies online has become essential for satisfying customers and capturing market share. Global IT business products provider Comarch dives into how you can satisfy your digital insurance clients.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a global leader in insurance services, has announced an agreement to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel) for $600m.

Zurich acquires AIG’s travel insurance business for $600m to expand global reach

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a global leader in insurance services, has announced an agreement to acquire AIG’s global personal travel insurance and assistance business (AIG Travel) for $600m.
Trinity Capital invests $40m in Gravie to reinvent health benefits

Trinity Capital invests $40m in Gravie to reinvent health benefits

Trinity Capital, known for its diversified financial solutions for growth-oriented companies, has pledged a significant $40m debt facility to Gravie, one of America's rapidly expanding...
Earnix, a global leader in AI-based SaaS solutions for financial services, has announced a collaboration with NTT Data to deliver cloud-based intelligent solutions for pricing, rating, underwriting, and policy personalisation to top property and casualty insurance carriers.

Earnix unveils strategic collaboration with NTT Data to drive insurance innovation

Earnix, a global leader in AI-based SaaS solutions for financial services, has announced a collaboration with NTT Data to deliver cloud-based intelligent solutions for pricing, rating, underwriting, and policy personalisation to top property and casualty insurance carriers.

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Coalition, the world’s first Active Insurance provider focused on mitigating digital risks, has announced the appointment of Tine Simonsen as its new head of insurance for continental Europe.

Coalition appoints Tine Simonsen as head of insurance for continental Europe

Coalition, the world’s first Active Insurance provider focused on mitigating digital risks, has announced the appointment of Tine Simonsen as its new head of insurance for continental Europe.
Whatfix, a global leader in digital adoption platforms (DAPs), has secured $125m in its Series E funding round, as it looks to expand its product suite. 

Whatfix lands $125m Series E investment led by Warburg Pincus

Whatfix, a global leader in digital adoption platforms (DAPs), has secured $125m in its Series E funding round, as it looks to expand its product suite. 
Cytora, a leading digital risk processing platform, has formed a strategic partnership with PriceHubble to enhance the risk assessment capabilities of insurers.

Cytora and PriceHubble partner to enhance property risk evaluation for insurers

Cytora, a leading digital risk processing platform, has formed a strategic partnership with PriceHubble to enhance the risk assessment capabilities of insurers.
Hippo, a home insurance group focused on proactive home protection, has announced the expansion of its New Homes Program to home builders in California, Florida, and Texas.

Hippo expands homebuilder access to New Homes Program in key states

Hippo, a home insurance group focused on proactive home protection, has announced the expansion of its New Homes Program to home builders in California, Florida, and Texas.
TreviPay, a leading B2B payments and invoicing network, has announced a strategic partnership with Allianz Trade, a global leader in trade credit insurance.

Allianz Trade integrates trade credit insurance into TreviPay’s invoicing solutions

TreviPay, a leading B2B payments and invoicing network, has announced a strategic partnership with Allianz Trade, a global leader in trade credit insurance.

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