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InsurTech100 CoverWallet releases a new policy aimed at VC-backed startups

InsurTech100 company CoverWallet has released a new digital insurance product aimed at venture capital-backed startups.

The global insurance software market is expected to grow by $5.19bn by 2024

The global insurance software market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% between 2020 and 2024, an increase of $5.19bn, according to a report from ResearchAndMarkets.com.

Acrisure acquires Tulco to improve development of InsurTech capabilities

Insurance broker Acrisure has acquired AI-powered insurance platform Tulco with the goal of starting the deployment of “InsurTech at scale.”

Verisk Analytics said to acquire GPS tracking company LocationAware.io

Verisk Analytics has reportedly acquired geospatial technology company LocationAware.io to improve its property insurance solution.

Life insurance firm Covr Financial bags $7.5m in its new funding round

Life insurance platform Covr Financial Technologies has secured a $7.5m investment to bring more products to market.

Preparing for the global comeback in travel – Air Doctor

Travel insurance has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. There’s no need for buying a policy when you can’t leave your house, but as the lockdown measures begin to ease, holidays will be top of people’s priorities, giving travel insurance a much needed resurgence. Air Doctor has issued a white paper exploring the opportunity ahead.

dacadoo to help SOMPO improve its health app through new partnership

Switzerland-based dacadoo, which is a digital transformation company for the healthcare space, has formed a partnership with SOMPO Himawari Life Insurance.

InsurTech Zego partners with Ginger to help it insure its UK e-scooter trial

InsurTech startup Zego has inked a partnership with e-scooter company Ginger to support its trial in the UK.

The three things insurers must do to boost their customer experience

Customers are demanding better customer experiences from insurers. Fortunately, technology could help.

InsurTech NY opens application process for next accelerator

InsurTech NY has opened the application window for its new InsurTech accelerator programme, which will focus on growth-stage startup.

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How Dutch insurers can govern Wtp without rebuilding systems

How Dutch insurers can govern Wtp without rebuilding systems

The most significant reform to the Dutch pension system in recent memory — the Wet toekomst pensioenen (Wtp) — has entered its decisive phase....
In Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic Pulp Fiction, when a situation deteriorates beyond control, everyone knows you call The Wolf. Arriving without the slightest hint of panic, he surveys the damage with practised calm and begins issuing instructions. Within minutes, chaos has been reduced to a sequence of manageable decisions. Insurance has long relied on people capable of performing a similar role. Actuaries are the professionals insurers turn to when risk becomes too complex for instinct alone.

The evolving role of actuaries in the age of AI

In Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic Pulp Fiction, when a situation deteriorates beyond control, everyone knows you call The Wolf. Arriving without the slightest...
Akur8, the AI-driven actuarial platform, has been selected by Occident, one of Spain’s leading insurance groups, to enhance pricing capabilities across its non-life business lines.

Akur8 partners with Occident on AI-driven pricing transformation

Akur8, the AI-driven actuarial platform, has been selected by Occident, one of Spain’s leading insurance groups, to enhance pricing capabilities across its non-life business...
Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) has launched an online claims submission portal for life insurance beneficiaries as part of its digital transformation strategy.

PALIG launches life claims portal in partnership with Swiss Re

Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG) has launched an online claims submission portal for life insurance beneficiaries as part of its digital transformation strategy. Developed in...
AI underwriting platform Kalepa has appointed Audrey Howell as Head of Product to lead product strategy and innovation across its insurance technology platform.

Kalepa hires former Palantir leader as product chief

AI underwriting platform Kalepa has appointed Audrey Howell as Head of Product to lead product strategy and innovation across its insurance technology platform. In the...
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