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Innovations in pricing decision intelligence are reshaping the landscape of the insurance industry, with hx Renew emerging as a pioneering platform at the forefront of this transformation. As the world’s first of its kind, hx Renew not only unlocks substantial value and industry-leading performance across the pricing process but also offers seamless implementation within existing systems, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security.

5 key benefits of hx Renew for IT

Innovations in pricing decision intelligence are reshaping the landscape of the insurance industry, with hx Renew emerging as a pioneering platform at the forefront of this transformation. As the world’s first of its kind, hx Renew not only unlocks substantial value and industry-leading performance across the pricing process but also offers seamless implementation within existing systems, ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security.
In an era where innovation is reigning supreme, the insurance industry has found itself on the precipice of transformative change. Long accustomed to traditional models of risk assessment and policy pricing, insurers are now embracing the disruptive potential of Internet of Things (IoT) and telematics technologies. These cutting-edge tools offer unprecedented insights into policyholders' behaviour and assets, revolutionising the way insurers evaluate risk and tailor coverage.

How IoT and telematics are transforming insurance

In an era where innovation is reigning supreme, the insurance industry has found itself on the precipice of transformative change. Long accustomed to traditional models of risk assessment and policy pricing, insurers are now embracing the disruptive potential of Internet of Things (IoT) and telematics technologies. These cutting-edge tools offer unprecedented insights into policyholders' behaviour and assets, revolutionising the way insurers evaluate risk and tailor coverage.
Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution, has partnered with Tokio Marine HCC to elevate pricing strategies and drive innovation in the insurance sector.

Akur8 selected by Tokio Marine HCC to expand its pricing capabilities

Akur8, the next-generation insurance pricing solution, has partnered with Tokio Marine HCC to elevate pricing strategies and drive innovation in the insurance sector.
Faura, a startup dedicated to enhancing resilience in the property insurance sector, has secured $500k in its pre-seed funding round.

InsurTech startup Faura secures $500k pre-seed funding

Faura, a startup dedicated to enhancing resilience in the property insurance sector, has secured $500k in its pre-seed funding round.
ZestyAI, a leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions, has announced a partnership with Florida Peninsula Insurance Company to improve risk outcomes for insurers and property owners across the state. 

ZestyAI partners with Florida Peninsula to revolutionise property risk assessment

ZestyAI, a leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions, has announced a partnership with Florida Peninsula Insurance Company to improve risk outcomes for insurers and property owners across the state. 
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Prasidium Credit Insurance.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. bolsters Australian trade credit offerings with Prasidium acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, has announced the acquisition of Australia-based Prasidium Credit Insurance.
Nexus Underwriting, a specialty managing general agent, has appointed Steve Willett as its new Development Head.

Nexus Underwriting announces new development head to lead global expansion

Nexus Underwriting, a specialty managing general agent, has appointed Steve Willett as its new Development Head.
Chubb, a global insurance leader, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Healthy Paws, a US-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in pet insurance, from Aon.

Chubb strengthens pet insurance market with Healthy Paws acquisition

Chubb, a global insurance leader, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Healthy Paws, a US-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in pet insurance, from Aon.
Macquarie Insurance Facility is set to enhance its insurance offerings following its recent approval as a Lloyd’s coverholder and a newly established binding authority agreement with Mosaic Insurance.

Macquarie partners with Mosaic Insurance and gains Lloyd’s coverholder status

Macquarie Insurance Facility is set to enhance its insurance offerings following its recent approval as a Lloyd’s coverholder and a newly established binding authority agreement with Mosaic Insurance.
Zywave, a leading InsurTech provider, has unveiled its latest offering, Cyber Quoting, aimed at simplifying insurance distribution processes.

Zywave launches Cyber Quoting platform to enhance insurance distribution processes

Zywave, a leading InsurTech provider, has unveiled its latest offering, Cyber Quoting, aimed at simplifying insurance distribution processes.

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Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a subsidiary of TIH, has partnered with Stone Point Credit to launch Fractal Re, a newly formed collateralised reinsurer.

Starwind partners with Stone Point Credit to launch $270m reinsurer Fractal Re

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a subsidiary of TIH, has partnered with Stone Point Credit to launch Fractal Re, a newly formed collateralised reinsurer.
US-based InsurTech managing general agent, Ledgebrook, has secured $17m in a Series B funding round.

US InsurTech Ledgebrook secures $17m Series B to accelerate growth

US-based InsurTech managing general agent, Ledgebrook, has secured $17m in a Series B funding round.
Rising delinquencies across all consumer lending lines have become a significant concern, as highlighted by the Q2 2024 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) from TransUnion. This uptick in defaults, alongside intensifying competition, shrinking profit margins, and increasing financial pressures, is pushing lenders to reassess their pricing and credit risk strategies. 

How Earnix is transforming consumer lending

Rising delinquencies across all consumer lending lines have become a significant concern, as highlighted by the Q2 2024 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) from TransUnion. This uptick in defaults, alongside intensifying competition, shrinking profit margins, and increasing financial pressures, is pushing lenders to reassess their pricing and credit risk strategies. 
California leads US InsurTech market in H1 2024 as deals drop 60% YoY

California retained top spot as US InsurTech deals and investments plummeted in H1

California retained top spot as US InsurTech deals and investments plummeted in H1 Key US InsurTech investment stats in H1 2024: US InsurTech deal activity...
In today’s dynamic retail environment, acquiring new customers is more challenging and essential than ever. Simply increasing spending isn’t enough—success depends on balancing customer growth with effective cost management. Zurich-based technlogy firm dacadoo delves into seven strategies that can help retailers achieve this balance while keeping Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) in check.

7 effective strategies for retail customer acquisition

In today’s dynamic retail environment, acquiring new customers is more challenging and essential than ever. Simply increasing spending isn’t enough—success depends on balancing customer growth with effective cost management. Zurich-based technlogy firm dacadoo delves into seven strategies that can help retailers achieve this balance while keeping Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) in check.

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