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Nexus Underwriting, a global specialty managing general agent and part of the Brown & Brown group, has appointed Eamonn Long as chief underwriting officer for its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) division.

Nexus bolsters ART team with Eamonn Long as CUO

Nexus Underwriting, a global specialty managing general agent and part of the Brown & Brown group, has appointed Eamonn Long as chief underwriting officer for its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) division.
Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.

New Akur8 sales lead eyes EMEA expansion strategy

Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.
Arch Insurance North America, a prominent specialty insurer known for its innovative property and casualty solutions, has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president, head of marine.

Arch Insurance North America appoints Jeff Kaufmann as head of marine

Arch Insurance North America, a prominent specialty insurer known for its innovative property and casualty solutions, has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president, head of marine.
MAPFRE RE, the global reinsurance arm of insurance group MAPFRE, has appointed Fernando Utrilla Agüero as deputy CFO and José López González as assistant general manager of MAPFRE Group Business.

MAPFRE RE appoints Utrilla and López to senior leadership roles

MAPFRE RE, the global reinsurance arm of insurance group MAPFRE, has appointed Fernando Utrilla Agüero as deputy CFO and José López González as assistant general manager of MAPFRE Group Business.
AXA Global Healthcare, a leading provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI), has appointed James Swatton as senior distribution leader in Hong Kong, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to growth in Asia’s dynamic healthcare market.

AXA Global Healthcare expands Asia team with James Swatton as senior leader

AXA Global Healthcare, a leading provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI), has appointed James Swatton as senior distribution leader in Hong Kong, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to growth in Asia’s dynamic healthcare market.
Akur8, an InsurTech firm delivering AI-driven pricing and reserving solutions, has named Dino Draghi as head of Brazil.

Akur8 appoints Dino Draghi as head of Brazil

Akur8, an InsurTech firm delivering AI-driven pricing and reserving solutions, has named Dino Draghi as head of Brazil.
Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, has appointed Elizabeth Geary as president & CEO of its newly established North America Property & Casualty (P&C) division.

Tokio Marine HCC appoints head of North American P&C division

Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, has appointed Elizabeth Geary as president & CEO of its newly established North America Property & Casualty (P&C) division.
Blink Parametric, a B2B SaaS company and part of CPPGroup Plc, has announced the appointment of Brian Barter as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect.

Blink Parametric names Brian Barter CEO to accelerate growth

Blink Parametric, a B2B SaaS company and part of CPPGroup Plc, has announced the appointment of Brian Barter as its new chief executive officer...
Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters has announced a major strategic expansion into the space insurance sector with the appointment of Jack Kenneally as underwriter.

Jack Kenneally joins HIVE Underwriters to launch space insurance division

Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters has announced a major strategic expansion into the space insurance sector with the appointment of Jack Kenneally as class underwriter.
UK insurer Ageas has joined the Financial Services Skills Commission to help equip its 2,200 employees with future-ready skills.

UK insurance leader Ageas joins Financial Services Skills Commission to upskill 2,200-strong workforce

UK insurer Ageas has joined the Financial Services Skills Commission to help equip its 2,200 employees with future-ready skills.

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InsurTech startup Pibit AI, which builds AI-powered underwriting technology for insurers, has secured $7m in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate development of its platform and expand its team.

Pibit AI raises $7m to boost insurance platform

InsurTech startup Pibit AI, which builds AI-powered underwriting technology for insurers, has secured $7m in fresh funding as it looks to accelerate development of...
HawkSoft, a long-standing provider of agency management systems for insurance professionals, has formed a strategic partnership with Liberate, an AI automation firm dedicated to building voice-driven tools specifically for the insurance sector.

HawkSoft and Liberate bring Voice AI to insurance agencies

HawkSoft, a long-standing provider of agency management systems for insurance professionals, has formed a strategic partnership with Liberate, an AI automation firm dedicated to...
Staysure, a leading travel insurance provider, has officially launched its suite of tailored travel insurance products in the Republic of Ireland, marking the company’s first major expansion beyond the UK.

Staysure brings trusted travel insurance to Irish market

Staysure, a leading travel insurance provider, has officially launched its suite of tailored travel insurance products in the Republic of Ireland, marking the company’s...
openIDL, an initiative of the Linux Foundation, dedicated to modernising and standardising insurance data across the global market, has launched the industry’s first free and open production-ready insurance data standard.

openIDL unveils first open insurance data standard

openIDL, an initiative of the Linux Foundation, dedicated to modernising and standardising insurance data across the global market, has launched the industry’s first free...
The insurance underwriting process has long been defined by complexity, delays, and manual tasks that slow decision-making. Traditional methods have relied heavily on fragmented systems, duplicated data entry, and email-based communication, leaving underwriters with limited time to properly assess risks. As carriers push for greater speed and accuracy, the industry is steadily turning to digital tools that reimagine how underwriting actually works, according to IntellectAI.

Inside the rise of digital underwriting workbenches

The insurance underwriting process has long been defined by complexity, delays, and manual tasks that slow decision-making. Traditional methods have relied heavily on fragmented...

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