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Ushur, a leader in customer experience automation for regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Deepak Vedarthan as senior vice president of customer success.

Ushur appoints Deepak Vedarthan as senior vice president of customer success

Ushur, a leader in customer experience automation for regulated industries, has announced the appointment of Deepak Vedarthan as senior vice president of customer success.
San Diego-based XILO, an InsurTech company providing quoting software for independent insurance agencies, has raised $7.2m in its latest Series A funding round.

XILO raises $7.2m to enhance digital quoting solutions for insurance agencies

San Diego-based XILO, an InsurTech company providing quoting software for independent insurance agencies, has raised $7.2m in its latest Series A funding round.
Policy Expert, one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurers covering home, motor, and pet insurance, has appointed Mark Wilson as its new chair.

Policy Expert appoints former Aviva CEO Mark Wilson as new chair

Policy Expert, one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurers covering home, motor, and pet insurance, has appointed Mark Wilson as its new chair. The...
A recent report by Capgemini highlights that 62% of insurance executives acknowledge AI and machine learning as crucial for enhancing underwriting quality and reducing fraud. However, only 43% of underwriters consistently trust predictive analytics recommendations. This discrepancy raises an essential question: how can AI truly transform underwriting, and what trends are driving its adoption in the InsurTech industry? Custom software development company Symfa investigates.

How AI is revolutionising underwriting

A recent report by Capgemini highlights that 62% of insurance executives acknowledge AI and machine learning as crucial for enhancing underwriting quality and reducing fraud. However, only 43% of underwriters consistently trust predictive analytics recommendations. This discrepancy raises an essential question: how can AI truly transform underwriting, and what trends are driving its adoption in the InsurTech industry? Custom software development company Symfa investigates.
Brooks Insurance, a nationally recognised wholesale insurance brokerage, has announced the appointment of Tiffani Ann Garabedian as senior vice president of underwriting, effective immediately.

Brooks Insurance expands underwriting division with key hire

Brooks Insurance, a nationally recognised wholesale insurance brokerage, has announced the appointment of Tiffani Ann Garabedian as senior vice president of underwriting, effective immediately.
Ki Insurance has partnered with QBE Insurance to expand broker insurance solutions by adding the firm as a capacity partner on its Lloyd’s-based digital follow platform.

Ki Insurance and QBE partner to expand digital follow capacity for brokers

Ki Insurance has partnered with QBE Insurance to expand broker insurance solutions by adding the firm as a capacity partner on its Lloyd’s-based digital follow platform.
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Alexandra Cliff as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective 1 May 2025.

Lloyd’s appoints Alexandra Cliff as new CFO

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has appointed Alexandra Cliff as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective 1 May 2025.
Concirrus, a leading InsurTech innovator, has unveiled transformative technology that delivers nearly 100% accuracy in submission ingestion alongside instant rating and quoting capabilities.

Concirrus launches near 100% accurate submission ingestion and instant quoting technology

Concirrus, a leading InsurTech innovator, has unveiled transformative technology that delivers nearly 100% accuracy in submission ingestion alongside instant rating and quoting capabilities.
London Underwriters (LU), a technology-driven insurance services provider, has partnered with NormanMax Insurance Solutions (NMIS) to offer agents access to innovative solutions for natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes.

London Underwriters and NormanMax partner to expand parametric insurance offerings

London Underwriters (LU), a technology-driven insurance services provider, has partnered with NormanMax Insurance Solutions (NMIS) to offer agents access to innovative solutions for natural...
Italian InsurTech company Wopta Assicurazioni has successfully closed a funding round that brings its total financing to €12m.

Italian InsurTech Wopta Assicurazioni secures €12m in funding

Italian InsurTech company Wopta Assicurazioni has successfully closed a funding round that brings its total financing to €12m. The latest investment was secured through a...

News Stories

GLASS PRISM: the AI tool redefining insurance investment strategy

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers. Built on what the firm...
The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding, transparent pricing, and personalised experiences are becoming standard expectations, placing increasing pressure on traditional banks and insurers to adapt.

Can bancassurance remain relevant in a digital-first financial landscape?

The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding,...
Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while protecting revenue.

Pikl builds insurance-led model for rental flexibility

Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while...
QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within its Yacht Protection & Indemnity product.

QBE AND Aurora roll out end-to-end algorithmic underwriting

QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within...
Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the start of a ten-week programme focused on innovation across underwriting, risk and operations.

Lloyd’s Lab selects 12 firms for Cohort 16 Accelerator

Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the...
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