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Every year, millions of travellers fall ill while abroad, and most aren’t dealing with drastic emergencies. They're fighting off a nasty flu, seeking relief for a sinus infection, or managing a minor injury. But without easy access to trusted local care, these seemingly low-risk issues often escalate into high-cost claims, according to Adam Feiler, SVP Global Sales at Air Doctor.  

Cutting outpatient claims costs without cutting corners

Every year, millions of travellers fall ill while abroad, and most aren’t dealing with drastic emergencies. They're fighting off a nasty flu, seeking relief for a sinus infection, or managing a minor injury. But without easy access to trusted local care, these seemingly low-risk issues often escalate into high-cost claims, according to Adam Feiler, SVP Global Sales at Air Doctor.  
Kennedys IQ has partnered with Solomonic, a litigation analytics company known for its data-driven intelligence platform, to transform how litigation risk is managed across the insurance value chain.

Kennedys IQ and Solomonic join forces to integrate litigation data into insurance lifecycle

Kennedys IQ has partnered with Solomonic, a litigation analytics company known for its data-driven intelligence platform, to transform how litigation risk is managed across the insurance value chain.

AI meets human insight in IntellectAI’s new underwriting solution

IntellectAI has introduced a new breed of AI-driven underwriting tools designed to elevate decision-making across commercial and specialty lines.
Hiscox, a specialist global insurer, has appointed Phil Withey as chief technology officer (CTO) for its London Market division, reinforcing its leadership team as it ramps up its digital transformation agenda.

Hiscox appoints Phil Withey as CTO to lead London Market’s tech transformation

Hiscox, a specialist global insurer, has appointed Phil Withey as chief technology officer (CTO) for its London Market division, reinforcing its leadership team as...
Launching a new insurance product may feel like the finish line, but in reality, it’s only the beginning of a much more nuanced journey. The post-launch period is where real-world performance data begins to flow, offering fresh opportunities and risks for actuaries. Edwin Graham, principal actuarial data scientist at Akur8, outlines the dos and don’ts actuaries should keep in mind when navigating this crucial phase.

How to monitor a new insurance product: key tips for actuaries post-launch

Launching a new insurance product may feel like the finish line, but in reality, it’s only the beginning of a much more nuanced journey. The post-launch period is where real-world performance data begins to flow, offering fresh opportunities and risks for actuaries. Edwin Graham, principal actuarial data scientist at Akur8, outlines the dos and don’ts actuaries should keep in mind when navigating this crucial phase.
Insurance carriers often struggle to extract the full value from their renewal portfolios, largely due to inefficiencies in pricing and outdated systems. According to Quantee, more than 20 factors outside of pure pricing can erode performance. In response to this, the firm has delved into seven actionable strategies that insurers can use to enhance both customer retention and portfolio profitability.

7 proven ways to boost retention and profits in your insurance renewal portfolio

Insurance carriers often struggle to extract the full value from their renewal portfolios, largely due to inefficiencies in pricing and outdated systems. According to Quantee, more than 20 factors outside of pure pricing can erode performance. In response to this, the firm has delved into seven actionable strategies that insurers can use to enhance both customer retention and portfolio profitability.
AssuredPartners, a premier global insurance brokerage, and Carrum Health have announced a strategic partnership to broaden specialty care access for AssuredPartners' self-insured clients.

AssuredPartners teams up with Carrum Health to expand specialty care access

AssuredPartners, a premier global insurance brokerage, and Carrum Health have announced a strategic partnership to broaden specialty care access for AssuredPartners' self-insured clients.
SCOR, a global reinsurance group headquartered in Paris and a leading player in the reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Philipp Rüede as the new chief executive officer of its Life & Health (L&H) business, effective 1 June 2025.

SCOR names Philipp Rüede as CEO of Life & Health division

SCOR, a global reinsurance group headquartered in Paris and a leading player in the reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Philipp Rüede as the new chief executive officer of its Life & Health (L&H) business, effective 1 June 2025.
Floodbase, the world-leading platform for insuring uncovered flood risk, and Yokahu, a pioneering insurance intermediary specialising in catastrophe risk, have announced a partnership to launch new automated parametric flood insurance policies for businesses in New Orleans.

Floodbase and Yokahu launch new parametric flood insurance for New Orleans businesses

Floodbase, the world-leading platform for insuring uncovered flood risk, and Yokahu, a pioneering insurance intermediary specialising in catastrophe risk, have announced a partnership to launch new automated parametric flood insurance policies for businesses in New Orleans.
LifeSearch, the UK’s leading protection advice specialist, and Trinity, a specialist insurer for military personnel, veterans, and their families, have extended their partnership to enhance healthcare access for the Armed Forces community.

LifeSearch and Trinity boost healthcare access for Armed Forces community

LifeSearch, the UK’s leading protection advice specialist, and Trinity, a specialist insurer for military personnel, veterans, and their families, have extended their partnership to enhance healthcare access for the Armed Forces community.

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Acrisure's Auris AI targets insurance's data silos

Acrisure’s Auris AI targets insurance’s data silos

Acrisure, the global FinTech group spanning insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services across 19 countries, has launched Auris AI, an applied...
Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, a digital driver assistance provider operating through its recently acquired Urgently platform, and MOTER Technologies (MOTER), an InsurTech firm that converts connected vehicle...

AXA expands AI agent hub with Publicis Sapient

AXA, the global insurance and asset management group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Publicis Sapient, a technology company specialising in enterprise AI...

intellectAI Insurance’s month of listening exposes wholesale broking’s data gap

IntellectAI has used its Broker Appreciation Month (BAM) campaign, which ran throughout July, to surface the operational friction still holding back wholesale insurance distribution,...
What music can teach insurance actuaries

Actuaries and music: a mathematical connection

Actuaries and musicians may work in very different fields, but both rely on patterns, interpretation and judgement. At Akur8, several actuaries say their experience with...
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