InsurTech

Insurance firms have begun implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) data into their offerings amidst a swell of pressure from stakeholders. This data is transforming underwriting profitability, enabling better risk assessments, product innovation, and regulatory compliance. 

The role of ESG data in modern insurance underwriting

Insurance firms have begun implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) data into their offerings amidst a swell of pressure from stakeholders. This data is transforming underwriting profitability, enabling better risk assessments, product innovation, and regulatory compliance. 
Tokio Marine Holdings, a global leader in the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Masahiro Koike as its new President and CEO.

Tokio Marine Holdings names Masahiro Koike as new CEO

Tokio Marine Holdings, a global leader in the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Masahiro Koike as its new President and CEO.
Previsico has partnered with Descartes Underwriting to offer businesses in the UK and Ireland advanced flood warnings and swift claims payments.

Previsico and Descartes to transform flood insurance with IoT sensors and parametric solutions

Previsico has partnered with Descartes Underwriting to offer businesses in the UK and Ireland advanced flood warnings and swift claims payments
Instabase, a leading applied artificial intelligence (AI) platform for unstructured data, has announced its $100m Series D funding round.

Instabase bags $100m to expand its AI-powered data platform

Instabase, a leading applied artificial intelligence (AI) platform for unstructured data, has announced its $100m Series D funding round.
The Earnix 2024 Industry Trends report revealed that nearly 75% of insurers have hundreds of rules embedded in their underwriting systems, with 18% stating they manage thousands. This overwhelming number of rules can complicate processes and impede efficiency. In response to these stark figures, Earnix is delving into how insurers can address these complexities and streamline their underwriting processes.

Inside the growing challenge of complex underwriting rules

The Earnix 2024 Industry Trends report revealed that nearly 75% of insurers have hundreds of rules embedded in their underwriting systems, with 18% stating they manage thousands. This overwhelming number of rules can complicate processes and impede efficiency. In response to these stark figures, Earnix is delving into how insurers can address these complexities and streamline their underwriting processes.
PayPal Ventures leads $13m Series B round for InsurTech Olé Life

PayPal Ventures leads $13m Series B round for InsurTech Olé Life

Olé Life, a leading Latin American InsurTech, has raised $13m in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures.
Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, and Peak3, a global leader in InsurTech, have announced a strategic joint venture (JV) aimed at creating the region’s most advanced digital and embedded insurance ecosystem.

Lazada and Peak3 partner to launch Southeast Asia’s leading embedded insurance ecosystem

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, and Peak3, a global leader in InsurTech, have announced a strategic joint venture (JV) aimed at creating the...
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African and Middle East-focused (re)insurance group, has launched Africa Specialty Risks Mauritius as a Lloyd’s service company.

Africa Specialty Risks strengthens African reinsurance footprint with Lloyd’s service company

Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), the pan-African and Middle East-focused (re)insurance group, has launched Africa Specialty Risks Mauritius as a Lloyd’s service company.
Latin American InsurTech Olé Life, a fully digital life insurance platform, has raised $13m in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures.

Latin American InsurTech Olé Life secures $13m Series B funding from PayPal Ventures

Latin American InsurTech Olé Life, a fully digital life insurance platform, has raised $13m in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures.
GBSAPRI Group has made two acquisitions to extend its presence across Italy and enter the Swiss market.

GBSAPRI Group acquires Ernesto Solari Assicurazioni and Seabridge to expand in Italy and Switzerland

GBSAPRI Group has made two acquisitions to extend its presence across Italy and enter the Swiss market.

News Stories

Angelica Solutions adds pricing expert Illingworth

Angelica Solutions, the UK insurance consultancy specialising in data-driven and actuarial solutions for insurers, MGAs and InsurTechs, has appointed Amy Illingworth as a senior...
Federato

Federato launches Claims to close loss ratio gaps

Federato, the AI-native platform for the full insurance policy lifecycle, has launched Federato Claims, an end-to-end claims management system built on the same technology...
LendingTree bets on product breadth to drive growth

LendingTree bets on product breadth to drive growth

LendingTree, the US online financial services marketplace, is expanding its insurance offering alongside wider financial services growth, launching six new product categories through strategic...
How insurers can turn wellness data into better engagement

How insurers can turn wellness data into better engagement

Health insurers are increasingly investing in wellness programmes to improve member engagement and preventive care, but many continue to struggle with delivering personalised experiences,...
Insurers move beyond AI pilots as governance takes control

Insurers move beyond AI pilots as governance takes control

The insurance sector is moving from AI experimentation towards more structured adoption, with governance, accountability and decision intelligence emerging as key priorities at MGAA...
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