InsurTech

Demand for digital-first insurance policies climbs, Policygenius reports

A report by Policygenius has revealed that there has been significant growth in demand for no-medical life insurance policies that provide a digital experience.

INSHUR launches claim solution for UK customers

Mobile-based auto insurance platform INSHUR has launched an in-house, technology-led, claims solution for UK customers.

Beazley launches digital division

Specialist insurer Beazley has launched its digital trading division, Beazley Digital, to transform digital access for its global broking partners.

Staying relevant – how can the insurance industry adapt to the 21st century?

The insurance sector has changed quite a bit over the past years; however, it is currently undertaking its biggest ever transformation - the shift towards a fully personalised approach towards the consumers, and usage-based insurance (UBI) as a prominent example of that shift.

JBA launches flood model for more effective risk pricing

JBA Risk Management has launched a UK flood model to better inform flood risk management. The model has predicted that one in four UK properties are at risk of flooding.

Percayso gains funding to help insurers get more from their data

Insurance data intelligence provider Percayso Inform (Percayso) has raised £3.4m in a round led by Manchester-based venture capital investor Praetura Ventures.

Mercury launches UBI app

Mercury Insurance has launched a usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, that it said could save customers up to 40% or more on auto insurance.

Five Sigma gives Boost a claims management lift

Boost Insurance has selected Five Sigma to build in its in-house claims operations with an agile, SaaS-based solution and scalable business model.

ICEYE lands $136m for NatCat solutions

ICEYE, an expert in natural catastrophe (NatCat) solutions, has closed a $136m Series D funding round.

Finverity secures $2m for supply chain finances

Finverity, the mid-market supply chain finance platform focused on emerging markets, has raised $2m in a pre-Series A equity funding round.

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Why pension transition overviews fail to communicate

Dutch pension insurers are producing transition overviews that tick every legal box and still leave participants fundamentally confused about what is happening to their...
Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company.

Beazley investors back £8.1bn Zurich takeover deal

Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company. The deal was backed by 99.9% of votes...
Canopy Connect has launched a new sharing path feature for its Insurance Intake Platform, designed to give insurance prospects more flexibility in how they share their insurance information.

Canopy Connect adds multi-option sharing path to intake platform

Canopy Connect has launched a new sharing path feature for its Insurance Intake Platform, designed to give insurance prospects more flexibility in how they...
The Zebra, an insurance comparison platform, has warned that rising homeowners' insurance premiums could place significant financial pressure on first-time homebuyers.

Rising home insurance premiums add pressure for first-time buyers

The Zebra, an insurance comparison platform, has warned that rising homeowners' insurance premiums could place significant financial pressure on first-time homebuyers. The company’s latest analysis...
EIS, an AI-native insurance core platform provider, has announced that Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (TMNF) has deployed its ClaimPulse™ technology as part of a new overseas travel insurance offering.

Tokio Marine adopts ClaimPulse to automate travel insurance FNOL

EIS, an AI-native insurance core platform provider, has announced that Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (TMNF) has deployed its ClaimPulse™ technology as part...
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