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Vitesse has unveiled a new research report shedding light on major inefficiencies in claims finance that continue to burden the insurance industry across the US and UK.

Fragmented systems leave insurers struggling with payments and liquidity

Vitesse has unveiled a new research report shedding light on major inefficiencies in claims finance that continue to burden the insurance industry across the US and UK.
Neutrinos, a digital experience platform provider specialising in AI-driven automation, has entered a technology vendor agreement with Simplified Solutions, a division of U.S.-based Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI), to transform and enhance its digital ecosystem.

Prudential Financial’s Simplified Solutions taps Neutrinos to drive digital insurance transformation

Neutrinos, a digital experience platform provider specialising in AI-driven automation, has entered a technology vendor agreement with Simplified Solutions, a division of U.S.-based Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI), to transform and enhance its digital ecosystem.
A new study from CLARA Analytics has revealed that advanced AI-powered techniques can flag potential fraud in property and casualty insurance claims as early as two weeks after the first notice of loss, drastically outpacing traditional methods.

Early fraud detection breakthrough could save insurers billions, according to new research

A new study from CLARA Analytics has revealed that advanced AI-powered techniques can flag potential fraud in property and casualty insurance claims as early as two weeks after the first notice of loss, drastically outpacing traditional methods.
Totalis launches Spotlight to revolutionise insurance for entertainment support businesses

Totalis launches Spotlight to revolutionise insurance for entertainment support businesses

Totalis Program Underwriters has introduced a new managing general agent, Spotlight Entertainment Insurance, to address the unique insurance needs of businesses supporting production companies in the entertainment sector.
Nearmap and itel join forces to streamline insurance claims and underwriting

Nearmap and itel join forces to streamline insurance claims and underwriting

Nearmap has announced the acquisition of itel, a move set to reshape the property insurance landscape by combining two trusted sources of underwriting and claims data.
Kayna expands with 13 new jobs and eyes UK and US insurance markets

Kayna expands with 13 new jobs and eyes UK and US insurance markets

Kayna, a fast-growing InsurTech based in Cork, has announced plans to create 13 new jobs as it prepares for a major push into the UK and US insurance markets.
King Risk Partners, a national insurance firm focused on strategic expansion, has acquired Fidens Insurance Brokers, an independent insurance agency based in Red Bank, New Jersey.

King Risk Partners acquires Fidens Insurance Brokers to bolster Northeastern US presence

King Risk Partners, a national insurance firm focused on strategic expansion, has acquired Fidens Insurance Brokers, an independent insurance agency based in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Scottish Widows, a leading life insurance and pensions provider and part of Lloyds Banking Group, has entered into a partnership with Sprout.ai to pilot artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that aim to transform the insurance claims and underwriting process.

Scottish Widows and Sprout.ai partner to fast-track life insurance claims using AI

Scottish Widows, a leading life insurance and pensions provider and part of Lloyds Banking Group, has entered into a partnership with Sprout.ai to pilot artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that aim to transform the insurance claims and underwriting process.
SafeWeb, a provider of AI-powered cyber security solutions for small businesses (SMBs), has formed a partnership with Chubb, a global leader in insurance, to enhance cyber resilience for SMEs through an all-in-one protection solution.

Chubb joins forces with SafeWeb to offer cyber insurance for small businesses

SafeWeb, a provider of AI-powered cyber security solutions for small businesses (SMBs), has formed a partnership with Chubb, a global leader in insurance, to enhance cyber resilience for SMEs through an all-in-one protection solution.
Previsico sounds alarm as most UK firms lack flood resilience plans

Previsico sounds alarm as most UK firms lack flood resilience plans

Fewer than 30% of UK businesses are ready to face the increasing threat of flooding linked to climate change, according to new findings from InsurTech firm Previsico.

News Stories

Producer licensing is one of those parts of insurance that tends to stay in the background until it starts slowing everything else down. As carriers expand their agent networks, the process of onboarding producers, managing appointments, and maintaining compliance records often still depends on fragmented systems and manual intervention.

Fixing the producer bottleneck in insurance distribution

Producer licensing is one of those parts of insurance that tends to stay in the background until it starts slowing everything else down. As...
Simply Business, a digital insurance marketplace, has launched a business insurance app on ChatGPT in the US, alongside a separate rollout in the UK.

Simply Business brings small business insurance pricing into ChatGPT

Simply Business, a digital insurance marketplace, has launched a business insurance app on ChatGPT in the US, alongside a separate rollout in the UK. The...
Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform for US commercial insurers.Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform for US commercial insurers.

Cytora partners LexisNexis to enhance US commercial underwriting

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform...
INSTANDA, a no-code insurance platform provider, has partnered with DataCrest, a workflow solutions firm, to enhance submission intake and quoting efficiency for insurers and MGAs.

INSTANDA and DataCrest team up to streamline insurance submissions

INSTANDA, a no-code insurance platform provider, has partnered with DataCrest, a workflow solutions firm, to enhance submission intake and quoting efficiency for insurers and...
Openly, a tech-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has secured a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners and Gradient, with strategic participation from Allianz X.

Openly boosts expansion plans with funding and Allianz Re deal

Openly, a tech-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has secured a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners and Gradient,...
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