Sector Updates

Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider delivering artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance sector, has launched an upgraded version of its Workers’ Compensation Underwriting Risk Score Solution.

Gradient AI unveils enhanced underwriting solution to boost insurance risk segmentation

Gradient AI, a leading enterprise software provider delivering artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance sector, has launched an upgraded version of its Workers’ Compensation Underwriting Risk Score Solution.
Qover, a leading InsurTech, has partnered with automotive giants BMW and MINI to roll out a new embedded motor insurance product tailored specifically for the Irish market.

Qover unveils omnichannel insurance for BMW and MINI drivers in Irish market

Qover, a leading InsurTech, has partnered with automotive giants BMW and MINI to roll out a new embedded motor insurance product tailored specifically for the Irish market.
Manulife, a global financial services provider with a strong presence in insurance, wealth and asset management, has appointed Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary, effective 9 May 2025.

Manulife appoints Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary

Manulife, a global financial services provider with a strong presence in insurance, wealth and asset management, has appointed Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary, effective 9 May 2025.
dacadoo, a Swiss-based InsurTech, has partnered with global analytics software leader FICO to revolutionise how insurance companies evaluate risk, engage customers, and promote healthier lifestyles.

dacadoo and FICO team up to modernise insurance underwriting with real-time AI decisioning

dacadoo, a Swiss-based InsurTech, has partnered with global analytics software leader FICO to revolutionise how insurance companies evaluate risk, engage customers, and promote healthier lifestyles.
Insurance has always revolved around data, but the digital age has unlocked a new frontier for the industry. Insurers are now leveraging a diverse range of data tools to revolutionise how they assess risk, process claims, and interact with customers. This evolution is not just about efficiency, it’s about creating personalised experiences and entirely new business models. From granular customer insights to real-time decision-making, the sector is undergoing a transformation led by data, according to Digital Health Engagement Platform dacadoo.

From claims to prevention: How insurers are evolving with real-time data

Insurance has always revolved around data, but the digital age has unlocked a new frontier for the industry. Insurers are now leveraging a diverse...
AI-powered InsurTech platform 1Fort, which focuses on streamlining commercial insurance processes for brokers and agents, has announced a $7.5m oversubscribed funding round.

AI-driven InsurTech 1Fort raises $7.5m to transform broker workflows

AI-powered InsurTech platform 1Fort, which focuses on streamlining commercial insurance processes for brokers and agents, has announced a $7.5m oversubscribed funding round.
Ando Insurance, a New Zealand-based underwriting agency, has renewed and expanded its partnership with SSP Worldwide as part of an effort to drive its ongoing digital transformation strategy.

Ando Insurance renews SSP Worldwide partnership to boost digital transformation

Ando Insurance, a New Zealand-based underwriting agency, has renewed and expanded its partnership with SSP Worldwide as part of an effort to drive its ongoing digital transformation strategy.
Feather, a Berlin-based InsurTech startup, has appointed Eloi Lanthiez as Country Launcher for France, as it looks to drive growth in the region and across Europe.

InsurTech startup Feather taps Eloi Lanthiez to drive growth in France

Feather, a Berlin-based InsurTech startup, has appointed Eloi Lanthiez as Country Launcher for France, as it looks to drive growth in the region and across Europe.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on insurance underwriting, transforming long-established processes and significantly improving insurers’ capabilities. From improving risk assessment to tailoring offers and automating administrative functions, AI is enabling a new era of agility and competitiveness in the InsurTech space, as Earnix explains.

AI in insurance underwriting: Overcoming challenges and unlocking value

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on insurance underwriting, transforming long-established processes and significantly improving insurers’ capabilities. From improving risk assessment to tailoring offers and automating administrative functions, AI is enabling a new era of agility and competitiveness in the InsurTech space, as Earnix explains.
RYZE Claim Solutions, a national claims management provider, has acquired Acorn Claims, a Missouri-based firm known for its specialisation in daily and catastrophe claims services across the US.

RYZE Claim Solutions acquires Acorn Claims to boost catastrophe and daily claims capabilities

RYZE Claim Solutions, a national claims management provider, has acquired Acorn Claims, a Missouri-based firm known for its specialisation in daily and catastrophe claims services across the US.

News Stories

Wellness programmes have become an increasingly common feature in life insurance offerings. Many insurers launch digital health initiatives with strong internal support and early customer interest. Yet maintaining engagement over time remains a persistent challenge.

Why life insurers struggle to sustain wellness programme engagement

Wellness programmes have become an increasingly common feature in life insurance offerings. Many insurers launch digital health initiatives with strong internal support and early...
INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA MAX, a new ‘underwriter-first’ capability designed to help commercial and non-admitted insurers underwrite tens of thousands of complex assets within a single policy in real time.

INSTANDA introduces MAX to scale commercial underwriting with AI

INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA MAX, a new ‘underwriter-first’ capability designed to help commercial and non-admitted insurers underwrite tens of thousands of complex assets within...
Acrisure has acquired technology-driven managing general agent Vave from Canopius Group, strengthening its position in the US insurance market and expanding its data-led underwriting capabilities.

Acrisure strengthens E&S underwriting with Vave acquisition

Acrisure has acquired technology-driven managing general agent Vave from Canopius Group, strengthening its position in the US insurance market and expanding its data-led underwriting...
Talanx AG has raised €1bn through a dual bond issuance aimed at strengthening its capital structure and supporting long term financial flexibility.

Talanx lands €1bn through dual bond issuance

Talanx AG has raised €1bn through a dual bond issuance aimed at strengthening its capital structure and supporting long term financial flexibility. The financing consists...
UK insurer Covéa is overhauling how it manages fraud and risk across the insurance lifecycle, selecting Shift Technology as a long-term strategic partner to support a new end-to-end approach spanning underwriting, claims and mid-term policy adjustments.

Covéa adopts Shift AI to unify underwriting and claims risk

UK insurer Covéa is overhauling how it manages fraud and risk across the insurance lifecycle, selecting Shift Technology as a long-term strategic partner to...
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