Sector Updates

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.
How Magic Submission streamlines submission management for insurers and MGAs

How Magic Submission streamlines submission management for insurers and MGAs

Managing insurance submissions is a challenging and time-consuming aspect of the underwriting process. IntellectAI has released a new whitepaper outlining how its Magic Submission...
Rainbow, a digitally-enabled managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in small business insurance, has announced the close of an $8m Series A funding round.

Rainbow raises $8m to expand small business insurance offerings

Rainbow, a digitally-enabled managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in small business insurance, has announced the close of an $8m Series A funding round.
Transamerica, a leading provider of life insurance, retirement, and financial protection solutions, has introduced a refreshed brand identity.

Transamerica unveils refreshed brand identity

Transamerica, a leading provider of life insurance, retirement, and financial protection solutions, has introduced a refreshed brand identity.
Mike Lloyd, the co-founder and former COO of Corvus Insurance, has launched Pine View Insurance Group, an independent agency specialising in high-net-worth insurance solutions.

Mike Lloyd launches Pine View Insurance Group to transform luxury insurance market

Mike Lloyd, the co-founder and former COO of Corvus Insurance, has launched Pine View Insurance Group, an independent agency specialising in high-net-worth insurance solutions.

News Stories

Canadian auto lenders are facing mounting pressure as funding costs fluctuate, competition intensifies, and borrowers become increasingly sensitive to interest rates. At the same time, dealers expect rapid decisions and competitive offers at the point of sale.

Why Canadian auto lenders are rethinking pricing strategies

Canadian auto lenders are facing mounting pressure as funding costs fluctuate, competition intensifies, and borrowers become increasingly sensitive to interest rates. At the same...
Mortgage lenders face growing pressure to deliver faster and more personalised customer experiences. Rising borrower expectations, broker-led distribution models, and the need to modernise legacy systems are forcing lenders to rethink how lending journeys are designed.

Why personalisation is becoming essential in mortgage lending

Mortgage lenders face growing pressure to deliver faster and more personalised customer experiences. Rising borrower expectations, broker-led distribution models, and the need to modernise...
InsurTech Eleos Life has secured $3m in capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), a US-based media-for-equity venture fund, to accelerate brand awareness and customer acquisition across the United States.

Eleos Life raises $3m from Mercurius Media Capital

InsurTech Eleos Life has secured $3m in capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), a US-based media-for-equity venture fund, to accelerate brand awareness and customer...
DXC Technology has launched a new suite of Assure Smart Apps designed to help insurers accelerate AI-driven transformation and modernise operations without large-scale system overhauls.

DXC introduces AI-driven apps to accelerate insurer transformation

DXC Technology has launched a new suite of Assure Smart Apps designed to help insurers accelerate AI-driven transformation and modernise operations without large-scale system...
European InsurTech Neat has entered a strategic partnership with Visa to enhance the insurance and medical assistance services embedded within Visa cards.

Visa teams with Neat to upgrade cardholder insurance services

European InsurTech Neat has entered a strategic partnership with Visa to enhance the insurance and medical assistance services embedded within Visa cards. The collaboration will...
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