Sector Updates

Travelers backs Applied’s AI-powered renewal quoting push

Travelers backs Applied’s AI-powered renewal quoting push

Applied Systems, a provider of insurance software, has launched a submissionless quoting capability for commercial insurance, with The Travelers Companies joining as the first...
Vertafore launches AI agent to streamline MGA submissions

Vertafore launches AI agent to streamline MGA submissions

Vertafore, a Denver-based insurance technology provider, has launched an AI submission processing agent for managing general agents (MGAs), designed to reduce manual intake processes...
Sixfold study finds underwriters optimistic about AI

Sixfold study finds underwriters optimistic about AI

Sixfold, an AI underwriting company working with global insurers, has published new research revealing that AI is fuelling widespread optimism among underwriting professionals rather...
KYND launches cyber risk analytics platform for insurers

KYND launches cyber risk analytics platform for insurers

KYND, a cyber risk intelligence provider, has launched Portfolio Analytics, a platform designed to help cyber insurers gain visibility into portfolio-wide exposures and track...
Palantir new deal brings AI deeper into Mexico’s insurance market

Palantir new deal brings AI deeper into Mexico’s insurance market

Palantir Technologies, an AI software provider, has expanded its partnership with GNP Seguros, Mexico’s largest insurer, as the carrier increases its use of artificial...

USAA expands Zinnia deal amid annuity market highs

Zinnia, a life and annuity technology firm, is deepening its work with insurance carriers, including an expanded agreement with USAA, as demand for annuities...
Fleet maintenance faces AI shake-up as Targa launches new tool

Fleet maintenance faces AI shake-up as Targa launches new tool

Targa Telematics, an AIoT and connected mobility technology provider, has launched an agentic AI-powered maintenance platform designed to automate fleet operations and improve vehicle...
US InsurTech deal activity H1 2026

California cemented its place as the main US InsurTech hub with 35% of all...

Key US InsurTech investment stats in H1 2026: US InsurTech deal activity grew by 10% YoY Californian companies secured 35% of all deals to...

The hidden bottleneck stalling insurance pricing gains

A technically brilliant pricing model can still destroy value if it stalls on the way to production, according to InsurTech pricing specialist Akur8. In a...
Bamboo Insurance targets affordability with new HO2 plan

Bamboo Insurance targets affordability with new HO2 plan

Bamboo Insurance, a technology-enabled managing general underwriter specialising in homeowners' coverage, has rolled out its new Essential homeowners programme, an HO2 product aimed at...

News Stories

Capricorn Mutual completes Duck Creek platform go-live

Capricorn Mutual completes Duck Creek platform go-live

Aggne, a Wipro company and insurance technology services provider, has confirmed the successful go-live of Capricorn Mutual, the member-owned risk protection organisation, on Duck...
Why rating engines are becoming insurers' decision hub

Why rating engines are becoming insurers’ decision hub

Pricing technology is moving beyond its traditional home in actuarial and underwriting teams. Rating engines are increasingly being used by marketing, innovation and product...
AML

Why underwriting data holds the key to spotting AML risk

Insurance houses across South Africa are pouring money into anti-financial crime tools, yet heavy spending alone is not solving the problem. Effectiveness, particularly at...
Wildfire data model drives new California cover

Wildfire data model drives new California cover

DUAL North America, a specialty programme administrator, Kingstone Companies, a Northeast-focused property insurer, and Windward Risk Managers, a Florida-based risk manager, have each launched...
ManyPets debuts UK's first ChatGPT insurance plugin

ManyPets debuts UK’s first ChatGPT insurance plugin

ManyPets, a UK pet insurance provider offering Lifetime cover and an AI-powered claims service, has become the first UK specialist pet insurance provider to...
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