Sector Updates

Akur8 and CAS advance actuarial science with groundbreaking lasso credibility monograph

Akur8 and CAS advance actuarial science with groundbreaking lasso credibility monograph

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) has recently published an insightful new monograph entitled "Penalized Regression and Lasso Credibility."
Delos Insurance Solutions, a property insurance MGA, has successfully closed a $9m Series A funding round.

Delos Insurance Solutions attracts $9m in Series A to tackle wildfire risks

Delos Insurance Solutions, a property insurance MGA, has successfully closed a $9m Series A funding round.
The 2024 Earnix Industry Trends Report has revealed that the insurance sector faces pressing challenges with AI adoption, legacy system modernisation, and compliance pressures.

2024 insurance trends: Earnix report reveals insurers lagging in AI and tech modernisation

The 2024 Earnix Industry Trends Report has revealed that the insurance sector faces pressing challenges with AI adoption, legacy system modernisation, and compliance pressures.
Bindable, a prominent InsurTech firm specialising in alternative distribution technology and services, has introduced a new solution designed for businesses interested in establishing property and casualty (P&C) insurance agencies.

Bindable unveils virtual agency model to simplify P&C insurance for new entrants

Bindable, a prominent InsurTech firm specialising in alternative distribution technology and services, has introduced a new solution designed for businesses interested in establishing property and casualty (P&C) insurance agencies.
Aon, a global professional services firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AON, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Griffiths & Armour, a UK-based insurance broker.

Aon to acquire Griffiths & Armour to strengthen UK and Ireland market presence

Aon, a global professional services firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AON, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Griffiths & Armour, a UK-based insurance broker.
Pro Global, a trusted advisor for the specialist insurance sector, has announced a significant enhancement of its Digital Services capabilities.

Pro Global enhances digital services with Propel Automation integration for re/insurers

Pro Global, a trusted advisor for the specialist insurance sector, has announced a significant enhancement of its Digital Services capabilities.
CLARA Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimisation, has added a finance veteran to its leadership team as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

CLARA Analytics appoints finance veteran as its new CFO

CLARA Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimisation, has added a finance veteran to its leadership team as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Customer retention is a critical focus for life and health insurers, who must now navigate an evolving market landscape characterised by increasing customer expectations. Providing personalised experiences, streamlining claims processes, and implementing wellness programmes are all essential strategies that insurers can leverage to enhance customer engagement, reduce churn, and foster long-term loyalty. Digital health engagement platform dacadoo offers up some ideas as to how life and health insurers can retain their customers.

How to retain life and health insurance customers

Customer retention is a critical focus for life and health insurers, who must now navigate an evolving market landscape characterised by increasing customer expectations. Providing personalised experiences, streamlining claims processes, and implementing wellness programmes are all essential strategies that insurers can leverage to enhance customer engagement, reduce churn, and foster long-term loyalty. Digital health engagement platform dacadoo offers up some ideas as to how life and health insurers can retain their customers.
Marsh, a leading global insurance broker and risk advisor, has unveiled significant leadership appointments within its global placement practice.

Marsh bolsters global placement practice with swathe of new hires

Marsh, a leading global insurance broker and risk advisor, has unveiled significant leadership appointments within its global placement practice.
Chubb, a leading global insurance provider, has announced two key appointments in its Latin American leadership team to drive growth and enhance client service across Latin America’s rapidly developing markets.

Insurance giant Chubb strengthens Latin America team with new leadership roles

Chubb, a leading global insurance provider, has announced two key appointments in its Latin American leadership team to drive growth and enhance client service across Latin America’s rapidly developing markets.

News Stories

Akur8 launches rating accelerator for Guidewire users

Akur8 launches rating accelerator for Guidewire users

Akur8, the global actuarial AI platform used by more than 3,000 actuaries across the property and casualty and life and annuity insurance markets, has...
Why insurers are failing to unlock distribution data

Why insurers are failing to unlock distribution data

Insurance distribution technology has become increasingly effective at automating the mechanics of producer management. The next challenge for insurers is turning the information generated...
Marsh McLennan Agency strengthens Midwest insurance footprint

Marsh McLennan Agency strengthens Midwest insurance footprint

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) is expanding its insurance footprint across the US Midwest after agreeing to acquire Accel Holdings, an independent insurance and advisory...

Athena Cyber unveils new supply chain shield

Rokstone, the international specialty (re)insurance MGA, has expanded its cyber offering through its Athena Cyber Division with the launch of a new customer and...
French insurers turn to decisioning as risks grow more complex

French insurers turn to decisioning as risks grow more complex

French insurers are facing growing pressure to modernise how they make decisions as emerging risks become harder to assess and customer expectations continue to...
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