Sector Updates

Trupanion, Inc., a leading global provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, has announced the official launch of its high-quality pet insurance product in Germany and Switzerland.

Trupanion launches signature medical insurance product in Germany and Switzerland

Trupanion, Inc., a leading global provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, has announced the official launch of its high-quality pet insurance product in Germany and Switzerland.
Markel, a global specialty insurer, has launched a cutting-edge cyber insurance policy designed to cater to FinTech firms.

Markel launches specialised cyber coverage for FinTechs

Markel, a global specialty insurer, has launched a cutting-edge cyber insurance policy designed to cater to FinTech firms.
OneAdvent, a specialist MGA services platform, has announced a new leadership appointment designed to support the company’s ongoing expansion within Europe.

OneAdvent announces leadership appointment to drive European expansion plans

OneAdvent, a specialist MGA services platform, has announced a new leadership appointment designed to support the company’s ongoing expansion within Europe.
WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has announced a strategic partnership with Kayna, an award-winning insurance infrastructure platform.

WTW and Kayna partner to offer tailored insurance solutions to SMEs

WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, has announced a strategic partnership with Kayna, an award-winning insurance infrastructure platform.
Carbon Underwriting (Carbon), an independent managing general underwriter and manager of Lloyd’s syndicates, has announced the appointment of Julie Gallagher as its new head of syndicate management, effective immediately.

Carbon Underwriting appoints Julie Gallagher as head of syndicate management

Carbon Underwriting (Carbon), an independent managing general underwriter and manager of Lloyd’s syndicates, has announced the appointment of Julie Gallagher as its new head of syndicate management, effective immediately.
Aspen, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Coalition, a leading Active Insurance provider, through the launch of Coalition Re.

Aspen extends partnership with Coalition

Aspen, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced an expansion of its partnership with Coalition, a leading Active Insurance provider, through the launch of Coalition Re.
Zurich Insurance Company has announced a host of new leadership appointments within its Asia-Pacific (APAC) commercial insurance division.

Zurich Insurance strengthens APAC leadership team

Zurich Insurance Company has announced a host of new leadership appointments within its Asia-Pacific (APAC) commercial insurance division.
Sigo Seguros, a car insurance startup focused on underserved communities, has raised $10.5m in a Series A funding round.

Sigo Seguros bags $10.5m to expand car insurance offerings

Sigo Seguros, a car insurance startup focused on underserved communities, has raised $10.5m in a Series A funding round.
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries worldwide, and the insurance sector is no exception. For insurance companies, efficiently handling claims and processing large volumes of customer inquiries is a crucial aspect of maintaining customer satisfaction and operational excellence. As the volume of claims increases, insurers are under pressure to find solutions that not only streamline workflows but also improve accuracy and reduce response times. This is where companies like Simplifai can make a difference. 

How Simplifai can step-up your insurance claims management

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries worldwide, and the insurance sector is no exception. For insurance companies, efficiently handling claims and processing large volumes of customer inquiries is a crucial aspect of maintaining customer satisfaction and operational excellence. As the volume of claims increases, insurers are under pressure to find solutions that not only streamline workflows but also improve accuracy and reduce response times. This is where companies like Simplifai can make a difference. 
As the insurance industry rapidly modernises, actuaries are becoming integral to shaping and executing strategic growth plans. With a focus on enhancing risk management, leveraging advanced technologies like AI, and optimising decision-making processes, actuaries are driving innovation across the landscape. Their expertise is crucial in adapting to industry changes and achieving long-term business objectives, underscoring their pivotal role in the future of insurance strategy.

How actuaries shape insurance strategy

As the insurance industry rapidly modernises, actuaries are becoming integral to shaping and executing strategic growth plans. With a focus on enhancing risk management, leveraging advanced technologies like AI, and optimising decision-making processes, actuaries are driving innovation across the landscape. Their expertise is crucial in adapting to industry changes and achieving long-term business objectives, underscoring their pivotal role in the future of insurance strategy.

News Stories

Migrating from on-premises to cloud infrastructure is a major leap for any organisation. This was the case for a Fortune 500 insurer seeking to modernise its operations. Their existing system, which relied on outdated methods and manual processes, was no longer fit to handle the enormous amounts of data generated daily. This transformation involved building a robust, automated platform, transitioning to the cloud, and optimising for efficiency and scalability. Customer software development company Symfa explains how it supported the firm on this journey.

How Symfa helped a Fortune 500 insurer modernise its cloud infrastructure – part one

Migrating from on-premises to cloud infrastructure is a major leap for any organisation. This was the case for a Fortune 500 insurer seeking to modernise its operations. Their existing system, which relied on outdated methods and manual processes, was no longer fit to handle the enormous amounts of data generated daily. This transformation involved building a robust, automated platform, transitioning to the cloud, and optimising for efficiency and scalability. Customer software development company Symfa explains how it supported the firm on this journey.
ZestyAI has partnered with Standard Casualty Company to enhance risk assessment and policyholder collaboration for manufactured home insurance using advanced AI-driven property and climate risk analytics.

ZestyAI and Standard Casualty join forces to innovate property insurance for mobile homes

ZestyAI has partnered with Standard Casualty Company to enhance risk assessment and policyholder collaboration for manufactured home insurance using advanced AI-driven property and climate risk analytics.
HDI Global, a leading provider of industrial insurance, has announced plans to expand its environmental liability insurance offerings to international markets.

HDI Global expands ESG insurance offering with international environmental liability coverage

HDI Global, a leading provider of industrial insurance, has announced plans to expand its environmental liability insurance offerings to international markets. The expansion follows the...
Mulberri, a digital insurance platform focused on innovating business insurance, has joined forces with Qualys in a bid to deliver enhanced cyber insurance offerings.

Qualys partners with Mulberri to transform cyber insurance underwriting

Mulberri, a digital insurance platform focused on innovating business insurance, has joined forces with Qualys in a bid to deliver enhanced cyber insurance offerings.
Duck Creek Technologies, a global provider of intelligent solutions for property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the opening of a second Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Warsaw, Poland.

Duck Creek Technologies expands with new centre of excellence in Poland

Duck Creek Technologies, a global provider of intelligent solutions for property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the opening of a second Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Warsaw, Poland.

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