Sector Updates

How Five Sigma’s Clive AI is delivering measurable results in claims handling

Five Sigma has experienced a breakout year in 2025, with considerable demand for its AI and automation solutions for claims management. The company’s multi-agent AI...
Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the launch of Cyber+, an exclusive proprietary cyber insurance product designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Amwins unveils cyber insurance offering to protect SMEs

Amwins, a global distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced the launch of Cyber+, an exclusive proprietary cyber insurance product designed for...
Commercial lines insurers face constant pressure from regulatory updates. ISO circulars arrive in waves, with states adding variations that require continuous updates to rating models. Manual work—rebuilding models, re-keying data, and revalidating outputs—has traditionally taken months, slowing time-to-market and draining expert resources.

The regulatory challenges commercial lines insurers face – and how to solve them

Commercial lines insurers face constant pressure from regulatory updates. ISO circulars arrive in waves, with states adding variations that require continuous updates to rating...
mea Platform, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for the (re)insurance industry, has launched a suite of agentic AI products designed to unlock value trapped inside (re)insurance operating expenses.

mea launches AI suite to replace core insurance industry workflows

mea Platform, a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for the (re)insurance industry, has launched a suite of agentic AI products designed to unlock value...
Allianz UK has partnered with Ticker, a Managing General Agent (MGA) and one of the UK’s top connected motor insurance providers, in a bid to boost safer driving.

Allianz UK partners with Ticker to enhance motor insurance

Allianz UK has partnered with Ticker, a Managing General Agent (MGA) and one of the UK’s top connected motor insurance providers, in a bid...
Acrisure, a global FinTech leader providing intelligence-driven financial services and solutions, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Funk as its new chief technology and chief AI officer.

Acrisure hires Benjamin Funk to lead AI and tech strategy

Acrisure, a global FinTech leader providing intelligence-driven financial services and solutions, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Funk as its new chief technology and...
Specialty Program Group (SPG), a leading insurance specialty and wholesale brokerage, has partnered with Vertafore, a top provider of InsurTech solutions, to enhance digital experiences for its retail agencies and improve operational efficiency across its partner network.

SPG partners with Vertafore to modernise agency workflows

Specialty Program Group (SPG), a leading insurance specialty and wholesale brokerage, has partnered with Vertafore, a top provider of InsurTech solutions, to enhance digital experiences...
Unitary, an AI automation firm, has launched its Virtual Agents for Insurance to help insurers streamline workflows, reduce costs, and accelerate automation without system overhauls.

Unitary launches AI Virtual Agents for insurance automation

Unitary, an AI automation firm, has launched its Virtual Agents for Insurance to help insurers streamline workflows, reduce costs, and accelerate automation without system...
For decades, provider support in health plans has relied on call centres to handle benefit verifications, claim checks, and credentialing updates. While necessary, these interactions are repetitive, slow, and costly. Benefits verification alone can account for 60–70% of calls, highlighting the inefficiency of traditional provider support models.

How Ushur is modernising healthcare support operations

For decades, provider support in health plans has relied on call centres to handle benefit verifications, claim checks, and credentialing updates. While necessary, these...
Insurance compliance teams have long relied on rules-based monitoring as the cornerstone of anti-money laundering (AML) programmes. Fixed thresholds and predefined alerts offer simplicity and auditability, but as financial crime becomes more complex, this approach is increasingly insufficient, according to SymphonyAI. 

How can insurance firms stop financial crime effectively?

Insurance compliance teams have long relied on rules-based monitoring as the cornerstone of anti-money laundering (AML) programmes. Fixed thresholds and predefined alerts offer simplicity...

News Stories

GLASS PRISM: the AI tool redefining insurance investment strategy

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers. Built on what the firm...
The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding, transparent pricing, and personalised experiences are becoming standard expectations, placing increasing pressure on traditional banks and insurers to adapt.

Can bancassurance remain relevant in a digital-first financial landscape?

The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding,...
Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while protecting revenue.

Pikl builds insurance-led model for rental flexibility

Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while...
QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within its Yacht Protection & Indemnity product.

QBE AND Aurora roll out end-to-end algorithmic underwriting

QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within...
Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the start of a ten-week programme focused on innovation across underwriting, risk and operations.

Lloyd’s Lab selects 12 firms for Cohort 16 Accelerator

Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the...
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