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Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) is emerging as a powerful refinement to traditional portfolio optimisation techniques used across the insurance industry. Instead of relying on simplified, linear assumptions, SBML applies machine learning to thousands of stochastic scenarios, enabling models to detect complex interactions, non-linear responses and multi-objective trade-offs. The approach gives insurers a dynamic framework capable of reflecting regulatory capital demands, liability structures and shifting risk appetites more realistically than conventional optimisation tools.

What’s pushing insurers toward scenario-based ML?

Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) is emerging as a powerful refinement to traditional portfolio optimisation techniques used across the insurance industry. Instead of relying on...
A familiar phrase often surfaces in compliance and risk discussions across the insurance sector: “This product isn’t regulated for AML, so we don’t need to monitor it.” In many markets, that assumption is supported by existing rules. Regulatory frameworks largely focus on life insurance policies, while non-life products such as motor, property, travel, and liability insurance rarely fall within formal AML requirements.

Insurance AML blind spots explained

A familiar phrase often surfaces in compliance and risk discussions across the insurance sector: “This product isn’t regulated for AML, so we don’t need...
Snapsheet, a global provider of claims management technology, has been selected by Aspire General Insurance, a rapidly growing personal auto carrier in California, to overhaul and scale its claims operations.

Snapsheet selected by Aspire to boost claims platform

Snapsheet, a global provider of claims management technology, has been selected by Aspire General Insurance, a rapidly growing personal auto carrier in California, to...
BOXX Insurance, the original all-in-one cyber insurance and protection provider, has launched a new product, Tech E&O by BOXX, aimed at next-generation startups and mature technology firms across SaaS, AI and digital infrastructure segments.

BOXX Insurance unveils Tech E&O for next-gen firms

BOXX Insurance, the original all-in-one cyber insurance and protection provider, has launched a new product, Tech E&O by BOXX, aimed at next-generation startups and...
US InsurTech funding Q3 2025

US InsurTech investments dropped by 18% QoQ amid market uncertainties in Q3

Key US InsurTech investment stats in Q3 2025: US InsurTech investments dropped by 18% QoQ in Q3 Average deal value fell to $17.5m as...
Send Technology Solutions, an InsurTech specialist offering an underwriting workbench and digital insurance solutions, has appointed Daniel Pass as its new chief technology officer as the company continues to scale its platform and expand its technological capabilities.

Send hires Daniel Pass to lead tech strategy

Send Technology Solutions, an InsurTech specialist offering an underwriting workbench and digital insurance solutions, has appointed Daniel Pass as its new chief technology officer...
Public entity risk pools are facing growing pressure to improve cyber resilience across their member organisations, many of which vary significantly in cybersecurity maturity and use of technology. This diversity makes it increasingly challenging to maintain a strong defence against ever-evolving digital threats. As cyber incidents grow in frequency and impact, risk pools must find better ways to manage collective exposure and strengthen preparedness across their ecosystems.

KYND Portal transforms cyber risk for pool members

Public entity risk pools are facing growing pressure to improve cyber resilience across their member organisations, many of which vary significantly in cybersecurity maturity...
Insurity, a provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced that N2G Worldwide Insurance Services has officially gone live on Policy Decisions Evolution, marking the completion of a large-scale digital deployment.

N2G adopts Insurity’s Policy Decisions Evolution platform

Insurity, a provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced that N2G Worldwide Insurance Services has officially...
Global InsurTech INSTANDA, a provider of a cloud-native no-code insurance platform, has partnered with with Insevo, a Swedish membership organisation connecting insurers, InsurTechs, to advance insurance digitalisation across the Nordics.

Insevo partners with INSTANDA to drive Nordic insurance growth

Global InsurTech INSTANDA, a provider of a cloud-native no-code insurance platform, has partnered with with Insevo, a Swedish membership organisation connecting insurers, InsurTechs, to...
It was a cold, crisp day on a snow-covered Swiss mountain. Peter Ohnemus was hiking uphill on skis, the chill in the air and the crunch of snow underfoot sharpening his thoughts. As he paused to catch his breath, he began wondering how we can measure the positive impact of exercise on his health. 

The ski trip that launched a digital health revolution

It was a cold, crisp day on a snow-covered Swiss mountain. Peter Ohnemus was hiking uphill on skis, the chill in the air and...

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Acrisure's Auris AI targets insurance's data silos

Acrisure’s Auris AI targets insurance’s data silos

Acrisure, the global FinTech group spanning insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services across 19 countries, has launched Auris AI, an applied...
Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, a digital driver assistance provider operating through its recently acquired Urgently platform, and MOTER Technologies (MOTER), an InsurTech firm that converts connected vehicle...

AXA expands AI agent hub with Publicis Sapient

AXA, the global insurance and asset management group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Publicis Sapient, a technology company specialising in enterprise AI...

intellectAI Insurance’s month of listening exposes wholesale broking’s data gap

IntellectAI has used its Broker Appreciation Month (BAM) campaign, which ran throughout July, to surface the operational friction still holding back wholesale insurance distribution,...
What music can teach insurance actuaries

Actuaries and music: a mathematical connection

Actuaries and musicians may work in very different fields, but both rely on patterns, interpretation and judgement. At Akur8, several actuaries say their experience with...
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