Digital Insurance

Insurtech Understory expands parametric hail insurance

Product targets auto dealers in 18 states.

Posted: Mar 18, 2020

Virus drives patients to virtual doctors and buoys telemedicine

As COVID-19 spreads across Europe, leaving new patients in its wake, the fear of infection and a saturated health-care system are driving large numbers of people online

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

5 ways tech leaders can manage the COVID-19 crisis

It is of strategic importance that we ensure our information technology is supporting the entirety of the organization and its ability to communicate.

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Big tech swallows most of the hot AI startups

Artificial intelligence is a prime example of an important technology field where the majority of promising startups have been gobbled up, frequently ending public availability of any products they created

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Driverless cars have arrived, and they all look like loaves of bread

The uniform and uninspiring looks of these autonomous vehicles are coming under criticism for being as much of a turn-off as the no-frills approach automakers took to designing EVs that ended up being slower sellers than expected.

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

First steps in COVID-19 response for insurers

The situation is changing rapidly, testing organization capacity and operational planning.

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

Amerisure launches commercial fleet UBI program

New offering uses technology from IMS.

Posted: Mar 11, 2020

How AI will improve CX in insurance

Insurers will use AI across different channels – in context - to deliver experiences that make customers happy.

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Aon buys Willis Towers Watson for $30 billion

The largest-ever deal for the industry will combine the second- and third-largest brokers.

Posted: Mar 10, 2020

Selective taps virtual agency to run collegiate competition

Technology from PriSim powered the competition, in which risk and insurance students from several colleges competed.

Posted: Mar 09, 2020

Insurtech NY announces finalists for competition

Early and growth-stage companies will have a chance to win more than $300,000 in prizes.

Posted: Mar 08, 2020

Insurtech riding high in U.S. KPMG

KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech report finds insurtech investment in the U.S. rising, bucking wider fintech trends.

Posted: Mar 05, 2020

Lincoln Financial taps software from Munich Re's insurtech unit

First client for Munich Re Automation Solutions

Posted: Mar 04, 2020

Allstate, Ford in telematics data partnership

The majority of Ford and Lincoln 2020 model-year vehicles with embedded modems will be able to connect with Allstate’s Milewise program, which is currently in 14 states,

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Hartford Insurtech Hub launches life, benefits program

Insurance accelerator expands to new lines of business.

Posted: Mar 03, 2020

Insurtech unicorn Hippo navigates next steps
Insurtech unicorn Hippo navigates next steps

Company retains focus on becoming loss-prevention partner to customers.

Posted: Mar 02, 2020

5 claims tech trends to watch in the 2020s
5 claims tech trends to watch in the 2020s

The future for insurance carriers looks bright when it comes to claims advancements this decade.

Posted: Mar 02, 2020

Homeowners claimants not ready for full digital: JDPA
Homeowners claimants not ready for full digital: JDPA

While digital capabilities have led to record-high claims satisfaction, a mix of high-touch and online services are preferred.

Posted: Feb 28, 2020

BrokerTech Ventures selects 12 for first cohort
BrokerTech Ventures selects 12 for first cohort

The startups selected will gain access to engagement and distribution offerings through BrokerTech Ventures’ nine owners and partners.

Posted: Feb 27, 2020

Tesla’s Autopilot, cell phone use blamed in 2018 fatal crash
Tesla’s Autopilot, cell phone use blamed in 2018 fatal crash

Tesla was heavily criticized for not doing enough to keep drivers from using its driver-assist function inappropriately.

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

Unqork gets more funding from Goldman Sachs
Unqork gets more funding from Goldman Sachs

Startup founded by former New York Life CIO counts large life insurers among clients.

Posted: Feb 26, 2020

Zurich Spain gets into IoT
Zurich Spain gets into IoT

The company has introduced water-damage prevention technology under a new brand name, Zurich Smart, in Spain.

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

Toyota drivers can buy Nationwide UBI through their cars
Toyota drivers can buy Nationwide UBI through their cars

The auto manufacturer's TIMS BrightDrive program connects drivers to Nationwide for participation in the insurer's SmartRide.

Posted: Feb 25, 2020

Allstate getting even more granular with Milewise UBI program
Allstate getting even more granular with Milewise UBI program

A pilot in Arizona tests the ability to adjust rates based on driving data week to week.

Posted: Feb 24, 2020

6 insurtech predictions for the 2020s
6 insurtech predictions for the 2020s

The insurtech movement has been underway for the better part of a decade. Now that we have entered the 2020s, it might be worth exploring what could be on the horizon.

Posted: Feb 21, 2020