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Why Insurance AI Projects Fail

Four steps insurers can take to make their data AI-ready to ensure project success.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Ascot U.S. Deploys Guidewire ClaimCenter for Claims Modernization

Ascot U.S. has implemented Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud Platform to modernize its claims operations, supported by Cognizant’s consulting services.

Posted: Jul 13, 2025

Arizona Approves ZestyAI Storm Models for Property-Level Risk Insights

The state becomes the 19th to authorize the AI platform’s severe convective storm suite designed to help insurers improve underwriting and pricing accuracy.

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

AI Advances Help Address D&O Coverage Gaps

Jason Bishara of NSI Insurance Group says insurers and distributors face new opportunities as technology enables tailored Directors and Officers coverage for small businesses historically underinsured due to complexity and cost.

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

Can Technology Prevent Disasters Like the Texas Floods?

Previsico’s Jonathan Jackson discusses how precision flood forecasting offers insurers new tools for risk mitigation, claims reduction, and customer protection.

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

AI Advances Help to Address D&O Coverage Gaps

Jason Bishara of NSI Insurance Group says insurers and distributors face new opportunities as technology enables tailored Directors and Officers coverage for small businesses historically underinsured due to complexity and cost.

Posted: Jul 10, 2025

CLARA Analytics Launches AI Tools to Improve Claims Oversight

The company says its new Risk Notes and Claim Event Indicators will help insurers shift from reactive to proactive claims management.

Posted: Jul 09, 2025

Real-Time AI Customer Service: Enhancing CX

AI-driven support anticipates needs, personalizes interactions, and frees humans for empathy, redefining customer experience and loyalty.

Posted: Jul 09, 2025

Disability Claims Lead Online Injury Fraud as Carpe Data Maps U.S. Hot Spots

Las Vegas, Jacksonville, and Los Angeles top cities for suspected fraud; Gen Z claimants frequently flagged via Instagram.

Posted: Jul 09, 2025

Broker Insights Names Brian McLaurin SVP Sales and Account Management

The company says McLaurin’s appointment will support the U.S. expansion of its VISION platform for brokers and agents.

Posted: Jul 08, 2025

StitchStudio Raises $3M to Launch Insurance-Focused AI Platform

The AI-powered workflow automation startup gains funding amid increased InsurTech funding in 2025.

Posted: Jul 08, 2025

INSHUR Raises $35 Million to Advance AI and U.S. Expansion

The company says the Trinity Capital funding will support autonomous vehicle insurance development and help achieve profitability as it scales in the on-demand economy.

Posted: Jul 08, 2025

OneClick Code Integrates Building Code Data With Verisk’s Xactware

The company says its code data will help insurance professionals resolve property claims faster and more accurately through Verisk’s platform.

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

MAPFRE RE Licenses ICEYE’s Global Flood Data

The reinsurer says ICEYE’s satellite insights will enhance its catastrophe response capabilities and expedite loss assessments.

Posted: Jul 07, 2025

MassMutual Ventures Expands Crane Venture Partners Role in Europe, APAC

Crane Venture Partners will manage MassMutual Ventures’ $450 million funds in Europe and Asia-Pacific under a new agreement.

Posted: Jul 06, 2025

MSIG USA Appoints Laura Meade as Central Region Distribution Leader

Laura Meade will oversee broker engagement and growth initiatives across the Central region for MSIG USA.

Posted: Jul 06, 2025

Poland’s Insurance Technology Expert Sets Sights on the U.S. Market

Sollers Consulting leverages European market experience, insurance specialization, and global partnerships as it expands services and ambitions in North America.

Posted: Jul 02, 2025

Allianz Commercial Unveils Climate Risk Assessment Platform

CAReS models physical climate risks through 2080 and offers tailored consulting to help businesses manage exposures.

Posted: Jul 02, 2025

Cary, N.C. Courts Insurers, InsurTechs with Talent, Quality of Life

Cary’s leaders pitch the North Carolina town’s talent, cost advantages, and business climate as reasons insurers and technology vendors should consider it for new operations.

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Milliman Telematic Risk AccuRate Fleet Scores Approved in 40 States

The telematics-based scoring system enables insurers and fleet managers to assess driving risk and pricing across most of the country.

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Nationwide Finalizes $1.25 Billion Deal for Allstate Stop Loss Unit

The acquisition expands Nationwide’s stop loss insurance offerings and creates a new group benefits segment led by Lindsey Murray.

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

Scattered Spider Attacks Emerge as Game-Changing Cyber Threats

Insurers face a new level of cyber risks as sophisticated attackers target operations, vendors, and critical systems, raising new resilience challenges.

Posted: Jul 01, 2025

ERGO Finalizes Full Acquisition of NEXT Insurance

NEXT Insurance has become part of ERGO’s management structure following Munich Re’s $2.6 billion acquisition, expanding ERGO’s presence in the U.S. small-business insurance market.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

MAPFRE RE Expands Leadership Team to Support Growth

Fernando Utrilla has been named deputy CFO, José López has been appointed assistant general manager MAPFRE Group Business, and José Manuel Inchausti will become chairman of the board in September.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

Trucordia Names Rajeev Khanna CIO

Rajeev Khanna joins Trucordia to lead technology strategy and platform integration following leadership roles at Aon, Expedia, and Asurion.

Posted: Jun 30, 2025