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Moder Appoints Vikram Talwar to Lead Insurance Business

Talwar will oversee Moder’s insurance operations and expansion strategy as the industry pursues modernization and automation.

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Hartwell Selects INTX Insurance Software to Support Captive Growth

The Tennessee-based captive carrier adopts INTX as its insurance operating system to enhance scalability, transparency, and operational control.

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

KCC Estimates $6.7 Billion in Insured Losses from Winter Storm Fern

Commercial claims, widespread freeze damage, and southern exposure drive significant insurance impacts across more than 30 states.

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Modern Underwriting Technology Requires More Than New Systems

Successful underwriting modernization depends on disciplined leadership, change management, and adoption—not just replacing legacy technology.

Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Banner Life Joins Meiji Yasuda Group in $2.3 Billion Acquisition

The transaction expands Meiji Yasuda’s U.S. presence and adds pension risk transfer capabilities and term life scale.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Radian Completes Acquisition of Inigo for $1.67 Billion

The deal expands Radian into a global multi-line specialty insurer and adds London-based Inigo as a standalone business unit.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Gain Life Rebrands as Crosstie to Expand Insurance Workflow Automation

The rebrand reflects Crosstie’s broader focus on streamlining operations across P&C insurance.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

CCC Intelligent Solutions Appoints Josh Valdez Chief Product Officer

Valdez will oversee product strategy and AI innovation beginning February 16, 2026.

Posted: Feb 01, 2026

Moder Appoints Bonnie Chong EVP to Lead AI and Shared Services

The newly created role strengthens Moder’s AI-enabled operations as the firm expands beyond financial services into insurance and adjacent sectors.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026

Transamerica Expands Policyholder Support with Empathy’s Estate Planning Tools

The collaboration brings loss and legacy planning services to eligible Transamerica policyholders and beneficiaries.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Launches IDVerse for Insurance

The AI-powered identity verification tool helps insurers detect deepfakes, reduce fraud, and improve customer experience.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026

ERGO NEXT Moves from Integration to Acceleration

After its acquisition by ERGO, Effi Fuks-Leichtag explains how stability, scale, and patience are reshaping the digital small business insurer’s ambitions.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026

Squalify Launches Essential CRQ for Rapid Cyber Risk Quantification

The new tool delivers board-ready cyber risk metrics in 24 hours, supporting brokers, insurers, and executives amid heightened scrutiny of cyber exposure.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026

Five Forces Reshaping Insurance in 2026

AI, data risk, fraud, and climate pressure converge, testing how insurers operate, compete, and protect customers in a more volatile global environment.

Posted: Jan 29, 2026

Indigo Raises $50 Million to Expand AI-Driven Medical Malpractice Platform

Series B funding supports automated underwriting, distribution growth, and operational scale across U.S. physician segments.

Posted: Jan 28, 2026

John Hancock Launches GenAI-Based Tool to Accelerate Preliminary Underwriting

Quick Quote aims to deliver non-binding assessments in minutes, supporting agent workflows and improving customer experience.

Posted: Jan 28, 2026

Gulf States Selects insured.io to Enhance Digital Experience for Policyholders

The customer engagement platform supports Gulf States’ digital strategy with omnichannel self-service tools and real-time access to policy information.

Posted: Jan 28, 2026

Lawyers’ Mutual Adopts ISI AI to Streamline Underwriting Submission Intake

Professional liability carrier integrates AI to accelerate underwriting decisions and support member service.

Posted: Jan 28, 2026

EigenRisk Adds EuroTempest Windstorm Data to Catastrophe Risk Platform

The integration expands event forecasting and footprint capabilities across the U.K. and Europe.

Posted: Jan 27, 2026

Arlington/Roe Launches Premium Finance Company with Input 1 Support

The new operation leverages Input 1’s platform to expand the Indianapolis-baseed MGA’s financial services.

Posted: Jan 27, 2026

How Enterprise AI in Insurance Will Evolve in 2026

Insurers are moving beyond pilots toward orchestrated, explainable, domain-aware AI embedded across underwriting, claims, and servicing.

Posted: Jan 27, 2026

iAAH Goes Live on EIS OneSuite Platform

Phased implementation of EIS OneSuite supports iAAH’s stepwise core modernization strategy while establishing a flexible technology foundation for continued innovation and long-term growth.

Posted: Jan 27, 2026

ACORD Names Yolanda Austin and Clarissa Montecillo to Leadership Roles

The new appointments support ACORD’s global digital standards strategy.

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

ERGO NEXT Insurance Launches Loyalty Program for Agency Partners

The new tiered rewards structure recognizes long-term growth and consistency of Agencies working with ERGO NEXT.

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Kin Launches Auto Insurance for Homeowners in Florida and Texas

Eligible customers may bundle policies to reduce costs and simplify management.

Posted: Jan 25, 2026