Innovation
Allianz, Munich Re Link With Google to Insure Its Cloud Users
Google is teaming up with two global insurers to cover cyber breaches and related risks for businesses that use its cloud services, the first time a major provider has opened up such insurance to its ...
Aon and Praedicat Will Jointly Focus on Product Liability Risks
Aon said it would collaborate with analytics company Praedicat on developing a range of specialist liability reinsurance products and services that address product liability risks including ...
Observers Give Mixed Reception to Chubb’s New Blink Digital Platform
Chubb is an old school P/C insurer touting its new Blink platform for consumers as an "easy, effortless and affordable" option "for digitally-savvy consumers." Interestingly, many InsurTechs use the ...
Partner vs. Vendor: A Distinction That Matters When Working With Startups
It's hard to ignore the energy and attention that InsurTech startups have brought to our industry over the last several years. And with that energy, more insurance carriers and MGAs looking for a ...
SPAC Entity Backed by AmTrust CEO Files for $300M IPO
A blank-check firm, backed by AmTrust Financial Services Chief Executive Officer Barry Zyskind, is looking to raise $300 million through an initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on ...
Seeding Innovation With Purpose: A 2021 Priority
The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word "crisis." One brush stroke stands for danger, the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger—but recognize the opportunity. This ...
The Latest Launches From Munich Re/HSB and J.D. Power
Munich Re's HSB has started marketing workplace violence insurance coverage for small to mid-sized businesses. In addition, J.D. Power is launching a real-time auto insurance customer loyalty ...
An InsurTech Mentor Explains Where He Fits in the Startup Process
As Abel Travis sees it, every InsurTech could use a mentor—someone from the insurance industry who can offer advice and counsel on how to target their growth toward success and viability. "Having ...