Technology/Science
Insurers Make Major Strides in Beefing Up Customer Experience: IBM Survey
Insurers have made significant strides over the last decide in improving customer experience through new technology or other initiatives, a new IBM survey found. Approximately 85 percent of insurers ...
Executives On The Move at Church Mutual, omni:us, BHSI
Church Mutual hired a former USAA executive who will become CFO after a phased succession process. Claims management software company omni:us brought on an industry veteran as a member of its Senior ...
InsurTechs Start Reaching Size and Capacity That Commands Insurance Industry Attention
The latest crop of InsurTechs began appearing in force around 2015, with promises to disrupt the insurance industry and change the world. Industry veterans have often taken those boasts with a grain ...
Tesla’s Release of New ‘Self-Driving’ Software Draws Close Attention From U.S. Regulator
The U.S. auto safety regulator on Thursday said it was closely watching Tesla Inc's release of a software version intended to allow its cars to drive themselves, saying it stood ready to protect the ...
InsurTech Convr Launches Underwriting Tool for Commercial Carriers
InsurTech Convr has launched a new underwriting insights tool that includes a COVID-19 management dashboard. The Illinois-based startup, formerly known as DataCubes, said that Convr Insider provides ...
Broker Startup Newfront Raises $100 Million
Digital brokerage startup Newfront said it has raised more than $100 million in venture financing it will use to fuel business growth and product development. Founders Fund and Meritech Capital led ...
FinTech Innovation Lab New York Seeking Startups for 12-Week Program
The FinTech Innovation Lab New York is now accepting application for its 12-week program designed to help early-and growth-stage financial technology companies accelerate their development. The ...
Executives On The Move at AXIS Re, Lockton Re and Earnix
AXIS Re made two new underwriting hires to expand its North America Casualty team. Lockton Re hired a Senior Broker to be part of its Marine & Energy Division. Earnix, a provider of advanced ...