Technology/Science
These InsurTechs Are Drawing Investors’ Attention
Below, we've gathered highlights of 10 noteworthy InsurTech financings from January 2019 through mid-May. They offer a curious read in combination with each other. For one thing, the list gives a ...
Applied Systems CEO French Steps Down; Rhodes to Replace Him
Reid French has stepped down as CEO of the insurance agency technology firm Applied Systems, and cloud technology executive Taylor Rhodes has joined as Applied's new chief executive officer. French, ...
The Latest Launches From CyberPolicy, The Hartford and Geospatial Insight
CoverHound subsidiary CyberPolicy released a new one-click insurance product that can be purchased through trusted brands. The Hartford, thanks to a new partnership, will begin offering services to ...
AI InsurTech Betterview Pulls in New Investment From Nationwide, EMC, Maiden Re, More
InsurTech startup Betterview has raised a $4.5 million investment, with three carriers participating in the financing. Nationwide Ventures, EMC Insurance and Maiden Re took part in the Series A ...
The Latest Launches From Duck Creek Technologies/Roost, International Marine Underwriters and At-Bay
Duck Creek Technologies will offer Roost's telematics technology to its claims management software users. International Marine Underwriters beefed up its ocean cargo policy with new coverages and a ...
CFC Designs New Broker Platform for Its Cyber Insurance Products
Specialist Insurer CFC is debuting a new broker platform designed to facilitate the sale of its cyber insurance products to small- and medium-sized businesses. The idea is that London, UK-based ...
Experts: Uber, Lyft and Shared Owners Will Dominate Future Auto Sales
Ride-hailing apps like those of Uber Technologies and Lyft Inc are expected to alter the state of car ownership towards subscription-based services and shared ownership, auto industry experts said at ...
Flying Taxi Startups Are Coming to Asia, Based on European Tech
The world's first passenger-drone services may debut in Asia -- but the technology behind these flying taxis will be largely European. Volocopter GmbH of Germany said Thursday it will open a landing ...