Technology & Analytics
U.S. Proposes Dramatic Expansion of Commercial Drone Flights
The federal government has unveiled a long-awaited set of proposals to dramatically expand civilian drone flights while also tightening security, critical steps for an industry seeking to expand into ...
Better Answers or Fewer Questions; Two Sides to the Commercial Underwriting Improvement Coin
Commercial property/casualty insurance underwriting today is a complicated, often messy process. Many times the agent sends new business applications, loss runs and other documents (together known as ...
Market Intelligence: How to See What Your Competitors Are Up To
Insurance carriers consistently have relied upon data and research analytics to underwrite and manage the most profitable portfolios. However, as new products, distribution channels and servicing ...
Data Sources of the Future Tie Carriers Closer to Customers
Insurance spans multiple generations of consumers, from tech-savvy millennials to Gen X to retiring baby boomers. The traditionalist may still prefer visiting an agent and writing paper checks for ...
Daimler Self-Driving Big Rig Is Coming to U.S., Along With Fancy Tesla Truck
Daimler AG will start selling a heavy-duty truck in the U.S. this year that's able to brake, accelerate and steer at all speeds on its own. This will coincide with the planned launch of electric-car ...
Slice Labs Opens Innovation/Product Development Hub in Toronto
Slice Labs Inc., maker of an on-demand insurance cloud platform, launched an innovation hub in Toronto designed to help it test new on-demand insurance products. The company, which began as a seller ...
Cambridge Mobile Telematics Attracts $500M SoftBank Investment
Cambridge Mobile Telematics, whose technology is used globally by insurers and others, attracted a $500 million investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund designed to fuel global growth. "This ...
American Family Invests in TicketGuardian, Provider of Specialty Insurance for Events, Ticket Holders
American Family Insurance co-led the $8 million Series A financing round for TicketGuardian, an InsurTech startup that helps insure concert and event organizers, as well as customers who buy tickets ...