In a strategic move to address the pressing issue of inadequate homeowners’ insurance options in regions prone to natural disasters, SageSure has announced a collaboration with Auros Reciprocal Insurance Exchange. This partnership particularly targets Louisiana and Mississippi, areas that frequently grapple with high insurance demand but limited availability due to the natural disaster risks they face. The union aims to
Akur8, a leading firm in the InsurTech industry, has recently revealed a strategic partnership with Windward Risk Managers, a key player in Florida’s property insurance market. This alliance seeks to revolutionize Windward’s predictive modeling capabilities, which is expected to vastly improve pricing accuracy and operational efficiency in their personal lines of business. The collaboration leverages Akur8’s Transparent Machine Learning (ML)
Honeycomb Insurance, a pioneering managing general agent (MGA), has recently extended its innovative services to Washington state and Maryland, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. This expansion brings the company’s footprint to 18 active states, a coverage that now encompasses over 60% of the U.S. population. The inclusion of these new states means that Honeycomb now insures assets
In a significant stride towards modernizing the insurance industry’s pricing strategies, Akur8, a leading insurance pricing and reserving platform utilizing Transparent Machine Learning (ML), has announced its partnership with Windward Risk Managers. Windward Risk Managers, which oversees Florida Peninsula Insurance, Edison Insurance, and the innovative Ovation Home Insurance Exchange, is set to leverage Akur8’s Core Platform to enhance its predictive
In an era where convenience and efficiency drive consumer choices, mortgage applicants often face the challenge of navigating complicated and disjointed processes. Imagine a world where obtaining a mortgage seamlessly integrates home insurance options, eliminating the need for separate, time-consuming searches and decisions. This is now becoming a reality thanks to the recent partnership between Blend, a digital banking platform,
As the insurance industry continues to seek ways to integrate advanced technologies into its risk assessment and underwriting processes, the partnership between Cytora and Gamma Risk has emerged as a pivotal development. The collaboration combines Cytora’s robust digital risk processing platform with Gamma Risk’s Perilfinder™, a sophisticated address-level risk assessment tool. Through this integration, insurers are expected to benefit from
Insurtech Insights Asia 2024 is set to become a pivotal moment for the insurance technology industry as it convenes at the Kerry Hotel on December 4th and 5th. With over 5,000 delegates expected to attend, the event is anticipated to be Asia’s largest insurance industry gathering, offering a vibrant platform for discussion, networking, and collaboration. This year, the conference will
The insurance industry is currently experiencing a significant transformation driven by the need to integrate disparate systems and streamline operations. The introduction of integration accelerators, specialized tools designed to connect various core systems within insurance organizations, is at the forefront of this change. These tools play a crucial role in optimizing workflows and promoting seamless collaboration across departments. The impact
The transformation of small business insurance is taking another significant leap forward with Next Insurance obtaining $265 million in strategic investment from insurance industry giants Allstate and Allianz X. This strategic infusion of capital promises to amplify Next’s product offerings, strengthen its digital platform, and expand its market reach. With the collaboration set to benefit from Allstate’s established distribution network
In a move set to revolutionize digital payments in the insurance sector, Checkout.com, a leading digital payments provider, has joined forces with Sure, an insurance technology pioneer. The collaboration aims to streamline digital payment experiences for insurance consumers and enhance payments performance. Leveraging Checkout.com’s advanced payment solutions, Sure can now accommodate credit and debit card transactions and efficiently manage recurring
Aon, a global leader in professional services, recently signed an agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour, a move poised to bring significant benefits to clients. This acquisition, which is still subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, aims to significantly enhance Aon’s presence in the UK and Ireland.
In a significant move that underscores the shifting dynamics in the European insurance market, Swiss Re has agreed to sell iptiQ’s European property and casualty (P&C) business to Allianz Direct, an online insurer that is part of the Allianz Group. This deal aligns with Swiss Re’s strategic decision to withdraw from iptiQ, allowing Allianz Direct to take over the risk
