InsurTech

The insurance market in the Philippines faces unique challenges and opportunities, creating a landscape ripe for innovation. InsurTech company Igloo is positioning itself as a transformative force within this burgeoning industry. With its recent $19 million Series B funding, Igloo sets its sights on utilizing advanced digital solutions and strategic partnerships to revolutionize insurance in the country. The Philippine market,

The rapidly evolving landscape of the insurance industry has witnessed a transformative collaboration between Prudential and Google Cloud. This partnership, epitomized by the creation of an AI Lab, aims to revolutionize customer experiences, optimize operational processes, and drive innovation, particularly in the health insurance sector. By blending advanced technologies and fostering a collaborative ecosystem, both companies are set to redefine

Flood risk is one of the most substantial challenges faced by insurers, exacerbated by the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather due to climate change. In response to this pressing issue, Cytora has teamed up with GeoSmart Information to integrate high-quality environmental data into its AI-powered risk processing platform. This partnership is set to provide insurers with more accurate

The digital landscape in Austria is witnessing an alarming surge in cyber-attacks, exposing individuals and businesses to profound risks. In response to these escalating threats, cybersecurity firm Cyan AG and insurance SaaS platform Wefox Austria have forged a strategic partnership to introduce a unique cybersecurity and insurance solution known as the weprotect app. This collaborative effort aims to deliver a

The London insurance market is witnessing a significant transformation with Hiscox, a global specialist insurer, adopting a generative AI-enhanced underwriting model. This technological advancement promises to reshape the landscape of insurance underwriting, particularly in fields such as sabotage and terrorism insurance. Partnering with Google Cloud and leveraging resources from Hiscox AI Laboratories (Hailo), Hiscox is set to redefine efficiency and

California homeowners are facing unprecedented challenges in securing dependable insurance due to a constrained market. The exodus of various insurers from the state has led to limited options for consumers, inflating the cost of premiums. In a bid to address these issues, Phyn, a smart water technology company, and Bamboo, a property and casualty insurance firm, have formed a strategic

Insurity, a prominent provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and Managing General Agents (MGAs), has unveiled its groundbreaking new Spreadsheet API Solution aimed at significantly enhancing product development efficiency in the insurance industry. This innovative solution, created in collaboration with Coherent, is positioned to modernize the process of converting complex spreadsheet logic into reusable APIs. Enhancing

The Kenyan coffee industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, provides a primary source of income for millions of smallholder farmers. However, this vital sector faces immense challenges posed by climate change, particularly drought, which can severely impact coffee yields and the resulting farm incomes. In a groundbreaking move to address these existential threats, a new alliance has been established

Aventum, a prominent international (re)insurance group, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking technological innovation with the launch of its AI Underwriting Assistant. This key advancement was brought to life from the company’s first Bear Cave Innovation Challenge, an initiative aimed at fostering creativity and pioneering ideas within Aventum’s workforce. Celebrated as a major step forward, this tool is expected to significantly

The burgeoning partnership between Cytora, a prominent AI-based risk processing platform, and Arch Insurance Group, a global insurance giant, is set to revolutionize the U.S. underwriting landscape. This collaboration, which builds on a successful UK initiative, aims at digitizing risk intake and optimizing underwriting workflows by leveraging advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs). By harnessing these

Jetty, a company renowned for its innovative solutions in the rental market, has recently announced a pivotal partnership with two major insurance entities – Fortegra and Allianz. By joining forces with these industry giants, Jetty aims to bolster its insurance offerings through a stronger financial foundation provided by reinsurance. This strategic alliance seeks to enhance Jetty’s service offerings for property