All the headlines from our InsurTech Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Apr 14 2015 // James Bellefeuille is an Uber driver for a living, though he admits that what he earns is not much to live on.Yet in the new sharing economy, there’s hope for people like Bellefeuille who can bring some innovation...
Apr 9 2015 // The Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) is seeking nominations for its 2015 Innovation Torchbearer Award.The award recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated “innovative...
Apr 9 2015 // AXA Strategic Ventures* has made a $1 million investment in the French tech startup company Evercontact, a cloud service that extracts contact information in emails and shares and updates them automatically.With more than...
Apr 7 2015 // The record number of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions involving insurance brokers and agents throughout the United States in the past year underscores the imperative for these firms to accelerate growth and...
Apr 1 2015 // Catlin Group Limited announced that its subsidiary, Catlin Insurance Company Ltd. (CICL), “has completed the sale of its investment in Box Innovation Group Limited (‘BIGL’, trading as...
Mar 24 2015 // A Vertafore insurance technology consultant, an insurance agency customer service representative, and an insurance carrier IT manager walk into a bar…What’s so funny about insurance technology? The answer will come...
Mar 23 2015 // Looking for the next great business concept? Searching for a breakthrough idea in workplace processes? Your organization is not alone. According to a study conducted by The Conference Board, promoting innovation is the top...
Mar 9 2015 // ACE Group announced the launch of ACE Tech Pro, a comprehensive insurance solution for technology companies, as part of its strategy to meet the changing professional liability needs of different industries in Continental...
Mar 4 2015 // China’s proposed anti-terrorism law will not affect the legitimate interests of technology firms, a top Chinese spokeswoman said Wednesday after U.S. President Barack Obama warned of its impact and demanded...
Feb 17 2015 // At a time when the financial sector is racing to embrace digital technology to boost sales and drive profits, the traditionally staid insurance industry is in danger of falling behind.Some insurers are using developments...
Feb 10 2015 // Obamacare’s startup health insurance plans are flirting with financial distress, as all but five of the 23 nonprofit companies had negative cash flow from operations in the first three quarters of 2014, Standard...
Feb 9 2015 // It is a brand new year, and for many people that means the promise and potential of resolutions, goals and aspirations. This is the time to plan, to dream, to improve. This can be said for individuals looking to shed a few...
Jan 23 2015 // A group of global insurance companies and brokers took advantage of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos to announce that they have established a micro insurance consortium and micro insurance venture incubator...
Jan 22 2015 // Lansing, Mich.-based Accident Fund Holdings Inc. has appointed Jeffrey Austin White as director of innovation.White will lead the newly created innovation team in identifying opportunities for the business to generate...
Jan 21 2015 // Bolstered by a resurgent economy and renewed optimism, the construction industry is showing signs of significant growth. Payrolls are increasing, more projects are coming online and the scope of work is increasing. Ample...
Jan 15 2015 // Business interruption (BI) and supply chain, natural catastrophes and fire/explosion are the major risks that occupy the attention of companies at the start of 2015, according to the fourth annual “Allianz Risk...
Jan 13 2015 // Technology companies like Google Inc. and Apple Inc. remain the biggest targets of patent lawsuits even as the overall litigation totals dropped last year, according to a study released by Unified Patents.The number of...
Jan 12 2015 // Bolstered by a resurgent economy and renewed optimism, the construction industry is showing signs of significant growth. Payrolls are increasing, more projects are coming online and the scope of work is increasing. Ample...
Jan 5 2015 // A majority of U.S. drivers are willing to pay as much as $1,499 to have high-tech entertainment and safety devices in their vehicles as consumers demand more connectivity, according to a Harris Poll.Back-up cameras, USB...
Dec 23 2014 // Bermuda-based Catlin Group Limited announced that its subsidiary, Catlin Insurance Company Ltd. (CICL), has entered into an agreement for the sale of its investment in Box Innovation Group Limited (BIGL), trading as...