All the headlines from our Tech Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Jul 5 2023 // Japan’s biggest maritime port was crippled by an alleged Russian cyberattack, disrupting cargo as operators rushed to prevent a wider delay in shipments.Ransomware — used by hackers to lock access to files or...
Jul 3 2023 // LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A tech industry trade group sued Arkansas on challenging a new state law that requires parental permission for minors to create social media accounts.NetChoice, a group whose members include...
Jun 30 2023 // Root Inc. said Thursday that it does not currently have an actionable bid for its acquisition.Thursday’s statement was issued following reports Root had received a bid from Embedded Insurance. The Columbus,...
Jun 23 2023 // Business interruption/supply chain disruption ranks as the top risk facing the construction and engineering sector, which has been hit by soaring construction costs, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, according...
Jun 21 2023 // On this episode of The Insuring Cyber Podcast, two InsurTech CEOs shared their perspectives on InsurTech’s role in the insurance industry, and both agreed that disruption was never the goal.Rob Schimek, CEO of...
Jun 19 2023 // In early June, sporadic but serious service disruptions plagued Microsoft’s flagship office suite – including the Outlook email and OneDrive file-sharing apps – and cloud computing platform. A shadowy hacktivist...
Jun 19 2023 // Thinksurance, a Frankfurt, Germany-headquartered insurtech specializing in digital insurance consultations for commercial and industrial clients in Europe, has raised $24 million in new funding.The capital comes from new...
Jun 19 2023 // Business interruption/supply chain disruption ranks as the top risk facing the construction and engineering sector, which has been hit by soaring construction costs, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, according...
Jun 19 2023 // Car enthusiasts know there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as driving off the lot with a brand-new automobile. That moment when you hit the open road for the first time marks the culmination of an exciting and...
Jun 15 2023 // This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Howden Broking, Aon and Everest Re.A summary of these new hires follows here. Howden Hires 3 for Casualty Team in London, BermudaHowden, the international...
Jun 13 2023 // Lloyd’s, the marketplace for commercial, corporate and speciality risk solutions, has announced a partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to facilitate growth opportunities for...
Jun 13 2023 // European Union antitrust regulators may order Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell a part of its advertising-technology business, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.The EU’s top...
Jun 6 2023 // Austin, TX June 5, 2023 – The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, a leader in professional insurance and risk management education, proudly announces its media partnership with the highly...
Jun 6 2023 // A judicial panel on Monday transferred antitrust litigation against Alphabet Inc.’s Google filed by state attorneys general back to a federal court in Texas, citing a law passed by Congress in December.The decision...
Jun 6 2023 // OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted on Monday a “huge role” for Israel in reducing risks from artificial intelligence and eyed investment opportunities in the country even as it debates whether and how to regulate...
Jun 2 2023 // InsurTech NY has opened its application window for its Digital Managing General Agency (MGA) Lab. Applications for the cohort will be accepted through July 15.InsurTech NY brings together carriers, brokers, investors, and...
May 25 2023 // Lockton Adds Intellectual Property Experts to Transaction Liability PracticeLockton has hired Jason Sandler and Craig Taylor to its intangible asset and contingent liability practice, a division within its broader...
May 24 2023 // AXA Venture Partners announced a new €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) late-stage fund to invest in European and North American tech startups, targeting companies that expect to go public within three to four years.French...
May 23 2023 // Travel insurance startup Faye said it raised $10 million in series A funding just a year after launching its product in the U.S., bringing the company’s total funding to $18M.The round was led by Munich Re Ventures...
May 23 2023 // Insurtech Obie announced it has raised $25.5 million in a series B funding round led by Battery Ventures, with participation from Brick and Mortar VC, DivcoWest, and several real estate funds and investor...