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Global Broking Network Brokerslink Adds First Tech Firms as Members

May 19 2022 // Brokerslink has added six technology firms as members – the first non-broking or risk consulting firms to join the global network since its creation in 2004.These “B.tech affiliates” signal the...

Riding the Wave of InsurTech 3.0: What It Takes to Not Just Survive, But Thrive

May 11 2022 // Powered by InsuranceJournal.tvAs the InsurTech industry approaches the next wave of innovation, experts say this could mean navigating rough waters. “I believe what you’re going to see is that you’re...

AGCO Ransomware Attack Disrupts Tractor Sales During U.S. Planting Season

May 9 2022 // U.S. agricultural equipment maker AGCO Corp. said on Friday a ransomware attack was affecting operations at some of its production facilities, and dealers said tractor sales had been stalled during the crucial planting...

Insurance Technology: InsuredMine Integrates With HawkSoft; Betterview Adds RedZone’s Wildfire Data; CyberCube to Create Cyber Tool for Majesco

May 4 2022 // InsuredMine and HawkSoft Integrate Agency Sales and ManagementInsurance agency sales automation software firm InsuredMine and agency management technology firm HawkSoft have released two-way API integration between their...

Insurtech Honeycomb to Write Property Policies in Texas

May 4 2022 // The Texas Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has given insurtech startup Honeycomb approval to write policies statewide. The digital insurer has built proprietary technology specifically for the estimated hundreds of...

White House to Boost Support for Quantum Technology While Boosting Cybersecurity

May 4 2022 // The White House on Wednesday will announce a slate of measures to support quantum technology in the United States while laying out steps to boost cybersecurity to defend against the next generation of supercomputers.The...

Insurtech Joyn Adds Business Coverages in Five Western States

May 4 2022 // Insurance technology company Joyn Insurance Services Inc. announced that it will offer coverage in an additional five states for effective dates beginning June 1.The company is adding property, general liability, and...

Insurance Technology: Aon and Paypal, Applied Systems, and iink Address Digital Payments

May 3 2022 // Aon and Paypal Expand Access to Insurance for Small BusinessesInsurance broker Aon and digital payment service PayPal Holdings announced a program to help PayPal’s small business customers in the U.S. access...

U.S. Solar Industry Warns of Slowdown Due to Supply Chain Disruptions, Tariff Uncertainty

May 3 2022 // The U.S. solar industry is warning of a big slowdown in project installations this year as global supply chain disruptions and the threat of new U.S. tariffs on panel imports from Southeast Asia hit home.U.S. power company...

Tech Giants Could Face Billions in Fines Under EU’s New Content Rules

Apr 25 2022 // The world’s biggest technology companies could face billions of dollars in fines for breaches of new European Union legislation after lawmakers reached an agreement on its scope early Saturday.The landmark Digital...

Insurtech Funding Levels Come Crashing Down in Q1

Apr 20 2022 // Funding for the insurtech sector plummeted 58% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to fourth-quarter 2021, according to data released Tuesday by CB Insights.The total funding amount of $2.2 billion across 143 deals,...

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to Michigan’s Manufacturing Technology Mutual

Apr 19 2022 // AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Manufacturing Technology Mutual Insurance Company based in Novi, Michigan. The...

The InsurTech Summit 2022 Announces Agenda and Speakers

Apr 18 2022 // San Diego, CA., April 18, 2022 – Today, Carrier Management has announced the agenda and speakers for the InsurTech Summit 2022. This is a virtual, two-day event beginning at 8 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, May 10 and...

D&O Loss Ratios Unchanged by Rate Hikes; Supply Disruption to Fuel Suits

Apr 18 2022 // Directors and officers liability insurance premium rate hikes have not had the anticipated impacts on loss ratios that carriers had hoped for, AM Best reported in March, citing the impact of social inflation on rising...

Insurance Technology: Newfront Raises $200M; EvolutionIQ Brings In $21M

Apr 13 2022 // Insurance brokerage platform Newfront announced a $200 million investment at a $2.2 billion valuation led by the Goldman Sachs Asset Management and B Capital with participation from existing investors including Founders...

Update: Climate Change Protesters Disrupt Lloyd’s Headquarters

Apr 12 2022 // Climate change protesters in London have targeted insurance underwriting house Lloyd’s of London for its role in enabling fossil fuel projects.The City of London Police said they were aware of protests at...

Insurance Technology: Certificate Hero and TNEDICCA Attract Investors

Apr 5 2022 // Certificate Hero Raises $4.5 Million for Certificate of Insurance Processing PlatformCertificate Hero, a platform for issuing and managing certificates of insurance, reported it received $4.5 million in funding in its...

10 Startup Tech Firms Qualify for New York’s Innovation Lab 2022

Apr 5 2022 // Ten emerging technology companies have been selected to participate in the 2022 FinTech Innovation Lab New York, setting them up for a 12-week program working with financial services and venture capital executives.This...

People Moves: Faylo New U.S. Cyber & Tech Leader at Lockton; Big ‘I’ Names Boggs VP of Agent Development; MGA Falcon Hires 3 Senior Leaders

Mar 31 2022 // Lockton appointed Michelle Faylo as its U.S. Cyber & Technology Leader. Faylo will lead Lockton’s team of skilled cyber specialists, delivering innovative and effective solutions to global businesses that face...

Lloyd’s Lab Selects 11 Insurtechs to Test Decarbonization, Climate Change Solutions

Mar 31 2022 // The Lloyd’s re/insurance marketplace announced the next 11 insurtech start-ups that will join the eighth cohort of the Lloyd’s Lab in its 10-week program.Lloyd’s Lab, the market’s innovation...