Michael Shashoua is Senior Editor at Digital Insurance. He joined the site in April 2022, after working as a marketing communications writer specializing in financial technology and data management for companies including GoldenSource, FIS, Thomson Reuters, Rimes, Bloomberg, DTCC and Vested. Previous to this, he edited Inside Reference Data at Incisive Media (now Infopro Digital) for five years and deputy edited WatersTechnology at Incisive. He also covered financial technology for Global Investment Technology until 2009. His interests include comedy, podcasting, music, movies and arts and entertainment in general.
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Eight other candidates jumped in before filing deadline to challenge frontrunner Patty Kuderer
July 29 -
Following new research on SMEs coverage needs, the parametric insurance startup gained support for its shift in three recent forums.
July 23 -
Challenger Natasha Marcus attacks incumbent Mike Causey's rate increase track record. Causey's campaign calls the critique a "distortion" and explains negotiation process.
July 22 -
The insurtech startup, founded in January 2021, is getting closer to its vision for multimodal end-to-end cargo insurance, with additions of maritime and aviation coverage.
July 21 -
Majorities of respondents to Travelers survey of middle market companies say working in partnerships with their insurers produces real value.
July 15 -
State Farm, Aflac and Gallagher executives talk about what they look for when considering insurtech startups for investment.
July 14 -
Disputes about insurance liability for cybersecurity software failures bring up possibilities for public policy and regulation.
July 10 -
Speaking at a June 26 public hearing on California's Sustainable Insurance Strategy, insurers pushed for accelerated wildfire model reviews and called the proposal unsustainable, while consumer advocates and others supported more transparency in its models.
July 8 -
The Atlanta-based mileage-based auto insurance startup confines its criteria to odometer readings, rather than intrusive installed telematics devices. It has collaborated with Porsche to create a unique coverage offering for the automaker's customers.
July 2 -
Zach Gordon, who manages homeowner claims professionals at CSAA, leverages technology to evaluate claims more accurately, better manage claims disputes and communicate with contractors.
June 30 -
NAIC's project to classify insurers' bond holdings brings quick response from the data provider, launching its classification solution.
June 27 -
Complexities in coverage that is offered, along with cost, keeps some from having adequate or even any coverage.
June 26 -
The complexity of subrogation, an immature cyber insurance market and lack of guidance are all contributing to challenges in responding to claims for cyberattack losses.
June 25 -
Consumer Watchdog says California wildfire insurance coverage proposal lacks benefits for residents.
June 24 -
Better systems and tools for operational data can be challenging for insurers of all sizes.
June 23 -
Casey Kempton, president of personal lines at Nationwide, addressing the Insurtech Insights conference, said carriers should work to educate policyholders about what to expect from weather claims.
June 10 -
The digital payments network serving insurers' claims and premium payments saves carriers operations costs and expedites claim payouts.
June 2 -
Edison Fong brings a global and actuarial perspective to the reinsurer's partnership and development plans.
May 29 -
As executive vice president and head of global business solutions, she has improved technical capabilities for the insurer's customers, staff and stakeholders.
May 27 -
The home inventory data management platform has added features plus enhanced AI capability to detect items and compile information automatically.
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