Sharon Goldman

Employers-backed startup leverages cloud for a seamless digital experience, says president Tracey Berg.

A new part of the company’s global underwriting and analytics office, AXIS Digital Ventures will look to build partnerships to improve distribution.

Making it easier to acquire coverage at the point of sale represents a major digitally driven boost to the industry.

The company has invested $40 million and partnered with local universities to encourage homegrown analytics talent.

The company partners with National Guardian Life to sell insurance coupled with connected toothbrushes in 16 states.

Company's service reps will get a single view of policyholders' accounts and more transparency from Guidewire, Salesforce collaboration, says CIO.

The shift from its agency model is intended to give the company the ability to provide more tailored offerings to its daycare, fitness center and other small business customers.

Its venture arm is investing in a number of artificial intelligence companies, most recently machine-learning company HyperScience.

In addition, the insurtech, which is looking to establish itself countrywide, is moving into a new 65,000-square-foot facility and recently secured $51 million in additional funding.

Rather than just replace jobs, advanced computing technologies could augment them, as long as investments and training are strategic, says Accenture.

The insurer explored how homeowners customers could get the most value from water sensors through hands-on experiments.

Carriers are looking to see a return from tech investments quicker with external players eyeing the market, says Capgemini.

Infosys partnership will help the life insurer realize customer service and data mastery goals, says CEO Brooks Tingle.

It may seem daunting for carriers to navigate all the advancements happening in technology, but there are key items to keep in mind, says EY's Sophie Yen.

Carrier's new digital marketplace will assist agents in the underwriting process with faster, more intuitive interface.

By joining forces with the rental marketplace, the insurtech will be able to reach new renters at a time when their propensity to buy insurance is higher.

Women-founded insurance startups, like Kate Stillwell's Jumpstart, are rare, but the ones that do exist are demonstrating the value of their originators’ unique experiences.