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The insurtech intends to make its cloud-based distribution platform available to carriers globally.

Commercial insurer joins Des Moines, Iowa-based program as investor and program mentor.

There are opportunities for carriers of all sizes to get involved, as many startups looking for pilot customers will lower costs to get their foot in the door.

Insurers, municipalities and venture firms are teaming up to identify winning startup technology companies and develop effective solutions for the industry.

Ten to 12 startups will be accepted into the three-month program each year and work out of the Upward Hartford WeWork space.

Carriers are wise to shore up security governance, data protection and incident response strategies, says Novarica's Tom Benton.

Carriers should partner with upstart companies to speed digitalization, consultant adds.

While the emergence of the chief data officer is undeniable, not every role is created equally or set-up for success. Here's how these pros view their own jobs.

But Zhong An's viability is still under review by investors.

Almost a decade after Zurich's implementation, the insurer's cloud journey presents lessons for carriers undergoing similar projects.