Duck Creek acquires Send for AI underwriting

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Duck Creek acquires Send

Duck Creek Technologies acquired Send Technology Solutions, an AI underwriting engine. Send's CEO and co-founder, Andy Moss, will continue to lead the Send team at Duck Creek as general manager of underwriting. Send will also continue to be available as a standalone underwriting orchestration engine.

Hardeep Gulati, CEO at Duck Creek, said in a statement: "By bringing Send into Duck Creek, we are combining core insurance operations and underwriting orchestration in a trusted agentic AI experience that connects systems of record, decision intelligence, workflows, and action. This is the game changer for insurers: a unified platform that helps them turn underwriting complexity into clearer decisions, faster execution, stronger risk selection, and measurable business value." 

Root and Jerry partner

Root and Jerry have announced a partnership to embed Root's car insurance experience into the Jerry app. Consumers can receive car insurance quotes from Root within the Jerry app and can bind a Root policy within the app as well. 

"Our partnership with Jerry is another strong example of how we're expanding our embedded technology capabilities to partners serving high-intent customers, enabling them to deliver personalized pricing and a modern insurance experience directly within their own platforms," said Jason Shapiro, SVP of business development at Root, in a press release. "We've removed traditional roadblocks to make affordable coverage available with the speed and ease consumers expect from their digital experiences, right when they're ready to make a decision."

Munich Re appoints president of CEO of Canada Life

Munich Re announced Michael Correa as president and CEO of its Canada Life business. Correa succeeds Bernard Naumann, who will lead Munich Re's Life and Health business in Europe and Latin America. 

Mari-Lizette Malherbe, member of the board of management, said in a press release: "Mike's appointment reflects both his strong track record of delivering profitable growth and the respect he has earned from clients and colleagues across the industry. Since joining Munich Re, he has been instrumental in strengthening our position in the Canadian market and expanding into new areas of opportunity. I am confident that, under his leadership, our Life business in Canada and the Caribbean will continue to build on this momentum."

Everest appoints global distribution and chief commercial officer

Everest Group appointed Craig Hanrahan as global distribution and chief commercial officer. Hanrahan will lead Everest's global distribution strategy and commercial relationships across insurance and reinsurance businesses. Hanrahan was most recently head of U.S. retail insurance.

Jim Williamson, Everest president and CEO, said in a statement: "As we continue to strengthen our global distribution capabilities, Craig's leadership will deepen our partnerships, deliver greater value to clients and brokers, and advance our disciplined growth strategy. His collaborative approach and industry experience make him the right leader to strengthen Everest's position as a partner of choice across the global insurance and reinsurance marketplace."

AIG appoints head of global client and broker relationships

American International Group announced Christine Williams as head of global client and broker relationships. Williams will lead enterprise-wide relationships with global clients and distribution partners. She joins AIG from Aon, where she was co-head of Aon U.S.

Jon Hancock, EVP and CEO of General Insurance at AIG, said in a statement: "Christine Williams is a highly accomplished insurance executive recognized across the industry for her track record of driving growth and strengthening client relationships. I look forward to welcoming Christine to AIG as we further connect our global capabilities with the evolving needs of our clients and partners."

This roundup was created with AI assistance. A Digital Insurance editor reviewed each item before publication.