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Vendor will offer insurtechs the opportunity to showcase their technology as ancillary features on its flagship InsurancePlatform.

Insurers and insurtechs have an opportunity to join forces in raising the profile of the industry as a digital destination.

A review of the list of startups included in two insurance technology winter accelerator programs shows that almost half are headquartered outside of the U.S.

Life insurer also announces a brand new venture capital investment fund, led by its chief digital office.

Carriers worldwide opened up their checkbooks this year in efforts to support the transformation of insurance.

The New York-based startup had raised $60 million before Tuesday’s announcement.

While Silicon Valley aims for raw profits, carriers are looking for revolutionary solutions to improve their producs, say panelists at EY event.

Rather than looking to innovate on products, startups in life insurance concentrate on distribution as a way to improve the sector, say Accenture panelists.

American Family Insurance built a team from diverse backgrounds to develop digital initiatives.

The incubator launched in September by Startupbootcamp kicks off early next month in the traditional insurance capital.

New unit will invest in startups with expertise in mobility, connected health, data intelligence and cybersecurity.

Midwestern insurer creates accelerator and venture capital fund intended to build up Milwaukee's startup community.

Among selection of 9 emerging companies are several taking advantage of data from devices.

Australian insurer will leverage startup's machine learning platform to automate commercial underwriting.

Solaria Labs has helped the insurer bring new ideas to market that impact all corners of its business, says innovation VP.

The life carrier is keen on finding the startups that will define insurance user experience and distribution in the future, says managing director Doug Russell.

SVP Jerry Gupta notes the emerging technology has increasingly been used in distribution and claims straight-through processing.

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.