Underwriting

David Firstenberg assumes the role after five years as CEO of Canal Insurance Company.

New tech companies are shaking up the insurance market with Internet of Things, drone and machine learning products.

SVP of digital Andy Breen says that insurers should focus on the data that teaches the machine and let others handle the inner workings.

A multi-faceted deal also includes a new CEO and restructured ownership of digital underwriting platform Attune.

Data-driven platform helps sell small-business insurance more efficiently.

The 4,200 workers affected will be offered jobs in other areas of the company.

New insurtech Lapetus uses photos submitted by applicants to measure life insurance risk factors.

Reinsurer makes more than 70 pieces of content available to life underwriters.

College students were tasked with building data visualization tools for underwriters to assess impacts of catastrophes.

Nancy Bewlay assumes control of XL Catlin's casualty portfolio, joining from Swiss Re.