Underwriting

Regional P&C insurer deploys PolicyCenter and BillingCenter with self-service tools.

Workers' comp insurer selects Valen Analytics' InsureRIght platform, gaining access to vendor's data consortium.

Modus, founded in 2002, tracks driver performance for carriers and fleet managers to conjure up better risk profiles.

Carrier will establish its recently purchased Hamilton USA business as an analytics unit aimed at leveraging data science for commercial underwriting and claims.

Eligible customers can use the ExpressTrack platform to get life insurance without requiring a doctor visit, company says.

Rules-based automation will eventually give way to machine learning and AI, says KPMG.

Use cases range from risk modeling to fraud detection, says study.

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.

Move reinforces insurer's efforts to revamp underwriting practices, particularly product development and risk appetites.

Study suggests predictive analytics to combat the problem, helping carriers shed unwanted policies and validate client information.

Farmers' subsidiary begins new core instillation with its dwelling fire and specialty homeowners lines.