Insurtech

Just as cyberattackers appear to be applying the technology to create identities for fraudulent claims, insurers are beginning to talk about how to deploy it to defend against this threat. Gartner, American Family and the Intentional Futures consultancy describe these developments.

Why personalizing communication, building trust and offering 24/7 support will be crucial for the industry to attract Gen Z consumers.

Embedded, parametric and usage-based insurance are creating more options for customers, carriers and agents.

Life insurers can only maintain policyholder' trust if holistic cybersecurity solutions are put in place.

AI provides insurers with many opportunities to streamline operations and help them set reserves for workers' comp claims.

The General's Jack Martin discusses how technology is transforming customer experience.

Online information creates new opportunities to identify fraud while fraudsters use technology to challenge claims workflows.

A survey from Branch finds that senior leaders in insurance and financial services believe a mobile app strategy is vital.

There were about 38 funding events in the insurtech sector in June, according to a review by Digital Insurance.

Humana expands partnership with Google; Arch acquires Allianz MidCorp and Entertainment insurance business; Coalition introduces active cyber insurance in Germany and more insurtech news.

Harnessing technology in the right way can be a competitive advantage for carriers as the pace of change accelerates.

The digitalization of the insurance industry goes even further than just reducing wait times and eliminating extraneous processes.

The integration of technology into microinsurance is driving significant advancements from AI-powered claims processing and blockchain-enabled payouts to digital education platforms.

The startup insurtech, backed by Saw Mill Capital Partners, ties together several homeowner roof claims repair companies, mostly in the Southern U.S.

A failed software update affected businesses worldwide, but what role will insurance play in covering the anticipated losses?

The insurtech startup, founded in January 2021, is getting closer to its vision for multimodal end-to-end cargo insurance, with additions of maritime and aviation coverage.

John Hancock names head of insurance; American Financial Group promotes JD Rogers to CISO and more career moves.

Satellite technologies are leading the way in mitigating the mounting threats posed by climate change.

The emerging opportunities and risks of AI in our industry.

Digital Insurance recently surveyed insurers, brokers and adjusters about the technology they're using in the claims space, and we'll share those insights.