Insurtech

US lawmakers on Thursday questioned how new rules for artificial intelligence can protect against the technology's risks without reinforcing the early advantages enjoyed by tech giants such as Microsoft and Google.

Issues behind insurers developing their own software or deciding to purchase an external solution and the pitfalls of both paths.

Virtual worlds can be a means to reduce risks in property, auto, workers comp and health insurance.

Groundspeed Analytics was seeking to raise venture capital funding when Insurance Quantified made the initial contact.

The best carriers provide agents with the tools that allow prospective customers the option to shop via chat, text and even in-app communications channels.

Baldwin Risk Partners has launched "Centers of Excellence"

Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Acrisure is expected to be valued at well over $20 billion in an initial public offering, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.

Coalition and Kin Insurance are named as two of the top fintechs this year.

And more career moves.

Embracing remote work and providing access to online training resources and professional development opportunities can attract high-caliber individuals.

Up to $1 million will be awarded for solutions that address climate risk and aim to empower vulnerable frontline communities.

Deepa Soni, EVP and CIO at the Hartford gives the keynote address; Nationwide's embedded partnerships; CSAA on workforce trends.

Sessions held throughout Dig-In 2023 with panelists from insurers such as New York Life, Arch Insurance and CSAA Insurance Group discussed the importance of technology in insurance and how to use data effectively.

The emerging area of connected insurance has the potential to help insurers prevent, mitigate, or lower potential risks relating to severe weather events.

Data released Tuesday by Gusto, a payroll software company, shows that nearly a fourth of small businesses specializing in technology and professional services are either offering a four-day schedule or are considering implementing one.

Longtime industry executive Henna Karna joins as entrepreneur-in-residence

Alison Borenstein, director of data science, Assurance IQ, shares three valuable lessons after years of building machine learning technology for agents.

There are now at least 18  direct air capture plants operating worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency, and more are coming online.

Highlights including VYRD Insurance on smart home water damage detection, Principal Financial Group on claims processing and Travelers' work with ServiceNow.

INZMO announced the launch of NIMO, a ChatGPT-powered chatbot assistant, and more news.