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Early research from Celent quantifies initial reactions

The coronavirus relief legislation could result in private mortgage insurers having to hold more capital, a B. Riley FBR analyst report said.

While U.S. tech spending this year is less than the growth in 2017 and 2018, it is still relatively strong. But there are more downside risks than upside potential ahead.

Cigna Ventures is leading a $23 million investment in GNS Healthcare, a specialized artificial intelligence company.

The health insurer and the Atlanta University Center Consortium—the oldest and largest consortium of historically black colleges and universities—are partnering to help students become data analytics experts.

Company shares parent with Great-West Life Co.

OneConnect provides cloud computing and other technology services to small- and medium-sized financial institutions.

The acquiring company is looking to roll out new annuities products on the digital platform.

Almost half of companies surveyed by SMA assume that tech giants like Amazon will play a significant role in selling auto and homeowners insurance.

Gary Sullivan will help aspiring insurance professionals navigate the risks of rewards of an increasingly connected world at Mercyhurst University.

Life & annuity carriers have had valuable opportunities to learn about new technologies, and not necessarily from their own mistakes.

Startups and their carrier and venture capital partners are looking to cooperate to transform the insurance industry, not simply 'disrupt,' says panel.

SMA sees significant spending and shifts in personal lines projects that are aimed at aligning insurers’ strategies to transformation and growth.

While there has been a great deal of hype around the technologies that make up AI, that will change to action this year according to Gartner analysts.

The German insurer is reportedly looking at XL as a potential target to grow its casualty coverage business in the U.S.

Without a clearly articulated set of business value metrics for IT, it can be a challenge for leaders to create compelling business cases for new investment opportunities.

About a quarter of insurance executives said they are allocating budget to 'aggressive' projects, according to Celent research.

Tech execs have become less certain of their ability to satisfy end users.

Todd Fancher will lead the carrier’s strategic investment in artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics aimed at better customer service.

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