The new tool, LifeLink, leverages cloud communications and data analytics to connect users with 911 dispatchers

Optimism about the value of AI-powered applications in the enterprise is high and plans to continue investment in the technology are widespread, a new study reveals.

The $312 million invested in the past quarter follows an outlying peak in Q2, but still illustrates a year-long trend of gradual average increases.

Among selection of 9 emerging companies are several taking advantage of data from devices.

While keeping up with regulatory changes remains a big challenge, insurers are focused on cybersecurity and IT risk at high levels.

Australian insurer will leverage startup's machine learning platform to automate commercial underwriting.

Calls for less reliance on credit bureaus and Social Security numbers for verification are leading many to envision a future of identity on a distributed ledger.

Policyholders like what digitally focused entrants have to offer, but are more likely to trust established players.

Solaria Labs has helped the insurer bring new ideas to market that impact all corners of its business, says innovation VP.

Organizations are rapidly adopting the technology to drive business opportunities, but the pool of experienced workers remains limited for the moment.

Trifacta's "data wrangling" offering will help the life insurer prepare unstructured information for analytics projects.

The new platform, Quick Quote, generates online quotes for customers who only input a home address using third-party data.

The program features 500 damage scenarios for professionals to learn from.

Businesses are often hindered from moving to a deeper level of analysis, with 42 percent still relying on traditional business intelligence tools, a study finds.

Insurer teams with Castlight Health to offer an integrated solution that brings together clinical, claims and wearables data.

The life carrier is keen on finding the startups that will define insurance user experience and distribution in the future, says managing director Doug Russell.

In acquiring Aetna's group benefits business, The Hartford expects to benefit from more data and better claims management.

Insurer looks to reward healthy living habits with discounts on gadgets and premium.

Technology and information management dominate the most wanted hires this year, with seven of the top 10 in the IT and analytics fields.

These insurtechs from Plug & Play's upcoming winter program are focused on providing solutions that insurers in any line of business can use.