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Google Shows Off Improved Self-Driving System in Chrysler Vehicle
Google unveiled its latest self-driving system in a Chrysler Pacifica minivan during a Sunday preview ahead of the Detroit auto show, saying the technology is more reliable and affordable. The ...
Allstate Discloses Newly Acquired SquareTrade Unit Had 5 Years of Losses
Allstate Corp. said that the mobile-device insurer that it acquired for $1.4 billion had posted five years of losses before the deal. SquareTrade Holding Co.'s annual loss narrowed to $26.5 million ...
P/C Software Company Duck Creek Technologies Makes an Acquisition
Duck Creek Technologies, a tech outfit that provides cloud services and software for the property/casualty industry, has made an acquisition in a bid to broaden its product offerings. The Boston, ...
Carrier Management’s Top 10 2016 Features: Leadership, Disruption and More
Today's Carrier Management newsletter is the first of 2017. But before we look ahead, here's a look back at our top 10 features of 2016. These stories feature CEOs and executives giving invaluable ...
The Latest Launches From AIG, Starr Cos. and The Hanover
AIG's Singapore division debuted a motor accident reporting platform in Singapore designed to help speed up the claims process online and reduce fraud. Starr Cos. will team with a Chinese insurer to ...
XL Catlin Launches Clinical Trials Coverage for Life Sciences Firms in Germany
XL Catlin's insurance operations in Germany have announced the addition of a stand-alone clinical trials product for life science clients. Life science companies are operating in an increasing ...
A Minority of Insurers Expect Higher 2017 IT Spending
A minority of insurers expect higher 2017 spending in their information technology budgets. Just 37 percent say that they expect an increase in their IT spending. That compares to 45 percent of ...
New York Insurance Banking Cybersecurity Regs to Be Delayed Past Jan. 1
New York's financial regulator will delay an anticipated Jan. 1 deadline for banks and insurers doing business in the state to comply with controversial cybersecurity rules, a person familiar with ...