InsurTech
Parametric Insurance Meets the Wildfire Peril: InsurTech Kettle Responds
Could parametric insurance become a bigger piece of the wildfire insurance market? Kettle is an insurance and reinsurance MGA built around a proprietary wildfire model that was developed using AI and ...
Structure Data Boosts Understanding of Wildfire Risk: Faura CEO
Valkyrie Holmes, CEO of Faura, believes that a deep understanding of the structural qualities of buildings is crucial to insuring properties in areas at high risk for wildfires. Her company ...
Handwritten Ad to Inc. 5000: ReSource Pro CEO Talks Growth, Change
Dan Epstein walked into a New York career office in 2005 and noticed a handwritten ad seeking a sales and marketing professional to help with a startup company that provided insurance processing ...
As Life Shifts Gears, Insurance CEO Chases Racing Dream
After Tim Hardcastle zipped along the straights of the Silverstone Race Circuit in England earlier this year, the InsurTech CEO stood on the podium, shaking a bottle of prosecco, celebrating his ...
Embroker CEO Reflects on Tech, Insurance Journey
When it comes to leading, Ben Jennings loves winning as a team. That means tapping into the best of each team member for the betterment of the whole. But Jennings doesn't sugarcoat. He knows it's ...
Hiring for Attitude: What Sets Lemonade Apart
An executive speaking at Lemonade's Investor Day late last month took investors behind the scenes to watch some of its AI bots in action. The point of the demonstration, however, was to do more than ...
So…Where Are We Now? VC Viewpoint on InsurTech Funding Trends
Long seen as ripe for innovation, the insurance industry attracted significant attention from venture capital investors over the last few years. A renewed focus on ...
Hippo Sells Majority Stake in First Connect Insurance to Centana Growth Partners
InsurTech Hippo said it has sold a majority stake in First Connect Insurance Services, a digital platform for independent agents. The buyer is private equity fund Centana Growth Partners, who with ...