Innovation
Car Makers, Suppliers Give Widely Differing Timelines for Self-Driving Cars
Carmakers and suppliers gave widely differing timelines for the introduction of self-driving vehicles on Thursday, showing the uncertainties surrounding the technology as well as a split between ...
Mentor-Driven Global Insurance Accelerator Is Enjoying Its Own Growth-Spurt
A three-year-old Des Moines, Iowa-based business startup accelerator focused solely on the global insurance industry has developed into a streamlined organization with more applicants, more investors ...
Successful IT Transformations Need CEO Vision, Follow-Through, Ambitious Targets : McKinsey
Insurance carriers pushing for a digital transformation in their operations won't go anywhere without the vision, follow-through and commitment of their CEO and senior leadership team. McKinsey & ...
Too Smart to Fail: How AI Will Benefit Customers and Claims Pros
As artificial intelligence continues to improve, it offers a wide range of new possibilities for the insurance industry. Machines can quickly analyze huge swathes of data. They can apply complex ...
InsurTech Investments Expected to ‘Keep Booming’ in 2017: KPMG Report
Investor interest in InsurTech is expected "to remain hot across all regions of the world" during 2017, following strong growth in 2016, according to a report published by KPMG. In the coming year, ...
The Latest Launches From Ironshore, Argo Group and RMS
Ironshore International boosted the capacity for its Terrorism & Sabotage coverage insurance programs. A division of Argo Group International Holdings, combined with a partner, is now offering ...
Guidewire Closes $160M Deal for Tech Company ISCS, Launches Cloud-Focused Product
P/C software company Guidewire said it has completed its $160 million acquisition of cloud computing tech outfit ISCS, about two months after the deal between the California companies was first ...
Verisk Analytics, Capgemini Make Insurance Industry-Focused Acquisitions
Verisk Analytics has snatched up Healix Risk Rating, a company focused on automated medical risk assessment for the travel insurance ratings. Financial terms were not disclosed, although the deal is ...