Innovation
AI InsurTech Betterview Pulls in New Investment From Nationwide, EMC, Maiden Re, More
InsurTech startup Betterview has raised a $4.5 million investment, with three carriers participating in the financing. Nationwide Ventures, EMC Insurance and Maiden Re took part in the Series A ...
Insurers Are Target Audience for New Online Dispute Resolution Startup
An offshore reinsurer has placed a bet that the future of insurance claims will include an option for consumers to resolve disputes online rather than in court. Greenlight Re, a specialty property ...
The Latest Launches From Duck Creek Technologies/Roost, International Marine Underwriters and At-Bay
Duck Creek Technologies will offer Roost's telematics technology to its claims management software users. International Marine Underwriters beefed up its ocean cargo policy with new coverages and a ...
CFC Designs New Broker Platform for Its Cyber Insurance Products
Specialist Insurer CFC is debuting a new broker platform designed to facilitate the sale of its cyber insurance products to small- and medium-sized businesses. The idea is that London, UK-based ...
Flying Taxi Startups Are Coming to Asia, Based on European Tech
The world's first passenger-drone services may debut in Asia -- but the technology behind these flying taxis will be largely European. Volocopter GmbH of Germany said Thursday it will open a landing ...
The Latest Launches From Next Insurance, The Hanover and Selective
Next Insurance recently launched professional liability coverage targeted to its small business client base. The Hanover Insurance Group now offers watercraft insurance. Selective Insurance Company ...
Nationwide, State Auto, Liberty Mutual Contribute to Snapsheet’s New $29M Financing
Snapsheet, a virtual claims technology provider, raised $29 million in new funding, and the growing InsurTech plans to invest its cash infusion into furthering a global expansion. New investors ...
Understanding Innovators: How to Motivate New Product Development and ‘Explosive Growth’
The former head of a global life reinsurer's innovation studio has worked in locations as far apart as Singapore and Toronto. But if you want to hear what impresses him these days, steer the ...