Leadership & Strategy
Insurers, Pension Funds Pledge Climate Action at U.N. Summit
Insurers and pension funds managing $2.3 trillion pledged on Monday to shift their portfolios away from carbon-heavy industries in the hope of triggering snowballing climate commitments from other ...
InsurTech CEO Viewpoint: 3 Startup Hacks to Ensure a Successful Pilot
I've been asked to sit on an upcoming panel at InsureTech Connect moderated by the Global Insurance Accelerator to discuss ways to ensure startups don't mess up pilot opportunities with incumbent ...
Producer compensation programs send clear messages about what a carrier values. Commission rates, incentive structures, bonuses, and performance thresholds direct...
Bold Penguin Touts Expansion of Agent-Friendly Commercial Insurance Digital Storefront Tech
Bold Penguin, an InsurTech startup and commercial insurance technology provider, said it has expanded access to its portal that helps users triage, quote and bind commercial insurance. The company's ...
New InsurTech Financings Focused on Agencies, Cyber and Analytics
Broker Buddha raised $4.5 million to help advance its agency operations technology that simplifies commercial insurance application and renewals. Kovrr, a Tel Aviv-based predictive cyber risk ...
Lloyd’s Plans Miami Office to Back Growth in Latin America, Caribbean Markets
Lloyd's plans to set up an office in Miami to support business development in the Latin American and Caribbean markets. "Latin America is a key market for Lloyd's, with premium close to US$1.5 ...
Here’s How Aon’s New Reinsurance Auction Works
The broker Aon plc has launched an auction capability for the Jan. 1, 2020 reinsurance renewals. The auction is designed to provide additional options for insurer clients by reducing the time frame ...
Generali Rolls Out Specialty Insurance Arm in U.S.
The U.S. branch of Italy's Generali Group has launched a Specialty Insurance Division, which will focus on providing warranty products and services. Generali U.S. Branch said the division will ...
Selective Establishes Student Loan Repayment Program for Staff and Potential Hires
Selective Insurance Company has started offering a student loan repayment program to both employees and potential hires. The program is being handled through Selective Insurance Company of America, ...