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These InsurTechs Are Drawing Investors’ Attention
Below, we've gathered highlights of 10 noteworthy InsurTech financings from January 2019 through mid-May. They offer a curious read in combination with each other. For one thing, the list gives a ...
AmTrust Halfway Toward Focusing More on Local Markets With Surety Sale to Liberty Mutual
AmTrust Financial Services has completed the sale of some of its global surety operations to Liberty Mutual Insurance, the first piece of a two-part deal designed to help it focus more on local ...
Applied Systems CEO French Steps Down; Rhodes to Replace Him
Reid French has stepped down as CEO of the insurance agency technology firm Applied Systems, and cloud technology executive Taylor Rhodes has joined as Applied's new chief executive officer. French, ...
Trump Urges UK to ‘Walk Away’ From Brexit Talks if EU Does Not Give Ground
U.S. President Donald Trump said Britain should refuse to pay a$50 billion European Union divorce bill and "walk away" from Brexit talks if Brussels does not give ground. Trump told the Sunday Times ...
Judge Rules Facebook Must Proceed With Privacy Breach Lawsuit
Facebook Inc. must defend itself in a District of Columbia lawsuit accusing the social network of failing to safeguard users' personal data and allowing a U.K. political consulting firm to mine the ...
Executives On The Move at Markel International and Aspen Re
Markel International is bringing a Chubb and AIG veteran on board to head its personal accident, contingency and entertainment business in Asia. Aspen Re made two major executive promotions and a ...
The Latest Launches From CyberPolicy, The Hartford and Geospatial Insight
CoverHound subsidiary CyberPolicy released a new one-click insurance product that can be purchased through trusted brands. The Hartford, thanks to a new partnership, will begin offering services to ...
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 ...