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Berlin’s Simplesurance Has Sights Set on U.S. With Cross-Selling Insurance Software and More
Based on the edge of Berlin's trendy Mitte district in bright, open offices, Simplesurance is yet another InsurTech startup seeking to transform insurance. It is also eyeing the U.S. for future ...
AIG Freed From Tighter Scrutiny Due to Business Changes: Fed Chair Yellen
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said freeing American International Group Inc. from the tight scrutiny tied to its too-big-to-fail label is an example of the process working properly -- proving ...
The Latest Launches From Willis Towers Watson, Beazley/Generali and RMS
Willis Towers Watson launched an active shooter/armed intruder readiness program for senior living communities. Beazley is partnering with Generali Brazil to manage data breaches for Generali's ...
A Roundup of Major Insurer/Reinsurer Hurricane and Quake Losses Thus Far
Losses from Hurricane Maria and other recent 2017 natural catastrophes—including hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the Mexico City earthquakes, and other events—have led global insurers and reinsurers ...
Insuretech Connect Conference in Las Vegas to Go On as Scheduled
The Insuretech Connect Conference scheduled to open today in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace will still be held as planned in the wake of the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, according to the ...
Hurricane Maria Adds Another $200M to Chubb’s $1B-Plus Hurricane Insured Loss Tab
Chubb Ltd., already reeling from more than $1 billion in anticipated losses from two other recent hurricanes, now predicts another $200 million third-quarter hit from Hurricane Maria. The insurer and ...
Hurricane-Related Auto Insurance Checks Stabilizing U.S. Car Sales
As Hurricane Harvey poured on Houston, Frank Rodriguez feared for his 2014 GMC Sierra. Once he saw the pickup's soaking-wet interior and center console full of water, he knew it was a lost cause. He ...
Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon Give Insurers Innovation Inspiration
As insurers seek inspiration to drive innovation, it makes sense to turn to modern-day tech titans to find useful ideas that might be adapted for the insurance industry. Innovation is the lifeblood ...