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Zurich to Cut Spending on Large Tech Projects as Part of Cost-Saving Plan
Zurich Insurance Group AG, Switzerland's biggest insurer, plans to cut spending on large technology projects as it seeks to reduce costs, according to Chief Risk Officer Cecilia Reyes. "Managing, ...
Unintended Problems From the Internet of Things and More 2017 Predictions: Marsh
Insurers and customers alike are increasingly embracing the Internet of Things for underwriting purposes and general, daily life. The thing is, greater reliance on this type of technology could ...
Allstate’s New Investor Group Seeks to Boost Returns for Alternative Investment Portfolio
Allstate is gearing up for 2017 with six new executives it hired to help boost returns and widen the reach of its alternative investment portfolio. They will pursue what the insurer refers to as ...
Sweeping U.S Regulatory Revamp Passes U.S. House
Republicans on Wednesday passed a bill in the House of Representatives that touched on nearly every step U.S. agencies take in creating and applying new rules, continuing their blitz to radically ...
Insurance Carriers Take Note: Most Customers Want Computer-Generated Advice Options
Insurance carriers looking to embrace or enhance their ability to provide customers computer-generated advice and services should know that most consumers globally approve of the practice. But they ...
Homeowners at Sinking San Francisco High-Rise Sue City and Developer
Homeowners in San Francisco's sinking and tilting luxury high-rise are suing the city and the building's developer over claims they hid the building's engineering flaws for years. Twenty tenants who ...
GEICO’s New Virtual Assistant, Plus the Latest Launches From Liberty Mutual and Kinsale
"Kate," a new virtual assistant, debuts for GEICO auto insurance customers. Liberty Mutual is expanding its telematics and other safe driver offerings. Kinsale has started offering new school board ...
Google Shows Off Improved Self-Driving System in Chrysler Vehicle
Google unveiled its latest self-driving system in a Chrysler Pacifica minivan during a Sunday preview ahead of the Detroit auto show, saying the technology is more reliable and affordable. The ...