Industry News
Swedish Tech Startup Haidrun Releases Insurance-Focused Enterprise Blockchain Platform
Swedish tech start-up Haidrun debuted an enterprise blockchain platform targeted at insurers and reinsurers. Haidrun's private blockchain platform is pitched as eliminating suspicious and duplicate ...
Generali Opens EU Lobbying Office in Brussels
Italian insurer Generali has opened a representative office in Brussels to boost its public affairs activities with the European Union. Generali said it aims to represent its business priorities ...
Swiss Re Warns Canada Is Unprepared for Climate Change-Spurred Hurricane Risks
Climate change is making hurricanes bigger and stronger, and it may soon push them farther north. Yet Canada's homeowners, businesses and insurers underestimate that escalating risk, according to one ...
The Latest Launches From Chubb and Utica National
Chubb introduced a new insurance product for the lower middle market segment. Utica National Insurance Group is partnering with two companies to provide crisis public relations services to its school ...
Broker Truist Acquires Constellation Affiliated Partners Wholesaler Platform With 7 MGAs
Broker Truist Insurance Holdings will acquire Constellation Affiliated Partners from RedBird Capital Partners. The transaction will add approximately $160 million of annual revenue to Truist ...
Mile Auto Raises $10.3M, Teams With Ford to Advance Auto Telematics Tech
Mile Auto, a telematics-driven auto insurance MGA, is armed with $10.3 million in new funding. The Atlanta-based InsurTech plans to partner with Ford Motor Company and expand efforts to target ...
Commercial Auto Tort Reform Bill Passes in Texas Senate
A bill that proponents say will help control abusive lawsuits against commercial motor vehicle operators following accidents has passed the Texas Senate. House Bill 19 would have a big impact on the ...
Self-Driving Car Legislation Held Up in Senate Over Liability Concerns
A debate over who to blame — or sue — when a self-driven car hits someone is holding up legislation the industry says it needs to advance. "If another driver hits you, it's clear who the driver ...