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The Latest Launches from Blink Parametric, Insurance Software Automation
Blink Parametric and Getcover.com, a trading name of London-based Lloyd's broker Newpoint Insurance Brokers Limited, have partnered to launch a suite of bespoke online travel insurance products using ...
InsurTech Profile: Instanda CEO Driven by Sense of Purpose
Those close to Tim Hardcastle could describe him as someone with a restless spirit. That's true for his ability to identify problems and optimize solutions in the finance and insurance industries. ...
How Insurance Is Addressing Climate Change Risks
Insurers have come a long way on climate change, but they have a long way to get where we need to be to deal with a more hazardous planet. That was the assessment from Washington Insurance ...
Carrier Tech Investments Mean More Than Commissions: Agents Survey
Prioritizing technology investments to enhance the broker/agent experience and improve customer service offers insurance carriers competitive advantage, according to a new survey of U.S. agents and ...
Explainer: How the Federal Reserve Stress Tests U.S. Banks
The U.S. Federal Reserve was due to release the results of its annual bank health checks on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. ET (2030 GMT). Under the "stress test" exercise, the Fed tests big banks' balance ...
What is a Heat Dome? Beyond Texas, Where are Scorching Temps Headed?
Scorching temperatures brought on by a "heat dome" have taxed the Texas power grid and threaten to bring record highs to the state before they are expected to expand to other parts of the U.S. during ...
Tech Bytes: New Partnerships at bolt, OneShield
InsurTech bolt announced a partnership with Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, an insurance company that has worked with independent agents to distribute property/casualty insurance for more than 100 ...
Social Issues of Urgent Concern for Majority of Business Leaders
The role of business in society is rapidly changing, and the majority of company leaders are taking notice. Results of a new survey conducted by Bain & Co., a global consultancy group, indicate ...