Technology/Science
Beware of All the Added Risks That 5G Mobile Networks Will Bring: Swiss Re
Insurers and reinsurers alike should be wary about risks stemming from the new 5G mobile networks now being installed around the world, Swiss Re warns in its bi-annual SONAR report. You've heard ...
The Latest Launches From Next Insurance, The Hanover and Selective
Next Insurance recently launched professional liability coverage targeted to its small business client base. The Hanover Insurance Group now offers watercraft insurance. Selective Insurance Company ...
Nationwide, State Auto, Liberty Mutual Contribute to Snapsheet’s New $29M Financing
Snapsheet, a virtual claims technology provider, raised $29 million in new funding, and the growing InsurTech plans to invest its cash infusion into furthering a global expansion. New investors ...
Real Estate Data/Analytics Outfit Attracts $12M in Financing, Targets Insurers for Expansion
A company that gathers data and analytics for real estate customers has raised $12 million in new financing, with plans to grow its business further among financial firms and insurance companies. ...
RMS Unleashes Open Data Modeling Standard With No License or Fee Required
Catastrophe modeler RMS said it is debuting an open data standard that doesn't require a license, fees or permissions for usage. Known as the Risk Data Object, or RDO, the data structure is designed ...
Munich Re, Telematics Company The Floow Will Partner Globally
Munich Re disclosed it will partner globally with telematics provider The Floow. The deal will help strengthen Munich Re's telematics consulting offering but also allow The Floow's products and ...
Down From Heady Highs, the U.S. Cyber Insurance Market Still Grew 8 Percent in 2018
The U.S. cyber insurance market dropped from robust, double-digit growth in 2017 to a still-healthy single-digit increase in 2018, Fitch Ratings said. For 2018, direct written cyber premiums grew 8 ...
WhatsApp Urges Users to Download Update After Spotting Software Vulnerability
WhatsApp pressed users to update its messaging service, following a report that a vulnerability in the software allowed attackers to hack into people's phones using commercial Israeli spyware. The ...