Technology/Science
Canadian Insurer Intact Financial Backs Autonomous Car Startup Geared to Florida Retirees
There's a village in Florida where self-driving cars rule the road, and a Canadian insurance firm wants to come along for the ride. Toronto-based Intact Financial Corp. is investing $3 million in ...
AI Investments Give Insurers 10X the Return: Accenture
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics and other "intelligent" technology could help U.S. insurers boost their profitability by up to $20 billion, according to a new Accenture report. ...
Waymo, Walmart to Test Self-Driving Cars Ferrying Shoppers in Arizona
Alphabet Inc's Waymo is starting trials to ferry shoppers to Walmart Inc's stores in Phoenix, Arizona, the company said on Wednesday. Walmart shoppers in Phoenix metropolitan area can order groceries ...
XL Catlin Will Sell On-Demand Cyber Cover Using Slice Labs’ Cloud-Based Platform
XL Catlin will use Slice Labs' cloud-based, pay-per-use platform for a new cyber insurance product. The insurer and reinsurer plans to offer the new coverage for U.S. small and medium-sized business ...
Crypto Cover Is Drawing Increasing Insurance Industry Interest
In the staid and buttoned-up world of insurance underwriting, few want to talk about it. You won't find many ads promoting it or details on company websites offering it. But according to industry ...
Cybersecurity Ranks as Highest D&O Liability Worry: Willis Towers Watson
Cybersecurity is the top directors and officers (D&O) liability concern for organizations today, while claims brought by employees, including claims for harassment or discrimination, and ...
U.S. Regulator Calls for Greater Disclosure of Power Grid Cyber Attacks
The U.S. government on Thursday asked power generators to disclose more information about cyber attacks amid growing concern that foreign hackers could disrupt the electric grid. The Federal Energy ...
Travelers CEO Schnitzer: Agents, Brokers Have a Place, Even With InsurTech Investments
Travelers Chairman and CEO Alan Schnitzer said that independent agents and brokers still have a place with the insurer even as it continues exploring InsurTech innovations for its operations. "Yes, ...