Technology/Science
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Yet Decide What Constitutes a Computer Hacking
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday sidestepped a growing controversy over who can give permission to access a computer, a debate that goes to the core of what constitutes hacking in this era of ...
Corporate Social Responsibility Can Get a CEO Fired: Research
CEOs are increasingly encouraged and even pressured to invest in reducing a company's carbon foot print, make the firm more diverse and focus on product safety. But researchers from the University of ...
Lloyd’s Signs Global AI Deal With Expert System
Lloyd's of London wants to infuse artificial intelligence technology into the daily business it does with its customers. The world's largest insurance market signed a global deal with Expert System ...
Guidewire Paying $275M for P/C Data Science Software Firm Cyence
Guidewire Software Inc. will fork over $275 million to acquire Cyence, a software startup that uses data science and risk analytics to help P/C insurers address emerging risks including cyber, ...
Hub International Grabs Calif. Broker Focused on VC and Tech Clients
Hub International Ltd. said it acquired the assets of California-based Costello & Sons Insurance Brokers (CSI), a move that gives it commercial lines expertise in areas including venture capital ...
TigerRisk, Cape Analytics Use New Aerial Tech to Help Quicken Hurricane Irma Claims Work
TigerRisk Partners said it is partnering with Cape Analytics to use new aerial technology to help U.S. Insurers speed their claims processing for Hurricane Irma. The companies say they're using ...
XL Catlin Leads Slice Lab’s $11.6M Series A; Expansion Eyed for Pay-Per-Use Insurance Platform
XL Catlin's investor arm is the lead backer of Slice Lab's new $11.6 million Series A financing, money the InsurTech startup will use to expand its on-demand pay-per-use insurance platform. Beyond XL ...
The Latest Launches From Starr Companies and Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
Starr Companies now offers commercial auto coverage for aviation insured. Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and California-based software Zeguro are teaming to help small businesses protect ...