Technology/Science
AI InsurTech Betterview Pulls in New Investment From Nationwide, EMC, Maiden Re, More
InsurTech startup Betterview has raised a $4.5 million investment, with three carriers participating in the financing. Nationwide Ventures, EMC Insurance and Maiden Re took part in the Series A ...
The Latest Launches From Duck Creek Technologies/Roost, International Marine Underwriters and At-Bay
Duck Creek Technologies will offer Roost's telematics technology to its claims management software users. International Marine Underwriters beefed up its ocean cargo policy with new coverages and a ...
CFC Designs New Broker Platform for Its Cyber Insurance Products
Specialist Insurer CFC is debuting a new broker platform designed to facilitate the sale of its cyber insurance products to small- and medium-sized businesses. The idea is that London, UK-based ...
Experts: Uber, Lyft and Shared Owners Will Dominate Future Auto Sales
Ride-hailing apps like those of Uber Technologies and Lyft Inc are expected to alter the state of car ownership towards subscription-based services and shared ownership, auto industry experts said at ...
Flying Taxi Startups Are Coming to Asia, Based on European Tech
The world's first passenger-drone services may debut in Asia -- but the technology behind these flying taxis will be largely European. Volocopter GmbH of Germany said Thursday it will open a landing ...
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 ...