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Americans More Likely to Buy Travel Insurance: Study
Despite the pandemic risk, the majority of Americans are still planning to travel during the 2020 holiday season. However, many say they are going to hedge their bets from now on by purchasing travel ...
Flyreel Raises $10M for AI Underwriting and Claims Technology
Flyreel, an artificial intelligence startup focused on claims technology for residential and commercial property insurers, raised $10 million in Series A financing from investors including Guidewire ...
Board Appointments at Markel and The Hanover
Markel Corp. appointed a new board member. The Hanover accelerated appointment of a new board chair to accommodate its transition plan.***
Markel Corp. appointed ...
U.S. Insurance Execs Insist They Are Working to Fix Diversity Shortcomings
When Jerald Tillman and Mike James started their careers more than 20 years ago, working in the U.S. insurance industry was not on their radar, but programs to attract Blacks and other minorities ...
Starr CEO Greenberg: Biden Could Generate Fresh Start in U.S.-China Relations
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has an opportunity to start fresh with China, a move that would benefit both nations, Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, chairman of Starr Insurance Companies, told Reuters on ...
Travelers, State Farm, Nationwide Lead $60M Financing for HOVER, a 3D Claims InsurTech
Travelers, State Farm and Nationwide led a new $60 million venture capital financing for HOVER, an InsurTech with a 3D data platform for home improvement and property insurance professionals. ...
Executives On The Move at Arch Insurance and Lockton
Arch Insurance has a new executive in its Surety arm. Lockton added a bew vice president and Business Development consultant for the firm's Midwest Series.***
Arch ...
General Motors Debuts Usage-Based Auto Insurance Supported by OnStar Vehicle Data
General Motors Co on Wednesday launched an auto insurance program with the help of its OnStar subsidiary, joining a growing field of companies hoping to cash in on the vast amounts of data generated ...