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Greenlight Re Invests in Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Business
A division of Greenlight Capital Re has invested in a blockchain-related business based in Hong-Kong. The Cayman Islands-headquartered property/casualty specialist reinsurer said it pursued a ...
InsurTech Startup Groundspeed Analytics Raises $30 Million
Insurance technology startup Groundspeed Analytics, armed with $30 million in new venture financing, plans to hire more people and expand its product roster. The Michigan-based company (offices are ...
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. ...
Underwriting in 2018: InsurTechs Eye Analytics, Automation
Underwriting is the nucleus of the insurance business. For centuries, human beings have performed this process, evaluating a risk to determine whether or not it is insurable at a profit for the ...
AXIS Capital Weaves Greater Tech Use Into New Reorg Plan
AXIS Capital Holdings is reorganizing its operations in a bid to focus more on technology and innovation, with an eye on long-term profitable growth. Executives hope to put the new changes in place ...
Data Analytics: Fueling the Future of Insurance
When you read about another new carrier carving out market share, how do they do it? Although they may not be established or a "big name," they harness technology and use data effectively from ...
Warranty Analytics Startup WePredict Raises $4M; Munich Re Is Lead Backer
Analytics startup WePredict raised $4 million in a funding round led by Munich Re's venture capital arm HSB Ventures. Munich Re is also teaming with the company as it launches its first auto ...
Safe Driving Algorithm Project Begins Involving Sompo Japan, Accenture and a Japanese Cab Company
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, Accenture and a Japanese cab company will work jointly to develop a deep learning algorithm designed to help better understand driving behavior and improve safety in ...