The evolving role of actuaries in the age of AI

In Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic Pulp Fiction, when a situation deteriorates beyond control, everyone knows you call The Wolf. Arriving without the slightest hint of panic, he surveys the damage with practised calm and begins issuing instructions. Within minutes, chaos has been reduced to a sequence of manageable decisions. Insurance has long relied on people capable of performing a similar role. Actuaries are the professionals insurers turn to when risk becomes too complex for instinct alone.

The evolving role of actuaries in the age of AI

April 1, 2026

In Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 cult classic Pulp Fiction, when a situation deteriorates beyond control, everyone knows you call The Wolf. Arriving without the slightest...

AI platform Cara has raised $8m in seed funding to help insurance brokerages automate sales and servicing workflows.

Cara raises $8m seed to build AI platform for brokers

April 1, 2026

AI platform Cara has raised $8m in seed funding to help insurance brokerages automate sales and servicing workflows. The round was led by Kearny Jackson,...

Lending markets are moving at a faster pace than many institutions are used to. Interest rates shift frequently, competitors adjust offers more often, and borrowers can compare loan options online within seconds. In this environment, pricing strategies that worked only a few months ago may no longer be competitive.

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Soter Insure has launched an Ethereum-denominated slashing insurance product, developed with Galaxy Digital, designed to protect institutional participants in the digital asset staking ecosystem.

Soter unveils slashing insurance for Ethereum validators

March 27, 2026

Soter Insure has launched an Ethereum-denominated slashing insurance product, developed with Galaxy Digital, designed to protect institutional participants in the digital asset staking ecosystem. The...

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform for insurers, has partnered with Ideal Postcodes to integrate address validation and postcode intelligence into its underwriting workflows.

Cytora partners Ideal Postcodes on underwriting data

March 26, 2026

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform for insurers, has partnered with Ideal Postcodes to integrate address validation and postcode intelligence into its underwriting workflows. The...

Chaucer, a global specialty (re)insurer, and maritime technology firm Ceto AI have launched a new marine Managing General Agent operating as a Lloyd’s coverholder.

Chaucer and Ceto launch data-driven marine MGA

March 25, 2026

Chaucer, a global specialty (re)insurer, and maritime technology firm Ceto AI have launched a new marine Managing General Agent operating as a Lloyd’s coverholder. Under...

Artificial intelligence may dominate the current conversation around insurance technology, but the story of InsurTech itself has followed a different trajectory. A decade ago, the sector was defined by the promise of disruption. Venture capital flowed into startups promising to rebuild insurance from the ground up. This swell of momentum saw surged to record levels, peaking at more than $15bn globally in 2021, according to CB Insights.

The next phase of InsurTech: From disruption to durability

March 24, 2026

Artificial intelligence may dominate the current conversation around insurance technology, but the story of InsurTech itself has followed a different trajectory. A decade ago,...

The headlines arrive faster than anyone can process them. Missile strikes. Warnings of retaliation. Oil markets jolt as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Governments scramble to evacuate citizens. Across television studios and diplomatic corridors, the same uneasy question returns: when will this conflict stop?

What the US-Iran conflict reveals about global insurance risk

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The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding, transparent pricing, and personalised experiences are becoming standard expectations, placing increasing pressure on traditional banks and insurers to adapt.

Can bancassurance remain relevant in a digital-first financial landscape?

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The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding,...

A practical guide to agentic AI for insurers and banks

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Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase in financial services, moving beyond analysis and automation into execution. Known as agentic AI, this next-generation of...