InsurTech

Oliver Wyman, a leading global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan, has appointed Paul Ricard as the new Asia-Pacific head of insurance and asset management, effective immediately.

Oliver Wyman appoints Paul Ricard as Asia-Pacific head of insurance and asset management

Oliver Wyman, a leading global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan, has appointed Paul Ricard as the new Asia-Pacific head of insurance and asset management, effective immediately.
Archera, a cloud management FinTech company, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

FinTech Archera bags $17m funding round and gains $100m in reinsurance capacity

Archera, a cloud management FinTech company, has successfully closed a $17m Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone in its journey.
Simplifai has partnered with Stillwater Insurance to automate its claims process, aiming to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.

Simplifai enters U.S. market with Stillwater Insurance partnership for AI-driven claims automation

Simplifai has partnered with Stillwater Insurance to automate its claims process, aiming to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced the appointment of Stephen Moss, an insurance industry veteran, to its Board of Directors.

Cowbell appoints Zurich’s Stephen Moss to board

Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced the appointment of Stephen Moss, an insurance industry veteran, to its Board of Directors.
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced a new solution which will help organisations to accelerate their product development cycles.

Insurity launches Spreadsheet API to revolutionise insurance product deployment

Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced a new solution which will help organisations to accelerate their product development cycles.
Phyn has announced a strategic partnership with Bamboo, a property and casualty insurance firm, as it looks to protect California homes from water-related damages.

Phyn and Bamboo team up to offer water damage prevention and insurance discounts to...

Phyn has announced a strategic partnership with Bamboo, a property and casualty insurance firm, as it looks to protect California homes from water-related damages.
QuickFacts, an InsurTech startup focused on enhancing efficiency within the insurance industry, has announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed $2m funding round.

InsurTech startup QuickFacts raises $2m to expand market presence

QuickFacts, an InsurTech startup focused on enhancing efficiency within the insurance industry, has announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed $2m funding round.
The decision of whether to build or buy pricing software is a critical one for banks and lenders, often sparking intense debate within organisations. With the banking industry’s growing reliance on technology, the question of developing software in-house or purchasing off-the-shelf solutions from vendors has never been more pertinent. Earnix, a global provider of intelligent insurance and banking operations, explores the key considerations for financial institutions facing this dilemma.

Should banks build or buy pricing software?

The decision of whether to build or buy pricing software is a critical one for banks and lenders, often sparking intense debate within organisations. With the banking industry’s growing reliance on technology, the question of developing software in-house or purchasing off-the-shelf solutions from vendors has never been more pertinent. Earnix, a global provider of intelligent insurance and banking operations, explores the key considerations for financial institutions facing this dilemma.
In the ever-evolving banking landscape, customer engagement is key to building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships. Health insurer dacadoo lists the top 10 strategies banks can implement to enhance customer engagement. From personalised experiences to predictive analytics, these strategies will help banks differentiate themselves from competitors and foster growth.

The top 10 customer engagement strategies for banks

In the ever-evolving banking landscape, customer engagement is key to building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships. Health insurer dacadoo lists the top 10 strategies...
When planning a trip, you might think you're saving money by skipping travel insurance, but have you really considered the potential costs of not having it? From unexpected medical expenses to lost luggage, travelling without insurance can quickly turn your dream vacation or crucial business trip into a financial and emotional nightmare. Air Doctor, the must-have travel companion, opens up on why travel insurance is a necessity.

How travel insurance and Air Doctor can save your trip from disaster

When planning a trip, you might think you're saving money by skipping travel insurance, but have you really considered the potential costs of not having it? From unexpected medical expenses to lost luggage, travelling without insurance can quickly turn your dream vacation or crucial business trip into a financial and emotional nightmare. Air Doctor, the must-have travel companion, opens up on why travel insurance is a necessity.

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