Tag: insurance 2023

Within the realms of specialty and commercial insurance, there's a heightened focus on precision. These particular markets demand more than just the usual numerical analysis when it comes to policy pricing. For them, pricing is not only a combination of art and science but also a strategic influencer. As the world embraces digital advancements, those who manage to break free from traditional practices dominate the industry.

Research indicates that the Generative AI market is at a pivotal moment. According to Grandview Research’s Market Analysis report, the global generative AI market size stood at USD 10.14bn in 2022 and is poised to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.6% from 2023 to 2030.

Legislation concerning the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) has received the nod of approval from both Houses of the Australian Parliament. This milestone move in 2023 lays the groundwork for a stringent accountability structure, targeting directors and top-tier executives of financial institutions across banking, insurance, and superannuation sectors.

International InsurTech, bolttech, has recently made headlines with its notable partnership with leading impact investment firm LeapFrog Investments.

In the evolving landscape of insurance, there is a stark need for adaptation. The rampant shift towards digitalisation has impacted the very core of how insurers operate, but the data-driven wave hasn't been smooth sailing. Underwriters and actuaries, key players in the industry, voice discontent with contemporary processes.

Inari, described as a "core technology infrastructure provider for the global insurance and reinsurance industry", has successfully secured $5.2m in a seed funding round. This was led by Caixa Capital Risc, operating through Criteria Venture Tech.

Embedded financial services are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for European consumers. The prime reason for this preference is the easier access to these services when compared to traditional banking institutions.

Akur8, described as the next-generation insurance pricing solution utilising transparent machine learning, has announced a strategic collaboration with SGI CANADA, a prominent property and casualty insurance division operating in five Canadian provinces, with the shared goal of enhancing the insurance pricing process.

The Lloyd’s 'Principles of Doing Business', launched in 2022, is a comprehensive 156-page framework designed to guide managing agents on the standards of excellence across different facets of insurance - from pricing and underwriting to governance and culture. Yet, with its length and detail, it isn't light reading.

Egypt-based Sehatech, a trailblazer in the healthtech sector, recently broadcasted its latest successful venture.