Tag: Insurance

Mercury to welcome Safeco clients in California shift

Mercury Insurance is set to take on thousands of Safeco Insurance customers in California through a new partnership with Liberty Mutual Insurance. The move follows...

ZestyAI: Home neglect risks billions in claims

Over half of U.S. homeowners are delaying critical repairs, according to new research from ZestyAI, potentially exposing insurers to $317bn in claims.

The high cost of cutting insurance tech investments

Insurance in 2025 can be categorised as a period of uncertainty. Global economic conditions, highly competitive markets and evolving customer demands are all contributing to a new era for insurance firms.

The rise of AI-generated document scams

The surge of generative AI tools has brought a new frontier of risk for financial institutions, insurers, lenders and other sectors reliant on document...

UK finance workers embrace AI but fear compliance gaps

A new survey from Smarsh has found that while AI tools are rapidly being adopted in UK financial services, many employees remain concerned about oversight and compliance.

Cost-cutting vs growth: A guide for insurers

The insurance sector is at an important crossroads. It is currently in a period of increased competition and market pressure, meaning existing growth and profitability strategies are under strain. They need to find a way to cope with this market pressure but not stifle their future growth.

FinTech giant Acrisure secures $2.1bn funding led by Bain Capital

Acrisure, a global FinTech company delivering tech-powered financial services to businesses and individuals, has raised $2.1bn through a new issuance of convertible senior preferred stock.

Insurers urged to prioritise data quality over speed in GenAI race

As insurers face growing pressure to meet rising customer expectations, the rush to adopt generative AI (GenAI) tools is putting accuracy at risk, according to M-Files.

How AI expert agents are transforming insurance underwriting workflows

AI expert agents are emerging as powerful tools in the insurance industry, reshaping the underwriting process by mimicking human decision-making. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, these agents stand out from traditional AI models by reasoning through complex situations and taking action in a way that mirrors how underwriters work in real life.

SiriusPoint partners with Holmes Murphy to expand captive insurance offerings

SiriusPoint has unveiled a new strategic partnership with Holmes Murphy, one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the US. The partnership sees SiriusPoint working...

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