Tag: Underwriting

How a carrier launched an excess casualty line in 15 weeks

In the fast-moving Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, launching a new line of business typically takes anywhere between 12 and 18 months. Legacy system...

AI is rewriting the rulebook for P&C claims — here’s how

Billions of dollars are paid out in P&C insurance claims each year, yet many firms still underinvest in claims transformation. Kevin Reilley, CEO at Westhill...

Erie Insurance invests in Atomic and Feathery startups

Erie Strategic Ventures, the venture capital arm of Erie Insurance, has invested in two startups, Atomic and Feathery, to advance innovation across the insurance...

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.

InsurTech ZestyAI secures $15m credit facility from CIBC

ZestyAI, a US-based InsurTech firm focused on AI-driven risk analytics for property and casualty insurers, has secured a $15m credit facility from CIBC Innovation Banking.

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.

GI Partners launches tech-driven MGA platform with industry veterans

GI Partners has announced the launch of a new tech-enabled managing general agency (MGA) platform, working alongside insurance veterans Brad Emmons and Brian Hanuschak.

IntellectAI unveils expert agents to transform commercial underwriting

IntellectAI has launched a new generation of AI-powered underwriting agents designed to bring genuine underwriting expertise into automated insurance workflows. While many AI tools rely...

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.

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