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News and analysis on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the insurance and reinsurance industry.
Increasingly, the insurance and reinsurance market is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its operations and make them more efficient, as well as in developing innovative new products and operating models for underwriting insurance and reinsurance risks.
AI opportunities for insurance industry are real and meaningful, says Aon CEO Case
31st January 2025
In an interview with CNBC at Davos 2025, Greg Case, CEO of Aon, emphasised that the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) are “real and meaningful” for the insurance and reinsurance industry. During the interview, Case also acknowledged the significant challenges posed by volatility, noting that these can be overcome through ... Read the full article
MGT Insurance expands with new surplus lines company
28th January 2025
MGT Insurance, an AI-powered commercial neo-insurer, has announced the launch of MGT Specialty, a surplus lines (E&S) company designed to broaden the insurer’s market presence and offer increased flexibility to the 35 million small businesses across the US. MGT Specialty aims to serve new and underserved markets by offering tailored solutions ... Read the full article
Generali & MIT collaborate to research AI-based applications
24th January 2025
Italian insurer Generali has launched a research collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to explore practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can provide competitive advantages to the insurance industry. From January 2025, Generali and its various business units will work with three MIT research teams to ... Read the full article
Relm launches new insurance solutions for AI liability
17th January 2025
Insurance solutions provider Relm has launched three Artificial Intelligence (AI) liability solutions to address emerging risks in the AI ecosystem. These solutions aim to provide comprehensive coverage for businesses creating and adopting AI technology, as well as for those utilising AI in more peripheral capacities. "The rapid advancement and widespread adoption of ... Read the full article
Atrium starts extended trial of Novee’s Gen AI underwriting tool for PV&T submissions
16th January 2025
Atrium Underwriters Limited, the Lloyd’s specialty insurer, is conducting an extended pilot of Novee's Gen AI underwriting tool, which is built on a promising proof of concept to automate the pre-underwriting of Political Violence & Terrorism (PV&T) submissions. The initiative aims to underscore Atrium's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to enhance ... Read the full article
WTW launches CyCore Asia, a cyber insurance facility for Hong Kong and Singapore
13th January 2025
WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility tailored for companies in Singapore and Hong Kong. Underwritten by QBE Insurance Group and AXA XL, CyCore Asia provides up to USD 15 million in primary insurance capacity (or the currency equivalent) and is designed ... Read the full article
DXC launches AI Impact to address insurers’ most pressing challenges
8th January 2025
DXC Technology, a global technology services provider, has launched AI Impact, an initiative designed to help customers across industries innovate securely and achieve real business outcomes through artificial intelligence (AI). DXC supports global companies in managing mission-critical systems and operations while modernising IT, optimising data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability ... Read the full article
AXA joins the Stanford HAI Corporate Affiliate Program
5th December 2024
Global insurance group AXA has become a new member of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) Corporate Affiliate Program. Through collaboration with Stanford faculty, the program aims to promote responsible artificial intelligence development and implementation by exploring research, policy, and educational opportunities within the insurance sector. James Landay, HAI Co-director, said: ... Read the full article
ZestyAI partners with AFR to improve property risk assessment
4th December 2024
ZestyAI, a provider of climate and property risk analytics powered by AI, has partnered with American Farmers & Ranchers Mutual Insurance Company (AFR), an insurance provider in Oklahoma's rural sector for over a century. This collaboration utilises ZestyAI’s aerial imagery and risk modelling solutions to improve AFR’s property risk assessment and ... Read the full article
S&P projects cyber insurance premiums to hit $23bn by 2026
28th November 2024
S&P Global Ratings, a provider of credit ratings, research, and analytics, maintains a stable outlook on the global cyber insurance and reinsurance industry, supported by solid underwriting profitability in 2023 and 2024, with expectations for this trend to continue into 2025. The industry's stability is further reinforced by substantial increases in ... Read the full article
McGill and Partners, TMK, and Convex launch AI trade disruption facility
26th November 2024
Independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker McGill and Partners, has announced the launch of a new AI- powered trade disruption insurance facility in collaboration with Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) and Convex, offering limits of $95 million, led by TMK. Leveraging the artificial intelligence technology from Altana, this solution has been ... Read the full article
Federato secures $80m in Series C funding to expand global reach
26th November 2024
Federato, an AI-powered underwriting platform for the insurance industry, has secured $80 million in total funding, which includes its latest Series C round. The $40 million round was spearheaded by StepStone Group (NASDAQ: STEP), a global private markets investor, with backing from existing investors Emergence Capital, Caffeinated Capital, and Pear VC. These ... Read the full article
Embroker report reveals 93% of startups now use cyber insurance
20th November 2024
Embroker, a digital insurance platform simplifying the insurance process for businesses, has released its "2024 Cyber Risk Index: Startup Edition," revealing a steady rise in cyber insurance adoption with a focus on simplicity, resilience, and investor appeal in a shifting cyber risk landscape. Nearly all startups now carry cyber insurance, with ... Read the full article
IQUW partners with mea to boost underwriting efficiency with AI-driven platform
12th November 2024
Property and specialty insurer and reinsurer IQUW has formed a strategic partnership with mea, an AI-powered processing platform for re/insurers, to enhance underwriting efficiency across its operations. This collaboration aims to improve IQUW’s productivity and service quality, aligning with its commitment to delivering smooth broker experiences. Currently active within IQUW’s Directors and ... Read the full article
Helvetia partners with coinnect to launch Cyber Insurtech platform for enhanced risk management
11th November 2024
Helvetia, a Swiss insurance provider, has partnered with Coinnect, a cyber risk management platform, to implement advanced Cyber Insurtech solutions that enhance cyber risk assessment and support clients in mitigating cybersecurity threats. Through Coinnect's AI-powered platform, Helvetia can provide in-depth risk evaluation and continuous threat monitoring, offering greater protection and favourable ... Read the full article
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