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By Shefi Ben-Hutta

Aon’s announcement of its megadeal to acquire USI for $17 billion has everyone looking at the middle. The fringes are also worth a look… KKR originally invested in USI in...

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Cuvva made the list of Disrupt100

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Disrupt100 is a bi-annual index celebrating the businesses with the most potential to influence, change or create new global markets, which was launched today by Tallt Ventures. Bottom Line: more art than science.

Business

Cyber picks up coverage

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

A new brand from CoverHound called CyberPolicy, which will be “specifically focused on cyber insurance and the needs of the small business owner in a digital world that it’s exposed to” will launch later...

Business

AIG is giving equity crowdfunding a try

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

The insurer launched what it calls “Crowdfunding Fidelity”; an insurance product developed to protect investors on equity crowdfunding platforms, such as Eureeca, against fraud. Currently available in UK and Canada.

Investments

Zubie picks up funding

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

South Carolina-based telematics provider Zubie has raised $6 million in funding. Zubie is a software and app platform that offers vehicle tracking, reports, and alerts. Worth Noting: Zubie first started marketing to individuals before...

Business

SigFig and UBS form a strategic alliance

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

SigFig Wealth Management has raised $40 million from investors including UBS and New York Life. But that’s not all. SigFig will partner with Swiss bank UBS to develop new technology and investment tools for its...

Business

Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Volkswagen (VW) just poured $300 million into Gett, an Uber-like service that’s popular in Europe. VW is the latest auto company to form an alliance with a ride-hailing company. Other strategic alliances include General Motors and...

Business

A word with Northwestern Mutual CEO

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

“And most people are never going to buy insurance without hand-holding” – Northwestern Mutual CEO, John Schlifske, dismisses the concept of ‘do-it-yourself financial planning’ stating that face-to-face meetings are the best way...

Investments

New brand, new game plan

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Malaysia-based 4-year-old financial comparison startup Saving Plus has closed a $3 million Series A round to move into new digital banking services with its flagship offering XpressApply. Also, the company is now...

Business

Tweeting its way to customers

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Bajaj Allianz has launched a Twitter-based insurance platform called #TweetInsurance to harness the power of digital technology and provide hassle-free customer experience. Customers and non-customers alike can follow @BajajAllianz and can either tweet #TweetInsurance or...

Business

A word with Anthemis partner

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

“What positions entrepreneurs and investors for the Apple-scale opportunity isn’t a street address: it’s the right network and intimate understanding of how financial services works” – Partner at investment and advisory...

Business

Keeping up with the Ex’s

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Nancy Newmister is the new CEO of Frederick Mutual Insurance. It’s okay to ask yourself ‘who?’. Steve Postlewhite is the new CEO of Aspen, replacing Mario Vitale, also known as the architect.

Business

Innovation is a priority for Anthem

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Last week Anthem launched its new Innovation Studio in midtown Atlanta’s Technology Square. Picture a state-of-the-art, 6,500 square-feet open-concept office space, which will house a multi-disciplinary team focused on creating new digital capabilities...

Investments

The ‘Social Worker for Every Patient’ platform just got a bit of a boost

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

NYC-based community health platform Healthify closed a $2.5 million seed funding round. The company’s platform allows healthcare providers to better connect patients with community services to resolve unmet social needs. * Not...

Business

EngageOne video software gains momentum

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

Pitney Bowes EngageOne Video picked up a new client; UK-based online auto insurer Geoffrey Insurance; previously known to some as Chaucer Direct. In the US, AmFam uses the software to shed light on misc. ‘confusing coverage stuff’ to both clients...

Investments

Clover Health raises money and controversy

By Avi Ben-Hutta ·

San Fran-based insurance startup Clover Health has raised $160 million in venture capital funding, bringing its total funding to date to $285 million. The startup analyzes data from insurance claims to...

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Applied Systems Expands Employee Navigator Integration

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Manual Submissions are Disappearing: Carriers Embedded in Agency Workflows Will Be the Ones Left Standing.

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Why Modern Carriers Need Purpose-Built Premium and Claims Processors

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Building a Modern Claims Organization: Gina Reyes’ Playbook for an Increasingly Complex Claims Landscape

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Fuse Launches Marine & Logistics Hub, Bringing Live Signal Synthesis to a Market Where Price and Severity Are Moving in Opposite Directions

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Usage-Based Programs Can Save You $100 a Month

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Familiar Attractions

Cuvva made the list of Disrupt100

Cyber picks up coverage

AIG is giving equity crowdfunding a try

Zubie picks up funding

SigFig and UBS form a strategic alliance

Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are

A word with Northwestern Mutual CEO

New brand, new game plan

Tweeting its way to customers

A word with Anthemis partner

Keeping up with the Ex’s

Innovation is a priority for Anthem

The ‘Social Worker for Every Patient’ platform just got a bit of a boost

EngageOne video software gains momentum

Clover Health raises money and controversy

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Applied Systems Expands Employee Navigator Integration

Manual Submissions are Disappearing: Carriers Embedded in Agency Workflows Will Be the Ones Left Standing.

Why Modern Carriers Need Purpose-Built Premium and Claims Processors

Building a Modern Claims Organization: Gina Reyes’ Playbook for an Increasingly Complex Claims Landscape

Fuse Launches Marine & Logistics Hub, Bringing Live Signal Synthesis to a Market Where Price and Severity Are Moving in Opposite Directions

Usage-Based Programs Can Save You $100 a Month

TrustLayer Brings the Telematics Model to Contractual Risk with Certified Risk Transfer™

Mutual of Enumclaw Selects Kyber to Elevate Claims Communication Experience for Members

Three ways AI is changing insurance agencies

CTC Insurance Brings Direct Bill Reconciliation Fully In-House with Applied Recon

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