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Insurtech triggering transformation in personal lines: SMA

October 4, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

New research out of the United States assessing 600 start-ups identified as relevant for personal lines insurers indicates these new players may fail, but they are having a tangible impact on the p&c insurance industry and how it delivers services,

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Connected things to reach “tipping point very shortly,” Insurance-Canada Broker Forum speaker suggests

March 2, 2017 Jason Contant, Online Editor

There will be a “tipping point very shortly” involving connected things, a speaker suggested on Wednesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca Broker Forum. Ryan Spinner, head of innovation with Aviva Canada, was speaking during a panel discussion titled Distribution in the InsurTech

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Speakers weigh in on contentious topic of insurers with “broker arm interrupters”

March 1, 2017 Jason Contant, Online Editor

If an insurer can offer brokers more products, assistance and their brand is recognized by clients, “there is some value there,” Jeff Roy, CEO of Excalibur Insurance Group, suggested on Wednesday at the Insurance-Canada.ca Broker Forum, held at the Allstream

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More than half of polled P&C insurers aware of implications and potential of blockchain: Strategy Meets Action

November 11, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

More than half of P&C insurers surveyed by insurance strategic advisory firm Strategy Meets Action (SMA) are at least aware of the implications and potential of blockchain in the industry, a new report from the company has found. In particular,

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InsurTechs driving disruptive innovation in insurance customer engagement: U.S. report

August 24, 2016 by Canadian Underwriter

While the vast majority of surveyed insurance executives and InsurTech professionals in the United States are engaged in redesigning the customer experience, two-thirds do not have a full grasp of how evolving digital ecosystems can impact customer acquisition and customer