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COVID is forcing this tech conversation among carriers’ senior management

January 11, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

Disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic are putting digital transformation and new product launches high on the agenda of insurance carrier executives, the CEO of a property and casualty insurance software vendor suggests. “When we look at the impact on carriers

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How brokers feel about BMS provider M&A

February 16, 2020 Jason Contant, Online Editor

Brokers witnessed a number of significant tech vendor acquistions last year. We asked brokers what they thought about it, and here’s what they told us

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This business process is taking too long

June 10, 2019 by Greg Meckbach

Some brokers and carriers are spending too much time and effort dealing with incoming paper, a former auto underwriter says. While technology advancements mean more forms can be entered electronically through web and mobile apps, brokers nonetheless have data coming

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Cyber Breakthrough

May 10, 2019 David Gambrill, Editor-in-Chief

Sales approach is everything when it comes to making the most out of cyber

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Insurtech startup releases commercial drone package for property insurance inspections and claims

November 9, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Insurtech startup Betterview, a service provider for capturing and analyzing data from drones, has announced a commercial drone inspection package for insurers. The pre-assembled package, which is available in Canada, includes a DJI drone, software and training to “provide and

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Data Crunching

November 3, 2017 Jeffrey Baer, Manager of Advanced Analytics, Economical Insurance

Brokerages of all sizes can gain insight using data analytics if they collect accurate data on clients and operations and leverage government and public information sources.

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Guidewire’s planned acquisition of Cyence to help p&c clients deal with 21st-century risks

October 10, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Guidewire Software, Inc.’s planned acquisition of Cyence Inc. will ensure Guidewire clients can access a cloud-based data listening and risk analytics solution to help them manage emerging risks for which long claims histories may not be available. California-based Guidewire Software,

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New software could make it easier to “adopt and trust” AI systems that set insurance premiums

October 6, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

New software developed at the University of Waterloo (UWaterloo) in Ontario could make it easier to adopt and trust powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems that set insurance premiums, generate stock market predictions and assess who qualifies for mortgages, the university

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Living Legacy

September 22, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate Editor

Replacing legacy information technology can be a daunting and expensive task, often representing a multi-year, multi-million-dollar project for an insurer. Opting to maintain, tweak or overhaul a legacy system all pose challenges, something carriers wanting to satisfy brokers and customers need to know

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Held to Ransom

September 1, 2017 Graeme Newman, Chief Innovation Officer, CFC Underwriting

Ransomware is not new, but attacks are transforming in step with changing motivations. Businesses are advised to have in place precautions to thwart attacks when possible, complemented by cyber insurance should attackers manage to break through.

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Volkswagen engineer gets prison, $200,000 fine in diesel scandal

August 25, 2017 The Associated Press

DETROIT – A Volkswagen engineer who had a key role in the company’s diesel emissions scandal was sentenced Friday to more than three years in prison and a $200,000 fine, a steeper punishment than prosecutors requested. Robert Liang, 63, knew the German automaker was cheating and worked to cover it up, U.S. District Court Judge Sean Cox said during the sentencing hearing in Detroit. The judge imposed a 40-month prison sentence.
“The conspiracy perpetrated a massive … and stunning fraud on the American consumer that attacked and destroyed…

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Worldwide spending on IT security products and services to reach US$86.4 billion in 2017: Gartner

August 22, 2017 by Canadian Underwriter

Worldwide spending on information technology security products and services will reach US$86.4 billion in 2017, an increase of 7% over 2016, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
Spending is expected to continue its growth to US$93 billion in 2018, the Stamford, Conn.-based research and advisory company said in a press release last week.
Within the infrastructure protection segment, Gartner forecasts fast growth in the security testing market (albeit from a small base) due to continued data breaches and growing demands for application security testing as part of…