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Youi warns 3pm is peak danger time for Australian drivers
Insurance

Youi warns 3pm is peak danger time for Australian drivers

Almost one in four drivers had a road incident in the afternoon rush, as fatigue and congestion made 3pm the riskiest hour.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
AXA partners with Publicis Sapient on AI hub growth
Digital Transformation

AXA partners with Publicis Sapient on AI hub growth

Shared AI infrastructure will help the insurer roll out agents faster, while keeping oversight tight across its 52-country network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
DingGo enters commercial phase with Guidewire deal
Software-as-a-Service

DingGo enters commercial phase with Guidewire deal

The partnership could open access to more than 570 insurers in 43 countries as DingGo seeks live deployments of its crash management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Australia warned AI adoption is too slow for gains
Digital Transformation

Australia warned AI adoption is too slow for gains

Productivity gains are being left on the table as businesses adopt artificial intelligence too slowly and without the skills or strategy to scale it.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data
Software-as-a-Service

Nearmap builds AI moat from 20 years of aerial data

Property insurers and planners are tapping recurring aerial captures as Nearmap turns 20 years of imagery into AI-driven property data.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Last month
Australians want embedded travel cover, Cover Genius says
Fintech

Australians want embedded travel cover, Cover Genius says

Three in four Australians would switch booking platforms for automatic travel cover, as trust in AI-led protection decisions remains low.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

InsurTech stories

UK cardholders unaware of built-in protection cover
Fintech

UK cardholders unaware of built-in protection cover

A survey suggests 21% of UK cardholders do not know what cover their cards include, highlighting a wider checkout protection gap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Renew Risk expands models & hires three executives
Data centers

Renew Risk expands models & hires three executives

Rising demand from insurers and brokers has helped the firm double its client base this year as it adds new catastrophe models and executives.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets
Wearables

Zywave reports say AI reshapes insurance & HR markets

Insurers and employers are tightening AI oversight as new risks, compliance demands and workplace changes reshape underwriting, benefits and HR planning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Kellton wins AI claims platform deal for US healthcare
Digital Transformation

Kellton wins AI claims platform deal for US healthcare

Fragmented healthcare claims workflows in the US are set to be replaced by a single AI platform, reducing manual processing and compliance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

InsurTech stories

Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments
Software-as-a-Service

Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments

The bank aims to speed up customer payments and back-office tasks as it deepens use of Stripe's systems across its group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
UK small firms' AI use more than doubles in a year
Software-as-a-Service

UK small firms' AI use more than doubles in a year

Security fears and a skills gap are holding back UK small firms, even as nearly half now use AI and more plan to adopt it.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Manulife Asia, Ant Health eye connected care in Hong Kong
Customer Experience

Manulife Asia, Ant Health eye connected care in Hong Kong

Patients moving between Hong Kong and mainland China could get simpler treatment, claims and payments as the firms test services across the border.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Socotra launches open AI skills for insurance core
Digital Transformation

Socotra launches open AI skills for insurance core

Insurers can now use familiar AI coding tools to build and manage policies in Socotra's platform without bespoke integrations, the company says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
FGV Capital closes USD $35 million fund & rebrands
Fintech

FGV Capital closes USD $35 million fund & rebrands

An oversubscribed second fund lifts assets under management past USD $60 million as the firm targets early-stage fintech and AI deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Canadian fintech investment falls as larger deals dominate
Crypto

Canadian fintech investment falls as larger deals dominate

Investment fell by more than 40 per cent year on year as Canadian fintech deals shrank to 47, despite a second-quarter rebound.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Lyric moves headquarters to Nashville after Concert deal
Enterprise Resource Planning

Lyric moves headquarters to Nashville after Concert deal

The relocation puts Lyric closer to a major US healthcare hub as it expands after buying Concert and adds new roles over time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month