CIO panel to shed light on a ‘black art’
17 February 2025
A “CIO insights” panel at InsurtechLIVE will feature experts from QBE, Hollard and Envest...
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Upcover raises $19 million from high-profile investors
10 February 2025
Upcover says it is poised to “challenge the status quo” after completing a $19 million funding round...
Industry ‘needs to copy healthcare’ on tech norms
10 February 2025
The insurance industry must define common standards for securely connecting workplace systems to support future artificial intelligence workflows, JAVLN CEO David Leach says...
Leading founders to share start-up tips
10 February 2025
Three Australian insurance start-up founders will explore the highs and lows of building a business from scratch at InsurtechLIVE...
Five Sigma plugs in AI tool to assess vehicle claims
10 February 2025
Five Sigma’s claims management platform and digital adjuster Clive now features artificial intelligence vehicle assessor DeepDetect, under a partnership with insurtech Ravin AI...
DAS fire monitor aims to fast-track damage reports
10 February 2025
Digital Agricultural Services has launched a fire monitor to help insurers quickly identify which buildings have been damaged in affected areas...
Five start-ups to pitch at InsurtechLIVE
03 February 2025
Insurtech Australia has named the five start-ups competing in a pitch competition at this year’s InsurtechLIVE...
Don’t expect too much from AI, industry told
03 February 2025
The insurance industry has been warned over the limitations of artificial intelligence as it continues its digital transformation...
Businesses surge towards cyber cover
03 February 2025
More Australian and New Zealand businesses than ever are taking out cyber insurance, with about 43% holding a policy and 57% considering one, according to a survey by IT security specialist Arctic Wolf...
CoreLogic acquires building project platform
03 February 2025
CoreLogic has bought Brisbane insurtech Prime Ecosystem, which specialises in construction and restoration project management...
QBE Ventures to back start-ups in cyber expansion
16 December 2024
QBE says partnerships involving its venture capital arm and cyber start-ups will provide benefits as it seeks to assist businesses around the world that are concerned about rising risks...
Google’s quantum leap highlights new cyber risk, experts say
16 December 2024
Large-scale quantum computers could “render useless” the encryption and cybersecurity tools used to protect everything from social media to critical infrastructure, experts warn...
InsurtechLIVE pitch entries close January 20
16 December 2024
Insurtech Australia is accepting entries for its annual LIVEPitch competition...
Local start-ups growing, targeting new markets
16 December 2024
A survey of Insurtech Australia members shows many have increased revenue, raised capital from private investors and entered new markets...
Microsoft, Suncorp step up AI partnership
16 December 2024
Artificial intelligence deployed under a newly extended agreement with Microsoft will improve worker satisfaction at Suncorp by reducing time spent on mundane tasks, the insurer says...
Lloyd’s Lab opens doors to more innovators
09 December 2024
Lloyd’s Lab is accepting applications to join its 14th cohort, which will focus on new products, data, models and processes, and shaping the future of reinsurance in Bermuda...
Case studies validate predictions, FloodMapp says
09 December 2024
FloodMapp says an analysis of recent inundations shows its technology has provided “unprecedented accuracy” in forecasting and risk management in Australia...
Cover Genius on board with Asian flight seller
09 December 2024
Flight booking platform Airpaz’s customers in Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines will be offered travel insurance from Cover Genius under a new partnership...
Munich Re backs launch of Chinese medical cover
09 December 2024
Munich Re Beijing will provide reinsurance capacity for a new medical cover in China under an agreement with local insurtech Zhibao Technology...
Zurich tool delivers 75-year climate risk outlook
02 December 2024
Zurich Resilience Solutions has launched a digital tool designed to help customers anticipate and manage their climate risks and meet climate disclosure standards...