InsureTech

2020 Predictions: Internet of Things Will Deliver Practical Results for Consumers

Is it too late for some 2020 Predictions? Heck no, we’re still in New Year mode here at IE mag and looking forward to another year of rapid change in the insurance sector. Here are […]

Conference report

ABI Conference 2020: Nick Ferrari is Keynote Speaker

The ABI are pleased to announce Nick Ferrari, Journalist and Broadcaster, as a keynote speaker at their ABI Annual Conference. Brace yourselves for some forthright opinions! The ABI Annual Conference 2020 will be the standout […]

InsureTech

Axell Insurtech Hub Launches in Israel

A new Insurtech hub has been launched in Israel. Called Axell, the platform will be an innovation builder for insurance and finance. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Axell accelerates the digital transformation of financial services […]

Business

Deals: Varagon Teams Up With AIG and Aflac

Varagon Capital Partners, L.P. (“Varagon”), a leading direct lender to middle market companies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to form a new strategic partnership with Aflac Global Investments (“Aflac”) and […]

Legal

Legal: Clyde & Co Warn on Rising Diesel Fumes & Opiod Claims

A look-ahead at potential legacy claims trends in 2020 has highlighted weed killer, diesel fumes and opioid addiction as potentially growing in significance for UK insurers. According to David Tait, partner with global law firm […]

InsureTech

US news: InsurTechNY Kicks Off Start-Up Comp 2020

InsurTechNY, the largest InsurTech community in the New York metro area, spanning carriers, brokers, startups, and investors, has opened the application window for the 2020 InsurTech Startup Competition (www.insurtechny.com/competition). The competition has two tracks and will award $300,000 in […]

HR & Employment

Mercer’s Survey Looks at Pension Schemes Deficit for 2019

Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey data shows that the accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed companies increased from £38bn at the end of November to £40bn on 31 […]