News

Getsafe Granted BaFin Licence, Eyes Further Expansion

The digital insurer Getsafe has received its insurance licence from Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin. The licence will allow Getsafe to accelerate its expansion to the rest of Europe. “The licence is a significant milestone – […]

InsureTech

Should Insurance Be Priced Purely by AI? Maybe Not

The right to human review of decisions made fully by computers should not be removed ‘while AI is still in its infancy’, the professional body for IT has warned. A government consultation on personal data […]

Global insurance trends

Deals: Chubb to Buy a Chunk of Business From Cigna

Chubb Limited has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the life and non-life insurance companies that house the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna, in seven Asia-Pacific markets for $5.75 billion […]

Insurance claims

Urban Jungle Notes 171% Rise in Theft Claims

With theft claims up by 171% this summer, Urban Jungle, the home insurance provider, is encouraging city workers to watch out for their laptops and phones as our social lives resume post-lockdown. As millions enjoy pubs […]

Insurance claims

That Pesky Personal Injury Portal. Is There a Better Way?

A new automated accident management company is hoping to shake up the insurance market after launching in response the UK Government’s whiplash reform programme. The move comes after personal injury claimants have been left baffled […]