One fifth of Insurance business could go to Tech start-ups
Global insurers are anticipating the loss of a substantial share of their existing business to standalone technology companies over the next five years. Read more: www.out-law.com
Fast and Slow: the Changing Landscape of Insurance
Instead of spending hours filling in data and searching for quotes one at a time, I can get four quotes from four carriers within 90 seconds. Read more: insurancethoughtleadership.com
Silicon Valley accelerator looks for insurance startups
Plug and Play Tech Center, a Silicon Valley global technology accelerator and venture fund, announced on Thursday a call for applications from startups in its insurance platform. Read more: www.canadianunderwriter.ca
90% of insurers fear they will lose business to a start-up
90% of insurers fear they will lose business to a start-up. Read more: www.actuarialpost.co.uk
The Emergence of InsurTech
Hardly a new concept, insurance technology (InsurTech) is being studied more closely as platforms gain further credibility through increased user adoption. Read more: www.trulioo.com
BNP Paribas launches bank accelerator
BNP Paribas has launched the first bank accelerator dedicated to Fintechs and Insurtechs, in order to co-construct innovative new services along with these startups. Read more: ptentrepreneurship.wordpress.com
Top 10 InsurTech Trends for 2016
What trends will shape the future of insurtech in 2016? Click here for 10 key insurtech predictions for this year, according to Ventureclash. Read more: www.ventureclash.com
These insurance start-ups are out to disrupt a $1 trillion industry
Insurtech, or insurance technology, may be a new concept for investors, but it’s attracting big names like Warren Buffett. Read more: www.cnbc.com
PwC and Z/Yen to explore blockchain use in Insurance
PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has teamed with Z/Yen, a London-based commercial think-tank that promotes societal advancement through better finance and technology. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
7 Elements to Look for in a Real Estate Crowdfunding Portal
Putting your money into real estate crowdfunding? Before you settle on a company, be sure to vet them correctly to know your hard-earned funds will be safe. Read more: www.biggerpockets.com