3 reasons startup entrepreneurs love InsurTech
Most insurers now recognise the need and urgency to innovate, but significant challenges remain. Read more: www.propertycasualty360.com
Orange peels open mobile-only bank
French telecoms firm Orange has launched its mobile-only bank as it looks to tap into its current customer base. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Better grabs $1.1m to prevent health insurance data errors
Health insurance startup Better has raised $1.1m in a seed funding round. Initialized Capital led the investment. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Online marketplace Raisin passes €3bn in investments
Raisin, the online marketplace for savings products, counts more than €3 billion in investments done on the platform. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Robo advisor Wealthfront launches line of credit
Robo-advisor pioneer Wealthfront must know that opposites attract: in this case, it’s saving and investing. Read more: finovate.com
Four pitfalls to avoid in a cyberinsurance policy
As more companies enter the burgeoning cyberinsurance marketplace, they often ask how they can choose the best cyberpolicy. Read more: www.corpcounsel.com
Usage-based insurance apps: Opportunity or obstacle?
It’s been almost a decade since Progressive launched its usage-based insurance (UBI) program, Snapshot. Read more: www.carriermanagement.com
Simple’s move to new bank API leaves some customers stranded
Simple, the Portland-based branchless bank founded in 2009, has discovered that moving accounts to its parent bank’s API is not that simple. Read more: paybefore.com
The rise of regulation in the InsurTech sector
The convergence of technology and regulation in the insurance sector is a topic of vital concern. Read more: techcitynews.com
Qover secures €5.5m for InsurTech APIs
InsurTech startup Qover has picked up €5.5m in a Series A round led by Anthemis Group with participation from existing backers Belcube and Callatäy & Wouters Ventures. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com