Cook has begun working full time at the GIA and will take on the Managing Director role on May 1.
IT & Business Strategy
AXIS Names Robert Quane Head of Underwriting and Portfolio Optimization
Quane will be responsible for leading the company’s Group Underwriting function, while working in partnership with its business segments.
QA in the Age of Rapid Insurance Technology Development
As time-to-market becomes more important, as more systems are exposed to customers, and as application portfolios grow in complexity, QA is more critical than ever.
Tokio Marine HCC Names Shilpa Strong Business Innovation Officer
Most recently Global Head of Commercial Engagement at AIG, Strong is charged with facilitating continued investment in operational efficiencies, customer experience and digital innovation.
Mexico’s Qualitas Adopts Octo Commercial Fleet Telematics Solution
Commercial fleet customers of Mexico’s largest auto insurer will be able to track vehicles, supply customers with accurate and intelligent logistics, and improve driver safety.
AXA Venture Partners Raises $150 million for Second Early Stage Fund
The new fund will focus on North America, Europe & Israel and will aim to invest in outstanding technology businesses in enterprise SaaS, consumer platform and SME solutions.
MetLife Names Darla Finchum Head of MetLife Auto & Home
Finchum will be responsible for driving what MetLife driving growth in the company’s personal and small commercial lines and transforming the business to meet consumer expectations.
ASQ Underwriting Launches to Provide Transactional Risk Insurance
ASQ will underwrite three core transactional insurance products: representations and warranties insurance, tax liability insurance, and contingent risk insurance.
2019: AI Steps Out of the Headlines, into Practical Solutions
AI will support ‘prevention and mitigation’ as an industry standard aimed at two of the greatest social and insurance challenges: cyber and natural catastrophes.
Global Insurance Accelerator Announces 2019 InsurTech Cohort
The companies, which will assemble in Des Moines on Jan. 15, represent technologies that deliver value for all insurance lines of business.