Policyholders in the Republic are bracing for a significant increase in health insurance premiums this year, with costs predicted to surge by up to 20% upon renewal. Dermot Goode of Totalhealthcover.ie has cautioned that the rising premiums, which have already experienced jumps of 15 to 20%, are
As the collection of medical data becomes increasingly prevalent in the US, Garmin users are growing concerned over the implications of data utilization in autism research. The study, spearheaded by US Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to uncover the causes behind the rising diagnoses
In a significant milestone for the landlord insurance sector, Steadily, a leading insurance startup, has successfully raised $30 million in a Series C funding round led by Two Sigma Ventures. This funding round also saw participation from prominent investors, including Clocktower Technology
The alarming prevalence of data breaches has become a striking feature of today's technological landscape in America. With cyber threats now a constant concern for companies and individuals alike, a recent life insurance data breach affecting over 1.6 million people underscores the severity and
Paris-based startup Celest Science has successfully raised €2M in seed funding to advance its innovative approach to climate risk modeling. Spearheaded by prominent investors Astorya.vc and Plug and Play, the funding round saw participation from 16 business angels, including notable figures such as
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the insurance industry is reshaping traditional underwriting, introducing innovative changes in risk assessment through advanced analytics and real-time data processing. The shift to AI-enabled systems offers a transformative approach that
Once a leader in the fitness tracker market, Fitbit is now undergoing significant transformations that highlight broader trends in wearable technology. Once the dominant player, Fitbit's recent decline reflects a shifting industry landscape and raises questions about the future of wearable
The Utah Department of Insurance has issued a warning about scammers selling fake auto insurance policies via WhatsApp. These fraudsters provide counterfeit proof of insurance using the names of real local agents, leading buyers to believe they have valid coverage when they do not. With the average
Increasingly frequent and severe climate-related disasters pose substantial challenges for recovery efforts, prompting the search for more efficient insurance solutions. New York's recent legislative move to incorporate parametric insurance aims to address this demand, providing quicker financial
The insurtech sector has experienced rapid growth, bringing innovative solutions to critical challenges in climate and cyber protection. As traditional insurance models struggle with affordability and accessibility, the rise of insurtech offers promising opportunities to bridge these gaps,
