Benjamin Tailor

A sudden and unexpected announcement from the Trump administration on Tuesday, January 27, sent shockwaves through the health insurance sector, triggering a massive sell-off as investors reacted to a proposed Medicare Advantage payment rate that fell dramatically short of all expectations. The

A superficial glance at global disaster data from the past year suggests a period of relative calm, yet for the insurance industry, it was anything but a quiet year, presenting a complex paradox that warrants a closer look. While total economic losses from natural catastrophes dipped below the

The very definition of insurance is being rewritten not by actuaries in quiet offices, but by code, capital, and a collective realization that preventing a loss is infinitely more valuable than paying for one. This roundup of recent industry developments reveals a sector in the midst of a profound

The modern insurance claims process is often hampered by a labyrinth of disconnected data sources, making it exceedingly difficult for insurers to gain a clear and immediate understanding of the risks and relationships involved in any given claim. In response to this industry-wide challenge,

Global insurance and investment organization Starr has initiated a significant technological overhaul of its claims processing operations, adopting an advanced AI-native platform to manage its property-and-casualty and specialty insurance lines. This strategic implementation signals a major step in

The long-standing promise that advanced driver-assistance systems would not only enhance safety but also deliver tangible financial benefits to vehicle owners is now becoming a reality. For years, the conversation around features like Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) has centered on capability and

A precarious convergence of intensifying natural disasters and a persistent cost-of-living crisis is compelling a growing number of Australian homeowners to make a financially perilous decision about their most significant asset. Faced with overwhelming economic pressures, many are choosing to

The unauthorized access and potential exfiltration of sensitive client information from an insurance marketing firm represents a significant threat, as it combines highly personal health data with critical financial identifiers like Social Security numbers. Diversified Benefit Services Insurance

In a significant and detailed judgment that clarifies the scope of insurance liability for laborers engaged in agricultural work, the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that a laborer traveling in a tractor-trolley for a work-related purpose is not a "gratuitous passenger" and

A New Era of Integrated EV Insurance Seamless Smart and Customer Centric A landmark partnership between technology provider Root Platform, insurer Admiral Pioneer, and Octopus Electric Vehicles is set to redefine the insurance landscape for electric vehicle leasing. By embedding personalized motor