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Fintech Revolution May Threaten 250,000 Jobs as Europe Insurers Seek Cost Cuts

The rush is on to replace people with software in Europe’s insurance industry as cost cutting and automation become increasingly crucial to bolstering earnings. Zurich Insurance Group AG is accelerating its cost reduction program, targeting savings of at least $1 …

Markel International Launches Fintech Business Protection Cover

Markel International, the London-based specialist insurance subsidiary of Markel Corp., has launched a policy offering comprehensive protection for businesses in the financial technology (fintech) sector, which includes trading platforms, forex platforms and peer-to-peer crowdfunding sites. In financial services businesses, where …

Japan Opens Door to ‘Fintech’ Revolution with Plans to Ease Investment Rules

A laggard in embracing the ‘fintech’, or financial technology, revolution, Japan is set to ease investment restrictions that could free up the flow of capital in an economy sitting on an estimated $9 trillion in individuals’ cash deposits. Strict regulation, …

Insurance Sector Struggles to Innovate: KPMG International Survey

While insurance executives overwhelmingly know that innovation will drive future competitive advantage and growth, most seem to be struggling to kindle the spark within their organization, finds a KPMG International report released this week. Based on a survey of 280 …