Whew! Human Beats IBM’s AI Machine in Debate February 13, 2019 By Olivia Carville and Jeremy Kahn International Business Machines Corp. fell short in its latest attempt to prove machines can triumph over man. But it came...
Allstate Buys Smartphone Repairer iCracked, Expanding Its Consumer Services February 13, 2019 The Allstate Corp. said it has acquired iCracked, a provider of on-site, on-demand repair services for smartphones and tablets in...
Traffic Fatalities Again Top 40,000; Few Cars on Roads Have Latest Technology February 13, 2019 By Ryan Beene Traffic fatalities on U.S. roads reached an estimated 40,000 in 2018, the third year in a row in which at...
InsurTechs Take Note: Chubb’s Digital Marketplace Serves 1,000 Agents a Day February 13, 2019 By Andrew G. Simpson Giant global insurer Chubb is on a mission to transform itself into a digital enterprise. The company is making substantial...
Nationwide Invests in Core Systems Insurtech Start-Up Socotra February 13, 2019 Nationwide’s latest venture capital investment is in a core technology start-up that promises to help insurers create new insurance products...
Venture Programs to Offer Cyber Coverage through ProWriters Insurance February 13, 2019 By Amy O'Connor ProWriters Insurance has been selected as the exclusive cyber insurance provider for Venture Insurance Programs. The new strategic partnership allows...
What? Women Pay More Than Men for Auto Insurance? Yup. February 12, 2019 By Elaine S. Povich It’s a widespread belief that men pay more for automobile insurance than women. But that’s only true for young adults....
Google, Amazon Expanding Smart Home Device Data Gathering February 12, 2019 By Matt Day As Amazon.com Inc. and Google work to place their smart speakers at the center of the internet-connected home, both technology...
Surgeons Have Edge in Facial Trauma Malpractice Lawsuits: Research February 12, 2019 Southern courts favor physicians in malpractice lawsuits over facial trauma treatment, while courts in the Midwest favor patients, according to...
AIG Names Ferrara to Head Investments Communications February 12, 2019 American International Group has named Carla Ferrara as head of communications for AIG’s Investments organization. Ferrara will be based in...