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Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs
Software-as-a-Service

Sapiens names new delivery & customer success chiefs

The overhaul aims to give insurers clearer support as Sapiens pushes AI tools into existing systems across more than 600 clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Pebl expands Alfie to handle HR tasks inside platform
Software-as-a-Service

Pebl expands Alfie to handle HR tasks inside platform

HR teams can now automate approvals and reporting in Pebl's platform, cutting tickets as the company expands Alfie beyond employee Q&A.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers
Customer Relationship Management

Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers

Insurers testing AI in narrow pilots may now need traceable, governed tools as Earnix pushes its new orchestration layer into daily workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Festina Finance wins EUR 25 million growth backing
Digital Transformation

Festina Finance wins EUR 25 million growth backing

The backing values the Danish pensions software specialist at about EUR 200 million and will fund expansion across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Lumera completes major Nordea Liv Norway migration
Software-as-a-Service

Lumera completes major Nordea Liv Norway migration

The insurer has moved more than 58 million transactions, 70,000 contracts and 163,000 investment accounts to a new cloud platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
NTT DATA flags cyber & climate risk surge in insurance
Data Analytics

NTT DATA flags cyber & climate risk surge in insurance

Uninsured cyber and climate losses are widening the protection gap, while insurers lag in scaling AI despite mounting pressure to cut costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
DXC strikes global Claude AI alliance with Anthropic
Digital Transformation

DXC strikes global Claude AI alliance with Anthropic

The tie-up could speed AI rollout in banking, aviation and government, as DXC trains tens of thousands of engineers to deploy Claude.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
SAVVI launches SelectSmart 2026 for benefits decisions
Fintech

SAVVI launches SelectSmart 2026 for benefits decisions

Workers could cut enrolment confusion as SAVVI's latest platform uses existing data to recommend benefits choices without lengthy questionnaires.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Allianz tops AI adoption ranking as insurer hiring rises
Digital Transformation

Allianz tops AI adoption ranking as insurer hiring rises

Insurers are increasing AI hiring even as headcount falls, with Allianz overtaking AXA to top Evident's annual ranking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders
Clean technologies

Sage & Village Capital award USD $190,000 to founders

Peer-selected grants will help 12 start-ups expand in the US and Europe, with the biggest awards going to CIRT and Recovolt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
DXC deepens Anthropic tie-up for mission-critical AI
Digital Transformation

DXC deepens Anthropic tie-up for mission-critical AI

The deal will put Claude into banking, aviation and government systems, as DXC scales AI agents across regulated customer environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney
Fintech

FinTech Australia names 2026 Finnies winners in Sydney

The honours highlight a sector under tighter scrutiny yet still adding more than AUD $13.6 billion to Australia's economy and employing 50,200 staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
IAG backs Sonder to widen crisis support for customers
Customer Experience

IAG backs Sonder to widen crisis support for customers

The insurer will use Sonder's round-the-clock mental health, medical and safety service to help customers during severe weather and major incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs
Software-as-a-Service

Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs

Australian insurtechs will gain a free route to pitch insurers and investors, with the winner earning an expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Small firms buy tax audit cover as ATO scrutiny grows
Data Analytics

Small firms buy tax audit cover as ATO scrutiny grows

Rising ATO checks are pushing small business owners to insure against accountants' fees and other audit costs, BizCover says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
EY & Lalamove team up on Hong Kong drone logistics
Unified Communications

EY & Lalamove team up on Hong Kong drone logistics

Hong Kong's low-altitude economy could gain new momentum as the pair map out drone-and-road delivery models for major enterprise clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers
Digital Transformation

Allianz Retire+ launches AI assistant for advisers

Financial advisers may soon get quicker answers on retirement income products as Allianz Retire+ tests Ada for compliant support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week