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Why More Banks Say Yes to Insurance as a Consumer Product
June 28, 2024

As consumers increasingly look to their financial institutions for insurance products, banks have an opportunity to meet this growing demand. A recent report from PYMNTS Intelligence and Franklin Madison shows that 44% of all consumers would turn to their financial institutions (FIs) for insurance needs,...

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New Report: Younger Consumers Could Make Buying Insurance From a Financial Institution Cool
June 06, 2024

Most consumers get their insurance from various providers, but data shows that consumers want to simplify the process. PYMNTS Intelligence finds that 44% of all consumers would turn to their financial institutions (FIs) for these needs. Younger consumers are particularly keen on shopping for these...

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Vitesse Raises $93 Million to Expand Platform for Insurance Industry
May 21, 2024

Vitesse has completed a $93 million Series C funding round aimed at growing its treasury and payment solutions for the insurance industry. The company will use the new funding to support its expansion in the United States and to further its product development, adding more connectivity...

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Agile and ePayPolicy Team to Offer Insurance Financing
May 14, 2024

Agile Premium Finance and ePayPolicy have teamed to offer insurance industry clients checkout financing options. “With ePayPolicy’s latest feature release, Finance Connect, Agile now offers its customers convenient online financing enrollment and premium payment solutions,” the companies said in a Tuesday (May 14) news release. “Finance Connect enables Agile...

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Insurance Sector Moves Digital-First to Support Shifts in Buyer Behavior
May 01, 2024

The insurance industry, often perceived as lagging in innovation and adapting to consumer needs, is undergoing a notable transformation. Traditionally reliant on agents for product sales, the industry is seeing a gradual shift away from this model, said Andrea Heger, senior vice president of insurance...

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OneShield and One Inc Partner on Insurance Industry Payment Solution
April 25, 2024

OneShield has partnered with One Inc to deliver a digital payment solution for the insurance industry. One Inc’s payment product integrations designed for the insurance industry will now be accessible through OneShield’s customer-facing marketplace of insurance technology solutions, the companies said in a Thursday (April 25) press release. “With One Inc’s industry-leading...

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AWS and AXA to Develop Global B2B Risk Management Platform
April 04, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AXA are jointly developing a global business-to-business (B2B) risk management and prevention platform and associated software services. AXA, an insurance and asset management firm, will leverage AWS analytics capabilities to add services for existing clients and AWS clients through the AXA Digital...

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Life Insurance Agents Go Digital to Connect With Young Buyers
April 02, 2024

In the age of smartphones and instant access to information, it’s no surprise that even the most traditional industries are undergoing a digital makeover. The insurance sector, once synonymous with stacks of paperwork and lengthy meetings with agents to get quotes, is no different.  Today,...

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Virtual Cards Streamline Healthcare Claims as Insurers’ Digital Transformation Gains Momentum
March 11, 2024

Insurance claims have long been associated with paperwork, delays and frustrations. Whether it’s for auto accidents or healthcare needs, the process has often been cumbersome and time-consuming.  But the insurance landscape is rapidly evolving, with digital tools and innovative solutions paving the way for more...