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Altimetrik joins World Economic Forum AI excellence centre
Manufacturing

Altimetrik joins World Economic Forum AI excellence centre

The move gives Altimetrik a role in shaping enterprise AI standards as firms struggle to embed new systems into legacy operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Cifas joins global fraud-sharing network in crackdown
Malware

Cifas joins global fraud-sharing network in crackdown

UK consumers and businesses could benefit as Cifas adds nearly 500 scam signals to a global network aimed at faster takedowns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds
Data Analytics

UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds

Only 12% of UK companies qualify as AI leaders, with most still struggling to turn pilot projects into measurable returns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Global Stories

Insurance stories

Tech chiefs urge safer, sector-specific AI adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Tech chiefs urge safer, sector-specific AI adoption

Businesses face mounting pressure to curb unsafe AI rollouts as executives warn that general-purpose tools are outpacing governance and controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Grappler launches broker settlement service for insurers
Digital Transformation

Grappler launches broker settlement service for insurers

The move aims to slash reconciliation delays and cash blind spots for insurers by automating payments across broker-led chains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption
Digital Transformation

Australia & New Zealand lead in agentic AI adoption

Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Valantor buys EyeLevel to launch visual intelligence
Data Protection

Valantor buys EyeLevel to launch visual intelligence

Enterprises can now run AI on sensitive documents in private or air-gapped systems, reducing security and compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Risk Ledger raises USD $32 million to expand in US
Software-as-a-Service

Risk Ledger raises USD $32 million to expand in US

The funding will help the London-based cyber risk platform deepen supplier checks, add artificial intelligence tools and enter the US market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance
Data Protection

Codema launches AI committees for continuous assurance

The new framework is intended to help firms prove AI tools are reliable and compliant as regulators demand ongoing evidence, not one-off audits.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Why financial services now leads email deliverability
Phishing

Why financial services now leads email deliverability

Strict compliance has helped banks and insurers outperform retail on inbox placement, as cleaner data now drives better delivery rates.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Last week
UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says
Disaster Recovery

UK firms face major cloud outage risk, report says

A 24-hour failure at a key Amazon Web Services region could wipe out GBP £1 billion in revenue for exposed UK companies, the report says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Compliance teams become AI verification layer in insurance
Digital Transformation

Compliance teams become AI verification layer in insurance

Insurers risk costly errors if AI outputs are not checked for accuracy before they reach claims, pricing and underwriting decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Zywave launches Apex AI platform for insurance sales
Software-as-a-Service

Zywave launches Apex AI platform for insurance sales

Insurers under staffing pressure may use the platform to speed renewals, prospecting and compliance work while cutting back-office time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Insurance stories

US workers want human review of AI financial advice
Fintech

US workers want human review of AI financial advice

Most US employees using AI for money advice still want a human check first, as financial stress rises and retirement plans slip later.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Chexy adds Mastercard for Canadian bill payments and rewards
Fintech

Chexy adds Mastercard for Canadian bill payments and rewards

Canadians can now earn card rewards on rent and other household bills as the platform broadens access to recurring payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Integrity360 boosts FBD cyber defences across Ireland
Data Protection

Integrity360 boosts FBD cyber defences across Ireland

Tighter regulation and rising cyber threats are pushing insurers to bolster defences for customer data and operational systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
CulturalPulse launches AskGenie to map audience segments
Data Analytics

CulturalPulse launches AskGenie to map audience segments

Businesses risk missing growth in a more diverse Australia unless they measure cultural identity alongside age, income and life stage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago