TheZebra.com Welcomes Daniel Herrington as Chief AI Officer
Veteran technology and product executive joins innovative insurtech to expand AI capabilities and further improve consumers’ insurance shopping experience
Veteran technology and product executive joins innovative insurtech to expand AI capabilities and further improve consumers’ insurance shopping experience
As the U.S. insurance industry grapples with skyrocketing customer acquisition costs (CAC), carriers and agencies are under increasing pressure to find scalable and performance-driven growth channels. Rising acquisition costs, inconsistent lead quality and limited transparency in traditional models have made predictable growth harder to achieve. Against this backdrop, QuoteNest, a performance-led insurance distribution platform has launched in the United States, with a mission to become the most reliable B2B acquisition partner for insurers by prioritizing conversion-ready...
Markel Insurance, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), today announced that Colin Wildey has been promoted to Chief Risk Officer for Markel International, subject to regulatory approval. Wildey has been Head of Risk for Markel International since 2022, where he has played a central role in advancing the organisation’s Risk Management framework and helping the business navigate through a period of sustained, profitable growth. In his new role, he will focus on further...
TDC Group, the nation’s most trusted provider of insurance and risk management solutions, announced today that Robert A. Kauffman has been named President of TDC Specialty Underwriters, Inc. TDC Group is composed of The Doctors Company, Healthcare Risk Advisors (HRA), and TDC Specialty Underwriters, Inc. Mr. Kauffman currently serves as President of HRA, where he has led the expansion of the company’s self-insurance and risk transfer solutions for hospitals, large medical practices, and health systems....
Four new AI agents combined with other technology advancements significantly streamline workflows, empowering producers to focus on driving revenue, not admin tasks
Pinpoint Predictive, Inc., the leading risk assessment platform for Property and Casualty insurers, announced today that its rating models have been approved for use in Ohio and Georgia, bringing its total number of approved states to nine. Ohio and Georgia insurers are now able to deploy Pinpoint’s predictive models within filed rating plans, which provide greater precision in underwriting and pricing. Carriers have been under increasing pressure to manage loss volatility without withdrawing from high-risk...
Judges cite impressive blend of speed, innovation and high-empathy service
2026 is poised to be a landmark year for this tech-powered insurance marketing company.
NMI Holdings, Inc.,, the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation, that Renu Agrawal has been appointed as an independent member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. National MI’s Board increases to ten members with Ms. Agrawal’s appointment. “We are delighted to welcome Renu to National MI’s Board,” said Bradley Shuster, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of National MI. “As National MI continues to build value for our shareholders, Renu’s proven track...
Matic, a leading digital insurtech platform, a strategic partnership with nCino, the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions. The partnership will bring Matic’s embedded home insurance marketplace solution into nCino’s mortgage point of sale product, allowing borrowers to shop for insurance inside the digital loan experience. This streamlined process helps borrowers find coverage faster while giving lenders a more efficient path to closing. nCino’s technology powers many of the world’s top financial institutions across...