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AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
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General counsels turn to generative AI to manage compliance risks

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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A global study reveals 97% of general counsels now use generative AI to boost legal compliance and operational efficiency amid rising pressures.
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myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks

Mon, 12th May 2025
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myCOI launches illumend, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify third-party insurance compliance for risk managers and property teams alike.
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Rubrik & Rackspace team up for rapid post-cyber attack recovery

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Rubrik and Rackspace team up to launch a new managed recovery service, cutting cyber attack recovery from weeks to hours for key sectors like finance and healthcare.
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FICO & dacadoo partner on life insurance risk assessment

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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FICO and dacadoo partner to boost life insurance risk assessments using AI, aiming for personalised policies and faster underwriting for insurers globally.
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AI challenges BFSI data infrastructure security & quality

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is straining data infrastructures in the banking sector, revealing critical challenges in security and data quality.
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Thales survey reveals declining trust in digital services

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Thales' 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals plummeting consumer trust in digital services, with 82% abandoning brands due to data privacy fears.
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Insurers focus on AI & growth amid sluggish progress

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Research by Forrester reveals that insurers are focusing on driving growth and improving customer experience through AI investment and system modernisation by 2025.
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Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.
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WTW launches AI tool to enhance insurer performance

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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WTW has launched Radar Vision, an AI-driven monitoring tool for insurers, aimed at enhancing business performance and growth in the insurance sector.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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Celonis launches new apps to optimise industry processes

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Celonis has launched four new Process Intelligence Apps in collaboration with partners, aimed at optimising industrial processes and reducing claims leakage.
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Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.
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Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.
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DAS unveils new tool for real-time bushfire tracking

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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DAS has launched a tool for near real-time bushfire monitoring, helping organisations quickly identify affected customers and properties during disasters.
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Ásgeir Óskarsson appointed as BSV Association chief

Sat, 1st Feb 2025
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The BSV Association has appointed Ásgeir Óskarsson as its new Managing Director, bringing over ten years of expertise in finance, insurance, and blockchain.
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Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
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KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.
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Newgen Software reports 23% rise in Q2 revenues to INR 361 Cr

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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Newgen Software has announced robust Q2 results for fiscal 2025, with revenues up 23% to INR 361 crore and profits surging 47% to INR 70 crore.