Information is the key!
As you probably have heard, the Insurtech Lemonade announced on Monday its intent to go public with a $100M offering. The current VC funding values Lemonade at ~$2B. There is not enough information in the S-1 to estimate market capitalization yet. Like another New York VC darling that flamed out,...
I had the real fortune to head to Davos this year and the World Economic Forum and some of the other forums around blockchain, cryptocurrency, and inclusiveness. I decided to go, mostly because this year’s theme “Sustainability” wasn’t something I hear regularly discussed in my personal or professional circles. I...
Happy “National Science Fiction Day” to all of you that enjoy reading a great SciFi book or had a chance to see the latest Star Wars entrant. I hope you had a great holiday season with family and friends. As I reflect on 2019, I’ve been blessed to work and...
Over the past few years, politicians have become increasingly involved in legislation to protect consumers and employees. As a result of the #MeToo movement, 7 states have enacted regulations requiring private companies to provide anti-harassment training to their employees, and this is in addition to stricter laws protecting individuals and...
Insurtech funding thru Q3 2019 has hit record levels totaling about $4.4B (approximately 60% being P&C and 40% L&H). Surprisingly, little funding attention has been made to the “Chatbot.” Even though the simple chatbot provides immediate benefits to customers, agents, and employees. According to an analysis of Coverager data, there...
As we all know, Millennial consumers expect speed, transparency, & online access. This is true whether we are dealing with consumers or businesses. There are some interesting developments that might impact personal auto premiums. One of the most discussed is the sharing economy. There is a generational shift in terms...
I recently wrote an article on Coverager about Smart Tires and the potential benefits and risks for Insurance Carriers. Click here to read the entire article. A short video is below. https://youtu.be/mBeHv32Xxm8