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Cold-chain startup Figorr raises $1.5M, backs the roll out of data-driven perishables insurance

TechCrunch

Oghenetega Iortim built Nigerian-based cold chain startup Figorr after imagining better means of storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive products, following the post-harvest losses from his fresh agro-produce venture.

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Revolutionizing Auto Insurance: How InsurTechs are Lowering Auto Insurance Costs with Usage-Based Policies

Trigent

Usage-based insurance, often referred to as UBI, has shot to popularity due to its immense potential for insurers when it comes to customization and cost savings. In-car technologies and the surge in connected cars significantly contribute to the growing market size of usage-based insurance. percent between 2023 and 2032.

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The 10 highest-paying industries for IT talent

CIO

Utilities/Energy You’ll find demand for some unique job titles in the utilities and energy industries, including SCADA engineer, renewable energy engineer, smart metering specialist, grid modernization specialist, energy data analyst, energy efficient consultant, GIS specialist, and energy storage engineer.

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Personalized Insurance: Auto and Telematics, Health, and Other Success Stories

Altexsoft

In today’s society, insurers can no longer ignore the mounting expectations of customers. Clients now expect insurers to provide different levels of personalization that are fast, adaptable, and up to date. Is personalized insurance really the future of insurance? What is personalized insurance, and why is it important?

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How does Digital Technology help build the Next Generation of Dental Practices?

OTS Solutions

One such example is X-rays, X-rays no longer require physical film, eliminating the need for cumbersome filing cabinets and storage rooms. Implementing robust data encryption, access controls, and secure data storage systems are essential steps to safeguard patient information and maintain trust. How to overcome?

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Impact of technology on insurance industry

Hacker Earth

Like every other industry, the global insurance sector, worth over $5 trillion, has undergone an immense overhaul because of disruptive technologies in recent years. According to PwC’s 2017 Global InsurTech Report, the challenges the insurance industry faces in their ability to innovate are. Talent (87%). IT security (53%). Blockchain.

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InsurTech 2.0 – Opportunities for Monetization in 2023

Trigent

The digital transformation of the Insurance industry, combined with advances in emerging technology, has disrupted the traditional insurance product stack. Explore more on the Unbundled Insurance Stack and Opportunities. Explore more on the Unbundled Insurance Stack and Opportunities. 5 opportunities with InsurTech 2.0