Emerging Technologies

The term "insurtech" is not very useful for coming to an understanding of the many startups in the sector. So here is a framework.

Incumbents should quickly deepen relations with key startups to ensure access to innovative technology and new business models.

There were important new products announced, along with the usual assortment of head-scratching items such as levitating speakers.

All the value of having a digital assistant comes at a personal price that many privacy advocates worry may be far too high.

A vast opportunity for premium growth is the global solar energy market -- specifically insuring the energy production risk of solar power assets.

This list of 20 hot products includes: an airbag in the form of a jacket for motorcyclists, horse riders, the elderly and others at risk of falling.

What if policies weren't either bought or sold? What if they just happened? What if they were almost invisible?

The driverless car is just the beginning. Imagine the Hyperloop taking you to your office hundreds of miles away in less than an hour.