Emerging Technologies

In the IoT, billions of devices will connect to the cloud, but they need to be able to process their own real-time data at the edge.

Drones integrated with AI will provide an end-to-end solution that will expedite claims, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.

Silicon Valley got a free pass on ethics when computers were for nerds and hobbyists. Now, technology is the underpinning of economic growth.

This month's list of 6 Innovators to Watch, for instance, is mostly full of data plays and focused on life and health, not P&C (with a decidely non-U.S. profile).

In the current environment, the sales cycle for onboarding at an insurer averages 12 months. That is an awfully long time for a startup.

Many insurers think 20% of their business could be soon lost to insurtech startups, so staying ahead of technology trends is vital.

The ability to combine innovation with a model that improves the way individuals perceive and interact with insurance is critical.

If we haven't reached peak-hype yet, then we surely can't be that far off. But the need to change is still very real.