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19 January 2021

Insurtechs lift global insurance sector’s IPO total to $3.83B in FY’20

Initial public offerings of insurers and InsurTechs brought in $3.83 billion last year, reaching the highest total in at least five years, according to S&P Global ...

14 October 2020

Insurance Technology Market Update Q3 2020

Highlights from the insurance technology market update report for Q3 2020 include:
Insurtech continues to see explosive activity, with ~$6 billion in financing volume ...

07 September 2020

ropean insurers expecting COVID-19 to accelerate digital innovation: analysts

A new survey conducted by tech research and advisory firm, Information Services Group, has found that over 90% of European insurers are expecting COVID-19 to ...

14 July 2020

Pandemic Insurance Pressures Will Keep Insurtech Health

Like every other market, insurtech will feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the coming years. But unlike many sectors, the global health crisis may slow the ...

22 May 2020

Opening the Door to Insurance Carrier Innovation in Post-COVID-19 World

In 2019, it was projected that the insurance industry was on the brink of a revolution in technology innovation. In a post-COVID-19 world, this outlook may be even more ...

04 May 2020

Insurance Tech Q1 2020

After a decade of digital strides, the insurtech industry is maturing and driving innovation across many insurance sectors. COVID-19 has put investor optimism and ...

16 April 2020

Singapore: InsurTech Offers Complimentary Coverage for Frontline Medical Workers

InsurTech PolicyPal has collaborated with FinTech firms Revolut and StashAway to launch a new programme called 'Medical Energizer' which offers insurance, financial and ...

25 March 2020

Ping An screening system identifies 1,600 coronavirus cases

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. has announced that its smart audio screening system has successfully identified more than 1,600 suspected cases of ...

15 March 2020

How prepared are insurtechs against the threat of coronavirus?

With the world still grappling with the coronavirus outbreak, insurance companies and startups of the world are figuring out how to keep businesses running. Some key ...

07 February 2020

February 2020

The Latest from Mayer Brown

Brexit
Brexit: The Way Forward
Across the Brexit Finish Line – And Now What?
Brexit: How Will It Affect My Business? The Implications ...

06 February 2020

Brexit: The Way Forward

After three and a half years of negotiations and uncertainty, the United Kingdom left the European Union at 11 p.m. on 31 January 2020. But when will Brexit actually be ...

31 January 2020

Across the Brexit Finish Line – And Now What?

The dramatic June 2016 referendum in the United Kingdom in which 51.9 percent voted to leave the European Union initiated a long and arduous journey with multiple ...

23 January 2020

Brexit: How Will It Affect My Business? The Implications for Data Privacy, Intellectual Property and Information Technology Matters

Brexit is finally here. The United Kingdom leaves the European Union on 31 January 2020. The EU and the UK will now enter a transition period which is scheduled to last ...

22 January 2020

Which Technologies Inject the Most Value into the Insurance Supply Chain?

The world of insurance is changing as new ways of doing business are making their mark on the industry.

Investment in the insurance technology space is continuing to ...

31 December 2019

Impact InsurTech: How InsurTech is Transforming the Insurance Industry

As societies across the globe grapple with increased uncertainty, from climate change geopolitical risk, or the revolution of technological progress — insurance is ...

06 November 2019

Do Banks in Hong Kong Need an Insurance Intermediary Licence for Insurance Premium Financing and Referral Activities?

Banks have certain activities related to insurance, such as referrals, premium financing and trust arrangements. Under the new Section 64G of the Insurance Ordinance ...

16 October 2019

US and UK Sign Historic Bilateral Data Access Agreement

On October 7, 2019, the United States and United Kingdom released the text of a bilateral data access agreement that would permit law enforcement authorities in one ...

28 August 2019

Scandal Insurance Offers Carriers Fertile Ground For Growth

Bylined article by London Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner James Whitaker and associate Ali Jones on the rise of scandal insurance.

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07 August 2019

Brexit Update

With the current Brexit situation, following the election of Boris Johnson as the UK’s Prime Minister, there are major issues to explore, such as how a no-deal Brexit ...

31 July 2019

ICO to Impose Fines Totaling of £275 Million Against Two International Businesses for GDPR Violations

In July 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), a European data protection supervisory authority, has flexed its muscles and has announced its intention ...

25 July 2019

China Announced “11 Measures” to Further Open Up Its Financial Sector

On 20 July 2019, the Office of Financial Stability and Development Committee of the State Council, China’s Central Government, announced Relevant Measures for Further ...

18 July 2019

Insurtech Collaborations in the US: Key Regulatory and Contractual Issues

The insurtech revolution is turning out to be far less about disruption than about collaboration—with the insurtech startups bringing improved analytics and user ...

08 July 2019

July 2019

The Latest from Mayer Brown
Regulatory Corner: Acquiring Ownership – Considerations in Acquiring a “Controlling” Interest in a US Insurance Company [Insurtech by ...

26 June 2019

Mayer Brown named “Financial Facilitator of the Year” at the Trading Risk Awards 2019

Mayer Brown was named “Financial Facilitator of the Year” at the 11th annual Trading Risk Awards in London. The awards recognize excellence and the achievements of ...

24 June 2019

Impacts of Brazil’s New General Law of Data Protection On Labor Relationships

The New General Law of Data Protection (LGPD) innovates how the personal data must be processed by companies in Brazil. Inspired by the European General Data Protection ...

14 June 2019

Courting Alternative Capital: Hong Kong and Singapore Increase Efforts To Attract ILS

In the more than 20 years that catastrophe bonds have been around they have mostly been used to cover peak risks in Florida, but there is growing interest in adding Asia ...

31 May 2019

Future-Proofing Asian Insurance

As of the third quarter of 2018, Asian insurers spent US$35.2 billion on technological advancements, according to a report by Capco Digital, and regulators are ...

10 May 2019

May 2019

The Latest from Mayer Brown
Regulatory Corner: The California Consumer Privacy Act - Key Takeaways for Insurers and Insurance Regulators [Insurtech by Mayer ...

07 May 2019

Employees of Insurers Beware – Do You Need to be Licensed as an Insurance Intermediary in Hong Kong?

Under the new insurance licensing regime, Section 64G of the Insurance Ordinance Cap. 41 provides that a person must not carry out regulated activities, or hold out as ...

10 April 2019

April 2019

The Latest from Mayer Brown
Regulatory Corner: Corporate Governance Gaining Ground – An Update on the NAIC Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure Act [Insurtech by ...

05 April 2019

Four Key Takeaways from FSN Capital’s Recent €50 Million Warranty & Indemnity Insurance Claim

A consortium of 12 insurance underwriters led by Liberty GTS recently paid a €50 million claim under a warranty and indemnity liability (W&I) insurance policy ...

01 April 2019

Mayer Brown Strengthens Insurance and Corporate Capabilities with arrival of Sheng Wu in Hong Kong

Mayer Brown has strengthened its Corporate & Securities practice with the arrival of Sheng Wu as a partner in Hong Kong. Sheng has substantial experience working ...

20 March 2019

HKMA’s Expectations in Light of BCBS’ Statement on Crypto-Assets

The Banking Policy Department of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) published a circular (BCBS Statement on Crypto-Assets) on March 18, 2019 in light of a ...

12 March 2019

March 2019

The Latest from Mayer Brown
Global Insurance Industry Year in Review 2018 [Mayer Brown Publication]
Regulatory Corner: An Unconventional Circular Letter - NYDFS ...

08 February 2019

February 2019

The Latest from Mayer Brown

Regulatory Corner: Finding Common Ground - Recent Developments in International Supervision [Insurtech by Mayer Brown]

Artificial ...

29 January 2019

A Global Cyber Attack Could Cause up to $193 Billion Worth of Damage: New Report Projects

A coordinated global cyber attack, spread through malicious email, could cause economic damages anywhere between $85 billion and $193 billion, a hypothetical scenario ...

08 January 2019

January 2019

The Latest from Mayer Brown

Regulatory Corner: Keeping it Private - GDPR and Developments in Data Privacy in 2018 [Insurtech by Mayer Brown]

Push for Standardized ...

01 January 2019

2019 Insurance Outlook: Growing Economy Bolsters Insurers, but Longer-Term Trends May Require Transformation

Where do insurers stand as they enter 2019?

In Deloitte's 2019 report, this question is explored, among many more, regarding how the insurance industry must transform ...

30 December 2018

Digital Insurance in 2018: Driving Real Impact with Digital and Analytics

The 2018 McKinsey Digital Insurance Compendium synthesizes highlights from the past year that demonstrate the progress that has been made in reinventing the insurance ...

01 November 2018

Is the Insurer of the Future a Tech Company? PwC summit in Bermuda explores

At the PwC Insurance Summit, presented by the Financial Times, that occurred in Bermuda this past November, various topics on innovation in the insurance industry were ...

07 August 2018

Insurtech Blocksure launches insurance platform with Covéa

London-based insurtech start-up Blocksure has launched a new blockchain platform for the insurance industry that it claims could cut back-office cost by ...

25 July 2018

3 Insurance Leaders Collaborate for Terrorism, Political Violence Solution

Three of the largest names in the insurance industry—Aon, Chubb, and Lloyd’s—collaborated to launch a risk solution to address terrorism and political violence, ...

19 August 2017

How Microsoft Wants to Help Brazilian Startups Go Global

Microsoft is selecting fintech and insurtech startups in the post-acceleration stage for its Fundo BR Startups. The VC fund, managed by MSW Capital, will allocate R$ ...

25 April 2017

Study Finds Insurtech Funding Dips as Startups Launch; Predicts Small Business Disruption Ahead

Total insurtech funding in the first quarter of 2017 was down compared to total funding in 2016. The dip in spending may be attributed to the heavy investments in 2016 ...

06 April 2017

Trov Adds $45 Million For The Global Expansion of its On-Demand Insurance

Insurtech startup Trov, which provides on-demand insurance for individual items, has raised $45 million for its global expansion efforts.

Trov is already operating in ...

23 February 2017

Why AXA Wants to Become The Leader in Innovation in Insurance

AXA has been one of the most active insurers in the insurtech space; CEO Thomas Buberl discusses via LinkedIn AXA's goal of becoming a leader in innovation.

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28 February 2019

Global Insurance Industry Year in Review 2018

In this report, Mayer Brown's Global Insurance Industry Group discuss developments and trends in insurance industry transactions in the past year in North America, ...

08 February 2019

@Insurance Snapshot: Regulatory Corner: Finding Common Ground – Recent Developments in International Group Supervision

As with many industries, the insurance sector has become increasingly more complex and internationally connected over the past decade.  More than ever, international ...

06 February 2019

Report Warns Legal Departments to Prepare for More Cross-Border Cybersecurity Incidents

A new report highlights key issues that companies and legal departments should expect to confront in responding to cross-border cyber incidents, from managing ...

23 January 2019

Free Flow of Personal Data Between the European Union and Japan Starts Now

On January 23, the European Commission (the "EU Commission") authorized the free flow of personal data to Japan. This "adequacy decision," issued jointly with a ...

11 January 2019

@Insurance Snapshot: Regulatory Corner – Keeping it Private: GDPR and Developments in Data Privacy in 2018

By any measure, 2018 was a major year for data privacy regulation.  The most significant regulatory development in this area was the European Union’s General Data ...

26 December 2018

EU-US Privacy Shield Undergoes Second Review by EU Commission and (Re)Passes the Test—For Certifying Companies, Santa Has Come to Town

On December 19, the EU Commission ("Commission") published its report to the European Parliament and the Council on the second review of the functioning of the EU-US ...

09 November 2018

SFC Announcements on Regulatory Approach to Virtual Assets

Executive Summary

In a keynote speech at the Hong Kong Fintech Week on November 1, 2018, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) again asserted its ...

07 November 2018

Technology, Investment and Security: The Modernization of CFIUS – What Does it Mean for the Global Investor?

On August 13, 2018, President Trump signed into law the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, or FIRRMA. This legislation was designed to enhance US national ...

02 November 2018

@Insurance Snapshot: Regulatory Corner – Reinsurance Collateral Requirements – They Are A-Changing: An Update on the Covered Agreement Prior to the NAIC Fall Meeting

In mid-November, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the “NAIC”) will be holding its fall meeting, bringing together insurance regulators, companies ...

01 November 2018

Open wide! The HKMA’s Open API Framework

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)’s Open Application Programming Interface Framework for the Banking Sector (Open API Framework), was issued on July 18, 2018, ...

10 May 2017

Global Insurance Industry Year in Review

Our Global Insurance Industry Year In Review for 2016 discusses developments and trends in insurance industry transactions in the past year in North America, Bermuda, ...

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