Credit access improves in May as prices steady
Credit access improved in May as consumer demand remained inflated and the pre-tariff vehicle procurement frenzy continued. The Dealertrack Credit…
South Korea preps 100,000 person-strong CBDC pilot
South Korea is preparing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot that will involve 100,000 people, according to local press reports.
Tim Spencer of Prima XL on the future role of reinsurtech
Digitisation has been a buzzword across multiple sectors and industries in recent years as an increasingly online and mobile-connected world population has come to expect their insurers in turn to fully embrace the revolution of a hyper-connected world. And where the insurers go, the reinsurers will be expected to follow.
Ford Motor enhances service efforts for Ford Pro dealers
Ford Motor Co. is looking to improve its commercial vehicle operations for its Ford Pro dealers through more robust service…
N26 co-founder Stalf leaves CEO role after investor row
N26 co-founder Valentin Stalf is stepping down as joint CEO of the German digital bank amid investor unrest over regulatory failings.
Manulife hires Aravind Srinivas as Chief Risk Officer, Asia
Canadian multinational insurer Manulife has appointed Aravind Srinivas as its new Chief Risk Officer, Asia and Head of Global Product and Insurance Risk Management.
EV Life expands into used-EV financing
Electric vehicle fintech EV Life has launched used-EV financing as an influx of used EVs hits the market and demand…
Brown & Brown completes Global Risk Partners acquisition
US broker firm Brown & Brown has completed the acquisition of Global Risk Partners Limited (GRP).
Everest operating income rises on reinsurance strength, investments
Reinsurance, Risk Management Everest Re
KPMG preps Singapore embedded finance hub
KPMG is launching an embedded finance hub in Singapore, providing support to firms looking to make inroads into financial areas such as payments, blockchain and lending.
Bunq Easy Green account holders plant five million tress
Dutch digital bank Bunq is burnishing is green credentials, clebrating the planting of five million tress in Kenya and Madagascar.
RBC buys accounts payable specialist WayPay
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has acquired WayPay, a local startup that provides businesses with cloud-based accounts payable automation technology. Financial terms were not disclosed.
New Jersey transit authority due full coverage for Sandy losses
Catastrophes, Coverage Disputes, Disaster Management, Excess and Surplus Lines, P/C Insurers, Property AIG, Lloyd’s of London
Brit names new CEO as Wilson steps down for health reasons
P/C Insurers, Reinsurance United Kingdom Lloyd’s of London