Insurers news and trends

Small Business Insurer Next Sold to ERGO for $2.6 Billion
Acquisitions // March 23, 2025

German insurance giant ERGO is expanding into the U.S. after acquiring Next Insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Bank of England Aims to Loosen Rules for Lenders and Insurers
Bank Regulation // January 08, 2025

The Bank of England has reportedly announced plans to relax rules for banks and insurers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

AI Gets Positive Prognosis for Health Insurance Industry
artificial intelligence // July 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the health insurance industry, potentially slashing costs and boosting revenues for payers grappling with economic pressures. As insurers face rising medical service utilization and provider costs and tightening Medicare Advantage reimbursements, AI and automation technologies offer a possible...

InsurTech Lemonade To Go Public
IPO // June 09, 2020

Betting going public will take advantage of a resurgence as the market recovers from COVID-19, Lemonade Inc., the technology-driven startup, has filed an initial public offering (IPO), the company announced Monday (June 8).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Interviews & Exclusives
Core System Upgrades Move Insurers Toward Real-Time Payments

June 09, 2025
Insurance firms face a conundrum when digitalizing operations, as they accept and disburse payments that have multiple points of contact. Are they going to be tech experts, and take the bulk of infrastructure and security challenges in-house? Do they buy other firms that have the relevant expertise? Get the Full Story Complete the form to […]

AI Gets Positive Prognosis for Health Insurance Industry

July 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the health insurance industry, potentially slashing costs and boosting revenues for payers grappling with economic pressures. As insurers face rising medical service utilization...

Quick Reads
Small Business Insurer Next Sold to ERGO for $2.6 Billion

March 23, 2025
German insurance giant ERGO is expanding into the U.S. after acquiring Next Insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Bank of England Aims to Loosen Rules for Lenders and Insurers

January 08, 2025
The Bank of England has reportedly announced plans to relax rules for banks and insurers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

InsurTech Lemonade To Go Public

June 09, 2020
Betting going public will take advantage of a resurgence as the market recovers from COVID-19, Lemonade Inc., the technology-driven startup, has filed an initial public offering (IPO), the company announced...

USAA, State Farm To Start Using Blockchain Payments

June 03, 2019
National insurers USAA and State Farm announced last week that they inked a deal to pay each other claims on the blockchain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...