Binah.ai, the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) powered health and wellness check software, announced today that it has added fall detection to its continuous health and wellness monitoring platform. Binah.ai empowers end users to measure and share a wide range of health and wellness indicators using their smartphones. For spot checks, end users simply take a 45-second video selfie using their smartphone camera. For continuous checks, end users connect a Polar Verity Sense™ optical heart rate sensor to their smartphone via Bluetooth®. Through Binah.ai’s software, end users can measure blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, oxygen saturation, respiration…

Pontera, the fintech company helping retirement savers receive 401(k) account management from their trusted financial advisor, and Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, an investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of Ameritas, have announced the launch of their business relationship. Ameritas selected Pontera to help enable its financial professionals to securely manage their clients’ 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457(b)s and other workplace retirement accounts by using the platform. Financial professionals can also proactively monitor and rebalance plan accounts in keeping with a comprehensive investment plan. Ameritas offers financial professionals freedom and flexibility through multiple affiliation models and custody options. Likewise, working with Pontera gives its…

Earnix, the leading global provider of AI-based SaaS solutions for financial services, today announced the appointment of Craig Campestre as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Campestre has a proven track record leading growth transformation and navigating global markets, with extensive experience spanning both the banking and insurance sectors. With over 15 years of experience, Campestre joins Earnix from his role as Chief Revenue Officer at Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers where he spearheaded significant team growth and revenue expansion. Prior to that, Campestre served as CRO for IPC Systems and Head of Sales for Global…

NEXT Insurance, a leading technology-first small business insurer, announced the availability of Copilot, a tool designed to help agents increase revenue by efficiently serving small micro businesses with customized insurance policies. Similar to other small business owners, insurance agents operate on thin margins and juggle multiple responsibilities. NEXT’s Copilot empowers business owners to quote and bind online without underwriting delays, while providing agents with a streamlined process. This new tool simplifies operations, saving agents valuable time and enabling more profitable sales with small micro businesses. Copilot exemplifies NEXT’s commitment to empowering agents with innovative digital solutions that drive business growth…

Specialty insurer and reinsurer Chaucer has teamed up with Tel Aviv-based technology company Gabriel to introduce a groundbreaking insurance product tailored for mass shooting events. Established in 2016, Gabriel has pioneered a proactive emergency response solution designed for active shooter situations, workplace violence, and other emergencies. Leveraging advanced detection and sensor technology, its platform swiftly sends automated alerts along with video footage upon detecting a threat. This enables first responders to access real-time intelligence within seconds, significantly reducing response times and potentially saving lives. Clients who opt for active assailant coverage from Chaucer will benefit from an incident security dashboard…

Cyberwrite, a pioneering cyber insurance technology company, today announces a strategic collaboration with Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, to create actionable insights into cyber threats for its clients. The partnership marks a significant milestone in delivering cyber resiliency for Howden’s clients worldwide. Cyberwrite specializes in providing simple cyber risk reports with insights into cyber insurance, offering brokers the tools to assess the probability of a breach and gauge its potential economic repercussions. Through advanced analytics AI and cutting-edge technology, Cyberwrite enables brokers to offer tailored recommendations for enhancing cyber defenses and identifying potential regulatory gaps, increasing the chances of…

D-ID, the leading platform for the generation of digital humans, announced today the appointment of Anna Osipov as VP Corporate Development. Anna will lead D-ID’s strategic growth initiatives, overseeing due diligence, financial modeling, partnerships, and other opportunities to drive the company’s expansion, while also supporting fundraising, investor relations, and overall business strategy. Anna is an innovative executive with over 15 years of experience spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Her expertise lies in strategy and operations, with a particular focus on early-growth investments, as well as corporate strategic partnerships. “We are thrilled to welcome Anna to the D-ID team as our VP of Corporate…

Empathy, raises $47 million led by Index Ventures with participation from General Catalyst, Entrée Capital, Latitude, and Brewer Lane. In addition, some of the largest life insurance carriers in the world like Allianz, MassMutual, MetLife, New York Life, Securian, and Sumitomo joined the round with a strategic investment, bringing our total capital raised to date to $90 million. Founded in 2020, Empathy offers an app that guides users through the tasks that need to be completed after the death of a loved one. With a blend of technology and human support, they help families navigate the financial, legal, emotional, and logistical…