featIsraeli company Cyberwrite has won Samsung’s global innovation competition — Samsung Financial C-Lab Outside 2025. Hundreds of technology companies from around the world applied across AI, cyber, fintech, and more, with over 300 examined in depth. Cyberwrite is one of four winners across advanced-technology categories and the only winner in cyber and insurance. In addition, the company won 1st place in the People’s Choice award. As part of the win, Cyberwrite’s technology will be showcased at Samsung’s booth at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, and subsequently Samsung will use the company’s product for insurance, IoT, and other purposes. Cyberwrite, the…

The Spark – the world’s first Global Prevention Lab – is pleased to announce that Allianz has joined as a member, with Sirma Boshnakova, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, appointed to The Spark’s Global Advisory Board. This collaboration marks a key step in the insurance industry’s collective shift toward prevention-first strategies and measurable impact. Allianz joins a consortium of leading re/insurance industry players – including Aon, Generali, Travelers, and QBE Ventures – working together to transform insurance from a reactive model into one centered on active prevention, risk reduction, and profitable growth. “The Spark launches at…

Guardz has been named the “Trailblazing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Provider” in the 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine during CyberDefenseCon 2025. In a world where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and small businesses are left to fend for themselves, this recognition underscores exactly why Guardz is different. We’re not following the industry’s lead. We’re redefining what it means to protect small businesses by empowering MSPs to deliver smarter, faster, and more proactive security. The MDR Market Is Growing Fast The MDR market is projected to grow from $1.89 billion in 2024 to $8.34…

Introduction The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation has brought about profound changes in the insurance sector, challenging long-standing practices and reshaping the professional landscape for its workforce. This article will argue that, while AI and technology have necessitated adaptation and presented significant challenges, they have also created opportunities for growth, skill development, and a more resilient industry. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the insurance landscape, its impact on workforce dynamics is both profound and multifaceted. Emerging technologies not only automate routine tasks but also encourage the development of new capabilities and career paths within…

DigitalOwl, the leading provider of AI-driven solutions for medical record analysis, has proudly been named the winner of the “Best Underwriting Technology” award by the prestigious Global Insurtech Awards. Over the past decade, the data load facing insurance underwriters has more than doubled. Applications often come with hundreds of pages of medical records, ranging from scanned PDFs to unstructured EHRs and even handwritten notes. While this explosion of data enables deeper insight, it also overwhelms traditional underwriting workflows. Legacy tools were not designed to keep up, especially when it comes to nuanced documents like APSs or complex condition histories. The result…

Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and small and medium-sized businesses are struggling to keep pace. Many rely on MSPs and compliance experts to help them stay protected and compliant without unnecessary complexity. To address these challenges, Guardz and Compass IT Compliance have partnered to deliver a unified approach that combines advanced cybersecurity protection with regulatory expertise, empowering businesses to operate with security and confidence. A Partnership with a Shared Purpose This partnership unites Guardz, a unified cybersecurity platform built for MSPs, and Compass IT Compliance, a national leader in IT security, compliance, and risk management. Together, they’re helping businesses safeguard their environments…

At-Bay, the InsurSec provider for the digital age, today announced that its Stance Fraud Defense solution has been selected as the winner of the “Fraud Prevention Innovation of the Year” award in the 9th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program. Conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organization, the annual program recognizes the most innovative companies, products, and technologies driving progress in the global information security industry. At-Bay Stance Fraud Defense, an AI-powered email security solution trained on real-world cyber insurance claims data, is purpose-built to identify modern email-based fraud attacks that most traditional email security solutions are unable to…

Honeycomb Insurance, a deep-tech digital MGA specializing in tailored property and casualty coverage for residential landlords and condominium associations, today announced a new partnership with Neptune Flood, the largest private flood insurance provider in the United States. This integration is another milestone in expanding Honeycomb’s product portfolio, allowing agents to easily access flood coverage directly within Honeycomb’s platform and eliminating the need for separate workflows. Traditionally, both habitational and flood coverage were cumbersome to obtain, often requiring separate submissions and lengthy quote processes. Honeycomb and Neptune Flood have already transformed that experience – each offering faster, digital-first quoting on their…