Insurance is a traditionally staid business that has operated the same way for years. As I walked around the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Conference this year, the conversations were different because the insurance industry is aware the status quo is about to change. There’s a big gap between the established insurance business practices and the new InsurTech world.
Insurance is a traditionally staid business that has operated the same way for years. As I walked around the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Conference this year, the conversations were different because the insurance industry is aware the status quo is about to change. There’s a big gap between the established insurance business practices and the new InsurTech world.
Evolve Capital Partners recently hosted a lively evening of conversation and networking where attendees enjoyed a choice of fine whiskeys, waters and wines along with delicious food. Over 50 companies across the wealth and insurance sectors, many with an aptitude in technology, joined attendees from the broader FinTech sector.
The hosts of the popular FutureTech podcast invited Alex Koles to share the story of Evolve Capital Partners and how they provide companies in the fintech space with unrivaled connections and expert knowledge. Joining him were Young Cho, CFO and Gennadiy Gurevich, CIO of AltLending, a leading-edge company in New York that provides asset-backed loans against cryptocurrencies.
We hosted our “Frosty February” FinTech Breakfast on a chilly morning in New York City’s Midtown Manhattan. With over 25 executives and investors from the broader InsurTech and FinTech sectors, the successful event drew in professionals from both large and emerging growth firms across the insurance services and technology spaces, including PartnerRe and The Guarantors. […]
As the U.S. and global economies continue to expand and recover from the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the consumer, a key driver of the U.S. economy, is spending again and tapping into different types of credit. The rapid growth of online lenders, expansion of digitally enabled lending technologies (e.g. point of sale solutions at the home or online), and growth in lending to subprime borrowers are all catalysts for the rise in demand.
The recent data breach at Equifax, which is believed to have impacted over 143 million U.S. consumers, set off a firestorm of discussion about how to keep credit reporting data secure. There is no simple or one-size-fits-all solution because regulatory standards and data management vary greatly throughout the world.
Rapid changes are occurring in the wealth management space and the level of disruption in how advice and capital are managed is only beginning. Wealth management is a monumental industry. The players in the space run the gamut from gigantic hedge funds to individuals who manage their own investments. This changing wealth management landscape is driving a significant uptick in transactions.