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Ronald Kasteel , leading insurance technology expert becomes chairman of Simplifai.
Ronald Kasteel becomes Chairman of Simplifai
Leading insurance technology expert Kasteel takes the helm of Simplifai to drive the company’s global expansion and set new standards […]
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Caelus.space: Amit Helman knows how space technology is reinventing the insurance industry.
Caelus.space: How space technology is reinventing the insurance industry
At the interface between satellite technology, geodata and insurance, Caelus.space develops solutions that can detect ground movements before damage occurs. […]
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KI urteilt nicht – sie bereitet vor: Walter Wattinger, CEO der ERV, über Status, Nutzen und nächste Schritte.
AI does not judge – it prepares: the decision remains with humans
European travel insurance company ERV is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to speed up claims processes and improve the customer […]
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Paul the Insurer 18: A travel guide takes us on a journey – insurance through new eyes.
Paul the Insurer 18: Insurance Through New Eyes
In this engaging episode of “Paul the Insurer,” we journey beyond the paperwork into a vivid travel tale from Santo […]
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Paul the Insurer 17: Buying Peace of Mind – The Orange Grove Insurance Tale.
Paul the Insurer 17: Buying Peace of Mind
In the heart of Valencia’s orange groves lies a story as old as time — blending ancient tradition with modern […]
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InsurTechs in the fast lane: Here are the ten finalists.
InsurTechs in the fast lane: 10 finalists at the Swiss InsurTech Summit & Awards
On November 11, 2025, the innovators of the insurance industry will gather in Zurich: pioneering start-ups will be presented at […]
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Seismic safety as sustainability: Swiss engineering start-up Builtstop reinvents earthquake protection.
Seismic safety as sustainability: How Builtstop is reinventing earthquake protection
Builtstop, a Swiss engineering startup, has just won the Swiss Sustainability Challenge 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation NegSV. It is […]
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Swiss InsurTech Hub: looking forward to Summit & Awards in November.
Swiss InsurTech Hub: strong finalists, clear agenda, fresh impetus
At the General Assembly of the Swiss InsurTech Hub on October 28, the award ceremony on November 11 at Google […]
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The Broken Bridge: Chetan Saiya knows how insurers can reconnect with brokers in the digital age.
The Broken Bridge: How Carriers Can Reconnect with Brokers in the Digital Age
The way insurers communicate with their brokers is no longer fit for purpose. Millennials and Gen Z no longer want […]
Interviews
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Caelus.space: Amit Helman knows how space technology is reinventing the insurance industry.
Caelus.space: How space technology is reinventing the insurance industry
At the interface between satellite technology, geodata and insurance, Caelus.space develops solutions that can detect ground movements before damage occurs. […]
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KI urteilt nicht – sie bereitet vor: Walter Wattinger, CEO der ERV, über Status, Nutzen und nächste Schritte.
AI does not judge – it prepares: the decision remains with humans
European travel insurance company ERV is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to speed up claims processes and improve the customer […]
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Seismic safety as sustainability: Swiss engineering start-up Builtstop reinvents earthquake protection.
Seismic safety as sustainability: How Builtstop is reinventing earthquake protection
Builtstop, a Swiss engineering startup, has just won the Swiss Sustainability Challenge 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation NegSV. It is […]
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The Broken Bridge: Chetan Saiya knows how insurers can reconnect with brokers in the digital age.
The Broken Bridge: How Carriers Can Reconnect with Brokers in the Digital Age
The way insurers communicate with their brokers is no longer fit for purpose. Millennials and Gen Z no longer want […]
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Swiss InsurTech noimos: Daniel Meier, CEO and co-founder, takes small and medium-sized steps and delivers results.
Swiss InsurTech noimos: Courage to Implement – Not just Good Ideas
While InsurTechs have long been setting the standards in the industry in many countries, Switzerland is still considered cautious when […]
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From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Interview with the CEO of Simplifai, Artem Gonchakov.
From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on the Next Wave of AI-Driven Insurance Workflows
As insurers grapple with rising data volumes and growing customer expectations, automation has become a strategic imperative. Norway-based AI pioneer […]
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From chaos in claims processing to clarity: Interview with Artem Gonchakov, CEO of Simplifai.
From chaos to clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on AI in claims processing
In the face of growing data volumes and rising customer expectations, automation is becoming a strategic necessity for insurers. Simplifai, […]
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AI is becoming a partner to humans – not just a toll, says Prof. Dr. Kathrin Kind.
AI Is Becoming a Partner to Humans – Not Just a Tool
Prof. Dr. Kathrin Kind is optimistic but realistic about the future of artificial intelligence. In this interview, the expert talks […]
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‘We make pension planning as easy as online banking,’ says Jan Kundert, Head of Customer and Market Management/Member of the Executive Board at Helvetia Switzerland.
“We make pension provision as easy as online banking” – Jan Kundert on Helvetia’s new Financial Fitness Score
Helvetia is setting new standards in the Swiss pension landscape with a digital self-service pension check and the newly developed […]
Company Portraits
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From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Interview with the CEO of Simplifai, Artem Gonchakov.
From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on the Next Wave of AI-Driven Insurance Workflows
As insurers grapple with rising data volumes and growing customer expectations, automation has become a strategic imperative. Norway-based AI pioneer […]
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ISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams with the addition of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher as a partner.
VISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams
VISCHER AG, one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. iur. Kevin M. […]
Guest articles
Blog
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From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Interview with the CEO of Simplifai, Artem Gonchakov.
From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on the Next Wave of AI-Driven Insurance Workflows
As insurers grapple with rising data volumes and growing customer expectations, automation has become a strategic imperative. Norway-based AI pioneer […]
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Three forecasts for the insurance industry – and why they are important.
Three forecasts for the insurance industry – and why they are important
Insurance is (finally) becoming interesting: here are three predictions for its future. This article was originally published on finsurtech.ai where […]
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ISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams with the addition of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher as a partner.
VISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams
VISCHER AG, one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. iur. Kevin M. […]
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Forget Your Job: AI is more thann a tool – it is a potentially devastating weapon.
Forget Your Job: AI Might Be After Your Security
Everyone is talking about AI taking jobs. Fair enough. But what if that is not the most pressing risk? This […]
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Beyond pilots: Is AI being overrated in the insurance industry in 2025?
Beyond pilots: AI in insurance
AI in insurance in 2025 is overhyped and underdelivering. This article was originally published on finsurtech.ai, where I share unfiltered insights […]
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Swipe, tap, settle: Better payments without replacing your core system.
Swipe, tap, pay: Payments are the decisive factor for insurance companies
For years, payments in the insurance industry were considered a minor matter: they were invisible, insignificant and often neglected. But […]
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Führung und andere Monster: Lektionen in Sachen Führung.
Leadership and other monsters
In this little article, I want to make you think and encourage you to laugh at my leadership lessons. It’s […]
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Who Owns my Health Data?
Who Owns my Health Data?
I close my eyes, hoping the brain won’t play tricks on me and send me into a panic mode. The […]
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Versicherungen am Limit: Weshalb nicht nicht das Alte neu denken und einfacher machen?
Insurance at the limit: Why operational excellence is the new innovation
Operational excellence is the new innovation. Before you jump on now, please listen to me. Innovations in the insurance industry […]