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Innovation takes no summer break.

News: Four new insurtech companies, a software giant, and an award with five trophies

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Asmir Imeri and his team are celebrating and want to help shape the next phase of growth in the mortgage brokerage industry.

News: S.O.I. AG Celebrates Five Years of Mortgage Expertise

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Time and space are not fixed quantities; rather, they depend on one's perspective.

News: The Illusion of Control

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Two events, two worlds, the same disease.

News: Fear of the Unknown: What Saxony-Anhalt and Harari’s AI Speech Have in Common

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When the inflation figures were released on Friday, gold and Bitcoin fell—at the same time.

News: Under Supervision

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Peter Kappeler, CEO of Pax, welcomed his guests to the anniversary celebration at the company's headquarters in Basel.

News: 150 years, a green sofa, and a man from Zurich with a Schnitzelbangg

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Resilience is not a product you buy, but an ecosystem you build together. Photo: Silvia Signoretti, President of SIH.

News: Resilience is not a product, but an ecosystem

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Christian Bosshard's life motto: You never stop learning, and you're never too old to change your mind.

News: When Machines Learn Faster Than Humans

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A butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and weeks later, a tornado forms in Texas.

News: The Butterfly in the Cyber Portfolio

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The only thing Wall Street cares about is the price of money.

News: Bad news, please

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On August 28, a hailstorm damaged car bodies, windows, and building exteriors and tore off roofs in Aarau, Olten, Solothurn, and Zurich.

News: Hail Damage to Cars: Insurers Spring into Action

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thebrokernews checked the figure—with a clear and surprising result.

News: Fact Check: Does cybercrime (really) cause three times as much damage as all natural disasters combined?

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Why Insurers and Brokers Can No Longer Put Off Governance, Risk, and Compliance Tasks. Image: Thomas Schubert

News: The storm is approaching

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Thermodynamics shows that nothing disappears; it simply changes form.

News: Insurance as a Heat Engine

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The only thing Wall Street cares about is the price of money.

News: A single weak point

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Laura Arenas does not view tokenization as a substitute for trust.

News: Tokenization: Why Insurers Need to Rethink Risk, Value, and Trust

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Psychological safety is not a one-way street, according to Marcus Selzer.

News: Who Asks the Manager?

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Insurers that combine expert advice with smart technologies will remain competitive in the market over the long term.

News: LBC Insurance Radar #17: The Insurance Industry – Between Strength and New Risks

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"Paul the Insurer" is making the leap from quantum physics to the world of insurance.

News: The Cat in the Policy

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The only thing Wall Street cares about is the price of money.

News: Margin Call

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VISCHER 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 with the addition of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher as a partner.
1 October 2025

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.…

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Paul the Insurer 7: Fires in Los Angeles and what insurance and risk management teach us.
Paul the Insurer 7: Fires in Los Angeles and what insurance and risk management teach us.
1 October 2025

Paul the Insurer 7: Fires in Los Angeles and what Insurance and Risk Management can Teach us

The devastating fires in Los Angeles impressively demonstrated the importance of responsible risk management and a…

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Pax FondsStar im Fokus: Perry Streit, Leiter Brokercenter.
30 September 2025

Pax FondsStar in focus: Flexible pension provision for a new generation

Last week, thebrokernews had the opportunity to take part in the presentation of a new product at a Pax broker event.…

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A life dedicated to wrestling: Jörg Abderhalden and Binci Heeb.
A life dedicated to wrestling: Jörg Abderhalden and Binci Heeb.
29 September 2025

A life Dedicated for “Schwingen”

Jörg Abderhalden, three-time wrestling king and one of only two athletes to have won the wrestling Grand Slam, gave an…

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Fintech-Risiken übersteigen Versicherungsleistungen: Simon Gilbert, Geschäftsführer von Elmore Insurance Brokers Limited.
26 September 2025

Fintech risks exceed insurance benefits: Why Swiss startups face coverage gaps

The fintech and Web3 scene in Switzerland is booming, but innovation is lagging behind when it comes to insurance. In…

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Forget Your Job: AI is more thann a tool - it is a potentially devastating weapon.
Forget Your Job: AI is more thann a tool - it is a potentially devastating weapon.
25 September 2025

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 article was…

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Paul the Insurer 6: Ever heard of a stowaway?
Paul the Insurer 6: Ever Heard of a Stowaway?
24 September 2025

Paul the Insurer 6: Ever Heard of a Stowaway?

The insurance world is on the brink of a potential upheaval and one of the most famous innovators of our time could be…

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Health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 4.4 per cent in 2026.
Health insurance premiums will rise by an average of 4.4 per cent in 2026.
23 September 2025

Health insurance premiums to rise by 4.4 percent in 2026

Health insurance premiums will rise significantly again in 2026: adults will pay an average of CHF 465 per month.…

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Future of Health Grant Conference: F.l.t.r.: Brijesh Luthra (SIH), Karin Tremp (Boston Consulting Group), Patrick Griss (Zühlke Ventures), and Manuel Römer (Exploris Health).
Future of Health Grant Conference: F.l.t.r.: Brijesh Luthra (SIH), Karin Tremp (Boston Consulting Group), Patrick Griss (Zühlke Ventures), and Manuel Römer (Exploris Health).
22 September 2025

Future of Health Grant Conference: Prevention as a new paradigm

Prevention was a recurring theme at the event in Zurich. The panelists noted that healthcare systems and insurers…

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Overshoot Day: Switzerland had already used up all its resources for 2025 by 7 May. From left to right: Mathis Wackernagel + Carolin Roth (moderator).
Overshoot Day: Switzerland had already used up all its resources for 2025 by 7 May. From left to right: Mathis Wackernagel + Carolin Roth (moderator).
19 September 2025

Overshoot Day: living on credit is becoming the norm

Ecologist Mathis Wackernagel coined the term “ecological footprint”. In an interview at the NZZ Sustainable…

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Paul the Insurer 5: Standardised compliance language Simplifying regulations digitally.
Paul the Insurer 5: Standardised compliance language Simplifying regulations digitally.
18 September 2025

Paul the Insurer 5: Computers communicate with computers in a compliance language

Find out how artificial intelligence and automation are revolutionizing the insurance industry in today’s podcast…

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The data revolution: Using AI to achieve Individual Intelligence with BestFit.
The data revolution: Using AI to achieve Individual Intelligence with BestFit.
18 September 2025

The Data Revolution: from AGI to AII

Artificial intelligence (AI) was created with the aim of serving humanity. However, humanity is not a homogeneous…

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