Employee Spotlight: Chrissie Hamner

At Accelerant, we’re motivated by our mission to rebuild insurance so that it’s fair, transparent, and efficient. We’re often asked what it’s like to work at a global company with an audacious vision, so we thought we’d give a peek behind the scenes through our Employee Perspectives… series. After all, people are at the heart … Read more

Simplifying Claims: How Modern Technology is Streamlining The Processes

Claims processing has historically been one of the most intricate and time-consuming facets of the insurance industry. However, with modern technology and the rise of insurtech, we are witnessing a revolutionary simplification of this procedure, which is an essential function of insurance. At Accelerant, we believe in the potential of technology to make claims more … Read more

The Role of Big Data in Insurtech: Predictions, Patterns, and Personalization

In today’s dynamic digital age, the convergence of technology and insurance, often called “insurtech,” is revolutionizing the industry landscape. One of the pivotal forces propelling this transformation is the increasing prowess of Big Data. From understanding risk profiles to customizing user experiences, Big Data’s influence on insurtech is both transformative and undeniable. In this article, … Read more

AM Best Rating News

Accelerant, a data-driven risk exchange connecting underwriters of specialty insurance risk with capital providers, today announced that AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “A-“‘ to Accelerant Insurance UK Limited, its wholly-owned, UK-based insurance subsidiary. “As we continue to drive growth and improve outcomes across … Read more

Employee Spotlight: Guillem Aguado

At Accelerant, we’re motivated by our mission to rebuild insurance so that it’s fair, transparent, and efficient. We’re often asked what it’s like to work at a global company with an audacious vision, so we thought we’d give a peek behind the scenes through our Employee Perspectives… series. After all, people are at the heart … Read more

Automation and AI in Insurtech

With its vast repository of data and complex processes, the insurance industry is primed for a technological revolution. Leading this charge are Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These twin pillars of technology are driving unprecedented changes, making insurance more efficient, precise, and customer-centric. In this article, Accelerant offers a deep dive into the transformative impact … Read more

Member Stories: How Rainbow is Reimagining Restaurant Insurance

SERVING BETTER COVERAGE How Rainbow is Reimagining Restaurant Insurance Restaurants are an important part of any local business community. Yet over the last several years, the pandemic shuttered many restaurants and forced owners in the industry to be creative when it comes to service, space, andspending. All restaurants require insurance, and in an industry that … Read more

The 8 Types of Reinsurance

As leaders in the insurtech space, it’s crucial to understand the underpinnings of the insurance industry. One cornerstone is reinsurance, which serves as a crucial risk management tool for insurers worldwide. In simple terms, reinsurance is when an insurance company gets a portion of its policies’ risks insured by another entity. This strategy spreads the … Read more

Employee Spotlight: Tom Paddison

At Accelerant, we’re motivated by our mission to rebuild insurance so that it’s fair, transparent, and efficient. We’re often asked what it’s like to work at a global company with an audacious vision, so we thought we’d give a peek behind the scenes through our Employee Perspectives… series. After all, people are at the heart … Read more

Underwriting and pricing as a data-led science: A critical competitive advantage

Insurance is grounded in leveraging information for the purpose of risk management. With the eruption of digital innovation and the proliferation of data sources, the nature of this information and how to harness it is undergoing a seismic shift. This shift leads to a future where underwriting and pricing, propelled by data-led science, will be … Read more