A survey reported in September 2026  by S&P Global Ratings covers 121 insurers and reinsurers representing roughly 38% of the assets of rated companies. It suggests that most respondents have moved beyond concepts into some form of operational integration, while only about one third describe AI as fully integrated. Reported benefits are appearing first in customer experience, underwriting, risk management and claims. Operational adoption is ahead of financial proof

In September 2026, AXA’s official presentation of its 2027–2029 strategic plan, Growing Forward, made artificial intelligence one of the most explicit value-creation levers in the group’s next phase of development. At first sight, another major insurer intends to use more AI. In fact, this goes further. AXA has attached a recurring pre-tax value target of €500 million to €700 million by 2029 to its AI programme, while aiming for

In a strategic move aimed at driving innovation and addressing evolving market needs, MAXIS Global Benefits Network (MAXIS GBN) has appointed Nicola Fordham as its new Chief Solutions Officer. This significant development was announced on 18 September 2024 and represents a fresh direction for the company’s approach to delivering solutions to multinational clients. Nicola Fordham, who previously held the position of Chief Underwriting Officer at MAXIS GBN, will now

Just when U.S. employers were getting the hang of program rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and HIPAA, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in May 2016 has added new regulations on to workplace wellness programs. These regulations, issued under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), are additional to the requirements already necessary for compliance with ACA/HIPAA wellness programs. These rules