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Insurtech Players Lean On AI To Nip Fraud In The Bud
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
Medial
The Uttar Pradesh government has enlisted the help of four private agencies that will utilize AI, ML, and RS technologies to address crop insurance frauds. These agencies will compile and update crucial agricultural data, such as land use, crop coverage, and yield estimates. The move follows the discovery of fraudulent claims made by farmers. Insurance fraud is a widespread issue, affecting various sectors including health, life, and crop insurance. AI and ML can help identify anomalies and flag suspicious claims, providing a more efficient and secure insurance process.
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6 out of 7 Indian insurtech unicorns focus on B2C, tackling penetration hurdles: Report
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
According to a report by ICICI Lombard and NASSCOM, six out of seven InsurTech unicorns in India focus on B2C, addressing the country's insurance penetration challenge. The report highlights the significant inflow of investments in Indian InsurTech startups, with 90% of funding directed towards B2C companies. The Indian InsurTech landscape has demonstrated stable funding, with B2C aggregators and end-to-end InsurTech players experiencing higher growth rates than traditional insurers. The report also emphasizes the importance of digital usage, data privacy, and reliable online services in shaping the future of digital insurance in India.
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Silicon Valley Needs to Accept That Insurance Is Boring
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Silicon Valley's enthusiasm for technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has not translated into success for companies in the insurance industry. Insurtech companies, such as Lemonade and Root, have seen their stock prices remain stagnant. Additionally, global insurtech funding has decreased by 44% in 2023. The insurance industry is in need of innovation as premiums rise and coverage gaps persist. While some insurtech startups have found success, the sector as a whole struggles to meet investor demands for exponential growth. The industry is a challenging environment, and incumbents have the advantage of more data to price risks accurately. However, the rise of insurtech has pushed traditional insurers to adapt and invest in technology. Moving forward, the focus should be on technology and leveraging AI to improve insurance processes and generate more accurate risk estimates.
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Fintech Startups Weathering the Storm with AI-Driven Solutions
Robots
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Fintech startups are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to combat money laundering and fraud, emerging as beacons of hope in the industry. Qonto, a European challenger bank serving freelancers and small businesses, is gaining traction with its innovative approach. AI-driven solutions are crucial in fighting financial crimes, enabling financial institutions to stay ahead of fraudulent activities. Consolidation is on the horizon in the fintech industry, as smaller players seek partnerships to navigate the competitive landscape. As some startups find success, others anticipate industry consolidation amid evolving market dynamics.
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Global insurtech funding down 72% last year from 2021 peak
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
According to a report by broker Gallagher Re, global insurtech funding dropped 72% from its peak in 2021 to $4.5 billion in 2023. The poor performance of high-profile insurtechs like Lemonade and frothy valuations have reduced investor interest in the sector. However, reinsurers invested in a record number of deals in 2023, particularly in AI-focused insurtech firms. The report also highlighted a decrease in deal size and volume, with 422 insurtech deals in 2023, down 19% from 2022 and 25% from 2021.
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How scammers are using AI this holiday season to steal your money
Livemint
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6m ago
Medial
Scammers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to target more victims during the holiday season. Visa reported a 200% surge in blocked credit card charges on Black Friday and Cyber Monday due to fraud attempts driven by AI. Mastercard also experienced a significant increase in blocked fraud attempts during this period. Scammers are utilizing AI to send out text messages, test large volumes of stolen credit card information, create fake online ads and websites, and even impersonate account holders. Despite efforts by banks to educate consumers and adopt AI for fraud detection, scams continue to occur.
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Combating Frauds: Should Financial Institutions Go More Digital Or Less Digital?
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
The number of fraud cases reported by banks has increased significantly due to the rise of digital technologies. Fraudsters are using advanced AI-driven methods, such as deep fakes, to commit identity theft and manipulate digital media. Financial institutions need to adapt and modify their approaches in response to these ever-changing digital fraud tactics. They should strategically digitize their processes and leverage technologies like AI, data analytics, and machine learning to detect and prevent fraud effectively. Financial institutions should also focus on improving identity verification processes, implementing advanced authentication mechanisms, and enhancing security awareness through training. Implementing "Guardian AI" can offer a promising solution to enhance digital trust and improve fraud detection capabilities. Striking a delicate balance between digitalization and fraud prevention is crucial for financial institutions to maintain resilience and trust in the digital world.
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Tackling fake Aadhaar cards and cross border payments: Inside Cashfreeโs next phase of growth
YourStory
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2m ago
Medial
Cashfree Payments, a Bengaluru-based fintech company, focuses on AI-driven fraud prevention and cross-border payment solutions. The company plans to expand its Secure ID fraud-detection suite and capture cross-border payment flows, anticipating substantial growth. Cashfree leverages AI for identity verification and fraud detection, contributing significantly to its revenue. Co-founders Reeju Datta and Akash Sinha highlight their strategy of building robust infrastructure to facilitate international and domestic transaction flows, aiming to strengthen their position in Indiaโs digital payments market.
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ONDC aims to enable global trade, help Indian biz tap international markets: T Koshy
YourStory
ยท
10m ago
Medial
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is focused on enabling cross-border trade and providing Indian businesses with access to global markets. Their vision is to level the playing field for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and break down barriers to entry, reducing the dominance of large e-commerce players. ONDC aims to foster collaboration between nations and integrate with other digital commerce networks globally. Interoperability and advanced technologies like blockchain and AI will play crucial roles in ensuring transparency, security, and efficiency in cross-border transactions, addressing challenges such as fraud and data privacy.
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Sergey Brin says Google 'definitely messed up' after its Gemini chatbot caused a firestorm. He has a lot riding on its success โ or failure.
Business Insider
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Google co-founder Sergey Brin commented on the controversial Gemini AI, admitting that the company had made mistakes in generating historically inaccurate images. Google paused Gemini's image-generating feature after receiving complaints about strange depictions of people of color. Brin, who has been more involved in Google's AI strategy, claimed that the left-leaning bias in AI models could result in odd responses from any text-based models, including Musk's Grok and OpenAI's ChatGPT. He clarified that Google did not intend for Gemini to lean left and acknowledged the need for a better understanding of the issue.
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Thane payment gateway fraud: Rs 16,180 crore siphoned off after hacking
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
A group of individuals allegedly hacked into a payment gateway service provider company's account and stole over Rs 16,180 crore from multiple bank accounts. The fraud was uncovered after a complaint was filed regarding the hacking of the payment gateway account in April 2023. The Thane police have registered a case and suspect that the fraud involves multiple players and may have nationwide implications affecting various companies and individuals. No arrests have been made as of yet, and the investigation is ongoing.
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