The Rise of Insurtech: How Technology is Disrupting the Insurance Industry

The insurance industry has traditionally been seen as a stable, though somewhat outdated, sector. However, in recent years, the emergence of Insurtech (a blend of “insurance” and “technology”) has been shaking up the way insurance operates, offering new ways for businesses to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and expand their reach. This disruption is fundamentally … Read more

The Evolution of Health Insurance Past Present, and Future

Health insurance has undergone significant transformations over the centuries, shaped by changing societal needs, economic pressures, and technological advancements. To understand its current state and future trajectory, it’s essential to examine its past, present, and potential future. 1. The Past: Origins of Health Insurance Pre-20th Century: Early Forms of Health Coverage Before the establishment of … Read more

SF eliminating 14,000 parking spaces as CA’s new Daylighting Law takes effect

For drivers around the Bay Area, parking just got a little bit harder. Beginning Monday , a new state law requires cities around California to improve visibility at intersections to protect pedestrians- called “daylighting.” That means from now on, no car will be able to park within 20 feet of any crosswalk. “This is not just for pedestrians, … Read more

13-year-old lone survivor after boat carrying family members capsizes in California

SAN JOSE, Calif. ( KRON ) — It’s been a week since a family fishing for crab in California’s Bodega Bay went missing. Search efforts have ended, with only one body recovered so far. The lone survivor is 13-year-old Jude Khamnoungkhoune from San Jose. The U.S. Coast Guard initially said that he was believed to be about … Read more