Kaiser Permanente notifying health insurance customers of data breach

Health insurance - Data Breach

Millions of people had their data accessed after patient information was shared with advertisers US health insurance giant Kaiser is notifying millions of customers – both current and former – that it experienced a data breach when it shared patient information with third-party advertisers such as Microsoft, Google, and X (formerly known as Twitter). Members and former members will learn the results of an investigation Kaiser has stated that it conducted an investigation that determined that “certain online technologies” that already existed on both the conglomerate’s websites and mobile applications…

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Allianz SE joins forces with Microsoft for a strategic insurance partnership

Strategic insurance partnership - Microsoft building

The two giants will be working together to transform the way digital processes are conducted. Allianz SE and Microsoft Corp have jointly announced that they’ve entered into a strategic insurance partnership. The goal is to digitally transform the insurance industry for greater ease and improved customer experience. Many consumers feel their insurers have fallen behind the times in terms of digital experience. The companies are hoping to use this strategic insurance partnership to change the entire customer experience from what it is today into something much improved. The idea is…

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Microsoft program may have a major impact on homeowners insurance

Microsoft homeowners Insurance

Microsoft partners with American Family Insurance to launch new startup accelerator Microsoft has teamed with American Family Insurance to launch a new business accelerator aimed to supporting home automation startups. These startups focus on creating new technological advancements that can lead to safer and smarter homes. Such technology could have a major impact on homeowners insurance, especially in terms of cost. The Microsoft Ventures Accelerator, as it is called, may lead to some profound advances within the insurance industry and the housing market. Microsoft Ventures Accelerator aims to support startups…

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