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Vom Bauzeichner zum Hypothekarspezialisten: Asmir Imeri im Gespräch mit thebrokernews.
From draughtsman to mortgage specialist – Asmir Imeri transforms the Swiss mortgage market
Asmir Imeri, founder and CEO of S.O.I. AG, relies on a combination of a digital brokerage platform, exclusive financing solutions and a dedicated learning world to train independent financial and insurance advisors to become genuine mortgage specialists. In an interview with thebrokernews, he talks about the challenges in the mortgage market, his path from construction
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Electronic health records are intended to accompany citizens from birth.
Electronic health record: the start of a networked and sovereign healthcare system
The Federal Council is realigning the digital healthcare system and wants to replace the current EPD with the electronic health record (E-HD), which will be automatically opened to the entire population. The new law would fundamentally clarify tasks, responsibilities and financing. The e-health record will become the key to a networked, transparent and patient-centered healthcare
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Cicero discontinued: What insurance brokers need to know now.
Cicero discontinued: What insurance brokers need to know now
Shortly before the start of the new statutory training obligations, the communication surrounding Cicero, myVBV and recertification is causing uncertainty in the industry. An email inquiry from an agent and the VBV’s response show how great the need for information is and what clarity has now been created. The Cicero platform will be discontinued at
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Paul the Insurer 26: Broker as 360° advisor – More than just an intermediary.
Paul the Insurer 26: Broker as 360° advisor – More than just an intermediary
Brokers were once ridiculed and underestimated as the “wine and dine group”. Today, they are central architects of risk management with a portfolio that goes far beyond traditional insurance brokerage. Paul the Insurer shows why brokers today are empaths, strategists and bridge builders between risks, health, wealth and talent and why young talents find a
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Paul the Insurer 25: Rethinking risk management – get out of your comfort zone!
Paul the Insurer 25: Rethinking risk management – get out of your comfort zone!
Traditions still characterize risk management today, but the Risk!n Conference 2025 impressively demonstrated why change is long overdue. Inspiring food for thought and a clear call to action: Dare to do something new! The insurance industry is characterized by decades of practice and constant change. In the Paul the Insurer podcast, Paul describes how risk
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When age becomes a disadvantage and how things are different in China.
When age becomes a disadvantage – but could be different
In Switzerland, turning 55 often means the end of a career. Thebrokernews already reported on this on November 18, 2025. Those who have led, built and mastered crises for a long time are suddenly sidelined, not because of a lack of performance, but because of high wage costs. While we are relying on a massive
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Simplifai strengthens its board with Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien.
Simplifai strengthens Management Board and accelerates AI innovation for the insurance industry
With the appointment of Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien, Simplifai expands its Management Board and focuses on growth, innovation and international expansion in the field of agentic AI for claims settlement until 2026. Simplifai, a leading insurtech provider from Oslo, has appointed two experienced executives, Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien, to its Board
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Global healthcare costs compared in the SIP Health Cost Index 2025.
Global healthcare costs in comparison
Private healthcare is increasingly becoming a cost factor for global families and companies. The new SIP Health Cost Index 2025 shows for the first time on a data basis the extent to which prices for high-quality medical care vary internationally and where private healthcare costs are particularly high or surprisingly moderate. For the first time,
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Cyber risks can no longer be insured with checklists and gut feelings: Maxime Cartan at the award ceremony during the SIH Summit & Awards 2025.
Cyber risks can no longer be insured with checklists and gut feelings (Part 2)
Anyone who brokers cyber policies today must understand and quantify risks and accompany them throughout their entire life cycle: from the initial assessment to systemic control. This is precisely where Maxime Cartan, CEO of cyber intelligence specialist Citalid, sees the crucial role of insurers, brokers, and technology partners: they are becoming orchestrating players who bring
Interviews
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Vom Bauzeichner zum Hypothekarspezialisten: Asmir Imeri im Gespräch mit thebrokernews.
From draughtsman to mortgage specialist – Asmir Imeri transforms the Swiss mortgage market
Asmir Imeri, founder and CEO of S.O.I. AG, relies on a combination of a digital brokerage platform, exclusive financing solutions and a dedicated learning world to train independent financial and insurance advisors to become genuine mortgage specialists. In an interview with thebrokernews, he talks about the challenges in the mortgage market, his path from construction
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Cyber risks can no longer be insured with checklists and gut feelings: Maxime Cartan at the award ceremony during the SIH Summit & Awards 2025.
Cyber risks can no longer be insured with checklists and gut feelings (Part 2)
Anyone who brokers cyber policies today must understand and quantify risks and accompany them throughout their entire life cycle: from the initial assessment to systemic control. This is precisely where Maxime Cartan, CEO of cyber intelligence specialist Citalid, sees the crucial role of insurers, brokers, and technology partners: they are becoming orchestrating players who bring
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Cyber risks as a financial investment: Maxime Cartan, CEO and co-founder of Citalid.
Cyber risks as a financial investment: Citalid’s vision for the future of the insurance industry
Maxime Cartan, CEO of Citalid, explains how cyber risk is becoming one of the most strategic and scalable opportunities in the insurance industry. His company transforms cyber threats into measurable financial metrics, enabling insurers, corporates and financial institutions to understand, assess and manage digital risk as an asset class. Thebrokernews talks to the winner of
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Caelus.space: Amit Helman knows how space technology is reinventing the insurance industry.
Caelus.space: How space technology is reinventing the insurance industry
At the interface between satellite technology, geodata and insurance, Caelus.space develops solutions that can detect ground movements before damage occurs. Founder Amit Hellman explains how the “space revolution” is changing risk modeling, why collaboration is important and what insurers need to know as new levels of data reshape underwriting and claims handling. Amit Hellman, can
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KI urteilt nicht – sie bereitet vor: Walter Wattinger, CEO der ERV, über Status, Nutzen und nächste Schritte.
AI does not judge – it prepares: the decision remains with humans
European travel insurance company ERV is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to speed up claims processes and improve the customer experience. CEO Walter Wattinger talks about the balance between automation and human judgment, trust in algorithms and the limits of efficiency. Walter Wattinger, CEO of Europäische Reiseversicherung ERV, on the status, benefits and next steps.
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Seismic safety as sustainability: Swiss engineering start-up Builtstop reinvents earthquake protection.
Seismic safety as sustainability: How Builtstop is reinventing earthquake protection
Builtstop, a Swiss engineering startup, has just won the Swiss Sustainability Challenge 2025 for its groundbreaking innovation NegSV. It is a smart seismic energy absorber that can be installed on the top floor of existing buildings without invasive construction work. The company was founded by a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers and researchers from ETH
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The Broken Bridge: Chetan Saiya knows how insurers can reconnect with brokers in the digital age.
The Broken Bridge: How Carriers Can Reconnect with Brokers in the Digital Age
The way insurers communicate with their brokers is no longer fit for purpose. Millennials and Gen Z no longer want long meetings or static brochures. They expect concise, visual, and personalized information at their fingertips. Yet most carriers still rely on outdated tools that fail to engage. For Chetan Saiya, founder and CEO of Zoomifier,
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Swiss InsurTech noimos: Daniel Meier, CEO and co-founder, takes small and medium-sized steps and delivers results.
Swiss InsurTech noimos: Courage to Implement – Not just Good Ideas
While InsurTechs have long been setting the standards in the industry in many countries, Switzerland is still considered cautious when it comes to the productive use of new technologies. However, there are also some good examples from Switzerland: with artificial intelligence noimos is accelerating claims processing in the motor vehicle sector and making it more
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From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Interview with the CEO of Simplifai, Artem Gonchakov.
From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on the Next Wave of AI-Driven Insurance Workflows
As insurers grapple with rising data volumes and growing customer expectations, automation has become a strategic imperative. Norway-based AI pioneer Simplifai is introducing a new suite of tools designed to make claims handling faster, smarter, and fully compliant. Ahead of the product webinar, CEO Artem Gonchakov explains how artificial intelligence is transforming claims management, and
Company Portraits
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From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Interview with the CEO of Simplifai, Artem Gonchakov.
From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on the Next Wave of AI-Driven Insurance Workflows
As insurers grapple with rising data volumes and growing customer expectations, automation has become a strategic imperative. Norway-based AI pioneer Simplifai is introducing a new suite of tools designed to make claims handling faster, smarter, and fully compliant. Ahead of the product webinar, CEO Artem Gonchakov explains how artificial intelligence is transforming claims management, and
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ISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams with the addition of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher as a partner.
VISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams
VISCHER AG, one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher, J.M. (LL.M.), as a partner, effective October 1, 2025. With this strategic addition, VISCHER further expands its expertise in the areas of M&A and insurance law. Kevin Hubacher has extensive experience in M&A/private equity transactions,
Guest articles
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Rethinking Insurance for the Emerging Markets: Rehan Butt, CEO Instaful Solutions.
Rethinking Insurance for the Emerging Markets
Insurance, a well-established and time-tested risk transfer tool, remains a distant prospect for several emerging and frontier markets. Despite being among the most exposed to climate, health and economic shocks, individuals, businesses and even states in emerging markets often lack access to meaningful insurance coverage. This protection gap is not just a statistic but the
Blog
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From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Interview with the CEO of Simplifai, Artem Gonchakov.
From Claims Chaos to Clarity: Simplifai’s CEO on the Next Wave of AI-Driven Insurance Workflows
As insurers grapple with rising data volumes and growing customer expectations, automation has become a strategic imperative. Norway-based AI pioneer Simplifai is introducing a new suite of tools designed to make claims handling faster, smarter, and fully compliant. Ahead of the product webinar, CEO Artem Gonchakov explains how artificial intelligence is transforming claims management, and
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Three forecasts for the insurance industry – and why they are important.
Three forecasts for the insurance industry – and why they are important
Insurance is (finally) becoming interesting: here are three predictions for its future. This article was originally published on finsurtech.ai where I share unfiltered insights into leadership, innovation and the future of the insurance industry. I have spent my entire career in the insurance industry. It’s an industry that carries an enormous responsibility. Insurance serves to
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ISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams with the addition of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher as a partner.
VISCHER strengthens its M&A and insurance teams
VISCHER AG, one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. iur. Kevin M. Hubacher, J.M. (LL.M.), as a partner, effective October 1, 2025. With this strategic addition, VISCHER further expands its expertise in the areas of M&A and insurance law. Kevin Hubacher has extensive experience in M&A/private equity transactions,
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Forget Your Job: AI is more thann a tool – it is a potentially devastating weapon.
Forget Your Job: AI Might Be After Your Security
Everyone is talking about AI taking jobs. Fair enough. But what if that is not the most pressing risk? This article was originally published on finsurtech.ai, where I share unfiltered insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of insurance. While the world debates automation and employment, a far more dangerous threat is unfolding: AI-powered cyberattacks. In
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Beyond pilots: Is AI being overrated in the insurance industry in 2025?
Beyond pilots: AI in insurance
AI in insurance in 2025 is overhyped and underdelivering. This article was originally published on finsurtech.ai, where I share unfiltered insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of insurance. There. I said it. We are witnessing an AI frenzy in the insurance industry. Vendors are pitching shiny solutions, boards are eagerly asking about AI strategies, and
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Swipe, tap, settle: Better payments without replacing your core system.
Swipe, tap, pay: Payments are the decisive factor for insurance companies
For years, payments in the insurance industry were considered a minor matter: they were invisible, insignificant and often neglected. But in the age of digital innovation, they are becoming a decisive factor for customer satisfaction, efficiency and growth. Those who now rely on modern, smooth payment processes not only gain a competitive advantage, but also
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Führung und andere Monster: Lektionen in Sachen Führung.
Leadership and other monsters
In this little article, I want to make you think and encourage you to laugh at my leadership lessons. It’s summer, most people are thinking about vacation and dreading work. This article was originally published on finsurtech.ai where I provide unfiltered insights into leadership, innovation and the future of the insurance industry. I’ve been leading
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Who Owns my Health Data?
Who Owns my Health Data?
I close my eyes, hoping the brain won’t play tricks on me and send me into a panic mode. The metallic, rhythmic sounds of the MRI drown out the classical music in my headphones. I am one of the participants in the Swiss Heart Study and this is the first time I have had an
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Versicherungen am Limit: Weshalb nicht nicht das Alte neu denken und einfacher machen?
Insurance at the limit: Why operational excellence is the new innovation
Operational excellence is the new innovation. Before you jump on now, please listen to me. Innovations in the insurance industry often make headlines when they are loud: new digital products, embedded insurance, usage-based pricing, ecosystem partnerships. And all of this is important. But while the spotlight is on the flashy newcomers, the backbone of this