Insurance tech just got a $2B AI deal. Are our rates cooked?
Summary
Guidewire is acquiring AI underwriting startup hyperexponential for $1.7B in cash, potentially up to $2.1B, prompting concerns that more AI-driven pricing could raise consumer insurance rates.
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