Automation

AI can cut insurer costs by 20% but adoption lags across sector despite proven ROI. Claims processing, underwriting, and customer service show strongest automation potential. Legacy technology and organizational inertia remain primary barriers.

AI is transforming professional services industry with governance and compliance automation reshaping the $2.5 trillion sector. Firms adopting AI-driven compliance tools to reduce costs and improve accuracy.

Agentic AI attracted $24.2B in VC funding during 2025 —shift from demos to production deployment. Agentic systems autonomously plan and execute multi-step tasks without continuous human intervention. Enterprise adoption accelerating in software development and customer service.

Anthropic banned third-party AI agents including OpenClaw from Claude subscriptions starting April 4 at 3PM ET. Subscribers can no longer use $20 Pro or $100-$200 Max plans to power tools. Anthropic cites 'outsized strain' on compute and engineering resources.