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Optimising claims handling costs is a crucial topic in the insurance sector, as it directly affects customer relationships and operational expenses. Insurance companies face the challenge of balancing efficient claims settlement with managing expenditure, which has prompted a growing need for improvements through FinTech solutions. Automation, system integration, and centralised data management are among the key strategies insurers can adopt to streamline claims handling and reduce costs.

Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.

Life InsurTech firm Ethos has partnered with personal finance platform Origin to give policyholders a one-year free subscription to Origin’s financial management platform.

Monzo, a leading UK-based digital bank, has announced the launch of Monzo Home Insurance, a combined buildings and contents insurance policy designed to offer UK homeowners a simpler and more flexible way to protect their property and belongings.

London-based Laka, a specialist insurance firm focused on sustainable transport, has secured $10.4m in a Series B funding round as it looks to accelerate profitability and solidify its position as a leader in Europe’s green mobility insurance sector.

A new survey by HDFC ERGO General Insurance reveals a significant shift in the attitudes of Gen Z and Millennials in India towards health insurance, with 61% of respondents in this demographic preferring to invest in it.

Greater Than, a global provider of risk intelligence into road safety and climate impact, has unveiled its latest innovation, the AI Coach, aimed at...

InsurTech company Lemonade has donated more than $2.1m to 45 nonprofit organisations through its 2025 Giveback program.

The London Market’s enduring power lies in its unique structure, a small but mighty square mile where insurance and reinsurance professionals collaborate on complex, global risks. This legacy of bespoke solutions, face-to-face relationships, and centuries of expertise sets it apart from any other insurance ecosystem in the world.

Key Global InsurTech investment stats in H1 2025: Global InsurTech deal activity dropped by 19% YoY in H1 US companies secured half of all...