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Bain Capital backs $2.1bn raise for FinTech leader Acrisure

Bain Capital backs $2.1bn raise for FinTech leader Acrisure

Acrisure, the global FinTech firm offering AI-driven financial services, has secured $2.1bn through a new capital raise backed by several major investors, bolstering its plans to grow internationally and enhance its platform.
Sophos, a global cybersecurity firm, has partnered with UK-based specialist insurance broker Capsule to simplify and enhance access to cyber insurance for businesses using Sophos’ solutions via managed service providers (MSPs).

Sophos and Capsule launch cyber insurance solution for MSP customers

Sophos, a global cybersecurity firm, has partnered with UK-based specialist insurance broker Capsule to simplify and enhance access to cyber insurance for businesses using Sophos’ solutions via managed service providers (MSPs).
UK-based insurer Policy Expert has joined forces with GoCardless to simplify the payment process for its pet insurance line.

Policy Expert teams up with GoCardless to streamline pet insurance payments

UK-based insurer Policy Expert has joined forces with GoCardless to simplify the payment process for its pet insurance line.
Managing general agents (MGAs) have long served as agile connectors between traditional insurers and niche market segments. However, they now face a market shaped by constrained capacity, economic instability, and increased carrier oversight. To protect their delegated authority and secure future growth, MGAs must look beyond pricing reform and invest in evolving underwriting, according to Earnix.

Smarter underwriting: How MGAs can thrive under capacity pressure

Managing general agents (MGAs) have long served as agile connectors between traditional insurers and niche market segments. However, they now face a market shaped by constrained capacity, economic instability, and increased carrier oversight. To protect their delegated authority and secure future growth, MGAs must look beyond pricing reform and invest in evolving underwriting, according to Earnix.

Health insurance automation firm HOOTL lands new Middle East investment to accelerate UAE expansion

RIIG – HOOTL, a provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and health tech solutions, has raised a new round of funding from investors in the United Arab Emirates, marking a key milestone in the company’s international expansion.
Zurich Financial Services Australia, the Australian arm of the global insurance giant Zurich Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of James Garrett as head of small and medium enterprises (SME) for general insurance in Australia & New Zealand.

Zurich appoints new head of SME for Australia & New Zealand

Zurich Financial Services Australia, the Australian arm of the global insurance giant Zurich Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of James Garrett as head of small and medium enterprises (SME) for general insurance in Australia & New Zealand.
Aon has expanded its collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions to enhance product innovation in the casualty re/insurance sector and reduce latency and accumulation risk.

Aon and Moody’s expand insurance partnership to tackle casualty risk and boost innovation

Aon has expanded its collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions to enhance product innovation in the casualty re/insurance sector and reduce latency and accumulation risk.
Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.

Acera Insurance appoints Hugh Watt as COO to lead growth

Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.
Developing a successful insurance product is no small feat. It takes more than a great idea, it demands detailed planning, seamless collaboration across departments, and the ability to make smart decisions, often with limited data. When executed properly, a strong pre-launch strategy sets the stage not only for a smooth rollout but also for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive InsurTech landscape, according to Edwin Graham, Principal Actuarial Data Scientist at Akur8.

Insurance product development: Key strategies to thrive in a competitive market

Developing a successful insurance product is no small feat. It takes more than a great idea, it demands detailed planning, seamless collaboration across departments, and the ability to make smart decisions, often with limited data. When executed properly, a strong pre-launch strategy sets the stage not only for a smooth rollout but also for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive InsurTech landscape, according to Edwin Graham, Principal Actuarial Data Scientist at Akur8.
One Inc, a leading digital payments network focused on the insurance industry, has partnered with AAA Life Insurance Company, a provider of life insurance and annuity products and a member of the AAA group of companies.

AAA Life taps One Inc for digital payment overhaul with PremiumPay

One Inc, a leading digital payments network focused on the insurance industry, has partnered with AAA Life Insurance Company, a provider of life insurance and annuity products and a member of the AAA group of companies.

News Stories

Capricorn Mutual completes Duck Creek platform go-live

Capricorn Mutual completes Duck Creek platform go-live

Aggne, a Wipro company and insurance technology services provider, has confirmed the successful go-live of Capricorn Mutual, the member-owned risk protection organisation, on Duck...
Why rating engines are becoming insurers' decision hub

Why rating engines are becoming insurers’ decision hub

Pricing technology is moving beyond its traditional home in actuarial and underwriting teams. Rating engines are increasingly being used by marketing, innovation and product...
AML

Why underwriting data holds the key to spotting AML risk

Insurance houses across South Africa are pouring money into anti-financial crime tools, yet heavy spending alone is not solving the problem. Effectiveness, particularly at...
Wildfire data model drives new California cover

Wildfire data model drives new California cover

DUAL North America, a specialty programme administrator, Kingstone Companies, a Northeast-focused property insurer, and Windward Risk Managers, a Florida-based risk manager, have each launched...
ManyPets debuts UK's first ChatGPT insurance plugin

ManyPets debuts UK’s first ChatGPT insurance plugin

ManyPets, a UK pet insurance provider offering Lifetime cover and an AI-powered claims service, has become the first UK specialist pet insurance provider to...
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