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Akur8, a leading provider of AI-powered pricing and reserving software, has announced that Michael Kraus, founder of 9elf26 and former CEO of NOVUM, has joined the company as a strategic advisor for the German insurance market.

Akur8 welcomes Michael Kraus as strategic advisor for German insurance market

Akur8, a leading provider of AI-powered pricing and reserving software, has announced that Michael Kraus, founder of 9elf26 and former CEO of NOVUM, has joined the company as a strategic advisor for the German insurance market.
Poncho, a Swiss startup specialising in weather-based refunds for outdoor experiences, has raised $617,000 in seed funding.

Weather InsurTech Poncho secures $617k seed funding from WeBuild Ventures

Poncho, a Swiss startup specialising in weather-based refunds for outdoor experiences, has raised $617,000 in seed funding.
Embri, a trailblazer in embedded insurance, has announced an exciting expansion to its portfolio with the inclusion of embedded bike and high-end tech insurance.

Embri expands embedded insurance offerings to include bikes and high-end tech

Embri, a trailblazer in embedded insurance, has announced an exciting expansion to its portfolio with the inclusion of embedded bike and high-end tech insurance.
Specialist personal lines broker Ceta has announced a new partnership with software solutions provider Open GI to boost the number of products it can offer on its platform. 

Ceta partners with Open GI to expand insurance product offerings

Specialist personal lines broker Ceta has announced a new partnership with software solutions provider Open GI to boost the number of products it can offer on its platform. 
Neutrinos has launched a new product designed to streamline and accelerate automation journeys across the insurance value chain.

Neutrinos launches new marketplace to accelerate insurance automation

Neutrinos has launched a new product designed to streamline and accelerate automation journeys across the insurance value chain.
One Inc, the leading payments network for the insurance industry, has announced a partnership with U.S. Bank to deliver a unified payment experience tailored to Property & Casualty (P&C) and Life insurers.

One Inc and U.S. Bank partner to revolutionise insurance payments

One Inc, the leading payments network for the insurance industry, has announced a partnership with U.S. Bank to deliver a unified payment experience tailored to Property...
Missouri-based iCover, an InsurTech provider specialising in algorithmic underwriting, has introduced a new online marketplace for life, health, and wellness products.

iCover launches online marketplace for life, health, and wellness products

Missouri-based iCover, an InsurTech provider specialising in algorithmic underwriting, has introduced a new online marketplace for life, health, and wellness products. The launch of iCover...
NeighborShare, a nonprofit focused on direct person-to-person charitable giving, has announced its expansion into Greater Boston through a partnership with eight local nonprofits and funding support from the MassMutual Foundation.

NeighborShare partners with MassMutual Foundation to expand charitable giving in Greater Boston

NeighborShare, a nonprofit focused on direct person-to-person charitable giving, has announced its expansion into Greater Boston through a partnership with eight local nonprofits and funding support from the MassMutual Foundation.
Despite women making up 28% of the UK’s FinTech workforce, only 10% of board seats are occupied by females, reflecting a long history of being overlooked for leadership roles. However, a new wave of trailblazers is challenging these norms, reshaping the industry with expertise, innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity. These leaders are not just breaking barriers—they’re redefining what it means to command a team. 

Redefining the CFO role in an AI-driven world

Despite women making up 28% of the UK’s FinTech workforce, only 10% of board seats are occupied by females, reflecting a long history of being overlooked for leadership roles. However, a new wave of trailblazers is challenging these norms, reshaping the industry with expertise, innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity. These leaders are not just breaking barriers—they’re redefining what it means to command a team. 
Cover Genius, a leading provider of embedded insurance, and Entrupy, a cutting-edge AI-powered luxury authenticator, have announced a partnership designed to enhance protection for high-end retail consumers.

Cover Genius partners with Entrupy to provide seamless product protection for luxury retail

Cover Genius, a leading provider of embedded insurance, and Entrupy, a cutting-edge AI-powered luxury authenticator, have announced a partnership designed to enhance protection for high-end retail consumers.

News Stories

Kin Insurance, a US InsurTech focused on homeowners coverage in catastrophe-exposed regions, has secured $335m in its largest catastrophe bond transaction to date.

Kin Insurance lands $335m bond to bolster US storm protection

Kin Insurance, a US InsurTech focused on homeowners coverage in catastrophe-exposed regions, has secured $335m in its largest catastrophe bond transaction to date. The raise...
Allianz Commercial will transfer its standalone cyber insurance portfolio to Coalition as part of a long-term partnership to consolidate the global cyber insurance market. 

Allianz and Coalition form exclusive cyber insurance alliance

Allianz Commercial will transfer its standalone cyber insurance portfolio to Coalition as part of a long-term partnership to consolidate the global cyber insurance market.  The...
InsurTech firm Corgi has reached unicorn status after raising $160m in Series B funding at a $1.3bn valuation.

Corgi hits unicorn status after $160m Series B

InsurTech firm Corgi has reached unicorn status after raising $160m in Series B funding at a $1.3bn valuation. The round brings Corgi’s total funding to...

Pit secures $16m led by Andreessen Horowitz

Pit, a Swedish AI startup developing custom enterprise software, has emerged from stealth with $16m in seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz, as it...
Insurance has always depended on timing. Risk is captured at a specific moment, translated into a price, and expected to remain broadly stable until the next review. For much of the industry’s history, that assumption has held. Risk moved, but not so quickly that it escaped the frame of underwriting.

How real-time risk visibility is reshaping the insurance lifecycle

Insurance has always depended on timing. Risk is captured at a specific moment, translated into a price, and expected to remain broadly stable until...
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