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Bolttech, a fast-growing global InsurTech company, has successfully secured a $50m venture debt facility from HSBC.

bolttech secures $50m venture debt facility from HSBC to fuel InsurTech growth

Bolttech, a fast-growing global InsurTech company, has successfully secured a $50m venture debt facility from HSBC.
VOOM Insurance, an InsurTech pioneer known for crafting usage-based insurance products tailored for the future of mobility, has appointed Thomas Coyne as its new head of insurance.

VOOM Insurance appoints Thomas Coyne as head of insurance

VOOM Insurance, an InsurTech pioneer known for crafting usage-based insurance products tailored for the future of mobility, has appointed Thomas Coyne as its new head of insurance.
The Claims Portal, a UK Ministry of Justice-mandated service for managing personal injury claims valued between £5,000 and £25,000, has partnered with CRIF to improve user experience and modernise the claims management process.

The Claims Portal teams up with CRIF to modernise the claims management process

The Claims Portal, a UK Ministry of Justice-mandated service for managing personal injury claims valued between £5,000 and £25,000, has partnered with CRIF to improve user experience and modernise the claims management process.
Luma Financial Technologies, a global leader in structured products and insurance solutions, has announced its expansion into the life insurance sector.

Luma Financial Technologies launches innovative life insurance platform

Luma Financial Technologies, a global leader in structured products and insurance solutions, has announced its expansion into the life insurance sector.
As UK insurers grapple with rising claims costs and escalating premiums, the pressure on onboarding processes has never been greater. Motor claims payouts surged by 18% last year, while British drivers faced premium hikes of over a third, outpacing the rest of Europe. At the same time, home insurance renewal quotes soared by 42%, leaving insurers scrambling to adapt. Given these tribulations, the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance onboarding has become crucial. 

The current state of insurance onboarding: Key trends and insights

As UK insurers grapple with rising claims costs and escalating premiums, the pressure on onboarding processes has never been greater. Motor claims payouts surged by 18% last year, while British drivers faced premium hikes of over a third, outpacing the rest of Europe. At the same time, home insurance renewal quotes soared by 42%, leaving insurers scrambling to adapt. Given these tribulations, the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance onboarding has become crucial. 
Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea expands in the London Market with new headquarters to drive growth

Novidea, a leading InsurTech firm known for its cloud-based, data-driven insurance enterprise management platform, has bolstered its presence in the London Market by relocating to a larger office space in the heart of the City of London.
Kayna, an award-winning embedded insurance infrastructure platform; WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions leader; and Vibrant, a cybersecurity oversight platform, have joined forces to streamline vendor risk management.

Kayna, WTW and Vibrant partner to enhance vendor cybersecurity and insurance solutions

Kayna, an award-winning embedded insurance infrastructure platform; WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions leader; and Vibrant, a cybersecurity oversight platform, have joined forces to streamline vendor risk management.
DigitalOwl, a provider of advanced AI solutions tailored for the life insurance and legal sectors, has announced a new partnership with ExamOne which aims to enhance client services across the United States.

DigitalOwl and ExamOne join forces to revolutionise life insurance underwriting

DigitalOwl, a provider of advanced AI solutions tailored for the life insurance and legal sectors, has announced a new partnership with ExamOne which aims to enhance client services across the United States.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) insurance market, has introduced its new Life Sciences liability coverage.

Skyward Specialty unveils new insurance solution for life sciences sector

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) insurance market, has introduced its new Life Sciences liability coverage.
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents (MGAs), has announced the promotion of Jonathan Victor to the role of chief operating officer (COO).

Insurity appoints Jonathan Victor as COO to drive growth

Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents (MGAs), has announced the promotion of Jonathan Victor to the role of chief operating officer (COO).

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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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