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Intersys, the leading UK-based provider of cyber risk management solutions, has announced it will be opening a dedicated office in London’s Leadenhall Market, to meet the growing cyber security demands of the UK insurance industry.

Intersys launches dedicated cyber risk office in London to boost insurer protection

Intersys, the leading UK-based provider of cyber risk management solutions, has announced it will be opening a dedicated office in London’s Leadenhall Market, to meet the growing cyber security demands of the UK insurance industry.
Berlin Direkt Versicherung, a leading German digital insurance provider, has partnered with Blink Parametric to launch a new travel insurance product bundle that will provide immediate assistance.

Berlin Direkt Versicherung and Blink Parametric launch innovative travel insurance bundle

Berlin Direkt Versicherung, a leading German digital insurance provider, has partnered with Blink Parametric to launch a new travel insurance product bundle that will provide immediate assistance.
Specialist research firm FinTech Global has released its seventh annual InsurTech100 list, outlining some of the industry’s leading incumbents.   

FinTech Global’s InsurTech100 celebrates the industry’s leading innovators

Specialist research firm FinTech Global has released its seventh annual InsurTech100 list, outlining some of the industry’s leading incumbents.   
Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a subsidiary of TIH, has partnered with Stone Point Credit to launch Fractal Re, a newly formed collateralised reinsurer.

Starwind partners with Stone Point Credit to launch $270m reinsurer Fractal Re

Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a subsidiary of TIH, has partnered with Stone Point Credit to launch Fractal Re, a newly formed collateralised reinsurer.
US-based InsurTech managing general agent, Ledgebrook, has secured $17m in a Series B funding round.

US InsurTech Ledgebrook secures $17m Series B to accelerate growth

US-based InsurTech managing general agent, Ledgebrook, has secured $17m in a Series B funding round.
Rising delinquencies across all consumer lending lines have become a significant concern, as highlighted by the Q2 2024 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) from TransUnion. This uptick in defaults, alongside intensifying competition, shrinking profit margins, and increasing financial pressures, is pushing lenders to reassess their pricing and credit risk strategies. 

How Earnix is transforming consumer lending

Rising delinquencies across all consumer lending lines have become a significant concern, as highlighted by the Q2 2024 Quarterly Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) from TransUnion. This uptick in defaults, alongside intensifying competition, shrinking profit margins, and increasing financial pressures, is pushing lenders to reassess their pricing and credit risk strategies. 
California leads US InsurTech market in H1 2024 as deals drop 60% YoY

California retained top spot as US InsurTech deals and investments plummeted in H1

California retained top spot as US InsurTech deals and investments plummeted in H1 Key US InsurTech investment stats in H1 2024: US InsurTech deal activity...
In today’s dynamic retail environment, acquiring new customers is more challenging and essential than ever. Simply increasing spending isn’t enough—success depends on balancing customer growth with effective cost management. Zurich-based technlogy firm dacadoo delves into seven strategies that can help retailers achieve this balance while keeping Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) in check.

7 effective strategies for retail customer acquisition

In today’s dynamic retail environment, acquiring new customers is more challenging and essential than ever. Simply increasing spending isn’t enough—success depends on balancing customer growth with effective cost management. Zurich-based technlogy firm dacadoo delves into seven strategies that can help retailers achieve this balance while keeping Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) in check.
Lockton, the world's largest privately-owned insurance brokerage, has announced the launch of Lockton Pulse, a groundbreaking digital insurance offering designed for SMEs and individuals across Australia.

Lockton launches digital insurance platform for SMEs in Australia

Lockton, the world's largest privately-owned insurance brokerage, has announced the launch of Lockton Pulse, a groundbreaking digital insurance offering designed for SMEs and individuals across Australia.
Adaptive Insurance has unveiled an innovative parametric insurance platform which aims to revolutionise how businesses manage and mitigate the risks associated with power outages.

Adaptive Insurance launches AI-driven GridProtect platform to tackle climate-related risks

Adaptive Insurance has unveiled an innovative parametric insurance platform which aims to revolutionise how businesses manage and mitigate the risks associated with power outages. The...

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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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