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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.
Root Platform (Root), a leading provider of low-code, API-first InsurTech solutions, has announced the launch of its Certified Developer Community program.

Root launches Certified Developer Community program to upskill insurance developers

Root Platform (Root), a leading provider of low-code, API-first InsurTech solutions, has announced the launch of its Certified Developer Community program. The Certified Developer Community...

Akur8 and AAIS collaborate to revolutionise predictive modelling in P&C insurance

Akur8, a cutting-edge provider of insurance pricing and reserving solutions powered by transparent machine learning, has partnered with the American Association of Insurance Services...
Konsileo raises £8m to drive UK expansion in commercial broking

Konsileo raises £8m to drive UK expansion in commercial broking

Chartered commercial broker Konsileo, which specialises in providing insurance services to mid-market businesses, has successfully raised £8m to support its expansion across the UK.
Zopper secures $25m to expand its insurance distribution platform

Zopper secures $25m to expand its insurance distribution platform

Zopper, an InsurTech startup specialising in creating tailored insurance solutions, has raised $25m in a Series D funding round.
Five Sigma was founded in 2017 to leverage insurance data with deep tech. Oded Barak, Co-founder and CEO, and his partners in Five Sigma brought in domain experts in claims and tech and worked to put together a cloud solution that transformed the claims management market. Now, they’ve released another such product.

Five Sigma’s AI adjuster Clive is transforming claims management

Five Sigma was founded in 2017 to leverage insurance data with deep tech. Oded Barak, Co-founder and CEO, and his partners in Five Sigma...
World Nomads, an InsurTech specialising in travel insurance, has joined forces with Air Doctor, a global medical network, to provide travellers with improved access to healthcare services.

Air Doctor and World Nomads collaborate to deliver seamless medical care in 75+ countries

World Nomads, an InsurTech specialising in travel insurance, has joined forces with Air Doctor, a global medical network, to provide travellers with improved access to healthcare services.

News Stories

EQT agrees $2bn deal for McGill and Partners

EQT agrees $2bn deal for McGill and Partners

McGill and Partners, a technology-enabled specialty (re)insurance broker, has agreed to be acquired by EQT in a deal valuing the business at $2bn. The transaction...
Can actuaries trust AI models?

Can actuaries trust AI models?

InsurTech firm Akur8 is taking a controlled approach to AI adoption in insurance: if using AI for actuarial work is possible and even necessary...
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...
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