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SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Euclid Security Programs LLC, a boutique managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in security industry risks, have announced a new strategic partnership.

SiriusPoint and Euclid Security forge strategic partnership to enhance liability programme

SiriusPoint Ltd., a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, and Euclid Security Programs LLC, a boutique managing general underwriter (MGU) specialising in security industry risks, have announced a new strategic partnership.
Wefox, the German insurance startup, is set to replace CEO Mark Hartigan by the end of the year.

Wefox to replace CEO as board snubs sale proposal

Wefox, the German insurance startup, is set to replace CEO Mark Hartigan by the end of the year.
Cargo theft is soaring, with no sign of decline in sight. In 2023 alone, the U.S. faced losses of $130m due to cargo theft, and experts suspect the actual figure to be even higher. Fraudsters are becoming increasingly innovative in their methods, now exploiting the freight bidding process on load boards to secure loads, among other scams.

Combatting cargo theft: The power of CDL Scanners in protecting freight

Cargo theft is soaring, with no sign of decline in sight. In 2023 alone, the U.S. faced losses of $130m due to cargo theft, and experts suspect the actual figure to be even higher. Fraudsters are becoming increasingly innovative in their methods, now exploiting the freight bidding process on load boards to secure loads, among other scams.
For medium-to-large businesses, developing new applications can come with a swathe of new challenges. One key issue revolves around creating workflows for dozens of business applications - and the difficulties that can involve for firms without serious coding expertise. When a leading US insurance business faced this issue, Symfa stepped in to build a micro low-code platform to help insurance business users change business logic fast and easily.

How Symfa’s Rules Engine project strengthened a US insurance giant

For medium-to-large businesses, developing new applications can come with a swathe of new challenges. One key issue revolves around creating workflows for dozens of business applications - and the difficulties that can involve for firms without serious coding expertise. When a leading US insurance business faced this issue, Symfa stepped in to build a micro low-code platform to help insurance business users change business logic fast and easily.
Allica Bank, a UK-based bank specialising in supporting established SMEs, has entered into a partnership with Westcor Internationa to launch their Perfect Title insurance product across its commercial mortgage range starting from 1st July 2024.

Allica Bank partners with Westcor International to launch title indemnity insurance and cut application...

Allica Bank, a UK-based bank specialising in supporting established SMEs, has entered into a partnership with Westcor Internationa to launch their Perfect Title insurance product across its commercial mortgage range starting from 1st July 2024.
Raincoat, pioneering AI climate insurance in Puerto Rico, clinches $150k

Raincoat, pioneering AI climate insurance in Puerto Rico, clinches $150k

Raincoat, a startup based in Puerto Rico, has received a significant financial boost with a $150k award from Google.
Balancing technology and empathy: A guide to supporting vulnerable customers

Balancing technology and empathy: A guide to supporting vulnerable customers

In the wake of escalating living costs, contact centres have become crucial lifelines, particularly for vulnerable customers requiring support across utilities, healthcare, and housing sectors. This enhanced reliance on contact centres underscores their pivotal role in delivering responsible and sensitive services.
Ushur and mortgage giant team up: A leap towards eco-friendly paperless solutions

Ushur and mortgage giant team up: A leap towards eco-friendly paperless solutions

One of America's largest mortgage servicers has been facing a significant challenge. The company, which was established in the early 1990s and operates across...
Lloyd’s, a global leader in the insurance market, has announced the launch of its new Canadian Core Fixed Income Solution on the Lloyd’s Investment Platform.

Lloyd’s launches new Canadian fixed income fund with Fiera Capital

Lloyd’s, a global leader in the insurance market, has announced the launch of its new Canadian Core Fixed Income Solution on the Lloyd’s Investment Platform.
Bondaval, a leading London-based InsurTech, has announced the release of its first trade credit insurance product.

London-based InsurTech Bondaval unveils new trade credit insurance solution

Bondaval, a leading London-based InsurTech, has announced the release of its first trade credit insurance product.

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Closing the pension communication gap in 2026

WealthTech firm Kidbrooke has identified a structural gap threatening the Netherlands' WTP transition: insurers hold the participant data advisers urgently need, but no working...
Mercury Insurance, a leading provider of auto insurance, and Olympus Insurance, a Florida-focused homeowners insurer, have announced a new partnership designed to broaden access to bundled auto and homeowners insurance across Florida.

Florida agents gain tools with Mercury and Olympus partnership

Mercury Insurance, a leading provider of auto insurance, and Olympus Insurance, a Florida-focused homeowners insurer, have announced a new partnership designed to broaden access...
Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has launched Gallagher Blueprint, an AI-driven framework designed to help clients improve their risk profiles and build more cost-effective insurance programmes.

Gallagher launches AI Blueprint to improve insurance risk

Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has launched Gallagher Blueprint, an AI-driven framework designed to help clients improve their risk profiles...
K2 Insurance Services, a leading insurance solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Oculus Underwriters, a specialist in bespoke property insurance solutions for the small to medium-sized commercial market.

K2 Insurance and Oculus partner to strengthen commercial offerings

K2 Insurance Services, a leading insurance solutions provider, has announced the acquisition of Oculus Underwriters, a specialist in bespoke property insurance solutions for the...
Markel, the insurance operations of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Raphael Da Costa to lead its U.S. cyber and technology errors & omissions (E&O) portfolio.

Markel strengthens cyber leadership with Raphael Da Costa

Markel, the insurance operations of Markel Group Inc., has appointed Raphael Da Costa to lead its U.S. cyber and technology errors & omissions (E&O)...
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