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InsurTech innovator CarbonPool secures $12m to fortify carbon credit markets

InsurTech innovator CarbonPool secures $12m to fortify carbon credit markets

CarbonPool, a trailblazing company at the intersection of insurance technology and environmental sustainability, has successfully completed a funding round, raising a significant CHF 10.5 million ($12m).
Pacific Life Re, a key player in the global reinsurance industry, has implemented strategic changes in its organisational structure to enhance client support and achieve ambitious growth objectives.

Pacific Life Re announces new global structure

Pacific Life Re, a key player in the global reinsurance industry, has implemented strategic changes in its organisational structure to enhance client support and achieve ambitious growth objectives.
Microinsurance provider MIC Global has successfully raised $6 million in a seed funding round, with Launchpad Capital leading the investment. 

MIC Global bags $6m in funding round led by Launchpad Capital

Microinsurance provider MIC Global has successfully raised $6 million in a seed funding round, with Launchpad Capital leading the investment. 
AVLA, a prominent provider of surety and trade credit solutions, has successfully secured $25m in funding from a host of distinguished investors.

AVLA secures $25m to enter US market

AVLA, a prominent provider of surety and trade credit solutions, has successfully secured $25m in funding from a host of distinguished investors.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the decision to deploy infrastructure either on-premises or in the cloud has become a critical choice for organisations. The preferences often vary based on factors such as operational needs, financial considerations, and overall business strategy. Software development company Symfa explores the reasons behind the growing trend of opting for on-premises data centres.

How to choose between the cloud and on-prem centres for financial services

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the decision to deploy infrastructure either on-premises or in the cloud has become a critical choice for organisations. The preferences often vary based on factors such as operational needs, financial considerations, and overall business strategy. Software development company Symfa explores the reasons behind the growing trend of opting for on-premises data centres.
Munich Re has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Jeff Marks as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).

Munich Re strengthens executive team with new COO appointment

Munich Re has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Jeff Marks as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).
Allianz Direct, a subsidiary of the German insurance giant Allianz, is reportedly on the brink of acquiring the beleaguered French InsurTech Luko for approximately €5m.

Allianz set to buy beleaguered French InsurTech Luko in €5m deal

Allianz Direct, a subsidiary of the German insurance giant Allianz, is reportedly on the brink of acquiring the beleaguered French InsurTech Luko for approximately €5m.
Porch Group, Inc. has received $25m following its entry into a strategic business collaboration agreement with Aon.

Porch receives $25m by securing strategic business collaboration with Aon

Porch Group, Inc. has received $25m following its entry into a strategic business collaboration agreement with Aon.
Carbon Underwriting, a distinguished specialist and independent managing general underwriter, and Lloyd’s syndicate, has announced the appointment of Dale Willetts as Head of Specialty.

Carbon Underwriting bolsters leadership team with new Head of Specialty

Carbon Underwriting, a distinguished specialist and independent managing general underwriter, and Lloyd’s syndicate, has announced the appointment of Dale Willetts as Head of Specialty.
75% of key decision-makers in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries are now "comfortable" incorporating AI and automation into customer-facing strategies or communications, according to research from Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA) pioneer Ushur.

75% of business leaders are “comfortable” incorporating AI into customer-facing strategies

75% of key decision-makers in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries are now "comfortable" incorporating AI and automation into customer-facing strategies or communications, according to research from Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA) pioneer Ushur.

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More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in North America are operating without basic email security protections, according to new research from cyber risk intelligence provider KYND.

KYND reveals major SMB cyber exposure challenge for insurers

More than half of small and medium-sized businesses in North America are operating without basic email security protections, according to new research from cyber...
In an era where FinTech, InsurTech, and digital banking platforms can deliver perfectly timed messages across every channel, many organisations are still struggling to get customers to engage. Despite sophisticated Customer Engagement Platforms (CEPs) from providers such as Salesforce and Twilio, communication often remains transactional. Messages arrive at the right time, yet they rarely translate into meaningful or sustained interaction.

Why InsurTech customer engagement strategies are falling short

In an era where FinTech, InsurTech, and digital banking platforms can deliver perfectly timed messages across every channel, many organisations are still struggling to...
Lemonade, the tech-first insurance company, has launched its renters insurance product in Delaware as part of its continued expansion across the United States.

Lemonade expands renters insurance to Delaware

Lemonade, the tech-first insurance company, has launched its renters insurance product in Delaware as part of its continued expansion across the United States. The move...
Top US InsurTech deals Q1 2026

Corgi secured the biggest US InsurTech deals as funding in the country rose by...

Key US InsurTech investment stats in Q1 2026: US InsurTech funding rose by 15% YoY in Q1 California continued to dominate the US InsurTech...
ZestyAI, an AI risk platform, has expanded its partnership with Standard Casualty Company, a manufactured home insurer, as the carrier adopts its ZORRO Discover tool to strengthen regulatory and competitive intelligence.

Standard Casualty taps ZestyAI for insurance market intelligence

ZestyAI, an AI risk platform, has expanded its partnership with Standard Casualty Company, a manufactured home insurer, as the carrier adopts its ZORRO Discover...
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