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Choosing the best development route: From Native to Cross-platform

Choosing the best development route: From native to cross-platform

Mobile app development has evolved significantly since the advent of smartphones in the late 2000s. Initially, developers had two main approaches to consider: native and hybrid development. Native apps were built using the platforms' specific programming languages, while hybrid apps were web applications housed within a sandbox browser.
Authentic, a turnkey insurance platform that specialises in captive insurance, announced the close of a $5.5M seed round.

Authentic secures $5.5M seed round to launch “Captive in a Box” insurance platform

Authentic, a turnkey insurance platform that specialises in captive insurance, announced the close of a $5.5M seed round.
How Ascent is helping insurers and reinsurers boost profitability

How Ascent is helping insurers and reinsurers boost profitability

Founded in 2005, Ascent has a key mission: help insurers and reinsurers become more profitable by accelerating their ability to transact. We recently spoke to CCO George Earp and Principal Architect Konrad Pfeffer to find out more.
Leading cyber underwriter Corvus Insurance has revealed that it is expanding its existing relationship with Travelers, in a bid to bolster its existing suite of products.

Corvus Insurance and Travelers expand cyber underwriting horizons

Leading cyber underwriter Corvus Insurance has revealed that it is expanding its existing relationship with Travelers, in a bid to bolster its existing suite of products.
Vivante Health scoops up $31m for its cutting-edge digital digestive platform

Vivante Health scoops up $31m for its cutting-edge digital digestive platform

Vivante Health, dubbed as the frontrunner in the world of digital digestive health, has successfully wrapped up a significant $31m Series B funding round.
Kayna

Kayna aims to reshape SMB insurance after landing €1m investment

Kayna, the embedded insurance infrastructure platform, has successfully secured a €1 million pre-seed funding round. 
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the launch of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Academy, designed to educate professionals within the global re/insurance sector.

LMA announces the launch of its ESG Academy

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the launch of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Academy, designed to educate professionals within the global re/insurance sector.
Independence Pet Group (IPG) announced plans to acquire Felix, advertised as the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the US.

Independence Pet Group to acquire Felix as demand for cat insurance rises

Independence Pet Group (IPG) announced plans to acquire Felix, advertised as the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the US.
Specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has announced a significant expansion of its offering through the establishment of a new treaty reinsurance team in APAC.

Miller expands reinsurance offering with new APAC treaty team

Specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has announced a significant expansion of its offering through the establishment of a new treaty reinsurance team in APAC.
6th annual InsurTech100 lists the companies you can’t afford to miss

6th annual InsurTech100 lists the companies you can’t afford to miss

As InsurTech continues to become vital for the success of insurance companies, specialist research firm FinTech Global has released the sixth annual edition of its InsurTech100 list.  

News Stories

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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