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Markel International, the global insurance division of Markel Group (NYSE: MKL), has appointed Maureen Tomlinson as Head of AI and launched an AI Centre of Enablement to support responsible AI adoption across its operations.

Markel International unveils centre to boost AI development

Markel International, the global insurance division of Markel Group (NYSE: MKL), has appointed Maureen Tomlinson as Head of AI and launched an AI Centre...
Cyber risk intelligence company KYND has appointed Aaron Aanenson as Head of Insurance, North America, strengthening its US leadership team as demand grows for deeper SME cyber risk insight.

KYND expands US team with senior insurance hire

Cyber risk intelligence company KYND has appointed Aaron Aanenson as Head of Insurance, North America, strengthening its US leadership team as demand grows for...

Covr names Ryan Bivins head of sales

Covr Financial Technologies has appointed Ryan Bivins as head of sales, bolstering its leadership team as the business scales its national distribution platform and...
Sixfold, an InsurTech company focused on artificial intelligence-driven underwriting, has announced the appointment of Tony Rosa as its new chief data & analytics officer, a move designed to accelerate the scaling of its AI underwriting brain and deepen portfolio-level intelligence for insurers.

InsurTech Sixfold strengthens AI leadership with Tony Rosa hire

Sixfold, an InsurTech company focused on artificial intelligence-driven underwriting, has announced the appointment of Tony Rosa as its new chief data & analytics officer,...
Klear.ai, an AI-focused insurance firm, has announced the appointment of Logan Thompson as its new chief financial officer, as the company looks to strengthen its financial leadership amid ongoing platform expansion and customer growth.

Klear.ai appoints new CFO to drive next phase of growth

Klear.ai, an AI-focused insurance firm, has announced the appointment of Logan Thompson as its new chief financial officer, as the company looks to strengthen...
Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters, a Lloyd’s coverholder focused on practitioner-led specialty underwriting, has appointed two senior marine underwriting specialists, to its newly formed Marine specialty underwriting team.

HIVE Underwriters strengthens marine team with senior hires

Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters, a Lloyd’s coverholder focused on practitioner-led specialty underwriting, has appointed two senior marine underwriting specialists, to its newly formed...
Allianz Commercial has opened a new Latin America Hub in Miami, establishing a regional base to serve clients and brokers across Latin America.

Allianz Commercial opens Miami hub to expand LatAm operations

Allianz Commercial has opened a new Latin America Hub in Miami, establishing a regional base to serve clients and brokers across Latin America. The hub...
Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing.

Akur8 to transform Japanese insurance pricing with new hire

Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing. In his new...
TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae Group’s São Paulo brokerage team.

TechAssure expands Latin American footprint with Vitae Group

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae...
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set to join the organisation in April 2026.

Lloyd’s appoints Jim Bichard as chief financial officer

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set...

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Wtp shifts pension accountability to insurers

Wtp shifts pension accountability to insurers

WealthTech company Kidbrooke has outlined why the Netherlands' transition to the Wet toekomst pensioenen (Wtp) has redrawn the lines of accountability in pension communication. In...
Travel InsurTech Insurteam bags $1.3m to scale

Travel InsurTech Insurteam bags $1.3m to scale

Swiss InsurTech startup Insurteam, which automates sales and claims management for the travel insurance sector, has completed a $1.3m funding round aimed at driving...
Canadian auto lenders are facing mounting pressure as funding costs fluctuate, competition intensifies, and borrowers become increasingly sensitive to interest rates. At the same time, dealers expect rapid decisions and competitive offers at the point of sale.

Why Canadian auto lenders are rethinking pricing strategies

Canadian auto lenders are facing mounting pressure as funding costs fluctuate, competition intensifies, and borrowers become increasingly sensitive to interest rates. At the same...
Mortgage lenders face growing pressure to deliver faster and more personalised customer experiences. Rising borrower expectations, broker-led distribution models, and the need to modernise legacy systems are forcing lenders to rethink how lending journeys are designed.

Why personalisation is becoming essential in mortgage lending

Mortgage lenders face growing pressure to deliver faster and more personalised customer experiences. Rising borrower expectations, broker-led distribution models, and the need to modernise...
InsurTech Eleos Life has secured $3m in capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), a US-based media-for-equity venture fund, to accelerate brand awareness and customer acquisition across the United States.

Eleos Life raises $3m from Mercurius Media Capital

InsurTech Eleos Life has secured $3m in capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), a US-based media-for-equity venture fund, to accelerate brand awareness and customer...
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