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OneShield, a provider of core insurance technology solutions for property and casualty insurers and managing general agents (MGAs), has appointed Doug Moore as its new chief innovation officer.

Doug Moore joins OneShield as new chief innovation officer

OneShield, a provider of core insurance technology solutions for property and casualty insurers and managing general agents (MGAs), has appointed Doug Moore as its...
Send hires Laura Wathen as CFO to drive next growth

Send hires Laura Wathen as CFO to drive next growth

Send Technology Solutions Ltd (Send) has appointed Laura Wathen as its new chief financial officer (CFO), as the InsurTech embarks on its next phase...
Nexus Underwriting, a global specialty managing general agent and part of the Brown & Brown group, has appointed Eamonn Long as chief underwriting officer for its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) division.

Nexus bolsters ART team with Eamonn Long as CUO

Nexus Underwriting, a global specialty managing general agent and part of the Brown & Brown group, has appointed Eamonn Long as chief underwriting officer for its Alternative Risk Transfer (ART) division.
Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.

New Akur8 sales lead eyes EMEA expansion strategy

Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.
Arch Insurance North America, a prominent specialty insurer known for its innovative property and casualty solutions, has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president, head of marine.

Arch Insurance North America appoints Jeff Kaufmann as head of marine

Arch Insurance North America, a prominent specialty insurer known for its innovative property and casualty solutions, has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president, head of marine.
MAPFRE RE, the global reinsurance arm of insurance group MAPFRE, has appointed Fernando Utrilla Agüero as deputy CFO and José López González as assistant general manager of MAPFRE Group Business.

MAPFRE RE appoints Utrilla and López to senior leadership roles

MAPFRE RE, the global reinsurance arm of insurance group MAPFRE, has appointed Fernando Utrilla Agüero as deputy CFO and José López González as assistant general manager of MAPFRE Group Business.
AXA Global Healthcare, a leading provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI), has appointed James Swatton as senior distribution leader in Hong Kong, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to growth in Asia’s dynamic healthcare market.

AXA Global Healthcare expands Asia team with James Swatton as senior leader

AXA Global Healthcare, a leading provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI), has appointed James Swatton as senior distribution leader in Hong Kong, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to growth in Asia’s dynamic healthcare market.
Akur8, an InsurTech firm delivering AI-driven pricing and reserving solutions, has named Dino Draghi as head of Brazil.

Akur8 appoints Dino Draghi as head of Brazil

Akur8, an InsurTech firm delivering AI-driven pricing and reserving solutions, has named Dino Draghi as head of Brazil.
Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, has appointed Elizabeth Geary as president & CEO of its newly established North America Property & Casualty (P&C) division.

Tokio Marine HCC appoints head of North American P&C division

Tokio Marine HCC, a leading specialty insurance group headquartered in Houston, has appointed Elizabeth Geary as president & CEO of its newly established North America Property & Casualty (P&C) division.
Blink Parametric, a B2B SaaS company and part of CPPGroup Plc, has announced the appointment of Brian Barter as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect.

Blink Parametric names Brian Barter CEO to accelerate growth

Blink Parametric, a B2B SaaS company and part of CPPGroup Plc, has announced the appointment of Brian Barter as its new chief executive officer...

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USAA expands Zinnia deal amid annuity market highs

Zinnia, a life and annuity technology firm, is deepening its work with insurance carriers, including an expanded agreement with USAA, as demand for annuities...
Fleet maintenance faces AI shake-up as Targa launches new tool

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Targa Telematics, an AIoT and connected mobility technology provider, has launched an agentic AI-powered maintenance platform designed to automate fleet operations and improve vehicle...
US InsurTech deal activity H1 2026

California cemented its place as the main US InsurTech hub with 35% of all...

Key US InsurTech investment stats in H1 2026: US InsurTech deal activity grew by 10% YoY Californian companies secured 35% of all deals to...

The hidden bottleneck stalling insurance pricing gains

A technically brilliant pricing model can still destroy value if it stalls on the way to production, according to InsurTech pricing specialist Akur8. In a...
Bamboo Insurance targets affordability with new HO2 plan

Bamboo Insurance targets affordability with new HO2 plan

Bamboo Insurance, a technology-enabled managing general underwriter specialising in homeowners' coverage, has rolled out its new Essential homeowners programme, an HO2 product aimed at...
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