Commercial/Enterprise Insurance

Sophos, a global cybersecurity firm, has partnered with UK-based specialist insurance broker Capsule to simplify and enhance access to cyber insurance for businesses using Sophos’ solutions via managed service providers (MSPs).

Sophos and Capsule launch cyber insurance solution for MSP customers

Sophos, a global cybersecurity firm, has partnered with UK-based specialist insurance broker Capsule to simplify and enhance access to cyber insurance for businesses using Sophos’ solutions via managed service providers (MSPs).
Managing general agents (MGAs) have long served as agile connectors between traditional insurers and niche market segments. However, they now face a market shaped by constrained capacity, economic instability, and increased carrier oversight. To protect their delegated authority and secure future growth, MGAs must look beyond pricing reform and invest in evolving underwriting, according to Earnix.

Smarter underwriting: How MGAs can thrive under capacity pressure

Managing general agents (MGAs) have long served as agile connectors between traditional insurers and niche market segments. However, they now face a market shaped by constrained capacity, economic instability, and increased carrier oversight. To protect their delegated authority and secure future growth, MGAs must look beyond pricing reform and invest in evolving underwriting, according to Earnix.
Zurich Financial Services Australia, the Australian arm of the global insurance giant Zurich Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of James Garrett as head of small and medium enterprises (SME) for general insurance in Australia & New Zealand.

Zurich appoints new head of SME for Australia & New Zealand

Zurich Financial Services Australia, the Australian arm of the global insurance giant Zurich Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of James Garrett as head of small and medium enterprises (SME) for general insurance in Australia & New Zealand.
Aon has expanded its collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions to enhance product innovation in the casualty re/insurance sector and reduce latency and accumulation risk.

Aon and Moody’s expand insurance partnership to tackle casualty risk and boost innovation

Aon has expanded its collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions to enhance product innovation in the casualty re/insurance sector and reduce latency and accumulation risk.
Cyber risk solutions provider Resilience has expanded into Germany and Austria, appointing Thorsten Mairhofer as head of the region to lead local operations.

Resilience appoints Thorsten Mairhofer as regional head to lead Germany and Austria expansion

Cyber risk solutions provider Resilience has expanded into Germany and Austria, appointing Thorsten Mairhofer as head of the region to lead local operations. The strategic...
The insurance industry is navigating a seismic shift, with insurers, brokers, and MGAs facing mounting challenges driven by environmental, legal, and technological changes. According to Jeff Heine, chief revenue officer at Novidea, these developments demand a forward-looking, data-driven approach to risk management.

Insurance’s future: Data, AI and APIs redefining risk management

The insurance industry is navigating a seismic shift, with insurers, brokers, and MGAs facing mounting challenges driven by environmental, legal, and technological changes. According to Jeff Heine, chief revenue officer at Novidea, these developments demand a forward-looking, data-driven approach to risk management.
Drawing on his leadership experience at XL Group, Safeco, and global industry bodies, McGavick will guide mea’s strategic expansion. His expertise in (re)insurance data challenges aligns with mea’s mission to unlock value from existing data systems using GenAI and Agentic AI. The move underscores mea’s commitment to transforming data flow in insurance and adjacent sectors.

Insurance veteran Mike McGavick joins mea Platform as chairman and strategic advisor

mea Platform, the AI-powered InsurTech revolutionising insurance transactions and operations, has appointed Mike McGavick as board chairman and strategic advisor. The company, which leverages cutting-edge...
HUB International, a global insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago, has secured a landmark $1.6bn minority equity investment, pushing its valuation to $29bn, the highest valuation ever recorded for a privately held insurance broker.

InsurTech giant HUB International lands $1.6bn funding to hit $29bn valuation

HUB International, a global insurance brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago, has secured a landmark $1.6bn minority equity investment, pushing its valuation to $29bn, the highest valuation ever recorded for a privately held insurance broker.
Willis, a WTW business, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the launch of FinTech Plus, an innovative insurance solution designed to meet the evolving needs of FinTech firms across the world.

Willis launches FinTech Plus to offer global insurance protection for scaling FinTech firms

Willis, a WTW business, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the launch of FinTech Plus, an innovative insurance solution designed to meet the evolving needs of FinTech firms across the world.

DXC Technology brings insurance SaaS suite to AWS Marketplace

DXC Technology has made its suite of DXC Assure SaaS insurance solutions available in AWS Marketplace, a centralised platform that simplifies the procurement and...

News Stories

GLASS PRISM: the AI tool redefining insurance investment strategy

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers. Built on what the firm...
The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding, transparent pricing, and personalised experiences are becoming standard expectations, placing increasing pressure on traditional banks and insurers to adapt.

Can bancassurance remain relevant in a digital-first financial landscape?

The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding,...
Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while protecting revenue.

Pikl builds insurance-led model for rental flexibility

Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while...
QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within its Yacht Protection & Indemnity product.

QBE AND Aurora roll out end-to-end algorithmic underwriting

QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within...
Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the start of a ten-week programme focused on innovation across underwriting, risk and operations.

Lloyd’s Lab selects 12 firms for Cohort 16 Accelerator

Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the...
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