Commercial/Enterprise Insurance

Previsico sounds alarm as most UK firms lack flood resilience plans

Previsico sounds alarm as most UK firms lack flood resilience plans

Fewer than 30% of UK businesses are ready to face the increasing threat of flooding linked to climate change, according to new findings from InsurTech firm Previsico.
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.

News Stories

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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