Manulife and Akka partner for agentic AI platform

Toronto-based Manulife, a leading life insurance and financial services provider, has partnered with Akka, a provider of enterprise-scale software solutions, to strengthen its enterprise agentic AI platform.

Manulife and Akka partner for agentic AI platform

March 12, 2026

Toronto-based Manulife, a leading life insurance and financial services provider, has partnered with Akka, a provider of enterprise-scale software solutions, to strengthen its enterprise...

Embedded insurance platform Kayna has raised €1.5m ($1.7m) in a seed funding round to support expansion in the UK and US markets.

Kayna raises $1.7m seed for embedded insurance

March 11, 2026

Embedded insurance platform Kayna has raised €1.5m ($1.7m) in a seed funding round to support expansion in the UK and US markets. The round was...

Lloyd’s coverholder Testudo has secured additional underwriting support from insurers Atrium and QBE for its generative AI liability insurance product.

Testudo adds Atrium and QBE to AI liability panel

March 9, 2026

Lloyd’s coverholder Testudo has secured additional underwriting support from insurers Atrium and QBE for its generative AI liability insurance product. The backing increases available limits...

Commercial insurance exchange Bold Penguin has partnered with digital MGU Foxquilt to expand admitted commercial general liability coverage options for insurance agents.

Bold Penguin brings Foxquilt to agent platform

March 9, 2026

Commercial insurance exchange Bold Penguin has partnered with digital MGU Foxquilt to expand admitted commercial general liability coverage options for insurance agents. The collaboration is...

Global investment in InsurTech firms surpassed $1bn in February, as investors swooned over artificial intelligence-driven platforms.

InsurTech funding tops $1bn in February as AI investment surges

March 6, 2026

Global investment in InsurTech firms surpassed $1bn in February, as investors swooned over artificial intelligence-driven platforms. The total was heavily influenced by a major capital...

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

March 6, 2026

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

Global InsurTech platform CoverGo has launched a suite of AI agents designed specifically for insurance operations, aiming to accelerate the industry’s transition toward fully AI-driven workflows.

CoverGo unveils AI agents for underwriting and claims

March 6, 2026

Global InsurTech platform CoverGo has launched a suite of AI agents designed specifically for insurance operations, aiming to accelerate the industry’s transition toward fully...

Global broking network Brokerslink has expanded its international partner network with the appointment of Southampton-based employee benefits broker Everywhen in the UK.

Brokerslink expands UK network with Everywhen

March 6, 2026

Global broking network Brokerslink has expanded its international partner network with the appointment of Southampton-based employee benefits broker Everywhen in the UK. This addition strengthens...

Cyber underwriters have traditionally assessed organisational cyber risk by analysing what infrastructure is exposed to the internet and how well that exposure is governed and secured. Indicators such as misconfigured domains, weak email authentication, open ports and outdated software have long provided a reliable view of cyber hygiene and defensive posture during risk selection. These technical signals help insurers evaluate whether a business has the controls needed to mitigate threats before underwriting a policy.

Why IP reputation matters for cyber insurance risk

March 5, 2026

Cyber underwriters have traditionally assessed organisational cyber risk by analysing what infrastructure is exposed to the internet and how well that exposure is governed...

Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has entered into a new collaboration with Upfort to offer eligible US cyber policyholders access to additional cybersecurity tools.

Markel and Upfort collaborate to enhance cyber risk prevention

February 20, 2026

Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has entered into a new collaboration with Upfort to offer eligible US cyber policyholders access to...