Why IP reputation matters for cyber insurance risk

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 Indicators such as misconfigured domains, weak email authentication, open ports and outdated software have long provided a reliable view of cyber hygiene and defensive posture during risk selection.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...

Qumis, a commercial InsurTech specialising in attorney-trained artificial intelligence for insurance coverage intelligence, has announced a $4.3m injection of seed capital as it looks to accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving insurance technology market.

Insurance AI platform Qumis bags $4.3m seed investment

February 20, 2026

Qumis, a commercial InsurTech specialising in attorney-trained artificial intelligence for insurance coverage intelligence, has announced a $4.3m injection of seed capital as it looks...

For many MGAs, CE compliance feels like a box already ticked. Courses are assigned, certificates are logged and spreadsheets show producers as “complete”. On the surface, everything looks in order. The real risk, however, is not what agencies are tracking — it is what they are missing.

The hidden CE compliance risk facing multi-state agencies

February 19, 2026

For many MGAs, CE compliance feels like a box already ticked. Courses are assigned, certificates are logged and spreadsheets show producers as “complete”. On...

Buying a compliance platform is often treated as the finish line for MGAs. Demos are watched, pricing tables debated, and contracts signed, with the assumption that compliance will somehow become “handled”. Months later, however, many teams find themselves still emailing spreadsheets to carriers, manually checking licences and ignoring dashboards that once looked impressive in a sales pitch. This guide explores why that happens — and how MGAs can avoid it.

A practical guide to fixing MGA compliance

February 18, 2026

Buying a compliance platform is often treated as the finish line for MGAs. Demos are watched, pricing tables debated, and contracts signed, with the...

As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation into production, insurers are rethinking how products are priced, delivered and experienced. Forecasting these industry-defining innovations is the eternal challenge.

What innovations will define InsurTech in 2026?

February 18, 2026

As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation into production, insurers are rethinking how products are priced, delivered and experienced. Forecasting these industry-defining innovations is the...

Gallagher completes $1.2bn Woodruff Sawyer integration

February 18, 2026

Global insurance brokerage Gallagher has completed the integration of specialist brokerage Woodruff Sawyer, bringing the San Francisco-based firm fully under the Gallagher brand following...

After several years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is moving into a more decisive phase for the insurance industry. Insurers, MGAs and brokers are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and modernise customer engagement, all while operating within complex regulatory and operational environments. Against that backdrop, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point, as AI shifts from pilots and proofs of concept into live production systems.

How will AI impact InsurTech in 2026?

February 17, 2026

After several years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is moving into a more decisive phase for the insurance industry. Insurers, MGAs and brokers are under...

mea, an AI-native InsurTech, has announced a significant minority growth equity investment as it looks to accelerate its global expansion and deepen engagement with customers across the (re)insurance market.

InsurTech firm mea secures $50m growth investment from SEP

February 17, 2026

mea, an AI-native InsurTech, has announced a significant minority growth equity investment as it looks to accelerate its global expansion and deepen engagement with...

MGAA unveils enhanced Programme of Learning & Insights for members

February 16, 2026

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the UK trade body representing managing general agents, has announced the relaunch of its Programme of Learning &...