Consumer Platforms

Sapiens International Corporation, a global provider of intelligent insurance software solutions, has announced the acquisition of Candela, an intelligent automation company servicing blue-chip insurance clients across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Manulife, a global financial services provider with a strong presence in insurance, wealth and asset management, has appointed Stephanie Fadous as chief actuary, effective 9 May 2025.

Ando Insurance, a New Zealand-based underwriting agency, has renewed and expanded its partnership with SSP Worldwide as part of an effort to drive its ongoing digital transformation strategy.

Feather, a Berlin-based InsurTech startup, has appointed Eloi Lanthiez as Country Launcher for France, as it looks to drive growth in the region and across Europe.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on insurance underwriting, transforming long-established processes and significantly improving insurers’ capabilities. From improving risk assessment to tailoring offers and automating administrative functions, AI is enabling a new era of agility and competitiveness in the InsurTech space, as Earnix explains.

RYZE Claim Solutions, a national claims management provider, has acquired Acorn Claims, a Missouri-based firm known for its specialisation in daily and catastrophe claims services across the US.

In an age where convenience is king, the insurance industry is shedding its clunky, paper-bound past for a sleeker, more intuitive future. Embedded insurance – coverage seamlessly woven into the purchase of products or services – is evolving into what experts call Embedded Insurance 2.0, a model so frictionless it’s almost invisible. By integrating policies into digital platforms like creator economies, vertical SaaS, and peer-to-peer services, insurers are meeting customers exactly where they are. This shift promises to democratise access, streamline claims, and redefine trust in an industry long plagued by complexity. However, those looking to leverage these advancements must navigate the delicate balance of automation, consent, and global scalability.

Earnix, a global technology company offering intelligent decisioning SaaS solutions for regulated sectors such as insurance and banking, has unveiled a new tool aimed at transforming the regulatory rate filing process for insurers.

Paris-based Klaimy, a French InsurTech startup focused on revolutionising medical document processing, has raised €1.2m in pre-seed funding to advance its AI-powered solutions for insurers.

Ageas, a Belgian insurance group, has announced the acquisition of esure from Bain Capital in a $1.7bn deal that positions the firm as the third largest personal lines platform in the UK.