Consumer Platforms

SageSure, a managing general underwriter focused on catastrophe-exposed markets, has launched its first Expanded Markets surplus lines dwelling fire product in Louisiana, New Jersey, South Carolina, and Texas.

Specialty Group, a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies, has announced the launch of a new Product Recall offering in London, accompanied by two senior appointments to its Crisis Management team.

Everest Insurance, a leading global insurance provider, has officially launched its operations in Australia after receiving approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

KYND Limited, a frontrunner in cyber risk management, has unveiled the outcomes of the Cyber Insurance Survey 2024 in collaboration with Intelligent Insurer.

In 1974, a landmark moment in retail occurred when Wrigley’s gum was scanned at an Ohio supermarket, introducing barcodes as a cornerstone of modern commerce. Since then, barcodes have evolved into indispensable tools, driving both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. As retail ventures further into the future, emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) are converging with traditional barcode systems, heralding a transformative era in consumer interaction and inventory management. Scanbot SDK delves into the evolution of barcode scanners. 

Go Digit General Insurance, a leading InsurTech unicorn backed by major investors,  has launched its initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds for strengthening its solvency ratio and capital reserves.

Mercury Insurance has partnered with Tokio Marine America (TMA) have partnered to ease the transition of customers from TMA and its subsidiary, Trans Pacific Insurance Company (TPIC), customers to Mercury Insurance. 

InsurTech leader Kalepa is set to enhance underwriting efficiency and excellence across Paragon's Workers' Compensation, Specialty Property, Small Construction and Contractors, and Auto Dealers programs through a new partnership.

London-based InsurTech firm Eleos has successfully raised $4m in a seed funding round, as it eyes an expansion into the US market. 

Front Street Re (FSR), an international InsurTech and reinsurance company under Lexasure Financial Group Limited, has named Edison Fong as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).