Life/Health Insurance

Saudi Reinsurance Company (Saudi Re), a leading reinsurer in the Middle East, has appointed Ahmed Al-Jabr as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective from 1st October 2024.

HealthTech startup Air Doctor secures $20m in Series B funding

Air Doctor, an Israeli HealthTech startup providing a platform that connects travellers with medical professionals globally, has raised $20m in a Series B funding round.
Jakarta-based InsurTech startup, Rey, has secured an additional $3.5m in funding as it seeks to expand its AI-powered health insurance platform.

Jakarta-based InsurTech Rey secures $3.5m funding round

Jakarta-based InsurTech startup, Rey, has secured an additional $3.5m in funding as it seeks to expand its AI-powered health insurance platform.
Narayana One Health, a health and wellness platform in India, has partnered with dacadoo, a global digital health technology provider, to promote better health outcomes for users by providing personalised, data-driven insights.

Narayana One Health partners with dacadoo to launch digital health score for personalised wellness

Narayana One Health, a health and wellness platform in India, has partnered with dacadoo, a global digital health technology provider, to promote better health...
INSTANDA, a platform that enables carriers and MGAs to create, build and implement complex insurance products, has announced the integration of its Life offering into Swiss Re's underwriting platform.

INSTANDA integrates Life offering into Swiss Re’s underwriting platform

INSTANDA, a platform that enables carriers and MGAs to create, build and implement complex insurance products, has announced the integration of its Life offering into Swiss Re's underwriting platform.
Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital.

Mexican InsurTech Koltin secures $7.3m Series A

Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital. This investment round, led by Left...
Amsterdam-based CarePay International, a health insurance platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, has announced it has raised €10m in funding.

Dutch health insurer CarePay lands €10m in funding

Amsterdam-based CarePay International, a health insurance platform dedicated to making healthcare more affordable and accessible, has announced it has raised €10m in funding.
Sun Life US, a leading provider of insurance and employee benefits, has launched an enhanced claims integration system.

Sun Life US launches seamless claims integration for multiple health benefits

Sun Life US, a leading provider of insurance and employee benefits, has launched an enhanced claims integration system.
Health insurance plays a critical role in safeguarding individuals and families from the financial burdens of medical expenses, offering essential coverage and peace of mind during times of illness or injury. Traditionally, the industry relied on complex and rigid models, often burdened by lengthy paperwork, slow claims processing, and fragmented communication. However, the health insurance market is projected to reach a remarkable $2.38tn in gross written premiums by 2024, according to Statista. This comes amidst a significant shift towards digital platforms and telemedicine services.

The changing face of health insurance

Health insurance plays a critical role in safeguarding individuals and families from the financial burdens of medical expenses, offering essential coverage and peace of mind during times of illness or injury. Traditionally, the industry relied on complex and rigid models, often burdened by lengthy paperwork, slow claims processing, and fragmented communication. However, the health insurance market is projected to reach a remarkable $2.38tn in gross written premiums by 2024, according to Statista. This comes amidst a significant shift towards digital platforms and telemedicine services.
Trupanion, Inc., a leading global provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, has announced the official launch of its high-quality pet insurance product in Germany and Switzerland.

Trupanion launches signature medical insurance product in Germany and Switzerland

Trupanion, Inc., a leading global provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, has announced the official launch of its high-quality pet insurance product in Germany and Switzerland.
MSIG Asia, a leading general insurance provider, has announced a new regional collaboration with Serenity Health Partners to transform the health insurance landscape.

MSIG partners with Serenity to reshape health insurance landscape in Asia

MSIG Asia, a leading general insurance provider, has announced a new regional collaboration with Serenity Health Partners to transform the health insurance landscape.

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MGAs

Insurance-native AI: the next edge for UK MGAs

The UK's managing general agent (MGA) sector has emerged as one of the standout performers in insurance, frequently beating the wider market across commercial,...

Cytora and InformData move to derisk commercial submissions

Cytora, the digital risk processing platform serving commercial insurance carriers, has formed a partnership with InformData, a network specialising in verifiable people data, in...
Why insurers can't afford the actuary vs data scientist divide

The hybrid actuarial role reshaping insurance pricing

Insurers face a growing dilemma: machine learning promises sharper pricing, yet models must remain explainable, compliant and commercially viable. According to Akur8, the answer...
How AI can rescue cyber submissions from the black hole

How AI can rescue cyber submissions from the black hole

Commercial insurance is wrestling with a silent crisis that IntellectAI has dubbed the "submission black hole", the unmanaged space inside a carrier's infrastructure where...
Klaimee raises $5.5m for AI agent liability cover

Klaimee raises $5.5m for AI agent liability cover

Klaimee, a Y Combinator-backed InsurTech offering insurance-backed performance warranties for AI agents, has secured $5.5m in seed funding. The round was led by FundersClub, with...
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