Life/Health Insurance

LifeSearch, the UK’s leading protection advice specialist, and Trinity, a specialist insurer for military personnel, veterans, and their families, have extended their partnership to enhance healthcare access for the Armed Forces community.

dacadoo, a Swiss-based InsurTech, has partnered with global analytics software leader FICO to revolutionise how insurance companies evaluate risk, engage customers, and promote healthier lifestyles.

EIS, a provider of the cloud-native SaaS core insurance platform OneSuite™ and an expanding suite of modular digital applications, has introduced AbsenceLink, a modern solution aimed at revolutionising how insurers and their employer clients manage disability and leave.

Chapter, a US-based Medicare navigation platform, has closed a $75m Series D funding round to bolster its mission of transforming retirement healthcare experiences.

Luma Financial Technologies, a FinTech company specialising in structured products and insurance solutions, has secured $63m in a Series C funding round.

Meanwhile, a digital asset-focused InsurTech company offering life insurance solutions, has raised $40m in a Series A funding round.

MetLife, a global provider of insurance, employee benefits and financial services, has announced a strategic partnership with SKYGEN to improve how dental providers interact with insurance carriers by simplifying the credentialing process.

A landmark study by the University of Groningen has demonstrated the tangible financial benefits of digital health engagement, revealing that insurers can cut healthcare costs by up to 5.3% over the next two years. The research, which analysed a major Dutch health insurer’s data, highlights the potential of digital platforms to drive user engagement and reduce the strain on healthcare systems. At the forefront of this transformation is dacadoo, whose second-generation platform not only enhances engagement but also leverages AI and behavioural science to optimise underwriting and dynamic pricing.

Administrative tasks make up a substantial portion of the over $4tn annual healthcare expenditure in the United States. Despite digital advancements, only a quarter of healthcare members actively engage with existing digital portals and apps. As a result, call centres remain overwhelmed, struggling to meet demand. But Ushur is helping to change that through its AI Agent for Member Service.

London-based InsurTech company, Napo, which specialises in pet insurance solutions, has successfully closed a €14.4m Series B funding round.