InsurTech

UK-based insurer Policy Expert has joined forces with GoCardless to simplify the payment process for its pet insurance line.

Policy Expert teams up with GoCardless to streamline pet insurance payments

UK-based insurer Policy Expert has joined forces with GoCardless to simplify the payment process for its pet insurance line.
Managing general agents (MGAs) have long served as agile connectors between traditional insurers and niche market segments. However, they now face a market shaped by constrained capacity, economic instability, and increased carrier oversight. To protect their delegated authority and secure future growth, MGAs must look beyond pricing reform and invest in evolving underwriting, according to Earnix.

Smarter underwriting: How MGAs can thrive under capacity pressure

Managing general agents (MGAs) have long served as agile connectors between traditional insurers and niche market segments. However, they now face a market shaped by constrained capacity, economic instability, and increased carrier oversight. To protect their delegated authority and secure future growth, MGAs must look beyond pricing reform and invest in evolving underwriting, according to Earnix.

Health insurance automation firm HOOTL lands new Middle East investment to accelerate UAE expansion

RIIG – HOOTL, a provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and health tech solutions, has raised a new round of funding from investors in the United Arab Emirates, marking a key milestone in the company’s international expansion.
Zurich Financial Services Australia, the Australian arm of the global insurance giant Zurich Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of James Garrett as head of small and medium enterprises (SME) for general insurance in Australia & New Zealand.

Zurich appoints new head of SME for Australia & New Zealand

Zurich Financial Services Australia, the Australian arm of the global insurance giant Zurich Insurance Group, has announced the appointment of James Garrett as head of small and medium enterprises (SME) for general insurance in Australia & New Zealand.
Aon has expanded its collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions to enhance product innovation in the casualty re/insurance sector and reduce latency and accumulation risk.

Aon and Moody’s expand insurance partnership to tackle casualty risk and boost innovation

Aon has expanded its collaboration with Moody’s Insurance Solutions to enhance product innovation in the casualty re/insurance sector and reduce latency and accumulation risk.
Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.

Acera Insurance appoints Hugh Watt as COO to lead growth

Acera Insurance, a Canadian-owned and employee-controlled insurance brokerage, has appointed Hugh Watt as its new chief operating officer.
Developing a successful insurance product is no small feat. It takes more than a great idea, it demands detailed planning, seamless collaboration across departments, and the ability to make smart decisions, often with limited data. When executed properly, a strong pre-launch strategy sets the stage not only for a smooth rollout but also for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive InsurTech landscape, according to Edwin Graham, Principal Actuarial Data Scientist at Akur8.

Insurance product development: Key strategies to thrive in a competitive market

Developing a successful insurance product is no small feat. It takes more than a great idea, it demands detailed planning, seamless collaboration across departments, and the ability to make smart decisions, often with limited data. When executed properly, a strong pre-launch strategy sets the stage not only for a smooth rollout but also for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive InsurTech landscape, according to Edwin Graham, Principal Actuarial Data Scientist at Akur8.
One Inc, a leading digital payments network focused on the insurance industry, has partnered with AAA Life Insurance Company, a provider of life insurance and annuity products and a member of the AAA group of companies.

AAA Life taps One Inc for digital payment overhaul with PremiumPay

One Inc, a leading digital payments network focused on the insurance industry, has partnered with AAA Life Insurance Company, a provider of life insurance and annuity products and a member of the AAA group of companies.
Cyber risk solutions provider Resilience has expanded into Germany and Austria, appointing Thorsten Mairhofer as head of the region to lead local operations.

Resilience appoints Thorsten Mairhofer as regional head to lead Germany and Austria expansion

Cyber risk solutions provider Resilience has expanded into Germany and Austria, appointing Thorsten Mairhofer as head of the region to lead local operations. The strategic...
Cable Insurance, a UK-based commercial auto insurance provider specialising in flexible cover for fleet operations, has entered into a strategic partnership with TruckerCloud, a US-based telematics platform offering device-agnostic data integration across transport and logistics systems.

Cable Insurance teams up with TruckerCloud to enhance commercial auto telematics

Cable Insurance, a UK-based commercial auto insurance provider specialising in flexible cover for fleet operations, has entered into a strategic partnership with TruckerCloud, a US-based telematics platform offering device-agnostic data integration across transport and logistics systems.

News Stories

MAIB selects FINEOS to modernise claims management

The Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) of Tasmania, a government business enterprise providing compulsory third-party personal injury insurance to Tasmanian motorists, has selected the...
Vertafore's Project Impact saves agencies two hours a day

Vertafore’s Project Impact saves agencies two hours a day

Vertafore, a North American InsurTech, has announced that its Project Impact initiative has delivered on its promise to return up to two hours per...

Felix lands $1.7m to scale legal and finance automation

Felix (felix.so), an AI workflow platform built for legal, finance, and insurance professionals, has raised $1.7m in pre-seed funding to expand its product capabilities...
Wellness programmes have become an increasingly common feature in life insurance offerings. Many insurers launch digital health initiatives with strong internal support and early customer interest. Yet maintaining engagement over time remains a persistent challenge.

Why life insurers struggle to sustain wellness programme engagement

Wellness programmes have become an increasingly common feature in life insurance offerings. Many insurers launch digital health initiatives with strong internal support and early...
INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA MAX, a new ‘underwriter-first’ capability designed to help commercial and non-admitted insurers underwrite tens of thousands of complex assets within a single policy in real time.

INSTANDA introduces MAX to scale commercial underwriting with AI

INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA MAX, a new ‘underwriter-first’ capability designed to help commercial and non-admitted insurers underwrite tens of thousands of complex assets within...
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