InsurTech

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform for the insurance industry, has launched Cytora Autopilot, a new agentic AI capability designed to enable insurers to automate end-to-end risk workflows for the first time.

Cytora launches agentic AI to automate risk workflows

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform for the insurance industry, has launched Cytora Autopilot, a new agentic AI capability designed to enable insurers to...
ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform for the insurance industry, has secured partnerships with two US regional insurers, Harford Mutual Insurance Group and American European Insurance Group (AEIG), to strengthen property-level underwriting across their respective portfolios.

Harford Mutual and AEIG partner with ZestyAI

ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform for the insurance industry, has secured partnerships with two US regional insurers, Harford Mutual Insurance Group and...
AutoRek, a financial operations automation platform, has revealed that 82% of insurers believe AI will dominate the industry's future, yet just 14% have fully integrated it into their financial operations, exposing a stark divide between ambition and real-world adoption across the sector.

Insurance sector’s AI ambition outpaces action, report finds

AutoRek, a financial operations automation platform, has revealed that 82% of insurers believe AI will dominate the industry's future, yet just 14% have fully...
In the first half of 2025, natural disasters caused around $131bn in potential insurance losses globally. Only about $80bn of that was insured. What remains is an uninsured black hole larger than the GDP of Bahrain.

How extreme weather is widening insurance protection gaps

In the first half of 2025, natural disasters caused around $131bn in potential insurance losses globally. Only about $80bn of that was insured. What...
Akur8, a global actuarial AI platform, has acquired Slope Software, a cloud-native actuarial modelling provider for life insurers and pension firms, expanding its capabilities into the life and annuity market.

Akur8 acquires Slope Software to expand into life insurance

Akur8, a global actuarial AI platform, has acquired Slope Software, a cloud-native actuarial modelling provider for life insurers and pension firms, expanding its capabilities...
Novidea, a global cloud-native insurance platform provider, has released a platform update designed to reduce manual rework, improve data integrity, and accelerate high-volume processing across policy, claims, bordereaux, and accounting workflows.

Novidea enhances platform for complex insurance operations

Novidea, a global cloud-native insurance platform provider, has released a platform update designed to reduce manual rework, improve data integrity, and accelerate high-volume processing...
Skipton Building Society has partnered with LifeSearch, a leading protection specialist, in a strategic move from a single-tie arrangement to a broker model, broadening members’ access to life, critical illness, and income protection products.

Skipton partners with LifeSearch to expand protection advice

Skipton Building Society has partnered with LifeSearch, a leading protection specialist, in a strategic move from a single-tie arrangement to a broker model, broadening...
Ortec Finance has announced the launch of GLASS PRISM, a Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) optimisation tool powered by its Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) methodology, designed to help insurers and other institutional investors better align investment strategy with balance sheet objectives.

Ortec Finance launches GLASS PRISM to optimise insurer asset allocation

Ortec Finance has announced the launch of GLASS PRISM, a Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) optimisation tool powered by its Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) methodology,...
Austin-based insurance firm Steadily has launched a ChatGPT app that delivers instant insurance premium estimates directly within the AI platform.

Steadily launches ChatGPT app for instant landlord quotes

Austin-based insurance firm Steadily has launched a ChatGPT app that delivers instant insurance premium estimates directly within the AI platform. The new app allows property...
Willis teams with Qover for embedded insurance solutions

Willis teams with Qover for embedded insurance solutions

Willis, a WTW business, has partnered with Qover, a European embedded insurance orchestration platform, to expand its GB Affinity technology ecosystem and deliver faster,...

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The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding, transparent pricing, and personalised experiences are becoming standard expectations, placing increasing pressure on traditional banks and insurers to adapt.

Can bancassurance remain relevant in a digital-first financial landscape?

The financial services sector is undergoing a period of rapid change as digital-first providers reshape how customers access and engage with products. Faster onboarding,...
Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while protecting revenue.

Pikl builds insurance-led model for rental flexibility

Pikl, an InsurTech focused on insurance-enabled business models, is scaling its flexible cancellation solution designed to help short-term rental platforms offer booking flexibility while...
QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within its Yacht Protection & Indemnity product.

QBE AND Aurora roll out end-to-end algorithmic underwriting

QBE, a global insurer, has partnered with Aurora to launch a fully automated lead algorithmic underwriting capability for complex specialty risks, now live within...
Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the start of a ten-week programme focused on innovation across underwriting, risk and operations.

Lloyd’s Lab selects 12 firms for Cohort 16 Accelerator

Lloyd’s, the global insurance marketplace, has selected 12 companies for Cohort 16 of the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator following its latest Pitch Day, marking the...
mShift, a commercial insurance technology provider, has launched mShift Quantum AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed to transform submissions, automate workflows, and enhance underwriting decision-making.

mShift launches Quantum AI platform for insurance workflows

mShift, a commercial insurance technology provider, has launched mShift Quantum AI, an artificial intelligence platform designed to transform submissions, automate workflows, and enhance underwriting...
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