InsurTech

Pacific Life Re, a key player in the global reinsurance industry, has implemented strategic changes in its organisational structure to enhance client support and achieve ambitious growth objectives.

Pacific Life Re announces new global structure

Pacific Life Re, a key player in the global reinsurance industry, has implemented strategic changes in its organisational structure to enhance client support and achieve ambitious growth objectives.
Microinsurance provider MIC Global has successfully raised $6 million in a seed funding round, with Launchpad Capital leading the investment. 

MIC Global bags $6m in funding round led by Launchpad Capital

Microinsurance provider MIC Global has successfully raised $6 million in a seed funding round, with Launchpad Capital leading the investment. 
AVLA, a prominent provider of surety and trade credit solutions, has successfully secured $25m in funding from a host of distinguished investors.

AVLA secures $25m to enter US market

AVLA, a prominent provider of surety and trade credit solutions, has successfully secured $25m in funding from a host of distinguished investors.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the decision to deploy infrastructure either on-premises or in the cloud has become a critical choice for organisations. The preferences often vary based on factors such as operational needs, financial considerations, and overall business strategy. Software development company Symfa explores the reasons behind the growing trend of opting for on-premises data centres.

How to choose between the cloud and on-prem centres for financial services

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the decision to deploy infrastructure either on-premises or in the cloud has become a critical choice for organisations. The preferences often vary based on factors such as operational needs, financial considerations, and overall business strategy. Software development company Symfa explores the reasons behind the growing trend of opting for on-premises data centres.
Munich Re has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Jeff Marks as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).

Munich Re strengthens executive team with new COO appointment

Munich Re has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Jeff Marks as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).
Allianz Direct, a subsidiary of the German insurance giant Allianz, is reportedly on the brink of acquiring the beleaguered French InsurTech Luko for approximately €5m.

Allianz set to buy beleaguered French InsurTech Luko in €5m deal

Allianz Direct, a subsidiary of the German insurance giant Allianz, is reportedly on the brink of acquiring the beleaguered French InsurTech Luko for approximately €5m.
Porch Group, Inc. has received $25m following its entry into a strategic business collaboration agreement with Aon.

Porch receives $25m by securing strategic business collaboration with Aon

Porch Group, Inc. has received $25m following its entry into a strategic business collaboration agreement with Aon.
75% of key decision-makers in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries are now "comfortable" incorporating AI and automation into customer-facing strategies or communications, according to research from Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA) pioneer Ushur.

75% of business leaders are “comfortable” incorporating AI into customer-facing strategies

75% of key decision-makers in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries are now "comfortable" incorporating AI and automation into customer-facing strategies or communications, according to research from Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA) pioneer Ushur.
Python in insurance: Paving the way for actuaries and insurers

Python in insurance: Paving the way for actuaries and insurers

The insurance sector, traditionally slow in embracing modernisation, is progressively adopting programming languages to refine workflows and bolster decision-making capabilities. Among these, Python has...
UK InsurTech companies saw their funding double in 2023 compared to the previous year, defying global trends from across the sector.

UK InsurTech funding defies global trends

UK InsurTech companies saw their funding double in 2023 compared to the previous year, defying global trends from across the sector.

News Stories

AXA XL and Deloitte team up on cyber risk prevention

AXA XL and Deloitte team up on cyber risk prevention

AXA XL, a global commercial insurance and risk management provider, has announced a strategic partnership with professional services firm Deloitte to deliver expanded cybersecurity...
Wrisk adds Ageas UK to its motor insurance panel

Wrisk adds Ageas UK to its motor insurance panel

Ageas UK, a personal lines insurer, has joined the motor insurance panel of Wrisk, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) InsurTech specialist, in a new...
Sedgwick reveals rising claims severity in Europe

Sedgwick reveals rising claims severity in Europe

Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has released its 2026 Claims Administration Intelligence Report, examining claims trends and pressures across the...

Peel Mutual adopts Guidewire Cloud for AI-led growth

Peel Mutual Insurance Company, a member of the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association, has chosen Guidewire Cloud to advance its AI capabilities, streamline core insurance...
Guidewire report reveals UK pet insurance divide

Guidewire report reveals UK pet insurance divide

Guidewire, a leading insurance software provider, has released findings from its 2026 Insurance Customer Attitudes report, shedding light on how UK pet insurance customers...
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