InsurTech

Cyber underwriters have traditionally assessed organisational cyber risk by analysing what infrastructure is exposed to the internet and how well that exposure is governed and secured. Indicators such as misconfigured domains, weak email authentication, open ports and outdated software have long provided a reliable view of cyber hygiene and defensive posture during risk selection. These technical signals help insurers evaluate whether a business has the controls needed to mitigate threats before underwriting a policy.

Why IP reputation matters for cyber insurance risk

Cyber underwriters have traditionally assessed organisational cyber risk by analysing what infrastructure is exposed to the internet and how well that exposure is governed...
The surge in popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is beginning to reshape consumer behaviour far beyond healthcare. While these drugs are transforming how people manage their health, they are also having a growing impact on the retail sector.

How dacadoo enables retailers to thrive in the GLP-1 era

The surge in popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is beginning to reshape consumer behaviour far beyond healthcare. While these drugs are transforming how people...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining what market intelligence looks like for property and casualty (P&C) insurance pricing teams. Historically, the information needed to understand competitor behaviour and regulatory trends was buried in lengthy filings, fragmented PDFs and inconsistent terminology. Extracting useful insights required significant manual effort and often took months.

Five AI use cases improving P&C market intelligence

Artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining what market intelligence looks like for property and casualty (P&C) insurance pricing teams. Historically, the information needed to understand...
Swiss insurance group Zurich Insurance has launched a new pet insurance product in Australia, developed in collaboration with digital insurer Honey Insurance.

Zurich and Honey unveil Virgin Money pet cover

Swiss insurance group Zurich Insurance has launched a new pet insurance product in Australia, developed in collaboration with digital insurer Honey Insurance. Distribution will...
European Space Agency-backed InsurTech BirdsEyeView has launched AI Data Scrubbing, a new capability designed to automate Statement of Values (SOV) data cleaning and geolocation to support bulk hazard modelling at scale.

BirdsEyeView launches AI data scrubbing tool

European Space Agency-backed InsurTech BirdsEyeView has launched AI Data Scrubbing, a new capability designed to automate Statement of Values (SOV) data cleaning and geolocation...

Lee Equity buys KCIC to strengthen insurance risk solutions

Lee Equity Partners, a private investment firm focused on financial and healthcare services, has acquired KCIC, a consulting firm specialising in managing complex tort-system...

Upway appoints Nathan Wilson as chief technology officer

Upway, a refurbished electric bike marketplace focused on circular economy mobility solutions, has appointed Nathan Wilson as chief technology officer as the company accelerates...
Symetra partners with Empathy for bereavement support

Symetra brings bereavement platform to life policyholders

Symetra Life Insurance Company, a Bellevue, Washington-based provider of employee benefits, annuities and life insurance, has teamed up with Empathy, a platform dedicated to...
CIBC backs AI-driven InsurTech Gradient AI's expansion

CIBC backs AI-driven InsurTech Gradient AI’s expansion

CIBC Innovation Banking, a specialist lender with over 25 years of experience in growth-stage technology companies, has provided growth capital financing to Gradient AI,...

What are the biggest regulatory challenges facing InsurTech in 2026?

As the InsurTech sector matures, regulatory pressure is no longer a secondary consideration. In 2026, compliance, transparency and capital discipline are emerging as defining...

News Stories

GLASS PRISM: the AI tool redefining insurance investment strategy

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers. Built on what the firm...
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...
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