Sector Updates

SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced a new strategic collaboration with Irwin Siegel Agency (ISA) to jointly launch a Casualty and Excess programme.

SiriusPoint and Irwin Siegel Agency partner to launch casualty and excess cover for social...

SiriusPoint, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced a new strategic collaboration with Irwin Siegel Agency (ISA) to jointly launch a Casualty and Excess programme.
Pikl, a specialist InsurTech focused on the vacation rental market, has appointed Steve McGuinness as its new chief operating officer (COO) and James Everett as chief underwriting officer (CUO).

Pikl expands leadership team to scale InsurTech growth

Pikl, a specialist InsurTech focused on the vacation rental market, has appointed Steve McGuinness as its new chief operating officer (COO) and James Everett as chief underwriting officer (CUO).
British InsurTech firm Marshmallow, which provides car and van insurance for people who have recently moved to the UK, has raised around £68m in new funding.

UK InsurTech Marshmallow secures £68m to push past £1.5bn valuation

British InsurTech firm Marshmallow, which provides car and van insurance for people who have recently moved to the UK, has raised around £68m in new funding.
Zurich Insurance Group, a global insurance leader based in Switzerland, has deepened its commitment to digital innovation by investing in Ominimo, a fast-growing InsurTech startup focused on AI-powered motor insurance.

Zurich invests in InsurTech Ominimo to boost AI-powered car insurance in Europe

Zurich Insurance Group, a global insurance leader based in Switzerland, has deepened its commitment to digital innovation by investing in Ominimo, a fast-growing InsurTech startup focused on AI-powered motor insurance.
HawkSoft, a leading provider of agency management systems for independent insurance agencies, has partnered with Sembley to streamline the insurance submission process for agencies.

HawkSoft and Sembley partner to automate insurance submissions for independent agencies

HawkSoft, a leading provider of agency management systems for independent insurance agencies, has partnered with Sembley to streamline the insurance submission process for agencies.
RevTech Labs has announced the launch of its 22nd accelerator cohort, designed to boost innovation across the FinTech and InsurTech sectors.

RevTech Labs announces launch of 22nd accelerator to boost FinTech and InsurTech innovation

RevTech Labs has announced the launch of its 22nd accelerator cohort, designed to boost innovation across the FinTech and InsurTech sectors.
Sohar Health, an AI-driven InsurTech company specialising in real-time eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB), has announced a $3.8m seed funding round.

Sohar Health raises $3.8m to streamline healthcare access with AI-powered eligibility checks

Sohar Health, an AI-driven InsurTech company specialising in real-time eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB), has announced a $3.8m seed funding round.
Embri, a UK-based embedded insurance platform that helps retailers offer protection at the point of sale, has announced the launch of its latest funding round via the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.

Embedded InsurTech platform Embri launches Crowdcube raise to fuel UK expansion

Embri, a UK-based embedded insurance platform that helps retailers offer protection at the point of sale, has announced the launch of its latest funding round via the crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Meanwhile, a digital asset-focused InsurTech company offering life insurance solutions, has raised $40m in a Series A funding round.

Meanwhile raises $40m Series A to expand digital asset life insurance offering

Meanwhile, a digital asset-focused InsurTech company offering life insurance solutions, has raised $40m in a Series A funding round.
Ushur, a company specialising in Customer Experience Automation (CXA) for regulated industries, has renewed its HITRUST r2 certification, reinforcing its commitment to information security and compliance excellence.

CX firm Ushur reaffirms security commitment with HITRUST r2 certification renewal

Ushur, a company specialising in Customer Experience Automation (CXA) for regulated industries, has renewed its HITRUST r2 certification, reinforcing its commitment to information security and compliance excellence.

News Stories

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...
Acrisure has acquired technology-driven managing general agent Vave from Canopius Group, strengthening its position in the US insurance market and expanding its data-led underwriting capabilities.

Acrisure strengthens E&S underwriting with Vave acquisition

Acrisure has acquired technology-driven managing general agent Vave from Canopius Group, strengthening its position in the US insurance market and expanding its data-led underwriting...
Talanx AG has raised €1bn through a dual bond issuance aimed at strengthening its capital structure and supporting long term financial flexibility.

Talanx lands €1bn through dual bond issuance

Talanx AG has raised €1bn through a dual bond issuance aimed at strengthening its capital structure and supporting long term financial flexibility. The financing consists...
UK insurer Covéa is overhauling how it manages fraud and risk across the insurance lifecycle, selecting Shift Technology as a long-term strategic partner to support a new end-to-end approach spanning underwriting, claims and mid-term policy adjustments.

Covéa adopts Shift AI to unify underwriting and claims risk

UK insurer Covéa is overhauling how it manages fraud and risk across the insurance lifecycle, selecting Shift Technology as a long-term strategic partner to...
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