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Sixfold, an InsurTech company focused on artificial intelligence-driven underwriting, has announced the appointment of Tony Rosa as its new chief data & analytics officer, a move designed to accelerate the scaling of its AI underwriting brain and deepen portfolio-level intelligence for insurers.

InsurTech Sixfold strengthens AI leadership with Tony Rosa hire

Sixfold, an InsurTech company focused on artificial intelligence-driven underwriting, has announced the appointment of Tony Rosa as its new chief data & analytics officer,...
The Travelers Companies, a US-based multiline insurance provider, has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence solution designed to modernise the way customers initiate insurance claims.

Travelers launches AI Claim Assistant powered by OpenAI technology

The Travelers Companies, a US-based multiline insurance provider, has announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence solution designed to modernise the way customers...
Insly, the low-risk, enterprise-grade insurance software provider, has launched its latest AI innovation, Nora, designed to simplify and optimise administrative insurance processes.

Insly unveils Nora to streamline insurance workflows with AI

Insly, the low-risk, enterprise-grade insurance software provider, has launched its latest AI innovation, Nora, designed to simplify and optimise administrative insurance processes. The new product...
Buying a compliance platform is often treated as the finish line for MGAs. Demos are watched, pricing tables debated, and contracts signed, with the assumption that compliance will somehow become “handled”. Months later, however, many teams find themselves still emailing spreadsheets to carriers, manually checking licences and ignoring dashboards that once looked impressive in a sales pitch. This guide explores why that happens — and how MGAs can avoid it.

A practical guide to fixing MGA compliance

Buying a compliance platform is often treated as the finish line for MGAs. Demos are watched, pricing tables debated, and contracts signed, with the...
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation into production, insurers are rethinking how products are priced, delivered and experienced. Forecasting these industry-defining innovations is the eternal challenge.video

What innovations will define InsurTech in 2026?

As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation into production, insurers are rethinking how products are priced, delivered and experienced. Forecasting these industry-defining innovations is the...
Global insurance brokerage Gallagher has completed the integration of specialist brokerage Woodruff Sawyer, bringing the San Francisco-based firm fully under the Gallagher brand following its previously announced $1.2bn acquisition.

Gallagher completes $1.2bn Woodruff Sawyer integration

Global insurance brokerage Gallagher has completed the integration of specialist brokerage Woodruff Sawyer, bringing the San Francisco-based firm fully under the Gallagher brand following...
Digital insurance marketplace Matic has partnered with cloud banking software provider nCino to embed home insurance shopping directly into the digital mortgage process, allowing borrowers to secure cover without leaving the loan application journey.

Matic partners with nCino to streamline mortgage insurance

Digital insurance marketplace Matic has partnered with cloud banking software provider nCino to embed home insurance shopping directly into the digital mortgage process, allowing...
Wrisk, an embedded insurance provider, has acquired Atto, a real-time financial intelligence platform specialising in open banking-driven credit insights, as the group looks to deepen its embedded finance and protection capabilities across enterprise customer journeys.

Wrisk acquires Atto to boost embedded finance intelligence

Wrisk, an embedded insurance provider, has acquired Atto, a real-time financial intelligence platform specialising in open banking-driven credit insights, as the group looks to...
After several years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is moving into a more decisive phase for the insurance industry. Insurers, MGAs and brokers are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and modernise customer engagement, all while operating within complex regulatory and operational environments. Against that backdrop, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point, as AI shifts from pilots and proofs of concept into live production systems.video

How will AI impact InsurTech in 2026?

After several years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is moving into a more decisive phase for the insurance industry. Insurers, MGAs and brokers are under...
London-based InsurTech Concirrus has formally launched Concirrus Inspire, a new AI-native underwriting platform aimed at insurers and managing general agents (MGAs).

Concirrus unveils Inspire to accelerate specialty underwriting

London-based InsurTech Concirrus has formally launched Concirrus Inspire, a new AI-native underwriting platform aimed at insurers and managing general agents (MGAs). The launch comes as...

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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