Sector Updates

Arch Insurance North America, a prominent specialty insurer known for its innovative property and casualty solutions, has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president, head of marine.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global leader in risk data analytics, has joined forces with Kia Europe, a prominent automotive manufacturer, to launch an InsurTech partnership focused on personalised insurance offerings.

Earnix, a leading Dynamic-AI platform for insurance, specialising in intelligent pricing and rating solutions, has announced the release of its new PolicyCenter v10 accelerator.

Surebird, a Dutch InsurTech startup focused on digital insurance management, has secured fresh funding to further its mission of simplifying how consumers interact with and manage their insurance policies.

Insurance in 2025 can be categorised as a period of uncertainty. Global economic conditions, highly competitive markets and evolving customer demands are all contributing...

INSHUR, a global provider of insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, has entered a strategic partnership with Diesta, a technology company specialising in insurance payment reconciliation and distribution.

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has entered a strategic partnership with Hydor, a specialist underwriting firm with regional expertise in marine insurance to expand the scope and resilience of marine liability coverage across the Asia-Pacific region.

Traditional retail loyalty schemes are rapidly losing ground in an era where customers are demanding more than discounts or generic point systems. The modern consumer expects relevance, personalisation, and value that extends beyond the checkout. dacadoo’s Generation 5 platform is designed to address exactly that—by helping retailers foster daily engagement through wellbeing-focused digital experiences.

Previsico has called for urgent collaboration between insurers, government, and industry to tackle the rising threat of floods driven by climate change and rapid urbanisation.

MAPFRE RE, the global reinsurance arm of insurance group MAPFRE, has appointed Fernando Utrilla Agüero as deputy CFO and José López González as assistant general manager of MAPFRE Group Business.