Sector Updates

Orion180, a US-based home insurance provider specialising in technology-driven, customer-centric solutions, has introduced its FLEX Home Insurance product in nine counties across eastern Massachusetts.

FLEX by Orion180 expands to nine Massachusetts counties

Orion180, a US-based home insurance provider specialising in technology-driven, customer-centric solutions, has introduced its FLEX Home Insurance product in nine counties across eastern Massachusetts.
Quandri, a Canadian InsurTech startup transforming insurance brokerage operations through AI-powered automation, has secured $12m in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey.

Canadian InsurTech Quandri raises $12m to scale AI platform

Quandri, a Canadian InsurTech startup transforming insurance brokerage operations through AI-powered automation, has secured $12m in a Series A funding round, marking a significant...
ePayPolicy, a leading digital payments platform for the insurance industry, has announced a strategic integration with INTX Insurance Software, a provider of end-to-end policy administration systems for the insurance sector.

Digital payment boost as INTX partners with ePayPolicy

ePayPolicy, a leading digital payments platform for the insurance industry, has announced a strategic integration with INTX Insurance Software, a provider of end-to-end policy administration systems for the insurance sector.

AI workflow automation startup Heron lands $16m Series A

Heron, a workflow automation company specialising in AI-powered document processing for traditional industries such as lending, insurance and equipment finance, has raised $16m in a Series A funding round.
Globe Underwriting, a UK-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in tailored insurance solutions, has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its professional indemnity (PI) proposition.

Globe Underwriting launches new professional indemnity product

Globe Underwriting, a UK-based managing general agent (MGA) specialising in tailored insurance solutions, has taken a significant step forward with the launch of its professional indemnity (PI) proposition.
Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.

New Akur8 sales lead eyes EMEA expansion strategy

Akur8 has appointed Davide Burlon as its new regional sales director for EMEA, strengthening its leadership team with a seasoned expert in the insurance and data landscape.
Life InsurTech firm Ethos has partnered with personal finance platform Origin to give policyholders a one-year free subscription to Origin’s financial management platform.

Ethos and Origin partner to expand access to financial tools

Life InsurTech firm Ethos has partnered with personal finance platform Origin to give policyholders a one-year free subscription to Origin’s financial management platform.
Monzo, a leading UK-based digital bank, has announced the launch of Monzo Home Insurance, a combined buildings and contents insurance policy designed to offer UK homeowners a simpler and more flexible way to protect their property and belongings.

Monzo launches flexible Home Insurance product

Monzo, a leading UK-based digital bank, has announced the launch of Monzo Home Insurance, a combined buildings and contents insurance policy designed to offer UK homeowners a simpler and more flexible way to protect their property and belongings.
Green mobility insurer Laka raises $10.4m Series B

Green mobility insurer Laka raises $10.4m Series B

London-based Laka, a specialist insurance firm focused on sustainable transport, has secured $10.4m in a Series B funding round as it looks to accelerate profitability and solidify its position as a leader in Europe’s green mobility insurance sector.
A new survey by HDFC ERGO General Insurance reveals a significant shift in the attitudes of Gen Z and Millennials in India towards health insurance, with 61% of respondents in this demographic preferring to invest in it.

HDFC ERGO finds 61% of youth prioritise health cover

A new survey by HDFC ERGO General Insurance reveals a significant shift in the attitudes of Gen Z and Millennials in India towards health insurance, with 61% of respondents in this demographic preferring to invest in it.

News Stories

Acrisure's Auris AI targets insurance's data silos

Acrisure’s Auris AI targets insurance’s data silos

Acrisure, the global FinTech group spanning insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity and real estate services across 19 countries, has launched Auris AI, an applied...
Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, MOTER team up on connected claims

Agero, a digital driver assistance provider operating through its recently acquired Urgently platform, and MOTER Technologies (MOTER), an InsurTech firm that converts connected vehicle...

AXA expands AI agent hub with Publicis Sapient

AXA, the global insurance and asset management group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Publicis Sapient, a technology company specialising in enterprise AI...

intellectAI Insurance’s month of listening exposes wholesale broking’s data gap

IntellectAI has used its Broker Appreciation Month (BAM) campaign, which ran throughout July, to surface the operational friction still holding back wholesale insurance distribution,...
What music can teach insurance actuaries

Actuaries and music: a mathematical connection

Actuaries and musicians may work in very different fields, but both rely on patterns, interpretation and judgement. At Akur8, several actuaries say their experience with...
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