Sector Updates

Madrid-based InsurTech startup Tuio has raised $16.7m in a funding round that combined equity and debt, as it looks to enhance the service it provides to its clients.

Spanish InsurTech startup Tuio raises $16.7m to accelerate growth

Madrid-based InsurTech startup Tuio has raised $16.7m in a funding round that combined equity and debt, as it looks to enhance the service it provides to its clients.
Monarch E&S Insurance Services has partnered with Obsidian Insurance Holdings to launch an enhanced personal umbrella policy.

Monarch E&S and Obsidian Insurance collaborate to launch enhanced personal umbrella policy

Monarch E&S Insurance Services has partnered with Obsidian Insurance Holdings to launch an enhanced personal umbrella policy. The offering, known as Knight Protector, seeks to enhance personal liability...
arqu, a tech-enabled wholesale insurance brokerage, has raised $10m in a Series A financing round led by Crosslink Capital, with additional support from Intact Ventures.

Tech-driven insurance broker arqu raises $10m in Crosslink Capital-led round

arqu, a tech-enabled wholesale insurance brokerage, has raised $10m in a Series A financing round led by Crosslink Capital, with additional support from Intact Ventures.
65% of insurance claims handlers have noticed a rise in fraudulent claims since the onset of the cost of living crisis.

65% of insurance claims handlers report surge in fraudulent claims amid cost of living...

65% of insurance claims handlers have noticed a rise in fraudulent claims since the onset of the cost of living crisis.
In the fast-paced world of retail, securing customer loyalty requires more than just making sales—it’s about creating engaging, personalised experiences that keep shoppers coming back. With e-commerce giants and social media-driven brands constantly setting higher expectations, retailers must stay ahead by addressing customers' deeper wants and needs. From personalised shopping to advanced AI, the following strategies will help retailers retain customers and build long-term relationships.

10 key customer engagement strategies for retailers

In the fast-paced world of retail, securing customer loyalty requires more than just making sales—it’s about creating engaging, personalised experiences that keep shoppers coming back. With e-commerce giants and social media-driven brands constantly setting higher expectations, retailers must stay ahead by addressing customers' deeper wants and needs. From personalised shopping to advanced AI, the following strategies will help retailers retain customers and build long-term relationships.
Quantee, a leading InsurTech provider, has announced that Colombian insurance firm Seguros del Estado has joined its client base. 

Quantee partners with Colombian insurer Seguros del Estado to develop scalable insurance models

Quantee, a leading InsurTech provider, has announced that Colombian insurance firm Seguros del Estado has joined its client base. 
Marsh, a global professional services firm offering risk management and insurance solutions, and Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a specialist Lloyd’s underwriter, have teamed up to create a business interruption insurance facility.

Marsh and Tokio Marine Kiln launch $50m business interruption insurance for ports facing geopolitical...

Marsh, a global professional services firm offering risk management and insurance solutions, and Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a specialist Lloyd’s underwriter, have teamed up to create a business interruption insurance facility.
wefox Holding AG, a leading InsurTech firm focused on simplifying insurance processes, has appointed Joachim Müller as its new CEO, effective immediately.

Wefox announces Joachim Müller as CEO to mark next phase of growth

wefox Holding AG, a leading InsurTech firm focused on simplifying insurance processes, has appointed Joachim Müller as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced that Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB will be its next Chair.

Lloyd’s announces Sir Charles Roxburgh as new Chair

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced that Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB will be its next Chair. This appointment is subject...
Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital.

Mexican InsurTech Koltin secures $7.3m Series A

Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital. This investment round, led by Left...

News Stories

Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company.

Beazley investors back £8.1bn Zurich takeover deal

Beazley, a London-listed specialty insurer, said shareholders have approved Zurich Insurance’s £8.1bn all-cash takeover of the company. The deal was backed by 99.9% of votes...
Canopy Connect has launched a new sharing path feature for its Insurance Intake Platform, designed to give insurance prospects more flexibility in how they share their insurance information.

Canopy Connect adds multi-option sharing path to intake platform

Canopy Connect has launched a new sharing path feature for its Insurance Intake Platform, designed to give insurance prospects more flexibility in how they...
The Zebra, an insurance comparison platform, has warned that rising homeowners' insurance premiums could place significant financial pressure on first-time homebuyers.

Rising home insurance premiums add pressure for first-time buyers

The Zebra, an insurance comparison platform, has warned that rising homeowners' insurance premiums could place significant financial pressure on first-time homebuyers. The company’s latest analysis...
EIS, an AI-native insurance core platform provider, has announced that Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (TMNF) has deployed its ClaimPulse™ technology as part of a new overseas travel insurance offering.

Tokio Marine adopts ClaimPulse to automate travel insurance FNOL

EIS, an AI-native insurance core platform provider, has announced that Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (TMNF) has deployed its ClaimPulse™ technology as part...
SoundHound AI, a conversational AI technology firm, has agreed to acquire enterprise messaging platform LivePerson in a deal designed to create an end-to-end omnichannel conversational AI platform for global enterprises.

SoundHound buys LivePerson to build omnichannel AI platform

SoundHound AI, a conversational AI technology firm, has agreed to acquire enterprise messaging platform LivePerson in a deal designed to create an end-to-end omnichannel...
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