Sector Updates

Insurance professionals often focus on headline risks such as fire, theft or extreme weather when assessing potential losses. Yet a quieter, less obvious danger is quietly climbing the claims table, costing insurers and construction firms far more than many realise. This emerging threat is hard to detect, often preventable, and has the potential to cause significant financial and operational disruption if left unaddressed.

The rising tide quietly driving up insurance claims

Insurance professionals often focus on headline risks such as fire, theft or extreme weather when assessing potential losses. Yet a quieter, less obvious danger...
Aviva has formally entered a new phase of its high-net-worth strategy with the launch of Aviva Private Clients within the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.

Aviva taps Lloyd’s to grow luxury insurance business

Aviva has formally entered a new phase of its high-net-worth strategy with the launch of Aviva Private Clients within the Lloyd’s of London insurance...
UK InsurTech Cuvva, a mobile-first provider of on-demand motor insurance, and Toyota Insurance Services Europe have entered a strategic partnership to launch Toyota Short-Term Insurance by Cuvva for drivers in Europe.

Cuvva partners Toyota Insurance to deliver on-demand motor cover

UK InsurTech Cuvva, a mobile-first provider of on-demand motor insurance, and Toyota Insurance Services Europe have entered a strategic partnership to launch Toyota Short-Term...
Pembridge Life Ltd , has officially launched webuylifepolicy.com, a new digital platform designed to create a secondary market for term-based life insurance policies across the United Kingdom.

Pembridge Life unveils webuylifepolicy.com for policy sales

Pembridge Life Ltd , has officially launched webuylifepolicy.com, a new digital platform designed to create a secondary market for term-based life insurance policies across...
Across the insurance industry, reserving remains one of the most complex and high-stakes actuarial activities. Actuaries are expected to deliver accurate, transparent and well-documented reserve estimates while navigating increased regulatory scrutiny, volatile economic conditions and growing data volumes.

Why insurance reserving can no longer rely on spreadsheets

Across the insurance industry, reserving remains one of the most complex and high-stakes actuarial activities. Actuaries are expected to deliver accurate, transparent and well-documented...
Gain Life, an InsurTech company providing AI-powered workflow automation for property and casualty (P&C) insurance operations, has announced a rebrand to Crosstie as it looks to expand its role across insurance workflows.

Gain Life announces Crosstie rebrand to scale insurance workflows

Gain Life, an InsurTech company providing AI-powered workflow automation for property and casualty (P&C) insurance operations, has announced a rebrand to Crosstie as it...
European InsurTech deal activity 2025

UK firms secured over a third of all European InsurTech deals as deal activity...

Key European InsurTech investment stats in 2025: European InsurTech deal activity fell by 12% YoY in 2025 UK firms dominated the European InsurTech marketplace...
AXA Hong Kong and Macau, a leading global insurer, has launched Quest by AXA, a new AI-powered advisory platform designed to support financial consultants in delivering clearer, more consistent and insight-led financial and insurance guidance to customers.

AXA enhances insurance advice with Quest by AXA

AXA Hong Kong and Macau, a leading global insurer, has launched Quest by AXA, a new AI-powered advisory platform designed to support financial consultants...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data analytics company, has announced the availability of LexisNexis IDVerse for Insurance, a new AI-powered document authentication and identity verification solution.

LexisNexis expands IDVerse with new Insurance solution

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data analytics company, has announced the availability of LexisNexis IDVerse for Insurance, a new AI-powered document authentication and identity...
Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters, a Lloyd’s coverholder focused on practitioner-led specialty underwriting, has appointed two senior marine underwriting specialists, to its newly formed Marine specialty underwriting team.

HIVE Underwriters strengthens marine team with senior hires

Independent specialty MGA HIVE Underwriters, a Lloyd’s coverholder focused on practitioner-led specialty underwriting, has appointed two senior marine underwriting specialists, to its newly formed...

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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