Sector Updates

In today’s digital-first workplace, empathy has become a key driver of successful leadership. Historically, leadership often focused on efficiency and emotionless processes. However, the shift towards authentic leadership highlights the need for human-centric strategies. As technology becomes more integrated into our daily lives, the ability to lead with empathy has emerged as a competitive advantage. Leading HealthTech specialists Air Doctor examines this shift in strategy.

Sun Life Global Solutions, a global capability centre specialising in advanced technology solutions for the insurance sector, has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore.

The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need to balance profitability with expanding distribution channels. Carriers, brokers, MGAs, and the broader insurance ecosystem are navigating this shift by adopting innovative strategies and adapting to new market realities. At the heart of this change is insurance distribution. Jeff Heine, CRO at Novidea, opened up on what the future may hold in this area.

Aviva, a leading InsurTech provider specialising in life insurance and health-related products, is set to distribute its protection insurance products through NatWest Group, as part of a a five-year partnership with the firm.

blip, a leading provider of small business insurance, has introduced its Professional Indemnity Insurance, further expanding its range of specialised coverage for entrepreneurs and professionals.

Federato, an InsurTech startup specialising in AI-driven underwriting solutions, has announced the close of a $40m Series C funding round. The round was led by...

The acquisition strengthens Gallagher’s position in the high-net-worth insurance market, building on Shepard Insurance Group’s strong regional presence and expertise.

Previsico, a specialist in surface water flood forecasting, has partnered with Esri UK to help UK businesses and organisations mitigate future flood impacts and...

B.P. Marsh & Partners, a specialist private equity investor in early-stage financial services firms, has made a $12.6m investment in XPT Group, a leading US-based insurance distribution platform.

McGill and Partners, an independent global specialty insurance and reinsurance broker, has launched a new trade disruption insurance facility in collaboration with Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) and Convex.