Sector Updates

Missouri-based iCover, an InsurTech provider specialising in algorithmic underwriting, has introduced a new online marketplace for life, health, and wellness products.

iCover launches online marketplace for life, health, and wellness products

Missouri-based iCover, an InsurTech provider specialising in algorithmic underwriting, has introduced a new online marketplace for life, health, and wellness products. The launch of iCover...
NeighborShare, a nonprofit focused on direct person-to-person charitable giving, has announced its expansion into Greater Boston through a partnership with eight local nonprofits and funding support from the MassMutual Foundation.

NeighborShare partners with MassMutual Foundation to expand charitable giving in Greater Boston

NeighborShare, a nonprofit focused on direct person-to-person charitable giving, has announced its expansion into Greater Boston through a partnership with eight local nonprofits and funding support from the MassMutual Foundation.
Despite women making up 28% of the UK’s FinTech workforce, only 10% of board seats are occupied by females, reflecting a long history of being overlooked for leadership roles. However, a new wave of trailblazers is challenging these norms, reshaping the industry with expertise, innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity. These leaders are not just breaking barriers—they’re redefining what it means to command a team. 

Redefining the CFO role in an AI-driven world

Despite women making up 28% of the UK’s FinTech workforce, only 10% of board seats are occupied by females, reflecting a long history of being overlooked for leadership roles. However, a new wave of trailblazers is challenging these norms, reshaping the industry with expertise, innovation, and a commitment to inclusivity. These leaders are not just breaking barriers—they’re redefining what it means to command a team. 
Cover Genius, a leading provider of embedded insurance, and Entrupy, a cutting-edge AI-powered luxury authenticator, have announced a partnership designed to enhance protection for high-end retail consumers.

Cover Genius partners with Entrupy to provide seamless product protection for luxury retail

Cover Genius, a leading provider of embedded insurance, and Entrupy, a cutting-edge AI-powered luxury authenticator, have announced a partnership designed to enhance protection for high-end retail consumers.
Root Platform (Root), a leading provider of low-code, API-first InsurTech solutions, has announced the launch of its Certified Developer Community program.

Root launches Certified Developer Community program to upskill insurance developers

Root Platform (Root), a leading provider of low-code, API-first InsurTech solutions, has announced the launch of its Certified Developer Community program. The Certified Developer Community...

Akur8 and AAIS collaborate to revolutionise predictive modelling in P&C insurance

Akur8, a cutting-edge provider of insurance pricing and reserving solutions powered by transparent machine learning, has partnered with the American Association of Insurance Services...
Konsileo raises £8m to drive UK expansion in commercial broking

Konsileo raises £8m to drive UK expansion in commercial broking

Chartered commercial broker Konsileo, which specialises in providing insurance services to mid-market businesses, has successfully raised £8m to support its expansion across the UK.
Zopper secures $25m to expand its insurance distribution platform

Zopper secures $25m to expand its insurance distribution platform

Zopper, an InsurTech startup specialising in creating tailored insurance solutions, has raised $25m in a Series D funding round.
Five Sigma was founded in 2017 to leverage insurance data with deep tech. Oded Barak, Co-founder and CEO, and his partners in Five Sigma brought in domain experts in claims and tech and worked to put together a cloud solution that transformed the claims management market. Now, they’ve released another such product.

Five Sigma’s AI adjuster Clive is transforming claims management

Five Sigma was founded in 2017 to leverage insurance data with deep tech. Oded Barak, Co-founder and CEO, and his partners in Five Sigma...
World Nomads, an InsurTech specialising in travel insurance, has joined forces with Air Doctor, a global medical network, to provide travellers with improved access to healthcare services.

Air Doctor and World Nomads collaborate to deliver seamless medical care in 75+ countries

World Nomads, an InsurTech specialising in travel insurance, has joined forces with Air Doctor, a global medical network, to provide travellers with improved access to healthcare services.

News Stories

Akur8 launches rating accelerator for Guidewire users

Akur8 launches rating accelerator for Guidewire users

Akur8, the global actuarial AI platform used by more than 3,000 actuaries across the property and casualty and life and annuity insurance markets, has...
Why insurers are failing to unlock distribution data

Why insurers are failing to unlock distribution data

Insurance distribution technology has become increasingly effective at automating the mechanics of producer management. The next challenge for insurers is turning the information generated...
Marsh McLennan Agency strengthens Midwest insurance footprint

Marsh McLennan Agency strengthens Midwest insurance footprint

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) is expanding its insurance footprint across the US Midwest after agreeing to acquire Accel Holdings, an independent insurance and advisory...

Athena Cyber unveils new supply chain shield

Rokstone, the international specialty (re)insurance MGA, has expanded its cyber offering through its Athena Cyber Division with the launch of a new customer and...
French insurers turn to decisioning as risks grow more complex

French insurers turn to decisioning as risks grow more complex

French insurers are facing growing pressure to modernise how they make decisions as emerging risks become harder to assess and customer expectations continue to...
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