Sector Updates

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

AI-driven InsurTech Federato secures $40m Series C funding round

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...
Arthur J. Gallagher expands US presence with Shepard Insurance Group acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher expands US presence with Shepard Insurance Group acquisition

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 losses.

Previsico partners with Esri UK to revolutionise flood forecasting

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.

B.P. Marsh invests $12.6m in XPT Group to drive insurance market expansion

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.

McGill and Partners partners with Tokio Marine Kiln and Convex to launch $95m trade...

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.
Sony Financial Group, a major player in the property and casualty (P&C) and life insurance markets, has announced the acquisition of Japanese InsurTech startup JustInCase. 

Sony Financial Group acquires Japanese InsurTech startup JustInCase

Sony Financial Group, a major player in the property and casualty (P&C) and life insurance markets, has announced the acquisition of Japanese InsurTech startup JustInCase. 
Canara HSBC Life Insurance is launching a Generative AI-driven underwriting solution to enhance precision, efficiency, and scalability in life insurance underwriting processes.

Canara HSBC Life Insurance debuts Generative AI-driven underwriting solution

Canara HSBC Life Insurance is launching a Generative AI-driven underwriting solution to enhance precision, efficiency, and scalability in life insurance underwriting processes.  The product, known...
Everest, a global reinsurance and insurance leader, has announced its entry into the Italian market, as it looks to scale its presence across Europe.

Everest enters Italian market with new Milan base

Everest, a global reinsurance and insurance leader, has announced its entry into the Italian market, as it looks to scale its presence across Europe.
CoverGo, an InsurTech company offering end-to-end digital solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Louis Lee as managing director, APAC.

CoverGo strengthens APAC operations with Louis Lee as managing director

CoverGo, an InsurTech company offering end-to-end digital solutions for the insurance industry, has announced the appointment of Louis Lee as managing director, APAC.
Akur8, a leading provider of AI-powered pricing and reserving software, has announced that Michael Kraus, founder of 9elf26 and former CEO of NOVUM, has joined the company as a strategic advisor for the German insurance market.

Akur8 welcomes Michael Kraus as strategic advisor for German insurance market

Akur8, a leading provider of AI-powered pricing and reserving software, has announced that Michael Kraus, founder of 9elf26 and former CEO of NOVUM, has joined the company as a strategic advisor for the German insurance market.

News Stories

Kayna launches risk module for franchise networks

Kayna launches risk module for franchise networks

Kayna, an Irish InsurTech, an insurance infrastructure partner of Willis, a WTW business, has introduced a new standalone risk management module aimed at franchise...

Zing365 unveils outcomes-based learning platform for insurers

Zing365, a learning solutions provider built specifically for the insurance sector, has introduced a new platform aimed at helping firms prove staff competence rather...

insureMO to build Protec’s AI-native insurance core

insureMO, the global insurance Middle Office platform provider, has been chosen by Protec General Insurance, a newly licensed Indian general insurer, to construct an...
US InsurTech funding H1 2026

US InsurTech funding expected to grow 46% in 2026 driven by increase in larger...

Key US InsurTech investment stats in H1 2026: US InsurTech investments surged 90% YoY Trend analysis shows a projected 46% growth in funding for...

EigenRisk taps GeoX data to sharpen underwriting

EigenRisk, a catastrophe risk management technology provider, has entered into a new agreement with GeoX, an AI-powered property intelligence company, to integrate GeoX's property...
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