Sector Updates

In today’s fast-paced digital era, where technology is constantly evolving, companies face the challenge of effectively engaging with their customers. Traditional methods of customer engagement, such as in-person interactions or phone calls, are no longer sufficient in meeting the expectations of modern consumers. Instead, companies must leverage digital platforms to connect with their audience in meaningful ways.

How digital innovation is transforming customer interaction in insurance and banking

In today’s fast-paced digital era, where technology is constantly evolving, companies face the challenge of effectively engaging with their customers. Traditional methods of customer engagement, such as in-person interactions or phone calls, are no longer sufficient in meeting the expectations of modern consumers. Instead, companies must leverage digital platforms to connect with their audience in meaningful ways.
AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, has announced a lead investment of $14m as part of a $26m financing round into Novocuff, a women’s health medical device company dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births.

Novocuff secures $26m funding round led by AXA IM Alts

AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, has announced a lead investment of $14m as part of a $26m financing round into Novocuff, a women’s health medical device company dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births.
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have formed a partnership aimed at supporting actuaries in enhancing their understanding of ethical issues when deploying artificial intelligence (AI).

IFoA and CISI join forces to boost ethical AI understanding for actuaries

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have formed a partnership aimed at supporting actuaries in enhancing their understanding of ethical issues when deploying artificial intelligence (AI).
Aspen, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, has announced the appointment of Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer, effective immediately.

Aspen appoints Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer

Aspen, a global provider of insurance and reinsurance services, has announced the appointment of Tony Bishop as chief data & analytics officer, effective immediately. In...
Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced the closure of a $60m Series C equity investment round.

Cyber insurance leader Cowbell secures $60m Series C investment from Zurich

Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has announced a successful closure of a $60m Series C equity investment round.
SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-powered security, has announced the launch of a program designed to help insurers secure their clients’ networks using the world’s most advanced AI security platform.

SentinelOne launches Risk Assurance Initiative with AI-powered security for insurers

SentinelOne, a global leader in AI-powered security, has announced the launch of a program designed to help insurers secure their clients’ networks using the world’s most advanced AI security platform.
IntelePeer, a leading provider of AI-powered communications automation, has announced the successful completion of a $140m growth funding and debt financing round.

IntelePeer bags $140m to advance AI automation in customer service

IntelePeer, a leading provider of AI-powered communications automation, has announced the successful completion of a $140m growth funding and debt financing round.
ZestyAI, a leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions, has announced that it has received approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for its comprehensive suite of Severe Convective Storm products.

ZestyAI launches AI-powered storm risk products following state approval

ZestyAI, a leading provider of climate and property risk analytics solutions, has announced that it has received approval from the Texas Department of Insurance for its comprehensive suite of Severe Convective Storm products.
Blink Parametric, a pioneering provider of parametric insurance solutions, has unveiled its latest offering in collaboration with travel insurance specialist Heymondo.

Blink Parametric launches innovative Flight Disruption assistance solution with Heymondo

Blink Parametric, a pioneering provider of parametric insurance solutions, has unveiled its latest offering in collaboration with travel insurance specialist Heymondo.
BriteCore, the leading cloud-native core insurance platform for Property & Casualty insurance providers, has announced Laris Motorsports Insurance as its newest customer.

BriteCore partners with Laris Motorsports Insurance for enhanced policyholder services

BriteCore, the leading cloud-native core insurance platform for Property & Casualty insurance providers, has announced Laris Motorsports Insurance as its newest customer.

News Stories

Producer licensing is one of those parts of insurance that tends to stay in the background until it starts slowing everything else down. As carriers expand their agent networks, the process of onboarding producers, managing appointments, and maintaining compliance records often still depends on fragmented systems and manual intervention.

Fixing the producer bottleneck in insurance distribution

Producer licensing is one of those parts of insurance that tends to stay in the background until it starts slowing everything else down. As...
Simply Business, a digital insurance marketplace, has launched a business insurance app on ChatGPT in the US, alongside a separate rollout in the UK.

Simply Business brings small business insurance pricing into ChatGPT

Simply Business, a digital insurance marketplace, has launched a business insurance app on ChatGPT in the US, alongside a separate rollout in the UK. The...
Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform for US commercial insurers.Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform for US commercial insurers.

Cytora partners LexisNexis to enhance US commercial underwriting

Cytora, a digital risk processing platform, has announced a strategic relationship with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to embed advanced data and analytics into its platform...
INSTANDA, a no-code insurance platform provider, has partnered with DataCrest, a workflow solutions firm, to enhance submission intake and quoting efficiency for insurers and MGAs.

INSTANDA and DataCrest team up to streamline insurance submissions

INSTANDA, a no-code insurance platform provider, has partnered with DataCrest, a workflow solutions firm, to enhance submission intake and quoting efficiency for insurers and...
Openly, a tech-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has secured a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners and Gradient, with strategic participation from Allianz X.

Openly boosts expansion plans with funding and Allianz Re deal

Openly, a tech-enabled homeowners insurance provider, has secured a growth investment round led by existing investors Eden Global Partners, Advance Venture Partners and Gradient,...
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