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Monarch E&S Insurance Services has partnered with Obsidian Insurance Holdings to launch an enhanced personal umbrella policy.

Monarch E&S and Obsidian Insurance collaborate to launch enhanced personal umbrella policy

Monarch E&S Insurance Services has partnered with Obsidian Insurance Holdings to launch an enhanced personal umbrella policy. The offering, known as Knight Protector, seeks to enhance personal liability...
arqu, a tech-enabled wholesale insurance brokerage, has raised $10m in a Series A financing round led by Crosslink Capital, with additional support from Intact Ventures.

Tech-driven insurance broker arqu raises $10m in Crosslink Capital-led round

arqu, a tech-enabled wholesale insurance brokerage, has raised $10m in a Series A financing round led by Crosslink Capital, with additional support from Intact Ventures.
65% of insurance claims handlers have noticed a rise in fraudulent claims since the onset of the cost of living crisis.

65% of insurance claims handlers report surge in fraudulent claims amid cost of living...

65% of insurance claims handlers have noticed a rise in fraudulent claims since the onset of the cost of living crisis.
In the fast-paced world of retail, securing customer loyalty requires more than just making sales—it’s about creating engaging, personalised experiences that keep shoppers coming back. With e-commerce giants and social media-driven brands constantly setting higher expectations, retailers must stay ahead by addressing customers' deeper wants and needs. From personalised shopping to advanced AI, the following strategies will help retailers retain customers and build long-term relationships.

10 key customer engagement strategies for retailers

In the fast-paced world of retail, securing customer loyalty requires more than just making sales—it’s about creating engaging, personalised experiences that keep shoppers coming back. With e-commerce giants and social media-driven brands constantly setting higher expectations, retailers must stay ahead by addressing customers' deeper wants and needs. From personalised shopping to advanced AI, the following strategies will help retailers retain customers and build long-term relationships.
Quantee, a leading InsurTech provider, has announced that Colombian insurance firm Seguros del Estado has joined its client base. 

Quantee partners with Colombian insurer Seguros del Estado to develop scalable insurance models

Quantee, a leading InsurTech provider, has announced that Colombian insurance firm Seguros del Estado has joined its client base. 
Marsh, a global professional services firm offering risk management and insurance solutions, and Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a specialist Lloyd’s underwriter, have teamed up to create a business interruption insurance facility.

Marsh and Tokio Marine Kiln launch $50m business interruption insurance for ports facing geopolitical...

Marsh, a global professional services firm offering risk management and insurance solutions, and Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), a specialist Lloyd’s underwriter, have teamed up to create a business interruption insurance facility.
wefox Holding AG, a leading InsurTech firm focused on simplifying insurance processes, has appointed Joachim Müller as its new CEO, effective immediately.

Wefox announces Joachim Müller as CEO to mark next phase of growth

wefox Holding AG, a leading InsurTech firm focused on simplifying insurance processes, has appointed Joachim Müller as its new CEO, effective immediately.
Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced that Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB will be its next Chair.

Lloyd’s announces Sir Charles Roxburgh as new Chair

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced that Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB will be its next Chair. This appointment is subject...
Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital.

Mexican InsurTech Koltin secures $7.3m Series A

Koltin, a Mexico-based InsurTech, has successfully raised $7.3m in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital. This investment round, led by Left...
Allianz Partners USA, a leading provider of travel insurance and assistance services, has launched a redesigned Universal Claims Portal aimed at simplifying the claims process for its customers.

Allianz Partners USA unveils AI-powered Universal Claims Portal for faster claims processing

Allianz Partners USA, a leading provider of travel insurance and assistance services, has launched a redesigned Universal Claims Portal aimed at simplifying the claims process for its customers.

News Stories

Cyber insurers face a growing AI coverage gap

Cyber insurers face a growing AI coverage gap

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is creating a new challenge for cyber insurers: determining where AI-related losses fit within existing policies. That question was...
Insurity and ITS target the insurance industry's tech execution gap

Insurity and ITS take aim at insurance tech rollout risk

Insurity, a cloud software provider for the insurance industry, has joined forces with Insurance Technology Services (ITS) to give insurers additional support as they...
Aviva expands specialist underwriting across UK regions

Aviva expands specialist underwriting across UK regions

Aviva is expanding its specialist Financial Institutions underwriting across the UK, giving regional brokers greater access to dedicated expertise and decision-making. From August 2026, brokers...
HappyRobot targets insurance as AI agent adoption grows

HappyRobot targets insurance as AI agent adoption grows

HappyRobot, an AI-native operations platform, has secured $150m in Series C funding as it scales its autonomous AI agent technology across enterprise sectors, taking...
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...
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