Sector Updates

Co-op Insurance has partnered with Urban Jungle to launch a new renters product designed to provide better value and protection for renters.

Co-op Insurance launches new renters product with Urban Jungle

Co-op Insurance has partnered with Urban Jungle to launch a new renters product designed to provide better value and protection for renters.
Front Street Re (FSR), an international InsurTech and reinsurance company under Lexasure Financial Group Limited, has named Edison Fong as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Front Street Re names Edison Fong as its new CEO

Front Street Re (FSR), an international InsurTech and reinsurance company under Lexasure Financial Group Limited, has named Edison Fong as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
In today’s dynamic landscape, traditional insurance models are often lagging behind newer digitalised solutions, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable to gaps in coverage and cumbersome policy management. Enter embedded insurance: a forward-thinking solution seamlessly integrating insurance products into existing platforms and transactions, revolutionising the way we protect assets and mitigate risks. But why is it becoming increasingly indispensable in our modern world?

Why is embedded insurance needed?

In today’s dynamic landscape, traditional insurance models are often lagging behind newer digitalised solutions, leaving consumers and businesses vulnerable to gaps in coverage and cumbersome policy management. Enter embedded insurance: a forward-thinking solution seamlessly integrating insurance products into existing platforms and transactions, revolutionising the way we protect assets and mitigate risks. But why is it becoming increasingly indispensable in our modern world?
London Underwriters, a leading national insurance wholesale broker, and Foxquilt, a pioneer in digital insurance solutions for small businesses and individuals, have announced a strategic partnership.

Foxquilt and London Underwriters unveil strategic partnership

London Underwriters, a leading national insurance wholesale broker, and Foxquilt Insurance, a pioneer in digital insurance solutions for small businesses and individuals, have announced a strategic partnership.
Nottingham Building Society has partnered with Uinsure, a leading insurance technology firm, to provide seamless home insurance quotes to members in as little as 60 seconds.

Nottingham Building Society partners with Uinsure to provide faster home insurance quotes

Nottingham Building Society has partnered with Uinsure, a leading insurance technology firm, to provide seamless home insurance quotes to members in as little as 60 seconds.
Honeycomb, a leading digital insurer, has raised $36m in a Series B funding round in a bid to expand its insurance offerings.

Honeycomb secures $36m to expand its insurance offerings

Honeycomb, a leading digital insurer, has raised $36m in a Series B funding round in a bid to expand its insurance offerings.
Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.

Simplifai secures significant investment led by Idékapital

Simplifai, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions in the insurance sector, has secured a significant investment with Idékapital leading the raise.
Coalition, the world’s first active insurance provider, has announced the expansion of its cyber insurance offering to large enterprise businesses in Canada, excluding the province of Quebec.

Coalition launches cyber insurance offering for large enterprises in Canada

Coalition, the world’s first active insurance provider, has announced the expansion of its cyber insurance offering to large enterprise businesses in Canada, excluding the province of Quebec.
Amwins, a leading insurance distributor, has announced the formation of Amwins National Transportation Underwriters (ANTU) designed to streamline market access. 

Amwins unveils Amwins National Transportation Underwriters for enhanced market access

Amwins, a leading insurance distributor, has announced the formation of Amwins National Transportation Underwriters (ANTU) designed to streamline market access. 
Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately.

Arch Insurance International promotes Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer

Arch Insurance International has announced the promotion of Barbara Rizzi to Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately.

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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