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Fin+InsureTech firm Finsall secures Rs 15 crore in bridge funding round

Fin+InsureTech firm Finsall secures Rs 15 crore in bridge funding round

Finsall, an innovative Fin+InsureTech company, has successfully secured a bridge round of Rs 15 crore, led by prominent investors Unicorn India Ventures and Seafund. This...
As the insurance sector undergoes a rapid evolution in regard to its pricing challenges, José María Castelo Marín, an esteemed actuary and advisor at Akur8 reflects on the tumultuous nature of this change - and opens up on why actuarial expertise is now key for insurers who wish to remain competitive.

Why actuarial expertise is now key for insurers

As the insurance sector undergoes a rapid evolution in regard to its pricing challenges, José María Castelo Marín, an esteemed actuary and advisor at Akur8 reflects on the tumultuous nature of this change - and opens up on why actuarial expertise is now key for insurers who wish to remain competitive.
Marine war risk insurer Vessel Protect, a managing general agent under the Pen Underwriting UK umbrella, has announced the appointment of James Kent as senior business development underwriter, effective June 3.

Vessel Protect hires industry veteran to drive business development

Marine war risk insurer Vessel Protect, a managing general agent under the Pen Underwriting UK umbrella, has announced the appointment of James Kent as senior business development underwriter, effective June 3.
Anterior, an InsurTech which specialises in leveraging AI to accelerate health insurance approvals, has finalised a $20m Series A round.

Anterior nets $20m to accelerate health insurance approvals

Anterior, an InsurTech which specialises in leveraging AI to accelerate health insurance approvals, has finalised a $20m Series A round.
Vantage, a prominent insurance provider, has unveiled it is underwriting U.S. primary cyber insurance through its U.S. insurance subsidiaries, offering up to $10m in capacity.

Vantage Risk introduces U.S. primary cyber insurance

Vantage, a prominent insurance provider, has unveiled it is underwriting U.S. primary cyber insurance through its U.S. insurance subsidiaries, offering up to $10m in capacity.
GradGuard has expanded its renters insurance program to include students coverage in Rhode Island.

GradGuard launches expanded renters insurance program for Rhode Island students

GradGuard has expanded its renters insurance program to include students coverage in Rhode Island.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, has expanded its Media Liability team.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group expands media liability team trio of new hires

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, has expanded its Media Liability team.
Euclid Program Managers, a leading provider in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, has announced the launch of a Managing General Underwriter (MGU) underwriting mortgage credit risk on behalf of insurers and reinsurers.

Euclid launches MGU to revolutionise the mortgage reinsurance market

Euclid Program Managers, a leading provider in the insurance and reinsurance sectors, has announced the launch of a Managing General Underwriter (MGU) underwriting mortgage credit risk on behalf of insurers and reinsurers.
Pattern Insurance and WeTravel have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating insurance into the travel booking experience.

Pattern Insurance and WeTravel join forces to enhance travel booking experience with integrated insurance

Pattern Insurance and WeTravel have announced a new partnership aimed at integrating insurance into the travel booking experience.
dacadoo, a leading Health Tech vendor known for its award-winning Health Score and Digital Health Engagement Platform, has announced its commitment to provide access to its technologies in Africa.

dacadoo to enter African market to improve health outcomes across the continent

dacadoo, a leading Health Tech vendor known for its award-winning Health Score and Digital Health Engagement Platform, has announced its commitment to provide access to its technologies in Africa.

News Stories

Road safety shift threatens motor insurers

Road safety shift threatens motor insurers

Angelica Solutions, an insurance analytics and advisory business, has warned that a growing share of serious road casualties among pedestrians and cyclists could open...
ZestyAI's Z-WATER wins approval in 20+ US states

ZestyAI’s Z-WATER wins approval in 20+ US states

ZestyAI, a Risk Decision Platform serving the insurance industry, has had its Z-WATER model for non-weather water risk accepted for use in carrier rate...
Sixfold, Sollers partner to speed up underwriting

Sixfold, Sollers partner to speed up underwriting

Sixfold, the AI underwriting InsurTech trusted by global insurers, has entered a strategic partnership with Sollers Consulting, the international insurance technology consultancy, aimed at...
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What needs to happen in H2 2026 for it to be a successful year...

The InsurTech sector is having a strong year, with over $2.7bn raised by companies during the first six months of the year in InsurTech....

bolt unveils Connected Distribution for insurers

bolt, a leading InsurTech focused on distribution, has introduced what it describes as the insurance industry's first AI-powered distribution platform, giving partners connected access...
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