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AVLA, a prominent provider of surety and trade credit solutions, has successfully secured $25m in funding from a host of distinguished investors.

AVLA secures $25m to enter US market

AVLA, a prominent provider of surety and trade credit solutions, has successfully secured $25m in funding from a host of distinguished investors.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the decision to deploy infrastructure either on-premises or in the cloud has become a critical choice for organisations. The preferences often vary based on factors such as operational needs, financial considerations, and overall business strategy. Software development company Symfa explores the reasons behind the growing trend of opting for on-premises data centres.

How to choose between the cloud and on-prem centres for financial services

In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, the decision to deploy infrastructure either on-premises or in the cloud has become a critical choice for organisations. The preferences often vary based on factors such as operational needs, financial considerations, and overall business strategy. Software development company Symfa explores the reasons behind the growing trend of opting for on-premises data centres.
Munich Re has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Jeff Marks as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).

Munich Re strengthens executive team with new COO appointment

Munich Re has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Jeff Marks as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Munich Re Specialty Insurance (MRSI).
Allianz Direct, a subsidiary of the German insurance giant Allianz, is reportedly on the brink of acquiring the beleaguered French InsurTech Luko for approximately €5m.

Allianz set to buy beleaguered French InsurTech Luko in €5m deal

Allianz Direct, a subsidiary of the German insurance giant Allianz, is reportedly on the brink of acquiring the beleaguered French InsurTech Luko for approximately €5m.
Porch Group, Inc. has received $25m following its entry into a strategic business collaboration agreement with Aon.

Porch receives $25m by securing strategic business collaboration with Aon

Porch Group, Inc. has received $25m following its entry into a strategic business collaboration agreement with Aon.
75% of key decision-makers in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries are now "comfortable" incorporating AI and automation into customer-facing strategies or communications, according to research from Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA) pioneer Ushur.

75% of business leaders are “comfortable” incorporating AI into customer-facing strategies

75% of key decision-makers in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries are now "comfortable" incorporating AI and automation into customer-facing strategies or communications, according to research from Customer Experience Automation™ (CXA) pioneer Ushur.
Python in insurance: Paving the way for actuaries and insurers

Python in insurance: Paving the way for actuaries and insurers

The insurance sector, traditionally slow in embracing modernisation, is progressively adopting programming languages to refine workflows and bolster decision-making capabilities. Among these, Python has...
UK InsurTech companies saw their funding double in 2023 compared to the previous year, defying global trends from across the sector.

UK InsurTech funding defies global trends

UK InsurTech companies saw their funding double in 2023 compared to the previous year, defying global trends from across the sector.
Floodbase has partnered with American space tech firm Capella Space Corp. to enhance its parametric flood insurance offering.

Capella Space and Floodbase partner to enhance parametric flood insurance

Floodbase has partnered with American space tech firm Capella Space Corp. to enhance its parametric flood insurance offering.
NFP, an international insurance broking and consulting firm, has successfully acquired Advanced Insurance Consultants Limited (AIC) to expand its commercial insurance offering.

NFP acquires AIC to expand commercial insurance offering

NFP, an international insurance broking and consulting firm, has successfully acquired Advanced Insurance Consultants Limited (AIC) to expand its commercial insurance offering.

News Stories

Starpeak secures August Equity investment

Starpeak secures August Equity investment

August Equity, a UK-based private equity investor focused on lower-mid-market businesses, has agreed to invest in Starpeak, a specialist insurance distributor serving niche personal...

AEGIS London and Augentic unveil digital consortium

AEGIS London, a top-quartile Lloyd's syndicate, and Augentic, a tech-enabled MGA, have joined forces to launch a new cross-class digital follow consortium within the...
Why insurance’s distribution data goldmine matters now

Why insurance’s distribution data goldmine matters now

Insurance distribution has traditionally been treated as an operational challenge. Carriers, MGAs and agencies have invested in technology to onboard producers, manage licences and...

Alliant Insurance buys Nava in AI benefits push

Alliant Insurance Services, one of the largest insurance brokers and consultants in the US, has agreed to acquire Nava Benefits, the AI-native employee benefits...
RockRose Risk lands $12.5m to reshape wildfire insurance

RockRose Risk lands $12.5m to reshape wildfire insurance

RockRose Risk, the insurance brokerage that rewards property owners for reducing wildfire exposure, has completed a $12.5m Series A round. The financing was jointly led...
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