Sector Updates

Aon

Aon’s strategic acquisition of NFP enhances global advisory services

Aon and NFP, a prominent middle-market property and casualty broker, have announced a definitive agreement for a major acquisition.
CII

CII welcomes new vice presidents to strengthen global insurance outreach

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has recently announced the appointment of two new Vice Presidents Enas Asiri and Suresh Nair.
expectations

Understanding customer expectations: The bedrock of CX innovation

Ushur recently delved deeper into the topic of customer expectations as a vital part of the customer experience. 
CoverForce and NowCerts unite for revolutionary instant insurance quoting platform

CoverForce and NowCerts unite for revolutionary instant insurance quoting platform

CoverForce, a pioneer in independent API for instant insurance quoting and binding, has teamed up with NowCerts, an innovative agency management system provider.
Scanbot SDK's transformative journey: A 2023 year in review

Scanbot SDK’s transformative journey: A 2023 year in review

This year has been a milestone for Scanbot SDK, showcasing significant advancements and positive changes that have benefitted both its customers and the company.
Enhancing insurance accuracy and efficiency with hx Renew technology

Enhancing insurance accuracy and efficiency with hx Renew technology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of InsurTech, a new game-changer has emerged: hx Renew. This cutting-edge platform is redefining how actuarial teams operate, offering...
Markel strengthens MENA presence with new senior underwriter appointment

Markel strengthens MENA presence with new senior underwriter appointment

Markel, a prominent global specialty insurer operating within Markel Group Inc., has appointed a new senior underwriter to lead its cyber portfolio in the Middle East and North Africa.
ARMD and Sparta Insurance join forces to revolutionise UK tradespeople’s tool protection

ARMD and Sparta Insurance join forces to revolutionise UK tradespeople’s tool protection

ARMD, an InsurTech leading the way in serving the UK's tradespeople market, has teamed up with Sparta Insurance Services, a prominent wholesale broker distribution platform, specialises in connecting insurance products with brokers across the UK.
AXA

AXA UK&I welcomes Alain Zweibrucker as new CEO of AXA Retail

AXA UK & Ireland has named Alain Zweibrucker as the CEO of AXA Retail, effective 2 January 2024, pending regulatory approval.
OneShield and Coforge unite to revolutionise the insurance technology space

OneShield and Coforge unite to revolutionise the insurance technology space

OneShield, a pioneer in core systems for the insurance industry, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Coforge, a leading global provider of digital...

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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