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In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, achieving meaningful change extends far beyond the realm of structural shifts and organisational adjustments. The dynamics of insurance, like any other sector, are heavily influenced by the mindsets of employees and the fabric of organisational culture. 

Insurance transformation: exploring change with Hyperexponential

In the ever-evolving landscape of the insurance industry, achieving meaningful change extends far beyond the realm of structural shifts and organisational adjustments. The dynamics of insurance, like any other sector, are heavily influenced by the mindsets of employees and the fabric of organisational culture. 
HoneyQuote, a digital insurance marketplace, has partnered with First Connect Insurance Services to grant thousands of independent agents nationwide the ability to seamlessly write policies in Florida

HoneyQuote partners with First Connect to give agents greater access to Florida insurance market

HoneyQuote, a digital insurance marketplace, has partnered with First Connect Insurance Services to grant thousands of independent agents nationwide the ability to seamlessly write policies in Florida
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Insurance, Inc., in a bid to enhance their presence in the southeastern and Texan markets.

Arthur J. Gallagher to acquire Cadence Insurance to bolster Texas market presence

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cadence Insurance, Inc., in a bid to enhance their presence in the southeastern and Texan markets.
The insurance evolution: How delegated authority relies on fast data exchange

The insurance evolution: How delegated authority relies on fast data exchange

There's been a noteworthy shift within the insurance sector. The catalyst for this shift? The ever-growing importance and sheer volume of data.
InsurTech Laka pedals ahead with $8m funding and strategic acquisition

InsurTech Laka pedals ahead with $8m funding and strategic acquisition

The firm recently announced a successful funding round amounting to €7.6m ($8m). Leading the investment was the French mobility fund, Shift4Good.
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QBE and Novidea join forces to supercharge insurance processes in Canada

Insurance firm QBE Canada has recently linked with Novidea, renowned for its cloud-based insurance management platforms.
The insurance industry relies heavily on efficient data communication, and two key terms, the Core Data Record (CDR) and the Market Reform Contract (MRC), play significant roles in standardising this communication. While distinct, both concepts contribute to insurance processing and documentation, streamlining operations in the sector.

Unraveling insurance data standardisation: CDR vs. MRC

The insurance industry relies heavily on efficient data communication, and two key terms, the Core Data Record (CDR) and the Market Reform Contract (MRC), play significant roles in standardising this communication. While distinct, both concepts contribute to insurance processing and documentation, streamlining operations in the sector.
Israeli InsurTech Vesttoo has requested more time from the creditors in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, as it still believes it can produce a "value-maximising transaction".

Vesttoo continues to push for ‘value-maximising’ business plan

Israeli InsurTech Vesttoo has requested more time from the creditors in their Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, as it still believes it can produce a "value-maximising transaction".
White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. is set to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC Bamboo, a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in the California homeowners insurance market.

White Mountains Insurance Group to acquire majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services

White Mountains Insurance Group, Ltd. is set to acquire a majority stake in Bamboo Ide8 Insurance Services, LLC Bamboo, a managing general agent (MGA) specialising in the California homeowners insurance market.
bolttech expands global reach with acquisition of Digital Care

bolttech expands global reach with acquisition of Digital Care

bolttech, a rapidly expanding international InsurTech, has announced the acquisition of Digital Care, a leading embedded protection provider hailing from Poland.

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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