Sector Updates

Kayna

Kayna aims to reshape SMB insurance after landing €1m investment

Kayna, the embedded insurance infrastructure platform, has successfully secured a €1 million pre-seed funding round. 
The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the launch of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Academy, designed to educate professionals within the global re/insurance sector.

LMA announces the launch of its ESG Academy

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the launch of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Academy, designed to educate professionals within the global re/insurance sector.
Independence Pet Group (IPG) announced plans to acquire Felix, advertised as the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the US.

Independence Pet Group to acquire Felix as demand for cat insurance rises

Independence Pet Group (IPG) announced plans to acquire Felix, advertised as the only pet insurance brand just for cats in the US.
Specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has announced a significant expansion of its offering through the establishment of a new treaty reinsurance team in APAC.

Miller expands reinsurance offering with new APAC treaty team

Specialist (re)insurance broker Miller has announced a significant expansion of its offering through the establishment of a new treaty reinsurance team in APAC.
6th annual InsurTech100 lists the companies you can’t afford to miss

6th annual InsurTech100 lists the companies you can’t afford to miss

As InsurTech continues to become vital for the success of insurance companies, specialist research firm FinTech Global has released the sixth annual edition of its InsurTech100 list.  
Mounting competition and soaring customer expectations are turning the ability to deliver personalised messages, offers, and experiences at scale into more than just an unprecedented opportunity for P&C insurers. It could soon become a strategic imperative for any carrier seeking to gain a significant share over rivals.

Why personalisation is imperative for P&C insurers

Mounting competition and soaring customer expectations are turning the ability to deliver personalised messages, offers, and experiences at scale into more than just an unprecedented opportunity for P&C insurers. It could soon become a strategic imperative for any carrier seeking to gain a significant share over rivals.
Hong Kong-based virtual insurer Bowtie has revealed that it has landed $34.9m, following the conclusion of a Series B2 funding round.

Hong Kong Insurtech Bowtie lands $34.9m in latest funding round

Hong Kong-based virtual insurer Bowtie has revealed that it has landed $34.9m, following the conclusion of a Series B2 funding round.
Planck has unveiled a 'game-changing' underwriting tool that incorporates advanced Generative AI (GenAI) functionalities.

Planck launches game-changing GenAI-enhanced underwriting tool

Planck has unveiled a 'game-changing' underwriting tool that incorporates advanced Generative AI (GenAI) functionalities.
QBE

QBE expands global reach with new cyber offering in the Middle East

QBE, a leading primary insurer with a broad international footprint, has revealed its newest endeavour - a cyber offering in the Middle East.
Insurify has forged a partnership with embedded insurance startup Fletch to introduce pet insurance to its platform. 

Insurify taps Fletch to launch pet insurance coverage

Insurify has forged a partnership with embedded insurance startup Fletch to introduce pet insurance to its platform. 

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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