Sector Updates

FinTech company Vesttoo has shockingly announced that it will be laying off 75% of its staff in wake of its fraud scandal. 

Vesttoo lay off 75% of staff and close multiple offices amid fraud scandal

FinTech company Vesttoo has shockingly announced that it will be laying off 75% of its staff in wake of its fraud scandal. 

Converge Insurance raises $15m from Forgepoint Capital

Converge Insurance, a leading managing general agent (MGA) specialising in cyber risk management and underwriting, announced its successful raising of $15m in Series A funding.
The importance of external and internal vulnerability scanning in cyber underwriting

The importance of external and internal vulnerability scanning in cyber underwriting

InsurTech company KYND recently released a report exploring whether external or internal vulnerability scanning is more useful to assess a company's cyber posture. 

Blitz Insurance collaborates with Ascend for payment and financing in InsurTech

Blitz Insurance, a specialty insurance carrier, and Ascend, a first-of-its-kind insurance payments platform, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at modernising payment experiences for insurance brokers in specialty markets.
QBE

QBE North America and Converge launch cyber insurance program

QBE North America has launched a new cyber insurance program with Converge, a new MGA that will act as program administrator. 
Pen

Pen Underwriting launches new UK division to drive growth

Pen Underwriting has recently announced changes to its divisional structure as it aims to continue its growth.  
WTW

WTW launches new tool to boost board-level climate skills

WTW has launched its latest tool aimed at promoting alignment between board members and management on climate action. 
Concirrus

Concirrus partners with Insurity to develop data models for marine insurers

Concirrus has announced a new partnership with Insurity that will see it deliver unique predictive data models for marine insurers. 

hyperexponential launches new insurance-focused podcast

As the business environment evolves, the insurance sector grapples with a pertinent issue: talent. Maintaining a competitive edge, staying relevant, and demonstrating resilience are pivotal for survival, and people with the right skills are key to these endeavours.
risk

Harnessing the future of InsurTech: Centralised risk data platforms and data analytics

In the current dynamic InsurTech landscape, the significance of risk data analytics and a centralised risk data platform is undeniable.

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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