Sector Updates

Hourly.io, an ambitious startup aimed at revolutionising the workers' comp landscape for businesses employing hourly and mobile workers, has forged a strategic partnership with Nationwide, a prominent provider of insurance and financial services.

Prudential Financial, a leading global financial services leader, and Nayya, a pioneer in the benefits experience platform, have announced a strategic partnership. This alliance aims to utilise artificial intelligence and data science to enhance the decision-making process of employees regarding workplace benefits.

Early-stage venture capital firm, Distributed Ventures, has just made a big splash with the conclusion of its initial fund under the company's name. This firm, with its focus on InsurTech, FinTech, and HealthTech ventures, is making waves in the sector with its innovative approach to early-stage investments.

Slide Insurance, a full-stack InsurTech firm with a keen focus on delivering cost-effective and efficient homeowners insurance, has revealed the successful pricing of its latest catastrophe (cat) bond.

Certificial, creator of the Smart COI Network, pioneers in the field of business insurance monitoring, have confirmed the acquisition of $15m of funding led by Nyca Partners.

Akur8, the creator of next-generation insurance pricing solutions employing transparent machine learning, has teamed up with Canal Insurance Company, a leading commercial insurance provider.

Insurers are finding themselves on the cusp of an innovative overhaul, specifically with regard to the claims journey - a process historically plagued by complex systems and lack of transparency, but now being redefined by advancing technology and evolving customer expectations.

Simply Business, a Boston-based digital insurance firm catering to small businesses, has declared a new collaboration with Cerity, a leading provider of digital-first, direct-to-consumer workers' compensation insurance policies.

Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company (FSIC), a branch of The Fortegra Group, and Rockwood Programs have announced the creation of bespoke management and professional liability insurance products.

Sigo Seguros, a rapidly expanding InsurTech company renowned for its Spanish-first approach, delivers auto insurance services predominantly for immigrant and working-class communities.