European InsurTech funding plummeted by 40% YoY in 2025 due to drop in larger deals

European InsurTech funding plummeted by 40% YoY in 2025 due to drop in larger...

January 20, 2026

Key European InsurTech investment stats in 2025: European InsurTech funding plummeted by 40% YoY Larger deals (over $100m) dropped by 44% as investors grew...

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight, and heightened capital and liquidity pressures. Traditional pricing workflows, built on spreadsheets, legacy systems, and fragmented models, are struggling to keep pace. Delays, errors, and manual reconciliation are holding back innovation, while operational risk rises.

How Earnix is redefining UK annuity pricing

January 19, 2026

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight,...

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae Group’s São Paulo brokerage team.

TechAssure expands Latin American footprint with Vitae Group

January 19, 2026

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae...

HawkSoft, an InsurTech provider specialising in agency management systems, and AgencyFocus, a financial advisory firm focused on supporting independent insurance agencies, have announced a strategic partnership designed to give agencies greater visibility and confidence in their financial performance.

HawkSoft and AgencyFocus team up to deliver financial insight for insurers

January 19, 2026

HawkSoft, an InsurTech provider specialising in agency management systems, and AgencyFocus, a financial advisory firm focused on supporting independent insurance agencies, have announced a...

Swiss InsurTech Credura, a FINMA-licensed digital insurance advisory firm, has launched what it describes as the first AI-based insurance adviser designed specifically for private individuals, following the completion of a successful pilot phase.

Swiss InsurTech Credura unveils AI-driven insurance adviser

January 19, 2026

Swiss InsurTech Credura, a FINMA-licensed digital insurance advisory firm, has launched what it describes as the first AI-based insurance adviser designed specifically for private...

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set to join the organisation in April 2026.

Lloyd’s appoints Jim Bichard as chief financial officer

January 19, 2026

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set...

Augusta Mutual, a Virginia-based insurer, has partnered with ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform, to enhance property underwriting accuracy and support sustainable growth across the state.

ZestyAI and Augusta Mutual transform property underwriting in Virginia

January 16, 2026

Augusta Mutual, a Virginia-based insurer, has partnered with ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform, to enhance property underwriting accuracy and support sustainable growth...

Oxbow Partners, the specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced the opening of a New York City office, marking the firm’s first dedicated presence in North America.

Oxbow Partners brings global insurance expertise to New York

January 16, 2026

Oxbow Partners, the specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced the opening of a New York City office, marking the firm’s first...

Nevado AI, an AI-native technology company, has officially launched its platform designed to help financial and insurance institutions harness agentic AI without the burden of legacy infrastructure.

Nevado AI launches agentic platform for insurance

January 16, 2026

Nevado AI, an AI-native technology company, has officially launched its platform designed to help financial and insurance institutions harness agentic AI without the burden...

Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced the launch of its new Sedgwick Global Specialty platform, a dedicated solution designed to manage the largest and most complex insurance losses worldwide.

Sedgwick launches platform to combat complex insurance claims

January 16, 2026

Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced the launch of its new Sedgwick Global Specialty platform, a dedicated solution designed...