Sector Updates

NZIA

Major insurers back out of NZIA amid US political pressure

A group of significant insurers have publicly declared their discontinuation of membership with the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA).
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Atidot unveils AI platform transforming life insurance analysis

Atidot, an innovative leader in the InsurTech sector, has released its new, advanced AI platform as a response to a growing need for more optimised, intelligent solutions within the life insurance sphere. 
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Global risk specialist Guy Carpenter acquires Israel’s top reinsurance broker, Re Solutions

Guy Carpenter, a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a Marsh McLennan business, announced its acquisition of Re Solutions, the foremost independent reinsurance broker in Israel.
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Akur8 and HDI Seguros partner to streamline pricing process in Colombia

HDI Seguros Colombia, a trailblazer in the insurance sector in Colombia, known for quality service and innovative technological products, and Akur8, a machine learning-powered insurance pricing solution, have announced a partnership to enhance HDI's pricing process in the Colombian market.
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Rising inflation and its impact on insurance pricing: coping strategies for actuaries

Rising inflation rates are presenting an immense challenge to insurance companies globally. In this high-inflation environment, insurers face escalating costs and have the daunting task of predicting the influence of future inflation on their business, while setting prices today.
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InsurTech-as-a-service platform unveiled by Gainbridge

Gainbridge Insurance Agency, a distinguished part of Group 1001, recently publicised its forthcoming business-to-business (B2B) "insurance-as-a-service" platform.
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Talanx secures top spot in Latin American insurance sector through Liberty Mutual acquisition

Talanx Group, a significant European insurance entity, has cemented its position as one of the leading insurers in Latin America through the purchase of Liberty Mutual Insurance.
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Reimagining digital transformation: the strategic approach by Ushur

Simha Sadasiva, CEO and founder of AI-powered customer experience automation platform, Ushur, unveils a novel perspective on digital transformation, arguing for a customer-centric, gradual and cost-effective approach to modernisation.
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Sompo International expands global presence with new Canadian branch

Sompo International, recognised globally as a leader in commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, recently announced its first foray into Canada with the inauguration of a new office in Toronto.
Harnessing data and analytics: A game changer in the insurance industry

Harnessing data and analytics: A game changer in the insurance industry

In the realm of insurance, data and analytics aren't newcomers. However, the surge of digital technologies and the rise in both structured and unstructured...

News Stories

Orion180 targets Nasdaq as tech-led insurer scales

Orion180 targets Nasdaq as tech-led insurer scales

Orion180 has filed an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed Nasdaq listing under the ticker "OIG", giving...
Accelerant's latest filings reveal scope of Nest insurance plans

Accelerant’s latest filings reveal scope of Nest insurance plans

Accelerant, an insurance platform that combines capacity, underwriting and technology, has submitted trademark applications that indicate it could be developing a new offering called...
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...
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