Sector Updates

Roadzen Inc., a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance and mobility, has secured an extension of its loan maturity date and an additional $4m in capital from Mizuho Securities.

AI-driven insurance firm Roadzen secures $4m funding from Mizuho Securities

Roadzen Inc., a global leader in AI at the convergence of insurance and mobility, has secured an extension of its loan maturity date and an additional $4m in capital from Mizuho Securities.
Applied Systems®, a leading provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance, has announced the general release of an all-new data analytics capability.

Applied Systems launches all-new data analytics capability for US and Canadian markets

Applied Systems®, a leading provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance, has announced the general release of an all-new data analytics capability.
Sanlam and Allianz have launched their joint venture brand, SanlamAllianz, in Ghana following recent regulatory approvals to merge and rebrand their businesses in the country.

SanlamAllianz brand debuts in Ghana to boost financial inclusion

Sanlam and Allianz have launched their joint venture brand, SanlamAllianz, in Ghana following recent regulatory approvals to merge and rebrand their businesses in the country.
Faye secures $31m in Series B funding to elevate travel insurance technology

Faye secures $31m in Series B funding to elevate travel insurance technology

Faye, the trailblazing travel platform, has successfully secured $31m in Series B funding, escalating its total capital to $49m.
New research from NTT DATA UK&I has unveiled that 82% of UK consumers have not noticed a change in their interactions with insurance providers since the Consumer Duty Act was implemented in July 2023.

UK insurance firms struggle to meet Consumer Duty Act expectations

New research from NTT DATA UK&I has unveiled that 82% of UK consumers have not noticed a change in their interactions with insurance providers since the Consumer Duty Act was implemented in July 2023.
SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management (HMA), a marine hull and machinery underwriter in Greece and Cyprus, have announced a strategic partnership.

SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management join forces to expand marine insurance offerings

SiriusPoint and Hellenic Hull Management (HMA), a marine hull and machinery underwriter in Greece and Cyprus, have announced a strategic partnership.
NTT DATA UK&I, a leading IT services provider and consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced a new partnership with iPipeline, a renowned provider of comprehensive digital solutions for life insurance, pensions, savings, and investments in the UK.

NTT Data and iPipeline partner to drive insurance innovation

NTT DATA UK&I, a leading IT services provider and consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced a new partnership with iPipeline, a renowned provider of comprehensive digital solutions for life insurance, pensions, savings, and investments in the UK.
Philippines' Hive Health boosts SME health access with $6.5m funding

Philippines’ Hive Health boosts SME health access with $6.5m funding

Hive Health, a pioneering digital health insurer based in the Philippines, has completed a $6.5m Pre-Series A funding round, supported by an impressive consortium of global and local investors.
In today’s fast-paced digital era, where technology is constantly evolving, companies face the challenge of effectively engaging with their customers. Traditional methods of customer engagement, such as in-person interactions or phone calls, are no longer sufficient in meeting the expectations of modern consumers. Instead, companies must leverage digital platforms to connect with their audience in meaningful ways.

How digital innovation is transforming customer interaction in insurance and banking

In today’s fast-paced digital era, where technology is constantly evolving, companies face the challenge of effectively engaging with their customers. Traditional methods of customer engagement, such as in-person interactions or phone calls, are no longer sufficient in meeting the expectations of modern consumers. Instead, companies must leverage digital platforms to connect with their audience in meaningful ways.
AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, has announced a lead investment of $14m as part of a $26m financing round into Novocuff, a women’s health medical device company dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births.

Novocuff secures $26m funding round led by AXA IM Alts

AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, has announced a lead investment of $14m as part of a $26m financing round into Novocuff, a women’s health medical device company dedicated to improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births.

News Stories

Migrating from on-premises to cloud infrastructure is a major leap for any organisation. This was the case for a Fortune 500 insurer seeking to modernise its operations. Their existing system, which relied on outdated methods and manual processes, was no longer fit to handle the enormous amounts of data generated daily. This transformation involved building a robust, automated platform, transitioning to the cloud, and optimising for efficiency and scalability. Customer software development company Symfa explains how it supported the firm on this journey.

How Symfa helped a Fortune 500 insurer modernise its cloud infrastructure – part one

Migrating from on-premises to cloud infrastructure is a major leap for any organisation. This was the case for a Fortune 500 insurer seeking to modernise its operations. Their existing system, which relied on outdated methods and manual processes, was no longer fit to handle the enormous amounts of data generated daily. This transformation involved building a robust, automated platform, transitioning to the cloud, and optimising for efficiency and scalability. Customer software development company Symfa explains how it supported the firm on this journey.
ZestyAI has partnered with Standard Casualty Company to enhance risk assessment and policyholder collaboration for manufactured home insurance using advanced AI-driven property and climate risk analytics.

ZestyAI and Standard Casualty join forces to innovate property insurance for mobile homes

ZestyAI has partnered with Standard Casualty Company to enhance risk assessment and policyholder collaboration for manufactured home insurance using advanced AI-driven property and climate risk analytics.
HDI Global, a leading provider of industrial insurance, has announced plans to expand its environmental liability insurance offerings to international markets.

HDI Global expands ESG insurance offering with international environmental liability coverage

HDI Global, a leading provider of industrial insurance, has announced plans to expand its environmental liability insurance offerings to international markets. The expansion follows the...
Mulberri, a digital insurance platform focused on innovating business insurance, has joined forces with Qualys in a bid to deliver enhanced cyber insurance offerings.

Qualys partners with Mulberri to transform cyber insurance underwriting

Mulberri, a digital insurance platform focused on innovating business insurance, has joined forces with Qualys in a bid to deliver enhanced cyber insurance offerings.
Duck Creek Technologies, a global provider of intelligent solutions for property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the opening of a second Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Warsaw, Poland.

Duck Creek Technologies expands with new centre of excellence in Poland

Duck Creek Technologies, a global provider of intelligent solutions for property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, has announced the opening of a second Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Warsaw, Poland.

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