Sector Updates

WTW launches price inflation tool for auto insurers

Willis Tower Watson (WTW), in partnership with Solera Audatex, has launched a price inflation forecasting tool for auto insurers.

Zurich to sell life insurance portfolio to Viridium

Zurich Insurance Group, is to sell its legacy traditional life insurance back book in Germany to Viridium Holding AG, a specialist in the management of life insurance portfolios in Germany.

Pet insurance is taking InsurTech by storm and Crypto continues to perform despite investor...

This week saw a strong 37 deals take place, which showcased the continued attraction of the InsurTech industry, with growing attention being paid to pet insurance, as well as continued investment in Blockchain & Crypto, despite predictions this could be about to burst.

Hawksoft boosts client relationship capabilities with Levitate

Oregon-based insurance technology developer Hawksoft, and its partner Levitate, have launched a two-way API integration for users of both platforms.

Asian insurance market represents an opportunity, according to Everest Insurance

Everest Insurance, the insurance division of Everest Re Group, has entered the Asian market following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

“Easy as pie” Pie Insurance expands coverage

Pie Insurance, an InsurTech specialising in workers’ compensation insurance for small businesses, has expanded its footprint to Alabama and Oregon in the US.

Bike insurance startup Laka nabs Series A ahead of European expansion

Bicycle insurance startup Laka has netted $13.5m in its Series A funding round as it gears up for European expansion.

Novidea commits to London as centre of global growth

Novidea, the creator of the cloud-native, data-driven platform that aims to optimise the entire insurance policy distribution lifecycle, has opened offices in the City of London.

Policygenius to simplify term life insurance with Impact

Policygenius, a tech-enabled platform for insurance shopping, has partnered with Impact Partnership, to simplify and streamline term life insurance for Impact’s advisors and clients.

How to spend less time on admin and more time underwriting

The ability to react quickly to the rapidly changing market is a business imperative for insurers. Modern underwriters would do well to transform the way they work in a way that allows them to spend less time on admin and more time underwriting. How can this be done?

News Stories

Valor backs Counterpart with $50m Series C raise

Counterpart, a specialty InsurTech firm pioneering Agentic Insurance™ for the AI era, has completed a $50m Series C funding round, bringing its cumulative total...
MoneySuperMarket, the UK’s most recommended price comparison service, has expanded its ChatGPT app to include home insurance, pet insurance, credit cards and personal loans, enabling users to re-run quotes and compare financial products directly within the ChatGPT interface.

MoneySuperMarket adds home, pet insurance to ChatGPT app

MoneySuperMarket, the UK’s most recommended price comparison service, has expanded its ChatGPT app to include home insurance, pet insurance, credit cards and personal loans,...
Mehrwerk, a data-driven provider of cashback and lifestyle protection services, and bolttech, a global InsurTech specialising in embedded insurance, have formed a strategic partnership to expand embedded insurance and value-added services across Germany and international markets.

Mehrwerk teams with bolttech to expand embedded services

Mehrwerk, a data-driven provider of cashback and lifestyle protection services, and bolttech, a global InsurTech specialising in embedded insurance, have formed a strategic partnership...
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has launched PlayMicro in Canada via its digital platform Markel Connect, a broker-focused portal for specialty insurance solutions.

Markel brings PlayMicro portal to Canadian brokers

Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has launched PlayMicro in Canada via its digital platform Markel Connect, a broker-focused portal for...

Ripe debuts ChatGPT app for instant cycling cover quotes

Ripe, a UK-based digital managing general agent (MGA) specialising in niche insurance products, has launched a new ChatGPT app for its cycling insurance brand...
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