Sector Updates

Brookfield, one of the world’s largest private capital groups, has applied to establish an insurance entity in the UK.

Chubb Limited, a global insurance leader, has announced significant executive appointments within its North American general insurance business.

Najm for Insurance Services Company, a Saudi-based provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, has announced a new telematics initiative aimed at improving road safety across Saudi Arabia.

The Woodlands Financial Group (TWFG), an insurance broker supported by reinsurer RenaissanceRe, has announced its intention to raise up to $176m through its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Eastern Alliance Insurance Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProAssurance Corporation, has partnered with CLARA Analytics to optimise insurance claims through the use of AI.

In the competitive landscape of insurance underwriting, the integration of risk data is emerging as a secret weapon to enhance the performance of your underwriting team. One way this can be exploited is through the use of loss control, a risk management method aimed at decreasing the likelihood of losses occurring and minimising the impact of any that do happen. Due to the clear benefits of this, numerous key industry players are now claiming that advanced loss control practices can transform the traditional underwriting processes, reducing claims while increasing renewals and premiums.  

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., has announced a partnership with SKYGEN to continue improving the customer satisfaction journey.

Aurora, the managing general agent, has launched a flagship commercial combined product tailored for SMEs.

Acrisure, a leading FinTech company that combines human intelligence with technology, has announced the appointment of Aaron Miller as its new chief financial officer.

iA Financial Group, one of Canada’s largest insurance and wealth management organisations, has announced a $10m investment in Clutch Technology, a firm specialising in the online sales of pre-owned vehicles.