Sector Updates

Consumers demand better insurance buying experiences, Duck Creek reveals

There is strong demand from global consumers for more proactive, personalised engagement from carriers, brokers and insurance agents, particularly when claims have occurred, according to research delivered by Duck Creek Technologies.

InsurTech Avidea bags $696k in pre-Series A

Tunisian InsurTech firm Avidea has completed a pre-Series A round raising 2 million dinars ($696k).

KYND reveals cyber risk rewind feature

Cyber risk management InsurTech KYND has launched a rewind feature, within its KYND ON cyber risk flagship product, which provides instant visibility into an organisation’s cyber risk history.

Policygenius unveils B2B insurance platform

Policygenius has launched Policygenius Pro, a turnkey partnerships platform that helps independent agents and financial advisors accelerate and streamline life insurance sales.

NordPass and Cowbell Cyber team up to boost “cyber hygeine”

Password manager NordPass Business has partnered with Cowbell Cyber, an AI-powered cyber insurance provider for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

AI insurance pricing – a game changer for the industry

In a constantly evolving and fast-paced world, the need for insurance companies to be adaptable to changing risks has never been greater. According to InsurTech Akur8, AI is bringing this capability, allowing insurers across the board to remain in control.

Volta Trucks lands Series C as it drives electric vision

Volta Trucks, a fully-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has raised $260m in Series C funding. The funding round was led by New York-based...

Coincover on mission to make crypto safe

Coincover, a provider of protection for cryptocurrency, has made its crypto protection technology available to individual crypto wallet holders.

ALKEME expands reach with Insurance Online acquisition

Retail insurance platform ALKEME has acquired Insurance Online, a digital insurance comparison engine, providing real-time rates and insurance services.

AXA looks to future-proof with EV solutions

AXA Commercial has launched an electric vehicle (EV) insurance proposition for its motor fleet customers.

News Stories

Leak detection technology has long been a staple across commercial buildings, data centres and critical infrastructure, helping organisations identify water ingress before it causes costly disruption. Traditional systems, particularly those using leak detection cables, have offered a relatively simple monitoring solution. However, these systems typically rely on fixed alert thresholds, which often fail to reflect the variability of real-world environments. As a result, while detection capabilities exist, their reliability has frequently been called into question.

Why traditional leak detection systems falter in real environments

Leak detection technology has long been a staple across commercial buildings, data centres and critical infrastructure, helping organisations identify water ingress before it causes...
The first wave of the InsurTech revolution has delivered significant innovation, but it has also left critical structural gaps unresolved. Over the past decade, the sector has made notable progress in areas such as digital distribution, API connectivity, embedded insurance, and the modernisation of agency management systems. However, beneath these advancements lies a growing concern, according to Producerflow.

InsurTech’s data gap threatens AI ambitions

The first wave of the InsurTech revolution has delivered significant innovation, but it has also left critical structural gaps unresolved. Over the past decade,...
Liberty Mutual has partnered with life insurance technology company Ethos to expand its direct-to-consumer life insurance offering in the US.

Ethos and Liberty Mutual team up to deliver fully digital life insurance

Liberty Mutual has partnered with life insurance technology company Ethos to expand its direct-to-consumer life insurance offering in the US. The collaboration will see Liberty...
Volkswagen Financial Services UK, the financial arm of the group, has appointed InsurTech firm Wrisk Transfer Limited as its preferred insurance provider for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

VWFS UK selects Wrisk as preferred insurance partner for commercial vehicles

Volkswagen Financial Services UK, the financial arm of the group, has appointed InsurTech firm Wrisk Transfer Limited as its preferred insurance provider for Volkswagen...
Transamerica, a life insurer, has partnered with global reinsurer Swiss Re to modernise its claims experience.

Transamerica and Swiss Re collaborate on digital claims transformation

Transamerica, a life insurer, has partnered with global reinsurer Swiss Re to modernise its claims experience. The initiative will see Transamerica adopt Swiss Re’s PromiseXP...
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