Sector Updates

How will Brexit affect wealth management regulations?

Brexit could change the realities of wealth management and how WealthTech companies can navigate the new realities is something Zaliia Gindullina, head of business development at Kidbrooke, discussed in a recent podcast.

Health insurance startup Safety Wing said to raise $8m in funding

Safety Wing, a digital health insurance platform based in Norway, has reportedly scored $8m in a capital injection.

Why the 34 FinTech rounds raised last week paint a bittersweet picture for cybersecurity...

InsurTech and cybersecurity companies were among the 34 FinTech companies that raised money last week, but Covid-19 continues to haunt the industry.

Paymob Smart Payments among the ten companies in the new Techstars Hub71 Accelerator programme

Smartphone and contactless payment platform Paymob Smart Payments is among the companies to join the new Techstars Hub71 Accelerator programme.

dacadoo launches its Wheel of Life platform to help insurers improve customer engagement

Digital health engagement platform dacadoo has launched the next generation of its services, the Wheel of LifeTM, which it claims will revolutionise the way life and health insurers connect with their members.

Porch Group buys Homeowners of America Holding Corporation in $100m deal

InsurTech Porch Group has acquired insurance carrier Homeowners of America Holding Corporation and all of its subsidiaries for a cool $100m.

InsurTech NY and the Bermuda Business Development Agency launch $200,000 InsurTech competition

Innovation hub InsurTech NY has teamed up with the Bermuda Business Development Agency to launch the 2021 InsurTech Early-Stage Competition where 100 startups can compete for a total of $200,000.

Nayms said to raise £1.5m in funding

Nayms, which empowers cryptocurrency investors to reinsure crypto-risk, has reportedly netted £1.5m in seed equity.

Insuritas inks deals with First Southern Bank of Georgia

InsurTech Insuritas has announced a partnership with First Southern Bank of Georgia to create its first digital insurance agency.

InsurTech startup LeoCare nets €15m in new funding

InsurTech startup LeoCare has reportedly netted €15m in a funding round, which was backed by Felix Capital, Ventech and Daphni.

News Stories

Canadian auto lenders are facing mounting pressure as funding costs fluctuate, competition intensifies, and borrowers become increasingly sensitive to interest rates. At the same time, dealers expect rapid decisions and competitive offers at the point of sale.

Why Canadian auto lenders are rethinking pricing strategies

Canadian auto lenders are facing mounting pressure as funding costs fluctuate, competition intensifies, and borrowers become increasingly sensitive to interest rates. At the same...
Mortgage lenders face growing pressure to deliver faster and more personalised customer experiences. Rising borrower expectations, broker-led distribution models, and the need to modernise legacy systems are forcing lenders to rethink how lending journeys are designed.

Why personalisation is becoming essential in mortgage lending

Mortgage lenders face growing pressure to deliver faster and more personalised customer experiences. Rising borrower expectations, broker-led distribution models, and the need to modernise...
InsurTech Eleos Life has secured $3m in capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), a US-based media-for-equity venture fund, to accelerate brand awareness and customer acquisition across the United States.

Eleos Life raises $3m from Mercurius Media Capital

InsurTech Eleos Life has secured $3m in capital from Mercurius Media Capital (MMC), a US-based media-for-equity venture fund, to accelerate brand awareness and customer...
DXC Technology has launched a new suite of Assure Smart Apps designed to help insurers accelerate AI-driven transformation and modernise operations without large-scale system overhauls.

DXC introduces AI-driven apps to accelerate insurer transformation

DXC Technology has launched a new suite of Assure Smart Apps designed to help insurers accelerate AI-driven transformation and modernise operations without large-scale system...
European InsurTech Neat has entered a strategic partnership with Visa to enhance the insurance and medical assistance services embedded within Visa cards.

Visa teams with Neat to upgrade cardholder insurance services

European InsurTech Neat has entered a strategic partnership with Visa to enhance the insurance and medical assistance services embedded within Visa cards. The collaboration will...
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