Sector Updates

Hometree bags £7m in round led by Anthemis in a challenging InsurTech investment landscape

London-based InsurTech startup Hometree has collected £7m in a funding round designed to allow it to capitalise on skyrocketing demand amid Covid-19. Investment firm Anthemis...

zizzl releases tool to improve how businesses buy health insurance

zizzl has released its zizzl Health solution in a bit to rid the world of the days “nervously waiting for that health insurance renewal to arrive with an increase that breaks your budget.”

Unqork increases its valuation to $2bn after the close of its Series C

This year has seen numerous FinTech unicorns and Unqork has continued this trend following the close of a $207m Series C round that increased its valuation to $2bn.

DeadHappy storms past its crowdfunding target as it looks to get people talking about...

DeadHappy, a digital-first life insurance platform, has exceeded the £1.5m target for its crowdfunding campaign.

What does the 27 FinTech funding rounds from last week tell you about the...

Over the past seven days we have reported on 27 big FinTech deals. So why not take a closer look at what they mean for the industry.

Australia-based Integrity Life closes Series B round on $43m

Australia-based Integrity Life has closed its Series B round on $43m, which will support the development of its products.

FlipKart to offer cyber insurance to its clients through new partnership with Bajaj Allianz

India’s e-commerce giant FlipKart will offer its clients cyber insurance policies, which will be underwritten by Bajaj Allianz through a new deal.

Insurwave closes its latest funding round on £5m

Insurwave, a digital software platform for insurance firms, has reportedly collected £5m in funding.

Riskbook closes £2m in funding to revolutionise reinsurance

Reinsurance technology developer Riskbook has received £2m in funding to help it “revolutionise” the placement process.

Zego forms partnership with Broker Network and Compass Networks

UK InsurTech startup Zego has formed a partnership with Broker Network and Compass Networks, helping it grow its presence in the broker market.

News Stories

Wellness programmes have become an increasingly common feature in life insurance offerings. Many insurers launch digital health initiatives with strong internal support and early customer interest. Yet maintaining engagement over time remains a persistent challenge.

Why life insurers struggle to sustain wellness programme engagement

Wellness programmes have become an increasingly common feature in life insurance offerings. Many insurers launch digital health initiatives with strong internal support and early...
INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA MAX, a new ‘underwriter-first’ capability designed to help commercial and non-admitted insurers underwrite tens of thousands of complex assets within a single policy in real time.

INSTANDA introduces MAX to scale commercial underwriting with AI

INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA MAX, a new ‘underwriter-first’ capability designed to help commercial and non-admitted insurers underwrite tens of thousands of complex assets within...
Acrisure has acquired technology-driven managing general agent Vave from Canopius Group, strengthening its position in the US insurance market and expanding its data-led underwriting capabilities.

Acrisure strengthens E&S underwriting with Vave acquisition

Acrisure has acquired technology-driven managing general agent Vave from Canopius Group, strengthening its position in the US insurance market and expanding its data-led underwriting...
Talanx AG has raised €1bn through a dual bond issuance aimed at strengthening its capital structure and supporting long term financial flexibility.

Talanx lands €1bn through dual bond issuance

Talanx AG has raised €1bn through a dual bond issuance aimed at strengthening its capital structure and supporting long term financial flexibility. The financing consists...
UK insurer Covéa is overhauling how it manages fraud and risk across the insurance lifecycle, selecting Shift Technology as a long-term strategic partner to support a new end-to-end approach spanning underwriting, claims and mid-term policy adjustments.

Covéa adopts Shift AI to unify underwriting and claims risk

UK insurer Covéa is overhauling how it manages fraud and risk across the insurance lifecycle, selecting Shift Technology as a long-term strategic partner to...
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