Akur8 to transform Japanese insurance pricing with new hire

Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing.

Akur8 to transform Japanese insurance pricing with new hire

January 20, 2026

Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing. In his new...

Corgi Insurance, a licensed InsurTech carrier specialising in tech companies, has launched a new Startup Program, designed to simplify and speed up insurance for early-stage businesses.

Corgi launches offering to simplify insurance for startups

January 20, 2026

Corgi Insurance, a licensed InsurTech carrier specialising in tech companies, has launched a new Startup Program, designed to simplify and speed up insurance for...

Wrisk, a digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, has secured a strategic investment from Allianz as part of its recently announced Series B funding round.

Automotive InsurTech Wrisk attracts Allianz investment

January 20, 2026

Wrisk, a digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, has secured a strategic investment from Allianz as part of its...

European InsurTech funding plummeted by 40% YoY in 2025 due to drop in larger...

January 20, 2026

Key European InsurTech investment stats in 2025: European InsurTech funding plummeted by 40% YoY Larger deals (over $100m) dropped by 44% as investors grew...

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight, and heightened capital and liquidity pressures. Traditional pricing workflows, built on spreadsheets, legacy systems, and fragmented models, are struggling to keep pace. Delays, errors, and manual reconciliation are holding back innovation, while operational risk rises.

How Earnix is redefining UK annuity pricing

January 19, 2026

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight,...

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae Group’s São Paulo brokerage team.

TechAssure expands Latin American footprint with Vitae Group

January 19, 2026

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae...

HawkSoft, an InsurTech provider specialising in agency management systems, and AgencyFocus, a financial advisory firm focused on supporting independent insurance agencies, have announced a strategic partnership designed to give agencies greater visibility and confidence in their financial performance.

HawkSoft and AgencyFocus team up to deliver financial insight for insurers

January 19, 2026

HawkSoft, an InsurTech provider specialising in agency management systems, and AgencyFocus, a financial advisory firm focused on supporting independent insurance agencies, have announced a...

Swiss InsurTech Credura, a FINMA-licensed digital insurance advisory firm, has launched what it describes as the first AI-based insurance adviser designed specifically for private individuals, following the completion of a successful pilot phase.

Swiss InsurTech Credura unveils AI-driven insurance adviser

January 19, 2026

Swiss InsurTech Credura, a FINMA-licensed digital insurance advisory firm, has launched what it describes as the first AI-based insurance adviser designed specifically for private...

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set to join the organisation in April 2026.

Lloyd’s appoints Jim Bichard as chief financial officer

January 19, 2026

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set...

Augusta Mutual, a Virginia-based insurer, has partnered with ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform, to enhance property underwriting accuracy and support sustainable growth across the state.

ZestyAI and Augusta Mutual transform property underwriting in Virginia

January 16, 2026

Augusta Mutual, a Virginia-based insurer, has partnered with ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform, to enhance property underwriting accuracy and support sustainable growth...