Sector Updates

INSHUR, a global provider of insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, has entered a strategic partnership with Diesta, a technology company specialising in insurance payment reconciliation and distribution.

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE has entered a strategic partnership with Hydor, a specialist underwriting firm with regional expertise in marine insurance to expand the scope and resilience of marine liability coverage across the Asia-Pacific region.

Traditional retail loyalty schemes are rapidly losing ground in an era where customers are demanding more than discounts or generic point systems. The modern consumer expects relevance, personalisation, and value that extends beyond the checkout. dacadoo’s Generation 5 platform is designed to address exactly that—by helping retailers foster daily engagement through wellbeing-focused digital experiences.

Previsico has called for urgent collaboration between insurers, government, and industry to tackle the rising threat of floods driven by climate change and rapid urbanisation.

MAPFRE RE, the global reinsurance arm of insurance group MAPFRE, has appointed Fernando Utrilla Agüero as deputy CFO and José López González as assistant general manager of MAPFRE Group Business.

mea Platform, a provider of intelligent insurance processing solutions, and ACORD Solutions Group (ASG) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the insurance industry.

Saifr, an AI technology firm incubated within Fidelity Labs, has unveiled a new AI-powered product aimed at streamlining compliance for insurance advertising.

Clearspeed, a global leader in voice-based risk assessment technology, has announced a $60m Series D funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $110m.

AXA Global Healthcare, a leading provider of international private medical insurance (IPMI), has appointed James Swatton as senior distribution leader in Hong Kong, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to growth in Asia’s dynamic healthcare market.

Cowbell, a US-based cyber insurance provider for SMEs and middle-market companies, has partnered with Zurich North America to launch Zurich Select Plus, a modular multi-line insurance product available through the E&S channel.