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US and UK agencies warn of Iranian cyberattack risk

Government agencies in the US and the UK have warned of the growing risk of cyberattacks by an Iranian threat actor against public and private organisations.

Zopa Bank to sponsor batch of work visas for Ukrainian nationals

Zopa Bank has said it will immediately sponsor 50 work visas for Ukrainian nationals following new guidance by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.

Hack VC unveils $200m cryptocurrency seed fund

California crypto-native investment firm Hack VC has launched a $200m crypto seed fund to invest in crypto, blockchain and web3 startups.

FinGo, Croma link to extend biometric technology use

FinTech FinGo has teamed with Croma Security Solutions to strengthen both company’s solutions in the area of non-invasive biometric technology.

Embedded finance platform Hubuc scores $10m seed

Barcelona-based embedded finance firm Hubuc has secured $10m from a seed funding round co-led by Runa Capital and WndrCo.

MetLife joins forces with Aura for digital security solutions

Global Insurer MetLife has partnered with Aura to be its exclusive distributor of Ausa’s digital security solutions in the employer channel.

Liberty Specialty Markets takes on flood exposure with Previsico

UK insurer Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has launched personalised flood warnings for commercial clients in collaboration with InsurTech Previsico.

BizDynamics partners with Boost for white label insurance

BizDynamics a cloud business unit of ValueMomentum, is partnering with Boost, an insurance infrastructure-as-a-service platform that enables businesses to offer white-labelled, embedded insurance.

FOXO to go public for modern life insurance

FOXO Technologies, a technology company applying epigenetic science and AI to modernise the life insurance industry, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with special purpose acquisition company Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp.

Cowbell and Trend Micro to offer cyber insurance

Cowbell, an AI-powered cyber insurance provider for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), has partnered with Trend Micro to improve access to cyber insurance.

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Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has announced the launch of its new end-to-end solution designed specifically for insurance carriers offering group and worksite benefits.

Ushur enhances customer experience with new end-to-end solution for insurance carriers

Ushur, a leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), has announced the launch of its new end-to-end solution designed specifically for insurance carriers offering group and worksite benefits.
UK leads CyberTech deal volume in Europe as funding grows in 2024

UK claimed top spot for CyberTech deal volume in Europe for H1 as investors...

European CyberTech investment stats in H1 2024: European CyberTech funding increased by 28% YoY UK emerged as the most active country for CyberTech deals...
RT Specialty, a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced several leadership team appointments effective October 1, 2024.

RT Specialty announces swathe of leadership team appointments

RT Specialty, a leading wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products and services, has announced several leadership team appointments effective October 1, 2024.
Xceedance, a global provider of consulting, technology, operations support, and data solutions, has acquired Millennium Information Services to accelerate its expansion in the personal lines sector. Xceedance, a global provider of consulting, technology, operations support, and data solutions, has acquired Millennium Information Services to accelerate its expansion in the personal lines sector. 

Xceedance strengthens personal lines underwriting with acquisition of Millennium Information Services

Xceedance, a global provider of consulting, technology, operations support, and data solutions, has acquired Millennium Information Services to accelerate its expansion in the personal lines sector. 
Axis Insurance Managers Inc., an award-winning Canadian brokerage firm, has announced its acquisition of O'Neill Group, one of British Columbia's leading employee group benefits, life insurance, and wealth advisory firms.

Axis Insurance acquires O’Neill Group to expand wealth and benefits services

Axis Insurance Managers Inc., an award-winning Canadian brokerage firm, has announced its acquisition of O'Neill Group, one of British Columbia's leading employee group benefits, life insurance, and wealth advisory firms.

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