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Insurity and GeoX: Revolutionising risk assessment with AI and geospatial data

Insurity, a front-running supplier of cloud-based software and analytics designed for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has announced its alliance with GeoX, a global leader in property intelligence.

Warta and Cambridge Mobile Telematics drive forward with connected insurance for safer roads

Poland's premier motor insurer, Warta, and the world's foremost telematics service provider, Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), have joined hands to roll out Warta4U, a connected insurance scheme offering safe driving incentives.

Zurich and Qover join forces to revolutionise digital insurance experience

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich), a global insurance company, has today revealed that it will be entering a strategic partnership with Qover, a Belgium-based InsurTech company.

CAB Payments makes a splash in London’s IPO market with an impressive £851m valuation

CAB Payments, a leading player in business-to-business (B2B) money transfers, has entered the public domain, brandishing a valuation of £851m, thereby injecting much-needed dynamism into London's somewhat subdued initial public offering (IPO) markets.
Utilising AI in the Shift Towards Perpetual KYC

Utilising AI in the Shift Towards Perpetual KYC

The FinTech landscape is increasingly gravitating towards perpetual know your customer (KYC) protocols. As part of this evolution, the operational pillars are rapidly transforming. Graham Bailey, COO of Quantifind, and Brian Kindle, VP of product development at ACFCS, shed light on this shifting terrain in a new podcast on the foundational elements of perpetual KYC.
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Navigating the 2023 AI Surge: The critical role of quality data and human expertise

As we move deeper into 2023, AI breakthroughs are dominating the global business landscape. The capabilities of generative systems and large language models have gripped the public's attention, with companies across various sectors investing heavily in these AI-centric technologies. However, the success of these investments heavily relies on the quality of data used to train these systems and the in-house expertise of the organisations implementing them.
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Maximising risk management: The indispensable role of enterprise-wide risk assessment solutions

The constant evolution and intricacy of today's risk environment demand robust financial crime risk management tools. As financial crime threats and risks continuously evolve, an Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment (EWRA) has become essential for regulated businesses.

Facing the challenges: Cyber Insurance market could rival major P&C lines by 2030

Howden, an international insurance broker, has launched its third annual report on cyber insurance titled 'Coming of Age'. The report forecasts the potential for the cyber insurance market to balloon to a hefty $50bn by 2030.

InsurTech leader Qover secures $30m in Series C funding round

In the increasingly competitive InsurTech market, Qover, a pioneering firm specialising in the orchestration of embedded insurance, stands out as it successfully wraps up a $30m Series C funding round.

Insurtech giant wefox fuels GATE’s electric vehicle rentals with customised insurance solutions

Leading InsurTech firm, wefox, and GATE (Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem), a ground-breaking digital service founded by the Iveco Group, have announced a strategic affinity partnership. This alliance will leverage digital solutions and a pay-per-use formula to shape the future of long-term rentals for electric commercial vehicles.

News Stories

Strong week in the FinTech sector with $1.7bn raised

FinTech Global this week reported on 21 recorded deals in the FinTech sector, with a strong showing in the reinsurance space bringing the total value recorded over $1bn.

EU regulator suggests revamp in sustainable investment rules

The ESMA has recently recommended a significant overhaul of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) within the EU.
MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

MNT-Halan expands into Turkey with acquisition of Tam Finans

MNT-Halan, Egypt’s largest non-bank financial institution and FinTech, has acquired Tam Finans, a prominent commercial finance company in Turkey.

EU banks and insurers lag in green compliance, PwC study finds

A recent PwC study has uncovered a striking deficiency in the alignment of financial institutions’ activities with the EU's taxonomy for sustainable activities. According...
India

India’s new climate finance taxonomy to propel green transition

India is poised to implement a climate finance taxonomy, as announced by the Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the annual budget.

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