Industry News

Open banking has brought about a wave of FinTech innovation that delivers more transparency and personalised products to customers. Yet, RegTech firm PassFort said there are still hurdles to overcome.

ERGO Travel Insurance has launched a service in collaboration with Travel InsurTech AirDoctor that will allow its customers to receive medical assistance anywhere in the world.

One Inc, a digital payments network for the insurance industry, has integrated Hi Marley Insurance Cloud with its ClaimsPay platform.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Entegral, in partnership with InsurTech Tractable, has launched Smart Assist, a vehicle claim assistance product designed for use with mobile devices, in North America.

Branch, a full-stack insurance company that uses data, technology, and automation to make home and auto insurance completely frictionless, has launched a term life insurance product.

WeTravel, a San-Francisco and Amsterdam headquartered booking and payments platform, has raised $27m in Series B funding.

Pet insurance company ManyPets has acquired Digital Edge Insurance Company, a US-based carrier, from Munich Re Digital Partners US Holding Corporation.

Insurance, particularly life insurance, is often considered a “grudge” payment. Most consumers won’t have a relationship with their insurer beyond the initial transaction, and the customer experience suffers as a result. This is what Zinnia is on a mission to change with its Engagement& Loyalty platform.

AI-powered software developer Guidewire has partnered with digital payments platform for the insurance industry One Inc, to support insurers with faster payment solutions.

HoneyQuote, a Florida-based digital insurance agency, has partnered with The Zebra, an insurance comparison site to offer more homeowners insurance options in Florida.