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mTek, a Kenyan-based InsurTech firm, has secured an investment of $1.25m (KSh 167.8m) to advance its expansion plans within the Kenyan and East African insurance markets.

African Risk Capacity (ARC) announces pair of new additions to its board

African Risk Capacity (ARC), a renowned insurance firm, has announced a pair of additions to its board.
Munich Re HealthTech, a leading software technology provider in the health insurance industry, has announced the promotion of Bilal Ramadan to Chief Executive Officer.

Munich Re HealthTech promotes Bilal Ramadan to CEO

Munich Re HealthTech, a leading software technology provider in the health insurance industry, has announced the promotion of Bilal Ramadan to Chief Executive Officer.
Mastercard

Mastercard unveils Jon Huntsman as VC and president of strategic growth

Mastercard has announced an addition to its team with Jon Huntsman joining as Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth.
Arturo, a property intelligence company specialising in portfolio-wide underwriting, has announced a wave of leadership appointments. 

Arturo strengthens leadership team with pair of key additions

Arturo, a property intelligence company specialising in portfolio-wide underwriting, has announced a wave of leadership appointments. 
wefox, a prominent InsurTech company, has announced the appointment of Mark Hartigan as its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

wefox appoints new CEO in bid to revolutionise insurance industry

wefox, a prominent InsurTech company, has announced the appointment of Mark Hartigan as its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Privilege Underwriters, Inc. (PUI) and the affiliated companies of the PURE Group of Insurance Companies have announced two new leadership appointments, as the brand positions itself for future growth.

PURE Insurance makes leadership changes amid growth plans

Privilege Underwriters, Inc. (PUI) and the affiliated companies of the PURE Group of Insurance Companies have announced two new leadership appointments, as the brand positions itself for future growth.
Fitch

Marcy Block to spearhead ESG ratings as new global head for Sustainable Fitch

Fitch Group has announced a significant appointment within its sustainability-focused analytics business, Sustainable Fitch.
Marsh McLennan, a leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, has appointed David Liston as the US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.

Marsh McLennan appoints new US and Canada CCO

Marsh McLennan, a leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, has appointed David Liston as the US and Canada Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately.
PayPal

Geoff Seeley takes the helm as PayPal’s new chief marketing officer

PayPal has announced a significant new addition to its team by appointing Geoff Seeley to the prominent role of chief marketing officer.
K2 Insurance Services, a prominent independent specialty insurance program manager, has revealed a new head of K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), in a bid to continue its growth.

K2 Insurance reveals new head of K2 International in bid to continue growth

K2 Insurance Services, a prominent independent specialty insurance program manager, has announced a senior leadership reshuffle in a bid to continue the firm's growth.

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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