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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), a global insurance provider, has announced the opening of a new office in Milan as part of its European expansion.

BHSI expands European operations with Italian office

September 25, 2024

wefox Holding AG, a leading InsurTech firm focused on simplifying insurance processes, has appointed Joachim Müller as its new CEO, effective immediately.

Wefox announces Joachim Müller as CEO to mark next phase of growth

September 20, 2024

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading marketplace for insurance and reinsurance, has announced that Sir Charles Roxburgh KCB will be its next Chair.

Lloyd’s announces Sir Charles Roxburgh as new Chair

September 20, 2024

Antivirus firm NortonLifeLock set to snap up Avast in $8.6bn deal

August 11, 2021

Consumer antivirus company NortonLifeLock has entered an agreement to purchase competitor Avast in a deal valued between $8.1bn and $8.6bn.

Gusto secures $175m in highly subscribed Series E

August 11, 2021

Employee benefits business Gusto has reeled in $175m from a Series E funding round led by T. Rowe Price Associates.

Kroll introduces new KYC solution to strengthen checks, onboarding efficiency

August 10, 2021

US firm Kroll has introduced Kroll Business Connect, a new know-your-customer (KYC) tool to bolster the onboarding efficiency and KYC checks.

Gift City, India InsurTech link to boost FinTech in insurance sector

August 10, 2021

Indian international financial services centre Gift City and the India InsurTech Association (IIA) have partnered to strengthen FinTech use in the InsurTech market.

Brookfield reinsurance arm enters $5.1bn agreement to buy American National

August 10, 2021

Brookfield Asset Management’s reinsurance branch has agreed to acquire multi-product insurance company American National Group for $5.1bn in cash.

Israeli cybersecurity firm SIGA snares $8.1m in Series B round

August 10, 2021

Operational technology cybersecurity business SIGA OT Solutions has secured funding of $8.1m from a Series B capital raise.

Novidea eyes expanded InsurTech footprint by joining ACORD program

August 10, 2021

Cloud-based InsurTech Novidea has revealed it has joined the ACORD Solutions Group (ASG) Licensed Integrator Partner program to expand its global presence in the market.

Santander initiates cash management app roll-out in the UK

August 10, 2021

Santander has started the roll-out of its CashFlow Manager app for businesses in the UK market.

Nucoro divests Exo Investing solution to wealth management firm abrdn

August 10, 2021

UK WealthTech firm abrdn has concluded a deal to acquire Exo Investing from FinTech firm Nucoro for an undisclosed fee.

Sarwa eyes market, product expansion following $15m Series B

August 10, 2021

United Arab Emirates-based investment and personal finance company Sarwa has snared $15m from a Series B funding round.

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September 27, 2024

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Pouch Insurance unleashes multilingual AI tool

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Pouch Insurance, leveraging the capabilities of the INSTANDA no-code insurance platform, has introduced a pioneering AI assistant named 'Goodie'.

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

Athena Secures AU$25m Series B to transform home ownership in Australia

September 27, 2024

Athena, a fintech company, has successfully secured AU$25m in a Series B funding round.

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

Lendistry secures $5m from City National Bank to empower underserved California entrepreneurs

September 27, 2024

City National Bank, a major financial institution, has announced a strategic $5m impact investment in Lendistry, a minority-led fintech firm.