How IP reputation data is reshaping cyber underwriting

Cyber underwriters have traditionally assessed organisational cyber risk by analysing what infrastructure is exposed to the internet and how well that exposure is governed and secured. Indicators such as misconfigured domains, weak email authentication, open ports and outdated software have long provided a reliable view of cyber hygiene and defensive posture during risk selection. These technical signals help insurers evaluate whether a business has the controls needed to mitigate threats before underwriting a policy.

How IP reputation data is reshaping cyber underwriting

March 5, 2026

Cyber underwriters have traditionally assessed organisational cyber risk by analysing what infrastructure is exposed to the internet and how well that exposure is governed...

Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has entered into a new collaboration with Upfort to offer eligible US cyber policyholders access to additional cybersecurity tools.

Markel partners with Upfort to strengthen cyber protection for US firms

February 20, 2026

Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has entered into a new collaboration with Upfort to offer eligible US cyber policyholders access to...

Qumis, a commercial InsurTech specialising in attorney-trained artificial intelligence for insurance coverage intelligence, has announced a $4.3m injection of seed capital as it looks to accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving insurance technology market.

Commercial InsurTech Qumis raises $4.3m to scale AI platform

February 20, 2026

Qumis, a commercial InsurTech specialising in attorney-trained artificial intelligence for insurance coverage intelligence, has announced a $4.3m injection of seed capital as it looks...

A digital health app’s life rarely ends with a dramatic failure. More often, it fades quietly into the background of a user’s phone, unopened, ignored, eventually forgotten. Like a gym membership bought with the best intentions in January, the promise is there, but the habit never quite forms. In digital health, downloads are easy. Commitment is not.

Why engagement decides the fate of digital health apps

February 19, 2026

A digital health app’s life rarely ends with a dramatic failure. More often, it fades quietly into the background of a user’s phone, unopened,...

For many MGAs, CE compliance feels like a box already ticked. Courses are assigned, certificates are logged and spreadsheets show producers as “complete”. On the surface, everything looks in order. The real risk, however, is not what agencies are tracking — it is what they are missing.

The CE compliance problem most MGAs don’t see

February 19, 2026

For many MGAs, CE compliance feels like a box already ticked. Courses are assigned, certificates are logged and spreadsheets show producers as “complete”. On...

Buying a compliance platform is often treated as the finish line for MGAs. Demos are watched, pricing tables debated, and contracts signed, with the assumption that compliance will somehow become “handled”. Months later, however, many teams find themselves still emailing spreadsheets to carriers, manually checking licences and ignoring dashboards that once looked impressive in a sales pitch. This guide explores why that happens — and how MGAs can avoid it.

Why MGA compliance tools fail and how to make them work

February 18, 2026

Buying a compliance platform is often treated as the finish line for MGAs. Demos are watched, pricing tables debated, and contracts signed, with the...

After several years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is moving into a more decisive phase for the insurance industry. Insurers, MGAs and brokers are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and modernise customer engagement, all while operating within complex regulatory and operational environments. Against that backdrop, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point, as AI shifts from pilots and proofs of concept into live production systems.

How will AI impact InsurTech in 2026?

February 17, 2026

After several years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is moving into a more decisive phase for the insurance industry. Insurers, MGAs and brokers are under...

mea, an AI-native InsurTech, has announced a significant minority growth equity investment as it looks to accelerate its global expansion and deepen engagement with customers across the (re)insurance market.

AI-driven InsurTech mea lands $50m minority stake from SEP

February 17, 2026

mea, an AI-native InsurTech, has announced a significant minority growth equity investment as it looks to accelerate its global expansion and deepen engagement with...

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the UK trade body representing managing general agents, has announced the relaunch of its Programme of Learning & Insights, a structured education and insight initiative designed to support firms operating in the delegated authority market.

MGAA refreshes Programme of Learning & Insights to boost expertise

February 16, 2026

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA), the UK trade body representing managing general agents, has announced the relaunch of its Programme of Learning &...