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Cytora, a leading digital risk processing platform for commercial insurance, has announced a strategic partnership with Fenris to embed predictive intelligence directly into commercial risk workflows, transforming how insurers evaluate and underwrite risk.

Cytora and Fenris unite to enhance predictive underwriting

Cytora, a leading digital risk processing platform for commercial insurance, has announced a strategic partnership with Fenris to embed predictive intelligence directly into commercial...
Global insurance and investment group Starr has agreed to acquire IQUW Group, in a deal that will make Starr’s managing agency the ninth-largest operating at Lloyd’s of London.

Starr to acquire IQUW Group in major Lloyd’s market deal

Global insurance and investment group Starr has agreed to acquire IQUW Group, in a deal that will make Starr’s managing agency the ninth-largest operating...
Policybazaar, one of India’s largest digital insurance platforms, has announced the launch of its reinsurance operations in Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE.

Policybazaar strengthens regional presence with reinsurance launch

Policybazaar, one of India’s largest digital insurance platforms, has announced the launch of its reinsurance operations in Sri Lanka, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE. The...
Each reporting cycle, actuaries often find themselves overwhelmed with manual tasks—editing loss triangles, linking spreadsheets, and validating templates. These repetitive and time-consuming activities consume valuable hours that could otherwise be used for in-depth analysis. Even minor adjustments to data inputs or project assumptions can create a ripple effect of risk across dozens of files, heightening the pressure to meet both financial and regulatory deadlines.

Automation transforms loss reserving for actuaries

Each reporting cycle, actuaries often find themselves overwhelmed with manual tasks—editing loss triangles, linking spreadsheets, and validating templates. These repetitive and time-consuming activities consume...
Specialty Program Group (SPG), a leading insurance specialty and wholesale brokerage, has partnered with Vertafore, a top provider of InsurTech solutions, to enhance digital experiences for its retail agencies and improve operational efficiency across its partner network.

SPG and Vertafore team up to streamline insurance processes

Specialty Program Group (SPG), a leading insurance specialty and wholesale brokerage, has partnered with Vertafore, a top provider of InsurTech solutions, to enhance digital...
Tunisian FinTech startup PAYDAY, a digital platform connecting insurers, banks, and employers, has secured $3m in its first pre-seed funding round, led by UGFS North Africa and supported by TALYS Group and BioProtection SA.

Tunisian InsurTech PAYDAY bags $3m pre-seed funding

Tunisian FinTech startup PAYDAY, a digital platform connecting insurers, banks, and employers, has secured $3m in its first pre-seed funding round, led by UGFS...
The London Market’s digital transformation is no longer about if, but how quickly it can happen. Central to this is Blueprint Two, Lloyd’s flagship modernisation programme, which aims to replace legacy friction with streamlined, scalable operations. By adopting a unified, data-driven approach, it seeks to improve efficiency and client outcomes. Recent delays, however, have reignited market tensions and raised questions around pace, priorities, and readiness. Premium InsurTech Novidea examines these setbacks.

London Market modernisation: Blueprint Two delays explained

The London Market’s digital transformation is no longer about if, but how quickly it can happen. Central to this is Blueprint Two, Lloyd’s flagship...
The insurance sector is grappling with a rapidly changing environment, driven by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and economic pressures. Amid this dynamic maelstrom, achieving sustainable profitability has become more important than ever, according to Earnix.

How insurers can achieve profitability in 2025

The insurance sector is grappling with a rapidly changing environment, driven by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations, and economic pressures. Amid this dynamic maelstrom,...

OpenDialog launches Rhea to re-engage insurance leads

OpenDialog, an AI Agent platform transforming customer journeys across the insurance industry, has launched Rhea, an AI-powered re-engagement agent designed to help insurers recover...
WTW, a global professional services firm specialising in advisory, broking, and risk management, today announced the launch of Captive Fit, a new analytical and strategic service, as the captive insurance market continues to see significant growth.

WTW launches Captive Fit to optimise captive insurance

WTW, a global professional services firm specialising in advisory, broking, and risk management, today announced the launch of Captive Fit, a new analytical and...

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