Consumer Platforms

Howden, a leading international insurance broker and risk management group, has launched an innovative platform aimed at helping clients better evaluate and manage climate risks.

SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange, a policyholder-owned reciprocal exchange, has partnered with SageSure to launch its first non-admitted business owners policy (BOP) in California.

Kyber, an AI-driven startup backed by Y-Combinator, has launched an innovative platform aimed at automating the claims notification process for insurance teams.

Madrid-based InsurTech startup Tuio has raised $16.7m in a funding round that combined equity and debt, as it looks to enhance the service it provides to its clients.

Monarch E&S Insurance Services has partnered with Obsidian Insurance Holdings to launch an enhanced personal umbrella policy.

arqu, a tech-enabled wholesale insurance brokerage, has raised $10m in a Series A financing round led by Crosslink Capital, with additional support from Intact Ventures.

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Davies, a specialist in professional services and technology for the insurance, financial services, and regulated markets, has announced a strategic partnership with Majesco, a global leader in cloud-based insurance software solutions.

Allianz Partners USA, a leading provider of travel insurance and assistance services, has launched a redesigned Universal Claims Portal aimed at simplifying the claims process for its customers.

Fuse Fleet, a pioneering Australian insurance provider, has introduced the nation's first ESG reporting tool tailored for fleets, leveraging advanced AI technology from data analytics firm Greater Than.