Aurora introduces algorithmic underwriting for insurers

Aurora, a lead algorithmic insurance platform, has announced the launch of its new Lead Algorithmic Underwriting as a Service, a step designed to accelerate algorithmic underwriting adoption across complex insurance markets.

Aurora introduces algorithmic underwriting for insurers

February 4, 2026

Aurora, a lead algorithmic insurance platform, has announced the launch of its new Lead Algorithmic Underwriting as a Service, a step designed to accelerate algorithmic...

AXA Hong Kong and Macau, a leading global insurer has launched Quest by AXA, a new AI-powered advisory platform designed to support financial consultants in delivering clearer, more consistent and insight-led financial and insurance guidance to customers.

AXA introduces Quest by AXA to enhance data-led insurance guidance

February 2, 2026

AXA Hong Kong and Macau, a leading global insurer, has launched Quest by AXA, a new AI-powered advisory platform designed to support financial consultants...

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data analytics company, has announced the availability of LexisNexis IDVerse for Insurance, a new AI-powered document authentication and identity verification solution.

LexisNexis introduces IDVerse for Insurance for identity checks

February 2, 2026

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data analytics company, has announced the availability of LexisNexis IDVerse for Insurance, a new AI-powered document authentication and identity...

Throughout the financial services space, modelling teams face a persistent and increasingly uncomfortable problem: accuracy alone is no longer enough. Insurers and lenders are under pressure to extract more predictive power from growing datasets, yet they remain constrained by regulatory expectations that demand transparency, auditability and clear justification. This tension is most visible in pricing and risk functions, where models must be both technically robust and defensible to regulators.

How insurers are modernising GLMs

February 2, 2026

Throughout the financial services space, modelling teams face a persistent and increasingly uncomfortable problem: accuracy alone is no longer enough. Insurers and lenders are...

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has outlined its strategic priorities for 2026 and announced updates to its Board at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

MGAA sets strategic priorities for 2026

January 28, 2026

The Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA) has outlined its strategic priorities for 2026 and announced updates to its Board at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). For...

Defaqto, the UK’s leading provider of financial product ratings, has acquired Pearson Ham Group’s Market Pricing Business for £11m.

Defaqto acquires Pearson Ham Market Pricing for £11m

January 23, 2026

Defaqto, the UK’s leading provider of financial product ratings, has acquired Pearson Ham Group’s Market Pricing Business for £11m. The move is set to significantly...

Ardonagh Europe, a large insurance distribution and underwriting group, has announced the launch of Orvia Underwriting, a new pan-European Managing General Agent (MGA) platform.

Ardonagh Europe launches Orvia Underwriting MGA platform

January 22, 2026

Ardonagh Europe, a large insurance distribution and underwriting group, has announced the launch of Orvia Underwriting, a new pan-European Managing General Agent (MGA) platform. The...

Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing.

Akur8 brings Takayuki Saito on board to transform insurance pricing

January 20, 2026

Akur8 has appointed Takayuki Saito as senior advisor to support its expansion in Japan and guide insurers on adopting transparent, machine‑learning‑based pricing. In his new...

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight, and heightened capital and liquidity pressures. Traditional pricing workflows, built on spreadsheets, legacy systems, and fragmented models, are struggling to keep pace. Delays, errors, and manual reconciliation are holding back innovation, while operational risk rises.

How Earnix is transforming UK annuity pricing

January 19, 2026

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight,...

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set to join the organisation in April 2026.

Lloyd’s names PwC veteran Jim Bichard as new CFO

January 19, 2026

Lloyd’s, the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market, has announced the appointment of Jim Bichard as chief financial officer, with the senior hire set...