Life/Health Insurance News

Skipton Building Society has partnered with LifeSearch, a leading protection specialist, in a strategic move from a single-tie arrangement to a broker model, broadening members’ access to life, critical illness, and income protection products.

Skipton members gain market access through LifeSearch deal

March 17, 2026

Skipton Building Society has partnered with LifeSearch, a leading protection specialist, in a strategic move from a single-tie arrangement to a broker model, broadening...

Parisian InsurTech Alan has reached a valuation of €5bn following a €100m funding round, strengthening its position as one of Europe’s most valuable insurance startups.

Alan valued at €5bn after €100m funding round

March 12, 2026

Parisian InsurTech Alan has reached a valuation of €5bn following a €100m funding round, strengthening its position as one of Europe’s most valuable insurance...

Healthcare AI startup Delphyr has raised €1.75m to expand its platform for medical professionals, with backing from the founders of Hugging Face and DEGIRO.

Dutch health AI startup Delphyr raises €1.75m

March 11, 2026

Healthcare AI startup Delphyr has raised €1.75m to expand its platform for medical professionals, with backing from the founders of Hugging Face and DEGIRO. The...

US life insurance distribution platform Modern Life has introduced an integrated AI platform designed to reinvent life insurance distribution by embedding AI across every stage of the sales journey.

Modern Life unveils AI platform for life insurance

March 6, 2026

US life insurance distribution platform Modern Life has introduced an integrated AI platform designed to reinvent life insurance distribution by embedding AI across every...

The surge in popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is beginning to reshape consumer behaviour far beyond healthcare. While these drugs are transforming how people manage their health, they are also having a growing impact on the retail sector.

dacadoo platforms help retailers navigate GLP-1 disruption

March 5, 2026

The surge in popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medications is beginning to reshape consumer behaviour far beyond healthcare. While these drugs are transforming how people...

Swiss insurance group Zurich Insurance has launched a new pet insurance product in Australia, developed in collaboration with digital insurer Honey Insurance.

Zurich launches pet insurance with Honey in Australia

March 5, 2026

Swiss insurance group Zurich Insurance has launched a new pet insurance product in Australia, developed in collaboration with digital insurer Honey Insurance. Distribution will...

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...

Digital health has long promised to help insurers reduce risk, cut costs and build stronger customer relationships. What has been harder to prove is which platforms can deliver those outcomes consistently, at scale and with measurable impact. New data and academic research now offer a clearer picture — and they point towards a growing standout in the market.

Why dacadoo’s digital health platform is standing out in insurance

February 13, 2026

Digital health has long promised to help insurers reduce risk, cut costs and build stronger customer relationships. What has been harder to prove is...

Lassie, the prevention-first pet insurer, has raised $75m in Series C funding as it looks to scale across Europe and challenge traditional models of pet insurance with a stronger focus on preventive care and automation.

Lassie raises $75m in Series C to expand across Europe

February 12, 2026

Lassie, the prevention-first pet insurer, has raised $75m in Series C funding as it looks to scale across Europe and challenge traditional models of...

The insurance sector has traditionally received less attention than banking when it comes to financial crime compliance, yet it represents a significant vulnerability for money laundering. Research from the Napier AI / AML Index suggests that as much as $3.3tn could be returned to global economies through the adoption of AI-driven anti-money laundering strategies.

Insurance AML explained: red flags, AI and reporting

February 5, 2026

The insurance sector has traditionally received less attention than banking when it comes to financial crime compliance, yet it represents a significant vulnerability for...