InsurTech

Global insurance and reinsurance broker WTW has completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based Newfront, a deal valued at $1.3bn, including upfront and contingent consideration.

WTW completes $1.3bn acquisition of US broker Newfront

Global insurance and reinsurance broker WTW has completed its acquisition of San Francisco-based Newfront, a deal valued at $1.3bn, including upfront and contingent consideration. The...
Allianz Commercial has opened a new Latin America Hub in Miami, establishing a regional base to serve clients and brokers across Latin America.

Allianz Commercial establishes Miami hub to serve Latin America

Allianz Commercial has opened a new Latin America Hub in Miami, establishing a regional base to serve clients and brokers across Latin America. The hub...
Broker Insights, a Dundee-based InsurTech specialising in data-driven commercial insurance distribution, has unveiled the latest version of its VISION platform, as it looks to reshape the commercial insurance sector.

Broker Insights updates VISION platform to reshape commercial cover

Broker Insights, a Dundee-based InsurTech specialising in data-driven commercial insurance distribution, has unveiled the latest version of its VISION platform, as it looks to...
Fulcrum, a US-based InsurTech company focused on automating back-office processes for insurance brokers, has raised $25m as it looks to expand the reach of its software among some of the largest brokerage houses in the country.

InsurTech firm Fulcrum raises $25m to scale broker automation

Fulcrum, a US-based InsurTech company focused on automating back-office processes for insurance brokers, has raised $25m as it looks to expand the reach of...
Gulf States Insurance Group, a US insurance provider, has partnered with insured.io, a cloud-based, omnichannel customer engagement platform for insurance organisations, to advance its digital transformation initiatives.

Gulf States enhances policyholder experience with insured.io

Gulf States Insurance Group, a US insurance provider, has partnered with insured.io, a cloud-based, omnichannel customer engagement platform for insurance organisations, to advance its...
Five Sigma, the AI claims technology company, has been selected by Starr, a global investment and insurance organisation, to advance its digital claims transformation with AI-native solutions.

Starr adopts Five Sigma AI to transform claims operations

Five Sigma, the AI claims technology company, has been selected by Starr, a global investment and insurance organisation, to advance its digital claims transformation...
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

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...
Pace, an agentic AI startup automating insurance operations, has raised $10m in a Series A led by Sequoia Capital to accelerate AI adoption across insurance workflows.

Pace raises $10m to automate insurance operations

Pace, an agentic AI startup automating insurance operations, has raised $10m in a Series A led by Sequoia Capital to accelerate AI adoption across...
Cyber risk analytics provider KYND, a specialist in identifying and assessing organisational cybersecurity vulnerabilities, has revealed that almost nine in ten firms exposed to cyber risks remain vulnerable for six months or longer.

Almost 9 in 10 firms remain vulnerable to cyber risks

Cyber risk analytics provider KYND, a specialist in identifying and assessing organisational cybersecurity vulnerabilities, has revealed that almost nine in ten firms exposed to...
Akur8, a next-generation insurance pricing and reserving solution, announced the acquisition of Matrisk, an AI-driven platform that transforms unstructured regulatory filings into actionable market insights, strengthening Akur8’s AI capabilities and pricing offering.

Akur8 acquires Matrisk to enhance AI pricing platform

Akur8, a next-generation insurance pricing and reserving solution, announced the acquisition of Matrisk, an AI-driven platform that transforms unstructured regulatory filings into actionable market...

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How purpose-built AI is transforming compliance from detective controls into preventive controls

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FinTech

Over $1.1bn raised across funding raises in red-letter week for FinTech

There was over $1.1bn raised across 23 deals this week in the FinTech sector, one of the most powerful weeks for raises seen so...

Ortec Finance’s GLASS PRISM targets insurance portfolio optimisation

Ortec Finance has unveiled GLASS PRISM, a next-generation strategic asset allocation (SAA) optimisation tool designed specifically for insurance asset managers.
crime

Why real-time intelligence sharing is now a legal must

A decade ago, the notion of regulated financial institutions exchanging crime intelligence in real time felt far-fetched. Legal barriers loomed large, trust between banks...
LSEG launches real-time vessel tracking API

LSEG launches real-time vessel tracking API

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has unveiled a new Vessel Tracking API, developed in collaboration with satellite operator Kinéis and Wood Mackenzie Vesseltracker, offering...

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