InsurTech

HawkSoft, an InsurTech provider specialising in agency management systems, and AgencyFocus, a financial advisory firm focused on supporting independent insurance agencies, have announced a strategic partnership designed to give agencies greater visibility and confidence in their financial performance.

HawkSoft partners with AgencyFocus to boost financial clarity for agencies

HawkSoft, an InsurTech provider specialising in agency management systems, and AgencyFocus, a financial advisory firm focused on supporting independent insurance agencies, have announced a...
Swiss InsurTech Credura, a FINMA-licensed digital insurance advisory firm, has launched what it describes as the first AI-based insurance adviser designed specifically for private individuals, following the completion of a successful pilot phase.

Credura launches AI-based insurance adviser for private customers

Swiss InsurTech Credura, a FINMA-licensed digital insurance advisory firm, has launched what it describes as the first AI-based insurance adviser designed specifically for private...
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

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...
Augusta Mutual, a Virginia-based insurer, has partnered with ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform, to enhance property underwriting accuracy and support sustainable growth across the state.

Augusta Mutual boosts underwriting with ZestyAI tools

Augusta Mutual, a Virginia-based insurer, has partnered with ZestyAI, a risk and decision intelligence platform, to enhance property underwriting accuracy and support sustainable growth...
Oxbow Partners, the specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced the opening of a New York City office, marking the firm’s first dedicated presence in North America.

Oxbow Partners launches New York office for US expansion

Oxbow Partners, the specialist management consultancy for the insurance industry, has announced the opening of a New York City office, marking the firm’s first...
Nevado AI, an AI-native technology company for insurance and financial services, has officially launched its platform designed to help financial and insurance institutions harness agentic AI without the burden of legacy infrastructure.

Nevado AI introduces autonomous platform for financial services

Nevado AI, an AI-native technology company, has officially launched its platform designed to help financial and insurance institutions harness agentic AI without the burden...
Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced the launch of its new Sedgwick Global Specialty platform, a dedicated solution designed to manage the largest and most complex insurance losses worldwide.

Sedgwick launches Global Specialty platform for complex claims

Sedgwick, the world’s leading risk and claims administration partner, has announced the launch of its new Sedgwick Global Specialty platform, a dedicated solution designed...
Duck Creek Technologies, a global P&C insurer, has been selected by Frankenmuth Insurance to modernise its agency and producer management capabilities as part of the insurer’s wider digital transformation programme.

Frankenmuth taps Duck Creek to modernise distribution

Duck Creek Technologies, a global P&C insurer, has been selected by Frankenmuth Insurance to modernise its agency and producer management capabilities as part of...
Unitary expands UK broker automation through BIBA partnership

Unitary expands UK broker automation through BIBA partnership

Unitary, an automation platform helping businesses reduce manual repetitive work without costly, multi-year overhauls, has joined the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) as an...
The expectation for insurance has changed. Paper forms, manual approvals, and siloed spreadsheets now feel as archaic as dial-up phones. In their place, customers and businesses alike demand speed, foresight, and a touch of intuition; systems that don’t just respond but anticipate. In 2026, the insurance industry is no longer just digital; it is smarter, more agile, and more connected than ever before.

Why 2026 is the year of smarter insurance

The expectation for insurance has changed. Paper forms, manual approvals, and siloed spreadsheets now feel as archaic as dial-up phones. In their place, customers...

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