MetLife and LifeBalance launches discount programme
In partnership with LifeBalance, a discount network for employees and health plan members, MetLife has launched a rewards programme to its insurance policy holders.
Hannover Re expands InsurTech innovation platform
Hannover Re is opening up its InsurTech innovation platform hr | equarium to all interested parties to offer innovation services.
Generali partners with United Nations to protect the world’s vulnerable
Global insurer and asset manager Generali has partnered with The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop insurance and risk finance solutions to enhance the resilience of communities and local businesses.
Estonian InsurTech DriveX steers to $1m round close
Estonian FinTech startup DriveX has closed a $1m investment round to help with its European expansion efforts.
SURE closes $150m catastrophe bond transaction
SureChoice Underwriter Reciprocal Exchange (SURE), whose policies are available through US-based residential property managing general underwriter SageSure, has closed a $150m private placement catastrophe bond transaction.
Parametrix Insurance teams up with IMA for cloud downtime insurance
Parametrix Insurance, a provider of parametric cloud downtime insurance, has partnered with IMA Financial Group (IMA), a North American insurance brokerage firm specialising in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage and wealth management.
Lumera to acquire Ai-London for European expansion
Lumera, an InsurTech dedicated to the digital transformation of the European Life and Pensions industry, has entered an agreement to acquire Ai-London.
Golden Bear Insurance opts for Guidewire
Golden Bear Insurance Company, a provider of commercial property and casualty, professional liability and residential insurance, has selected Guidewire to modernise its claims IT operations.
Openly secures $75m to empower independent insurance agents
Openly, a technology-enabled provider of premium homeowners’ insurance through independent agents, has raises $75m in Series C funding.
Ford teams up with Wejo to leverage connected vehicle data
Wejo Group Limited, a provider of cloud and software solutions for connected, electric and autonomous vehicle data, has teamed up with Ford Motor Company in Europe to leverage connected vehicle data in insurance.