InsurTech

UK InsurTech industry gives the spring budget’s measures a lukewarm welcome

Rishi Sunak, the chancellor of the Exchequer, announced a string of new initiatives to boost the InsurTech and FinTech industry as part of his first spring budget.
Essential features to consider when choosing a document scanner app

Essential features to consider when choosing a document scanner app

In today's digital age, document scanning has become a critical tool for both individuals and businesses. But not every scanning solution is created equal. Scanbot SDK has outlined what you need to know when integrating scanning software into your mobile or web application.

Insurers – the time to change is now! – ManageMy

With the world being forced to stay indoors and social distance, now is the time for insurers to focus on digitalising as we have “reached a tipping point”, according to digital experience platform ManageMy.
Nomura

Nomura leads $1bn investment into Prismic Life Reinsurance

Nomura has disclosed its equity investment in Prismic Life Reinsurance, a Bermuda-based life and annuity reinsurance platform.

Bestow launches foundation offering crisis support on the back of $50m Series B round

As the coronavirus crisis worsens, InsurTech Bestow is launching the Bestow Foundation, a non-profit organisation created to assist those most in need of financial support during a crisis or disaster.
Why 89% of UK insurers demand a revolution in pricing technology

Why 89% of UK insurers demand a revolution in pricing technology

In the evolving landscape of insurance, there is a stark need for adaptation. The rampant shift towards digitalisation has impacted the very core of how insurers operate, but the data-driven wave hasn't been smooth sailing. Underwriters and actuaries, key players in the industry, voice discontent with contemporary processes.

FCA confirms measures to help insurance customers suffering financial difficulties because of coronavirus

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed a smattering of temporary measures to help customers who hold insurance and premium finance products and who may be in financial difficulty because of COVID-19.
ManhattanLife Group, a renowned institution in the American insurance arena, has collaborated with Health In Tech, a leading self-funded health plan quoting platform.

ManhattanLife and Health In Tech join forces to expand health coverage offerings

ManhattanLife Group, a renowned institution in the American insurance arena, has collaborated with Health In Tech, a leading self-funded health plan quoting platform.

MassMutual Ventures closes its third $100m fund focused on tech startups in North America,...

MassMutual Ventures has revealed its third $100m venture capital fund, which will invest into FinTech, cybersecurity, enterprise software and digital health companies.
Haba InsurTech’s $75k boost to redefine Nigeria's insurance experience

Haba InsurTech’s $75k boost to redefine Nigeria’s insurance experience

Haba InsurTech, co-founded in 2022 by Constance Oshafi, Stephen Onwe, and Paul Showemimo, is making strides in Nigeria's InsurTech sector.

News Stories

National Bank of Iraq empowers digital transformation with Temenos’ core banking system

National Bank of Iraq empowers digital transformation with Temenos’ core banking system

National Bank of Iraq (NBI), a significant component of the Capital Bank Group, has partnered with Temenos, a Swiss-based software company that specializes in banking and finance software, serving a global clientele with innovative FinTech solutions.
Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that National Bank of Iraq (NBI), part of the Capital Bank Group, has successfully gone live with Temenos core banking and payments. NBI, which has 27 branches across Iraq, offers a comprehensive range of services to individuals and businesses in the country. Since 2005, NBI has been majority owned by Capital Bank, one of the top financial institutions operating in the Jordanian and regional markets, with assets of approximately JOD 7.6 billion[1]. With this implementation, NBI moved from its legacy systems onto the same core banking platform as other entities in the Capital Bank Group. This will enable NBI to operate more efficiently and integrate seamlessly with other systems to develop new products faster and deliver an improved customer experience. Capital Bank Group is a long-standing Temenos customer with other entities in the Group including Capital Bank of Jordan, Bank Audi, Société Générale Bank Jordan and NBI Saudi Arabia, already on the Temenos platform. NBI also becomes the first part of the group to adopt Temenos Payments, which enabled the bank to process more than 100,000 transactions of incoming and outgoing domestic and international payments in the first 15 days of operation, with a 99% straight-through processing rate. The migration to the Temenos platform for core banking and payments at NBI was completed in under 12 months thanks to Temenos’ pre-configured banking and payments capabilities and APIs which reduced the need for complex customizations, as well as close collaboration between Temenos, NBI, Capital Bank and delivery partner ITSS. This success was recently recognized in the IBS Intelligence Innovation Awards, with Capital Bank winning ‘Best Implementation of Core Banking Services'. The implementation at NBI follows several other successful transformation projects with Temenos for Capital Bank in the last few years, including the launch of NBI’s branch operations in Saudi Arabia in just 45 days, as well as the integration of Bank Audi and the former Jordanian operations of Société Générale, each of which was achieved in under four months. Collectively, these projects helped Capital Bank to increase operational efficiency by more than 50% within three years, bringing significant cost savings and an improved customer experience. With faster, more accurate processing and immediate service requests, the bank has maintained high customer retention rates and a reputation for service excellence. Izzidin Abusalameh, Chief Operations Officer, Capital Bank Group, commented: “This achievement marks a significant milestone in our digital transformation journey and positions us as a leading player in the banking industry. We have seamlessly transitioned the National Bank of Iraq to a cutting-edge core banking system which will not only enhance operational efficiency but also support providing our customers with a superior digital banking experience. Our continued partnership with Temenos has not only provided us with an advanced technological platform but has also facilitated a culture of flexibility and adaptability, enabling us to execute our ambitious growth plans.” Lee Allcorn, Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, Temenos, said: “Congratulations to National Bank of Iraq and the Capital Bank team on this successful implementation that gives NBI business agility and the same modern technology platform and ability to deploy fast with pre-configured banking capabilities as the rest of the group. With Temenos, Capital Bank Group is future-ready, and we are proud to support them as they continue to innovate and leverage our platform to grow sustainably and enhance the banking experience for customers.”

Flutterwave teams up with Acquired.com to streamline outward remittances in EU and UK

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, and Acquired.com, a specialist in payment processing, have entered into a strategic partnership.
Sublime Security secures $20m in Series A funding to enhance AI-powered email security

Sublime Security secures $20m in Series A funding to enhance AI-powered email security

Sublime Security, an AI-powered, programmable email security platform, has successfully raised $20m in a Series A funding round.
Canadian FinTech firm Qohash secures $17.4m for AI data security expansion

Canadian FinTech firm Qohash secures $17.4m for AI data security expansion

Qohash, a leader in data security software, today announced it has secured $17.4m in Series B funding.
Northern Arc secures $80m boost from IFC, enhancing financial inclusion in India

Northern Arc secures $80m boost from IFC, enhancing financial inclusion in India

Northern Arc, a diversified non-banking financial company (NBFC), proudly announces securing an investment of $80m from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

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