InsurTech

Wrisk, a digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, has secured a strategic investment from Allianz as part of its recently announced Series B funding round.

InsurTech Wrisk secures Allianz backing in Series B funding

Wrisk, a digital insurance platform specialising in embedded insurance for the automotive sector, has secured a strategic investment from Allianz as part of its...
The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight, and heightened capital and liquidity pressures. Traditional pricing workflows, built on spreadsheets, legacy systems, and fragmented models, are struggling to keep pace. Delays, errors, and manual reconciliation are holding back innovation, while operational risk rises.

How Earnix is transforming UK annuity pricing

The UK annuities market is entering a new era. Providers are navigating a landscape of increasing product complexity, volatile economic conditions, stricter regulatory oversight,...
TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae Group’s São Paulo brokerage team.

TechAssure strengthens Brazil presence through Vitae Group

TechAssure, an international network of insurance brokers focused on complex and emerging risks, has expanded its Latin American presence with the addition of Vitae...
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...

News Stories

Over $2bn raised across this week’s 22 FinTech deals

Several major FinTech deals help to bring this week's total funding to over $2bn, as a total of 22 companies closed investment rounds.  A total...
Comply Exchange earns SOC 2 to bolster client trust

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AI governance in commercial insurance: why now matters

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