InsurTech

Wefox, the German insurance startup, is set to replace CEO Mark Hartigan by the end of the year.

Cargo theft is soaring, with no sign of decline in sight. In 2023 alone, the U.S. faced losses of $130m due to cargo theft, and experts suspect the actual figure to be even higher. Fraudsters are becoming increasingly innovative in their methods, now exploiting the freight bidding process on load boards to secure loads, among other scams.

For medium-to-large businesses, developing new applications can come with a swathe of new challenges. One key issue revolves around creating workflows for dozens of business applications - and the difficulties that can involve for firms without serious coding expertise. When a leading US insurance business faced this issue, Symfa stepped in to build a micro low-code platform to help insurance business users change business logic fast and easily.

Allica Bank, a UK-based bank specialising in supporting established SMEs, has entered into a partnership with Westcor Internationa to launch their Perfect Title insurance product across its commercial mortgage range starting from 1st July 2024.

Raincoat, a startup based in Puerto Rico, has received a significant financial boost with a $150k award from Google. This funding forms part of the...

Lloyd’s, a global leader in the insurance market, has announced the launch of its new Canadian Core Fixed Income Solution on the Lloyd’s Investment Platform.

Bondaval, a leading London-based InsurTech, has announced the release of its first trade credit insurance product.

In the wake of escalating living costs, contact centres have become crucial lifelines, particularly for vulnerable customers requiring support across utilities, healthcare, and housing sectors. This enhanced reliance on contact centres underscores their pivotal role in delivering responsible and sensitive services.

Slide Insurance, an InsurTech company specialising in homeowners insurance, has secured a $175m senior credit facility.

One of America's largest mortgage servicers has been facing a significant challenge. The company, which was established in the early 1990s and operates across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offers a variety of mortgage solutions, including conventional loans, refinancing, and first-time homebuyer programs such as FHA loans.