Sector Updates

Loadsure, an international InsurTech managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched into the European market.

InsurTech MGA Loadsure enters European market

Loadsure, an international InsurTech managing general agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder, has launched into the European market.
Open, a global embedded insurance partner, has introduced a new travel insurance offering tailored to meet the diverse needs of individual travellers and travel providers.

Open introduces innovative travel insurance solution with instant claims technology

Open, a global embedded insurance partner, has introduced a new travel insurance offering tailored to meet the diverse needs of individual travellers and travel providers.

Nature Action 100 transforms corporate accountability with new benchmark indicators

Nature Action 100 has introduced benchmark indicators for evaluating the nature-related ambition and action of its 100 companies.
AF Group, a leading provider of innovative specialty insurance solutions nationwide, has announced the appointment of Kriss Barronton as its new chief operating officer (COO).

AF Group welcomes Kriss Barronton as COO

AF Group, a leading provider of innovative specialty insurance solutions nationwide, has announced the appointment of Kriss Barronton as its new chief operating officer (COO).

S&P Global Sustainable1 unveils municipal climate risk analytics

S&P Global Sustainable1 has introduced the Municipal Climate Physical Risk dataset to address the risks posed by climate change to municipal bonds. S&P Global Sustainable1...
Latin

Unveiling the dynamics of wealth management in Latin America

Latin America boasts a sophisticated investor base. In terms of AUM value, the region is expected to grow from $1.18trn in 2024 to $1.32trn.
Wakam has recently received approval from both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to operate as a licensed and regulated insurer in the United Kingdom.

Embedded insurer Wakam commits to UK market following FCA approval

Wakam has recently received approval from both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to operate as a licensed and regulated insurer in the United Kingdom.
CASE

CASE merges with CyberKinetics to boost national security cloud offerings

CASE, a provider of software and cloud engineering services to the U.S. intelligence community and CyberKinetics have merged.
Mastercard and PrestaShop team up to transform European online payments with Click to Pay

Mastercard and PrestaShop team up to transform European online payments with Click to Pay

Mastercard, a global leader in payment solutions, and PrestaShop, a pioneer in e-commerce software, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance online payment systems across Europe.
New partnership between Finastra and ScotPayments aims to minimise payment fraud

New partnership between Finastra and ScotPayments aims to minimise payment fraud

Finastra, a leading global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces, has partnered with ScotPayments, a centralised payments platform enhancing public service digital transformation in Scotland.

News Stories

Island's enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island’s enterprise browser secures $175m in Series D, led by Coatue and Sequoia

Island, the Dallas-based pioneer in enterprise browsers, today announced a significant boost to its financial standing and market position.
BlackRock leads $47m funding round for blockchain leader Securitize

BlackRock leads $47m funding round for blockchain leader Securitize

Securitize, the trailblazer in tokenising real-world assets, has just closed a strategic funding round, accumulating $47m.
Lendbuzz partners with Mizuho to secure $100m for innovative vehicle financing

Lendbuzz partners with Mizuho to secure $100m for innovative vehicle financing

Lendbuzz, which specialises in improving access to credit for consumers purchasing vehicles, has secured a $100m warehouse facility with Mizuho Americas. 
RegTech

How Muinmos has had a front-row seat to the RegTech revolution

As it prepares to turn 12, Danish RegTech firm Muinmos has witnessed the sector evolve rapidly since its inception. With more eyes on it...
As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.

Should insurers invest in becoming an IT organisation?

As the world marches towards modernisation, industries across the board are facing the pressing question of how to adapt and stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. This shift is particularly pronounced in the insurance sector, where the demand for greater diversification of products and services is reshaping traditional business models. One of the key dilemmas facing insurers today is whether to invest heavily in transforming into full-fledged IT organisations or to concentrate solely on their core competency of crafting insurance products.

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