Sector Updates

How a carrier launched an excess casualty line in 15 weeks

How a carrier launched an excess casualty line in 15 weeks

In the fast-moving Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, launching a new line of business typically takes anywhere between 12 and 18 months. Legacy system...

Prometeia launches integrated private markets offering

Prometeia, an advisory and digital solutions provider serving asset managers, banks, insurance companies and financial advisers, has launched an integrated offering focused on private...
FCA

FCA sets new third-party reporting rules amid cyber surge

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed a sweeping overhaul of its incident and third-party reporting requirements, making existing frameworks clearer, more consistent, and...
TransFi raises $19m to scale stablecoin payments

TransFi raises $19m to scale stablecoin payments

TransFi, a global payments infrastructure company building on stablecoin rails with a focus on emerging markets, has closed a $19.2m financing round. The raise comprises...
Raven raises $20m seed to stop app exploits at runtime

RAVEN.IO raises $20m seed to stop app exploits at runtime

RAVEN.IO, a cybersecurity firm that protects applications at runtime and blocks both known and unknown attacks as they occur, has raised $20m in funding. Norwest...

A practical guide to agentic AI for insurers and banks

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase in financial services, moving beyond analysis and automation into execution. Known as agentic AI, this next-generation of...
PRA

PRA consults on modernising UK bank liquidity rules

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper setting out proposals to modernise the UK's bank liquidity standards, with the aim of...
Manifold

Manifold raises $8m seed round to secure AI agents at runtime

Manifold, an AI detection and response platform designed to secure autonomous AI on enterprise endpoints, has closed an $8m seed funding round. The round was...
Digital health platforms often launch with strong engagement. Users are motivated, they explore features, and they respond well to guidance on healthier lifestyles. Over time, however, that momentum can fade. Many users gradually return to familiar routines, leaving platforms struggling to maintain long-term engagement.

Why digital health platforms are turning to rewards to drive engagement

Digital health platforms often launch with strong engagement. Users are motivated, they explore features, and they respond well to guidance on healthier lifestyles. Over...
XBOW

XBOW raises $120m Series C to scale autonomous hacker

XBOW, an autonomous offensive security company founded in January 2024, has raised $120m in a Series C funding round, valuing the business at over...

News Stories

Mercury Insurance, a leading provider of auto insurance, and Olympus Insurance, a Florida-focused homeowners insurer, have announced a new partnership designed to broaden access to bundled auto and homeowners insurance across Florida.

Mercury and Olympus partner to expand Florida bundled insurance

Mercury Insurance, a leading provider of auto insurance, and Olympus Insurance, a Florida-focused homeowners insurer, have announced a new partnership designed to broaden access...
CCO

Five things every CCO must know in 2026

The compliance landscape is shifting faster than it has in years. At ACA Group's recent spring media roundtable, ACA experts gathered to discuss the...
Socure

Socure bolsters leadership with two C-suite appointments

Socure, a provider of identity verification and risk intelligence infrastructure, has appointed Chung-Man Tam as its chief product officer (CPO) and Pablo Abreu as...
fraud

City of London calls on tech firms to fight fraud

The City of London Corporation is inviting technology companies to contribute to the development of a digital verification framework designed to combat financial fraud...
Morningstar

Morningstar expands AI reach via Perplexity integration

Morningstar and its subsidiary PitchBook have announced a new integration with AI search platform Perplexity, bringing both companies' research and data into Perplexity's AI-powered...

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