Hannover Re’s US life reinsurance arm, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America, has named Kelly Rabin as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, effective 1 May 2026.
AF Specialty, a division of AF Group, has announced a new capacity partnership with Applied Surety Underwriters as part of its broader strategy to expand surety solutions across the United States.
Clearcover has introduced a new auto insurance product in Florida, alongside the launch of its “26 for ’26” agent incentive programme, as the digital-first insurtech looks to improve affordability and expand access to coverage in the state.
Everest Group reported a sharp rise in first-quarter 2026 earnings, with net income more than tripling to $653 million, as the (re)insurer’s strategic repositioning begins to deliver results despite a decline in premium volume.
BMS Group has selected AI solutions from mea Platform to enhance placement efficiency and advance its digital broking capabilities across global (re)insurance operations.
Marsh McLennan’s insurance broking arm, Marsh Risk, has unveiled Risk Companion, a new suite of AI-driven analytics tools designed to help clients manage increasingly complex and interconnected risks with greater speed and precision.
Clearcover has introduced a new auto insurance product in Florida, alongside the launch of its “26 for ’26” agent incentive programme, as the digital-first insurtech looks to improve affordability and expand access to coverage in the state.
Marsh McLennan’s insurance broking arm, Marsh Risk, has unveiled Risk Companion, a new suite of AI-driven analytics tools designed to help clients manage increasingly complex and interconnected risks with greater speed and precision.
Optalitix, a specialist underwriting and pricing insurtech, has announced a strategic partnership with H.W. Kaufman Group to support the expansion of its London Market business through Burns & Wilcox, the group’s wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.
Ageas UK has partnered with Sky Protect to join its growing home insurance panel, marking a strategic step to broaden distribution and scale in the UK personal lines market.
CCC Intelligent Solutions has launched embedded consumer financing within its CCC ONE platform through a new integration with Sunbit, enabling collision repair shops to offer flexible payment options for vehicle repairs and insurance deductibles.
Intelligent AI has announced its expansion into the US market, following its selection for the Connecticut InsurTech Corridor, as it looks to address persistent data challenges in property underwriting.
Sompo Holdings and Zego have announced a strategic partnership to develop telematics-based motor insurance products in Japan, alongside a $28m funding round backed by Sompo.
Stockholm-based SolvaPay has raised €2.4m (approximately $2.6m) in pre-seed funding to build payment infrastructure designed for AI-driven commerce, with backing from MS&AD Ventures and Redstone.
Aon has increased the capacity of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) to $3.5bn, following a $1bn expansion as demand for data centre risk solutions continues to accelerate.
Talanx AG has successfully raised €1 billion through a dual bond issuance, reinforcing its capital structure and supporting long-term financial flexibility.
French health insurtech Alan has reached a valuation of €5 billion (approximately $5.83 billion) following a new €100 million ($116 million) funding round, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s most valuable insurance startups.
Insurance technology firm ManageMy has secured $45 million in new funding, including $20 million from a Series B round, as it looks to accelerate international expansion and deepen its investment in AI-driven capabilities.
Convex Group Limited has appointed Bobby Le Blanc as Chairman of its Board, marking a significant leadership development as the company positions itself for its next phase of expansion.
PartnerRe has announced the appointment of Scott Kreuzer as Chief Executive Officer of its Property & Casualty (P&C) Americas division, as the company continues to reinforce its leadership bench and underwriting capabilities across key markets.
Allianz SE has unveiled a series of leadership changes within its Board of Management as part of long-term succession planning, with several appointments scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027.
AXA XL, the property, casualty, and specialty risk division of AXA, has named Leyla Delic as Chief Technology and AI Officer, based in London.
Global insurance broker Marsh McLennan has announced senior leadership changes at Marsh, appointing Nick Studer as president and CEO of Marsh Risk and naming Martin South as the firm’s new chief client officer. The changes take effect April 1.
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has appointed Michael Eakins as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.
Clear Group has expanded its presence in Scotland following the acquisition of Spence Insurance, as it continues to grow its regional brokerage platform.
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have partnered to enhance the availability of Shariah-compliant insurance solutions, marking a significant step toward greater inclusivity in Singapore’s insurance market.
Inszone Insurance Services has continued its expansion strategy with the acquisition of Randall Realty & Insurance, a move that enhances its presence in the specialised manufactured home insurance market.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has expanded its UK presence with the acquisition of Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited, reinforcing its position in key specialty sectors including real estate and construction.
Aegon has agreed to sell its UK insurance arm to Standard Life for $2.7bn, marking the completion of its strategic review of the business.
Prestige Trucking Insurance had already been an early adopter of Mulligan, deploying it across operations to automate quoting, policy comparison, proposal generation, and commission reconciliation.
Hannover Re’s US life reinsurance arm, Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America, has named Kelly Rabin as Senior Vice President and Chief Actuary, effective 1 May 2026.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed two senior leaders to accelerate its enterprise-wide artificial intelligence strategy, naming Spike Lipkin as chief AI officer and Gordon Wintrob as head of AI acceleration, effective immediately.
World Insurance Associates appoints John Newell as CEO to drive next phase of growth
AXA XL has appointed Jiten Halai as Global Chief Underwriting Officer for Structured Risk Solutions, underlining its commitment to scaling innovative risk transfer models for corporate clients.
AXIS Capital Holdings has appointed Anthony Izzo as Chief Commercial Officer, in a move aimed at strengthening its global commercial strategy and deepening broker and partner engagement.
Liberty Mutual has introduced a new leadership structure spanning its Global Risk Solutions (GRS) and Liberty Mutual Investments (LMI) businesses, aiming to better align risk, capital, and strategic execution.
Aviva is set to launch a new home insurance quoting tool within the ChatGPT platform, marking its first collaboration with OpenAI and signalling a step forward in AI-enabled insurance distribution.
Marsh Risk has significantly expanded capacity for Nimbus, its large-scale data centre construction insurance facility, increasing available limits to $2.7 billion for major projects across Europe, North America, and Australia.
Aon has announced a $1 billion expansion of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP), increasing total available capacity to $2.5 billion as investment in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate.
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Neutrinos, a leading provider of AI-powered intelligent automation solutions for the insurance industry, has announced a significant partnership with a global Fortune 500 life insurance company.
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BMS Group has selected AI solutions from mea Platform to enhance placement efficiency and advance its digital broking capabilities across global (re)insurance operations.
Marsh McLennan’s insurance broking arm, Marsh Risk, has unveiled Risk Companion, a new suite of AI-driven analytics tools designed to help clients manage increasingly complex and interconnected risks with greater speed and precision.
Jump, an AI productivity platform for financial advisors, has entered into a partnership with Markel to broaden access to its technology across Markel’s network of financial professionals while supporting advisory firms as they adopt AI-driven workflows.
Duck Creek Technologies has introduced a new insurance-native Agentic AI Platform, designed to bring advanced underwriting and claims capabilities into a unified, intelligent framework across the insurance lifecycle.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has appointed two senior leaders to accelerate its enterprise-wide artificial intelligence strategy, naming Spike Lipkin as chief AI officer and Gordon Wintrob as head of AI acceleration, effective immediately.
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved from experimental pilots to a central strategic priority across the insurance industry. From underwriting and pricing to claims and capital
Floodbase, a leading provider of flood data and analytics, has secured a $5 million investment led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund, with additional participation from Pulse Fund.
The UK and US collective decision not to sign a global AI declaration, underscores a growing division over international regulation and raises concerns about the emerging risks of unregulated AI, say insurance business leaders. Insurtech Insights gets the lowdown from Mark Kirby, Professional Services Director at Intersys Ltd. and Risto Rossar, Founder and CEO of Insly.
The US InsurTech sector faced a challenging year in 2024, with total funding dropping by 33% year-over-year to $2.8 billion, reflecting a significant downturn from $4.1 billion in 2023 and $6.3 billion in 2020.
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Accelerant Holdings has announced the public release of its advanced digital platform, app.accelerant.ai, aimed at enhancing underwriting and risk management capabilities for insurers and risk capital partners.
Simon Torrance, Founder and CEO of AI Risk, describes what he sees as the most advanced deployment of ‘Agentic AI’ anywhere in the insurance industry today, setting it in the context of other forms of AI-enabled augmentation and automation, and proposing a holistic approach to AI strategy that will help companies succeed in the Age of AI.
