Pula, a Kenyan insurtech startup that specialises in digital and agricultural insurance to derisk millions of smallholder farmers across Africa, has closed a Series A investment of $6 million.

HSBC Holdings Plc and Malayan Banking Bhd.’s insurance venture are among shortlisted bidders for AXA SA’s business in Singapore, which could raise about $700 million in a sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

Aviva announced it is expanding its investments in fintech and insurtech through a collaboration with venture capital firm Anthemis. The aim is to “transform its customer experience through innovation.”