MAPFRE and Carrefour Spain have entered an exclusive distribution agreement aimed at embedding insurance directly into the retail checkout experience, linking policy purchases to Carrefour’s loyalty and savings ecosystem.
Everest Group, Ltd., a global underwriting leader in reinsurance and specialty insurance solutions, today announced two key leadership appointments within its Facultative & Hybrid Reinsurance business, strengthening its Global Wholesale & Specialty platform.
Lemonade has announced the launch of Autonomous Car Insurance, which it describes as a first-of-its-kind product designed specifically for self-driving vehicles, beginning with Tesla cars using Full Self-Driving (FSD).
Global reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Karen Nordblom as Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Howden Re International, based in Stockholm.
In his new role, Patel leads Aon’s business in Malaysia across Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions, Talent Solutions and Wealth Solutions. He partners with regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and deliver integrated solutions that support clients in protecting and growing their businesses. Patel reports to Andrew Minnitt, Head of Southeast Asia, and will relocate from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in the coming months.
Ardonagh Europe, part of The Ardonagh Group, today announced the launch of Orvia Underwriting (Orvia), a new pan-European Managing General Agent (MGA) platform.
Lemonade has announced the launch of Autonomous Car Insurance, which it describes as a first-of-its-kind product designed specifically for self-driving vehicles, beginning with Tesla cars using Full Self-Driving (FSD).
Ardonagh Europe, part of The Ardonagh Group, today announced the launch of Orvia Underwriting (Orvia), a new pan-European Managing General Agent (MGA) platform.
Sedgwick has announced the launch of its Global Specialty platform, expanding its capabilities in handling large and complex losses across marine, energy and other technical risk categories. The move marks a significant step in the company’s global specialty claims strategy as demand for advanced, cross-border expertise continues to grow.
WTW, the advisory, broking and solutions company, has announced the launch of the Radar Connector for Databricks, further strengthening its end-to-end insurance analytics and pricing platform.
Corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global has expanded its Asia–Pacific footprint with the opening of a representative office in Seoul, Republic of Korea, strengthening its presence in one of the region’s major insurance markets.
CFC has launched a new extension to its flagship Cyber Proactive Response policy, designed to provide enhanced protection for small and medium enterprises facing financial losses linked to cyber-related supply chain disruption. The extension addresses contingent business interruption, such as loss of income resulting from a major customer cancelling orders following a cyber attack.
Wrisk, a provider of embedded insurance solutions for the automotive sector, has confirmed that Allianz has invested in the company as part of its approximately $16 million Series B funding round, which was originally announced in July 2025.
European Space Agency-backed insurtech BirdsEyeView has secured an undisclosed seven-figure investment to support its continued international expansion and accelerate product development, particularly in wildfire risk modelling.
Indico Data, a global leader in AI-powered automation for insurance operations, has announced a strategic investment from Aviva Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Aviva plc, one of the United Kingdom’s largest insurers. The investment strengthens Indico Data’s growing leadership in the London Market and supports its expanding adoption among global property and casualty carriers.
Previsico, the live flood alert insurtech, has announced the successful close of its Series A funding round. The investment includes participation from Connecticut Innovations (CI), Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and BlueOrchard Finance Limited, a leading global impact investment manager and member of the Schroders Group. The round builds on earlier investment led by Burnt Island Ventures, with continued support from Foresight Capital.
INSTANDA, a leading no-code insurance platform, has announced the completion of a $20 million investment round led by CommerzVentures, the Frankfurt-based fintech and insurtech specialist venture capital firm.
Stand, an innovative insurance company focused on protecting catastrophe-exposed properties, has announced the successful close of its $35 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from previous investors Inspired Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, and Equal Ventures.
Andersen will join AIG as president and CEO-elect effective Feb. 16, according to the company. He is expected to assume the CEO role and join AIG’s board on June 1, while Zaffino will transition to the role of executive chair, ensuring continuity during the leadership change.
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The insurance industry has long relied on human expertise to assess and manage risk, says Karim Derrick, Chief Products Officer at Kennedys IQ. Underwriters, claims handlers, and legal professionals play a crucial role in decision-making, balancing data-driven analysis with professional judgment.
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MEMIC, a leading workers’ compensation insurer, has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of The Dakota Group, including Risk Administration Services (RAS) and its affiliated service companies. This strategic move positions MEMIC as the third-largest multi-state workers’ compensation specialist in the United States, with estimated combined 2025 writings exceeding $600 million and coverage for more than 25,000 businesses nationwide. Both organizations hold an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.
Zurich Insurance Group has submitted an improved proposal to acquire Beazley plc, offering 1,280 pence in cash per share, representing a premium of approximately 56% to Beazley’s closing share price on 16 January 2026, according to a company statement.
Nexus Underwriting has completed the acquisition of Sure Insurance Services, a managing general agent specialising in medical tourism insurance products, following receipt of regulatory approval. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Specialist Risk Group (SRG) has agreed to acquire Kennett Insurance & Risk Management, subject to regulatory approval, as part of its ongoing expansion across the North of England and continued investment in its UK Retail platform.
The Baldwin Group has completed the acquisition of Capstone Group, a full-service, multi-line independent insurance brokerage firm headquartered in the Philadelphia area. The transaction further strengthens Baldwin’s position as a leading independent insurance brokerage and advisory firm serving personal and commercial clients across the United States.
Howden has agreed to acquire Atlantic Global Risk in a move that significantly strengthens its presence in the United States transactional risk market and positions the group as one of the largest global players in the sector.
Everest Group, Ltd., a global underwriting leader in reinsurance and specialty insurance solutions, today announced two key leadership appointments within its Facultative & Hybrid Reinsurance business, strengthening its Global Wholesale & Specialty platform.
Global reinsurance broker Howden Re has appointed Karen Nordblom as Chief Operating Officer for Europe at Howden Re International, based in Stockholm.
In his new role, Patel leads Aon’s business in Malaysia across Commercial Risk Solutions, Health Solutions, Talent Solutions and Wealth Solutions. He partners with regional solution line leaders to align priorities, strengthen execution and deliver integrated solutions that support clients in protecting and growing their businesses. Patel reports to Andrew Minnitt, Head of Southeast Asia, and will relocate from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in the coming months.
AXA UK Commercial has announced the appointment of Caroline Dunn as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), with effect from 1 July 2026.
Dunn joins AXA UK Commercial from Zurich UK, where she most recently served as Chief Underwriting Officer. In that role, she led underwriting strategy with a strong emphasis on technical discipline, portfolio performance and sustainable growth. Prior to joining Zurich, she spent seven years at Lloyd’s of London in senior underwriting positions, where she was responsible for underwriting oversight and performance across the Lloyd’s market business.
New Reinsurance Company Ltd. (NewRe), the Swiss reinsurer within the Munich Re Group, has appointed Dr. Sascha Brehm to its Board of Directors, effective 16 January 2026, further strengthening the company’s governance and risk leadership capabilities.
Specialist insurance provider CFC has appointed Nick Line as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), strengthening its executive leadership as the business continues to scale globally across specialty and emerging risk lines.
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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Yokahu, a leading innovator in parametric insurance, has unveiled cat-risk.com, the first independent, many-to-many parametric exchange designed to revolutionize disaster risk finance within the London re/insurance market.
Peak3, a global insurance technology leader, is accelerating its expansion plans in the UK and European markets following a successful US$35 million Series A funding round.
Boston-based LightSpun, formerly known as 32Health, has secured $13 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-powered dental insurance administration platform.
Applied Systems has acquired Cytora, a leading digital risk processing platform, in a strategic move to expand its AI capabilities and accelerate its vision for the “Digital Roundtrip of Insurance.”
Pathwork, an AI-native distribution platform for life and health insurance, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding to accelerate adoption among brokers and carriers nationwide.
Underwriting AI company Sixfold has launched a major upgrade to its Life & Health (L&H) product with the introduction of Condition-Based Insights and Core Clinical Data, designed to help insurers assess applicants’ medical information with greater speed, accuracy, and consistency.
Insurance technology provider OneShield has unveiled the OneShield AI Hub, described as the industry’s first centralized environment for the secure development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence solutions tailored to the insurance ecosystem.
M47 AI COMPANY has launched a new artificial intelligence system, CLAIMS47, aimed at modernising claims handling in the insurance industry.
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.
As we step into 2025, the insurance industry is poised for significant transformation. Leaders from across the globe have shared their insights on the key trends shaping the future of insurance. From the rise of digital innovation to the evolving risk landscape, these predictions offer a glimpse into what the year ahead holds.
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.
