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Sixfold has partnered with Sollers Consulting to help insurers accelerate underwriting transformation by combining AI-powered risk assessment with insurance consulting and implementation expertise.
Cybersecurity startup Cytix has raised $7 million in Series A funding to scale its change risk management platform as AI-assisted software development accelerates the pace and volume of code changes.
Allstate is developing a proprietary agentic AI platform called Allie as the insurer looks to embed AI more deeply across its operations and customer interactions.
Exzeo has launched Exzeo Ventures, a new division focused on developing AI-native products, services and businesses, with an initial focus on insurance.
American Growth Insurance (AGI) has completed its first acquisition, purchasing Baltimore-based independent agency Heller-Kowitz Insurance Advisors, marking the first deal since the AI-enabled brokerage platform launched earlier this year.
Insurance software provider Guidewire has launched an Agentic Framework as part of its new Qusar release, enabling insurers to build, deploy and manage AI agents directly within the Guidewire Cloud Platform.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) reported higher second-quarter revenue but lower net income as acquisition-related costs weighed on earnings, while announcing a $625 million investment to accelerate artificial intelligence and automation across the business.
AI-powered commercial insurance startup Corgi has reportedly secured a further extension to its Series B financing, lifting its valuation to $4 billion after its third funding round in approximately two months.
Markel Insurance has expanded its artificial intelligence strategy with the launch of Cortex, a new business unit developed in partnership with Bain & Company to transform the underwriting and servicing of hard-to-place U.S. casualty risks.
MAPFRE has agreed to acquire a 38.9% stake in Spanish insurtech Tuio, strengthening its investment in digital insurance distribution and artificial intelligence as it seeks to expand across Europe and Latin America.
Majesco has agreed to acquire Vitech, combining two insurance technology providers to create a larger platform serving the Group & Benefits, Retirement & Pension, Life & Annuity, and Property & Casualty markets.
American Growth Insurance (AGI) has launched an AI-enabled platform designed to help insurance brokerages accelerate growth and improve operational performance, supported by nearly $70 million in funding from Rockbridge Growth Equity and venture capital firm Atomic.
Generali has launched a €300 million European Sovereignty Program aimed at improving access to long-term financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strategic infrastructure projects and key industrial sectors across Europe.
Insurtech startup Corgi, which provides business insurance for startups, has raised $106 million in a Series B1 funding round at a $2.6 billion valuation, just three weeks after announcing a $160 million Series B that valued the company at **$1.3 billion.
Optalitix has introduced Agentic AI capabilities to its pricing and underwriting platform, Optalitix Quote, letting insurers, reinsurers, and MGAs interact with their underwriting systems using everyday language while retaining existing governance controls.
NN Group’s Dutch insurance business, Nationale-Nederlanden, is using AI to automate parts of its claims process, enabling some straightforward claims to be assessed and paid in around six minutes without manual intervention.
INSTANDA, the London-based insurance technology provider, has introduced a refreshed brand identity that places artificial intelligence at the centre of its positioning, signalling a deeper shift in how it sees its role in modern insurance infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence has firmly established itself as the dominant force shaping insurance innovation, with AI-focused companies attracting 95% of all global InsurTech investment during the first quarter of 2026, according to Gallagher Re’s latest Global InsurTech Report.
From underwriting and pricing to claims management and customer engagement, insurers are increasingly looking to AI as the next major driver of efficiency, growth and competitive advantage. According to Gallagher Re’s Global InsurTech Report Q1 2026, AI-focused companies attracted 95.2% of the $1.63 billion invested in insurtech during the first quarter of the year, underlining the scale of industry interest.
Digital cargo insurance platform Breeze has launched Quote AI Autofill, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to simplify the insurance quoting process for freight forwarders and logistics providers.
New AI Orchestration System combines AI agents, workflow automation, governance and human oversight to support underwriting, pricing, claims and customer engagement
INSTANDA has launched INSTANDA Clear, an AI-supported underwriting and operations platform designed to help insurers manage complex, human-led workflows through a single governed environment.
Pace has raised $46 million in Series B funding, co-led by Thrive Capital and Sequoia Capital, with participation from Emergence Capital and Pruven Capital, as the AI operations company accelerates expansion across global insurance markets.
Future Processing has announced plans to scale its futureClaims™ platform, a claims modernisation solution designed to help insurance organisations improve claims operations without requiring migration from existing core systems.
BriteCore, a core system provider for property and casualty insurers, has launched an enterprise AI strategy featuring eight embedded AI copilots within the BriteCore Platform alongside a secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) service layer designed to connect insurer-developed and third-party AI agents.
Liberty Mutual has been testing a ChatGPT integration that enables users to request auto insurance quote estimates directly within the ChatGPT interface, signalling a potential new distribution channel for insurance shopping.
Prudential Financial has introduced Just Ask, an AI-powered assistant designed to help financial professionals quickly access information related to Prudential products, underwriting quotes, and new business forms.
Zurich Insurance Group has expanded its AI-driven underwriting transformation through a partnership with Cytora, deploying Cytora’s risk digitisation platform across five countries within 90 days and significantly reducing manual underwriting effort.
Sixfold has announced that its underwriting AI platform is now available through Microsoft Marketplace, allowing insurers to access and deploy the company’s AI capabilities directly within their existing Microsoft Azure environments.
HDI Global has selected mea Platform’s Insurance Knowledge Graph and AI technology to support input management across its underwriting and claims operations worldwide, as the insurer looks to improve data processing efficiency and decision-making across its global network.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has introduced Location Intelligence for Home, an AI-powered predictive risk model designed to help US home insurers enhance property risk evaluation and underwriting accuracy. The solution is available through LexisNexis Smart Selection, the company’s automated data platform used for underwriting rules and inspection flagging.
HM Revenue & Customs has agreed a 10-year, £175 million contract with UK-based data and analytics firm Quantexa to deploy AI technology aimed at improving fraud detection, reducing tax return errors, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Sixfold has introduced Narrative, a new AI-powered capability designed to help Life & Health insurers accelerate underwriting reviews by automatically generating structured case summaries from medical and underwriting documents.
Brown & Brown outlined an expanded AI strategy during its Q1 2026 earnings call, saying the brokerage expects artificial intelligence to automate more than 25% of submission workflows across many wholesale and program businesses, while emphasizing that the technology is intended to augment employees rather than replace them.
Intelligent AI has released new research identifying what it describes as a systemic “Risk Intelligence Gap” across the UK insurance market, with property underwriting decisions frequently being made using incomplete or inaccurate data.
Gallagher has launched Gallagher Blueprint, a new AI-driven framework aimed at helping clients improve their risk profiles and design more cost-effective insurance programmes.
Verisk Analytics is embedding its insurance analytics capabilities into Anthropic’s Claude models through new Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors, enabling underwriters and claims professionals to interact with data using natural language within enterprise AI environments.
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has detailed its artificial intelligence strategy following its acquisition of Newfront, positioning AI as a long-term driver of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage rather than a tool for simple cost reduction.
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
Simply Business has launched a new business insurance app within ChatGPT in the U.S., alongside a separate rollout of a UK version, marking a further step in its digital distribution strategy.
SoundHound AI has agreed to acquire LivePerson in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $250 million, bringing together voice AI and digital messaging capabilities into a unified conversational platform.
EIS, a leading AI-native core platform provider to the insurance industry, has announced that Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance (TMNF) has deployed ClaimPulse™ as part of its new overseas travel insurance offering.
Allianz Türkiye has selected the Nettle AI platform to support its commercial property risk engineering operations, following a pilot programme that demonstrated significant efficiency gains in property inspections.
TAL has extended its strategic partnership with Microsoft through a new five-year agreement focused on advancing cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and workforce capabilities.
Intuitech and UNIQA have unveiled NiQA, a next-generation AI claims platform capable of handling complex insurance claims entirely autonomously.
ManyPets and Vet-AI have joined forces to deliver a more connected approach to pet health, combining insurance and veterinary expertise within a single digital journey.
COVU has launched COVU OS, an AI-native operating layer designed to rebuild insurance distribution workflows by converting every service request into structured, routable tasks.
NEAT Protect has partnered with Visa to enhance insurance and medical assistance services embedded within Visa card offerings, as part of a broader push towards digital-first protection experiences.
Aviva has expanded its AI-powered underwriting summarisation tool to individual critical illness applications, marking a further step in the use of generative AI across protection insurance.
Atrium and Sofix have deployed an AI-powered claims tool, BrokerBrief, aimed at accelerating claims handling and improving decision-making across all classes of business.
Compare the Market has launched a ChatGPT integration that allows users to estimate car insurance costs through a conversational interface, marking a further step in the embedding of generative AI within insurance distribution journeys.
AIG is doubling down on its artificial intelligence strategy as it looks to enhance growth, strengthen capabilities, and navigate an increasingly dynamic risk environment, according to CEO Peter Zaffino.
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.
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.
Roamly has unveiled its new AI-powered Carshare insurance platform, marking a major step forward for the shared mobility and fleet management sector.
Kalepa, a provider of AI-driven underwriting technology, has signed an agreement with an affiliate of W. R. Berkley Corporation to broaden the use of its platform across Berkley’s operating companies.
Insurance innovator Orion180 has announced a strategic partnership with Neural Earth Inc., a specialist in AI-driven geospatial risk analytics, to transform the way homeowners insurance risk is assessed, priced, and mitigated.
TransRe, a leading global reinsurer, has announced a strategic partnership with Cytora, the digital risk processing platform, to enhance its facultative reinsurance operations through advanced generative AI technology.
The Hartford has successfully completed a pilot program with mea Platform, leveraging its generative AI-powered solution to streamline document processing in underwriting.
dacadoo, the Swiss-based leader in digital health engagement and health scoring, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft aimed at revolutionising digital health solutions through the use of generative and agentic artificial intelligence.
Cyata, the first control plane for agentic identities, has launched from stealth with $8.5 million in seed funding led by TLV Partners. The company addresses a growing cybersecurity gap as enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents without the necessary identity management or oversight mechanisms in place.
Fadata, a global provider of core insurance software, is pioneering a bold transformation in the insurance technology space by embedding artificial intelligence across its operations while fostering a people-first company culture.
MAPFRE, a global leader in insurance innovation, has released a new foresight report titled “The Future of Interaction: The Role of Interaction in a World Shaped by Intelligent Agents.” The study explores how human and technological interactions may evolve by 2035 and examines the implications for the insurance industry.
In conversation with Laura Sweetman, Chief Product & Revenue Officer at PremFina. Laura was previously Chief Operations Officer and has more than 20 years of experience in the industry.
INSHUR, a multi award-winning provider of insurance solutions for the on-demand economy, has secured $35 million in new funding from Trinity Capital (NASDAQ: TRIN), a leading alternative asset manager.
Insurance software provider Fadata has announced a sweeping integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across its operations, achieving productivity gains of up to 50% in key areas and doubling its annual quality testing output.
Native, the digital asset insurance broker backed by Nexus Mutual, has appointed George Frith as Divisional Director, AI Compute and Digital Infrastructure, as it continues to scale its leadership and capabilities across high-growth technology sectors.
EIS, a global leader in cloud-native insurance core systems, has achieved a major industry milestone by becoming the first insurance technology provider to earn the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world’s first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).
Autonomize AI, a pioneer in AI-driven healthcare solutions, has announced the close of a $28 million Series A funding round, bringing its total capital raised to $32 million.
Sixfold, a company specializing in generative AI for insurance risk analysis, has announced the launch of its latest product feature, Discrepancy Scan.
MAPFRE, Spain’s leading insurer and the largest multinational insurance group in Latin America, has announced the launch of its Manifesto for a Humanistic, Ethical, and Responsible AI, becoming the first IBEX 35 company to publicly define its principles for the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Insurtech Insights Europe 2025 conference returned to London in March for its annual event, which serves to bring together experts in insurtech and insurance technology from all over Europe, who want to stay abreast of trends, technology and innovation.
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ResiQuant, an insurtech startup transforming property risk assessment, has announced a $4 million seed funding round led by LDV Capital, with participation from Foothill Ventures, Pear VC, Alumni Ventures, and strategic angel investors.
Sixfold, a pioneer in generative AI solutions for insurance risk analysis, has unveiled a revolutionary AI Accuracy Validator, designed to bolster underwriter confidence in AI-driven risk assessments.
Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk advisory, and a subsidiary of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has announced the launch of Cyber Echo Encore, an enhanced version of its flagship Cyber Echo insurance facility.
ZestyAI’s advanced risk platform will boost Lemonade’s Climate and Property risk decisions.
Norm Ai, a compliance AI platform, has secured $48 million in a recent funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in its technology designed to streamline regulatory adherence within the insurance industry and beyond.
Vitesse, a global treasury and payment provider for the insurance sector, and Five Sigma, an AI-powered claims management technology innovator, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining claims payouts and enhancing customer experience.
FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group) has announced its full-year results for 2024, marking a significant milestone with its first net profit under the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17.
In the dynamic world of insurance, innovation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. At the forefront of this transformation is Joel Agard, Group Head of Innovation at Zurich Insurance Group.
Coalition, a leading provider of Active Insurance focused on proactive digital risk prevention, has released its Cyber Threat Index 2025, revealing critical insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Heading into Spring 2025, the investment landscape for insurtech is being shaped by the lingering aftershocks of 2024’s volatile global environment.
Allianz Trade, the world’s leading trade credit insurer, today announced the launch of its standalone Business Fraud Insurance in Ireland, to help firms with more than 20 employees combat the growing threat of employee and third-party fraud.
Previsico, an insurtech company specialising in live flood alerts, has secured further funding to support its growth, particularly in the United States.
Manulife has rolled out generative AI (GenAI) tools and learning programs to 100% of its global workforce, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation strategy.
AXA XL has announced a partnership with Darkweb IQ, a cybercrime prevention firm specializing in ransomware protection, data security, and third-party risk management.
Fadata, a global leader in core insurance software, has launched the latest version of its flagship solution, INSIS, equipping insurers with enhanced capabilities to streamline operations, improve security, and adapt to evolving market demands.
When disaster strikes, policyholders need swift and reliable payouts. Phillip McGriskin, CEO and co-founder of Vitesse, understands this better than most. His company is transforming the insurance claims process with real-time global payments, cutting through traditional bottlenecks and ensuring rapid relief.
InsuranceDekho, a leading Indian insurtech platform, has announced a US$70 million funding round, co-led by Beams Fintech Fund, Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), and insurer BNP Paribas Cardif through its insurtech fund managed by Eurazeo.
Dolphin Technologies has released a no-code platform designed to streamline the implementation of smartphone telematics pilot programs for insurance providers.
CompScience, a leading provider of AI-driven risk prevention solutions in commercial P&C insurance, has secured $27.6 million in a Series B funding round led by Sands Capital.
Lemonade (NYSE: LMND), the homeowners and renters insurance provider, has reported its “best quarter ever”, showcasing strong customer growth and a surge in in-force premiums.
The CareVoice has announced the launch of its next-generation CareVoiceOS platform, a key development following the company’s Series B funding round last year.
Consumer confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) within the property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector is on the decline, according to Insurity’s 2025 AI in Insurance Report.
Adrien Lebègue, CEO of EMEA at Peak3 discusses what lessons UK insurers can take from the APAC region.
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.
In an industry often criticised for its slow adoption of technology, Mohandeep (Deep) Singh is leading a revolution. As the Founder and CEO of Agiliux, a pioneering insurtech company, Singh is on a mission to transform how insurance is distributed, managed, and experienced.
NEXT Insurance has announced a partnership with ZestyAI to integrate artificial intelligence into its underwriting process, aiming to provide small business owners with more tailored and efficient insurance coverage.
With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Marina Belezina has developed a sharp business instinct that has guided some of the biggest players in the industry.
ServiceNow has announced the appointment of Nigel Walsh, the former Head of Global Insurance for Google Cloud, as the new head of its Global Insurance division.
Earnix, a global provider of intelligent decisioning SaaS solutions for regulated industries, has unveiled Earnix Copilot, “Alix,” a generative AI-powered assistant designed to enhance productivity and business performance for insurance and banking organisations.
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.
Intelligent automation specialist, Neutrinos, has launched its AI Agent Composer, a cutting-edge platform designed to help insurers integrate AI-driven decision-making, automate complex tasks, and enhance customer engagement.
Cytora has launched version 3.0 of its digital risk processing platform, featuring enhanced capabilities powered by agentic AI.
Duck Creek Technologies has unveiled its Payments Marketplace, an end-to-end payment ecosystem designed to streamline transactions and enhance customer experiences for insurers worldwide.
Zurich Insurance Group has signed a long-term carbon dioxide removal agreement with Nellie Technologies, marking a significant step in its corporate decarbonization strategy.
Tesla has launched its first-ever insurance discount for drivers using its Supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, offering savings of up to 10% on premiums for policyholders in Texas and Arizona.
DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model that has taken the tech world by storm, continues to make waves with its latest industry partnership.
Insurtech companies have kicked off 2025 with a bang, securing significant funding rounds in January. This surge in investment signals a promising start to the year for the industry, with investors expressing confidence in the sector’s potential for growth and innovation.
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Previsico, a leader in flood forecasting, has partnered with Descartes, a global provider of corporate parametric insurance solutions.
MGT Insurance, an AI-powered commercial insurance provider, today announced the launch of MGT Specialty, a new surplus lines E&S company.
Descartes Underwriting, a global corporate insurer, today announced the launch of a new parametric insurance product designed to protect utility-scale solar farms against tornado damage.
Weecover, the Barcelona-based insurtech innovator specializing in embedded insurance, today announced the successful closing of a €4.2 million funding round.
DUAL Europe has announced the launch of DUAL Cyber Active Protect, a new product that combines comprehensive Cyber Insurance with proactive Cyber prevention services, and a new entity, DUAL Cyber Prevention and Response (DUAL CPR), which offers customized incident prevention and management solutions.
Celonis has launched a new AI Agent that helps prevent insurance claim leakage. Co-developed by Celonis and Apolix the new Claims Management Control Center app provides end-to-end visibility into the insurance claims process and actionable insights to reduce leakage by optimising throughput time, prioritisation, and process adherence.
Flow Specialty, the wholesale 3.0 specialty commercial brokerage, is announcing the industry’s first AI insurance broker.
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today released its 2025 AI in Insurance Report, highlighting key consumer opinions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in P&C insurance, specifically how it pertains to severe weather.
Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, and Peak3, a global leader in insurance technology, have announced the launch of a joint venture (JV) to build the leading digital and embedded insurance ecosystem in Southeast Asia.
Instabase, a leading provider of applied artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for unstructured data, today announced the closing of a $100 million Series D funding round led by QIA, with participation from existing investors Greylock Partners, NEA, Andreessen Horowitz, and Index Ventures.
Neelesh Parekh, Innovation & Growth Director Financial Services & Insurance, Zühlke, discusses ways to streamline and enhance the underwriting process.
Cachet, a leading provider of insurance technology, today announced a new partnership with HDI Global SE and Bolt Drive in Germany.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled the government’s ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan, outlining a vision for the UK to become an AI superpower.
Boxx Insurance has announced the launch of Cyber Assist, a new cybersecurity solution for business travelers, developed in partnership with World Travel Protection.
Agentech, a leader in AI-driven claims automation, has announced its selection for the NVIDIA Inception Program, an exclusive accelerator for startups leveraging AI and high-performance computing.
AXA has become the first global insurer to join the Stanford Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) Corporate Affiliate Program.
2024 was a year of significant shifts in the global economy, marked by international conflict, inflation and rising interest rates, an uncertain political future and of course, the start of the AI evolution.
In this latest Thought Leadership piece, Derren Nisbet, CEO of Virtuoso QA discusses the human future of innovation as AI becomes omnipresent.
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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.
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Flow Specialty, a leading specialty insurance wholesale broker, today announced the launch of Platformless AI, a groundbreaking approach to redefining the wholesale insurance experience.
CyberCube, a leading provider of cyber risk analytics, has announced a strategic partnership with the global insurance brokerage firm, HUB International.
James Bent, VP of Solutions Engineering at Virtuoso QA, explores strategies insurers can adopt to enhance AI alignment with business goals, in this latest Thought Leadership article.
Zurich Resilience Solutions, the risk advisory division of Zurich Insurance Group, has launched Climate Spotlight, a cutting-edge digital tool designed to help organisations better understand and manage climate risks.
Stephen Costello is the CEO and co-founder of Spectrum.Life – a trailblazing healthtech company that launched in 2018 and is revolutionising the way insurers, employers, and educators approach health, mental health, and wellbeing.
Tesla released its Q3 2024 financial results for its insurance carriers, highlighting significant growth in written premiums alongside continued underwriting losses.
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Insurtech startup Federato has announced the successful close of a $40 million Series C funding round, led by StepStone Group, with continued backing from existing investors Emergence Capital, Caffeinated Capital, and Pear VC.
ACORD Solutions Group, a leading provider of next-generation digital solutions for the global insurance industry, today announced the launch of ADEPT Placing, a new capability within its ADEPT data exchange platform.
Previsico has been ranked 14th in the 2024 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, a prestigious list celebrating the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK.
Guidewire has recognised the Alberta Motor Association, Ascot Group, and Mountain West Farm Bureau along with its subsidiary, 360 Insurance Company, as the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards.
Coalition has announced the launch of Security Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to provide real-time, personalised guidance for managing cybersecurity risks.
Guidewire Software has introduced its latest platform release, Las Leñas, and showcased new AI-driven capabilities during its annual customer conference, Connections.
Lemonade has announced plans to provide detailed updates on its ambitious growth strategy, targeting a tenfold increase in its “force premium” from US$1 billion next quarter to $10 billion in the coming years.
Oyster, a leading insurance platform for commerce, has unveiled a suite of new digital products designed to modernize the P&C insurance experience for small and medium-sized businesses.
Crux Underwriting, a leading specialty MGA, has announced a strategic partnership with mea.
Branch Insurance, a forward-thinking carrier focused on streamlining insurance through data, technology, and automation, has significantly enhanced its claims notification process by integrating Kyber’s AI-powered platform.
Survey of 200 senior Property & Casualty insurance executives by ZestyAI has revealed rapid adoption of AI risk assessment models for wildfires and severe convective storms
Earnix, a leader in AI-driven, real-time decision-making solutions for the insurance and financial services industries, has released its 2024 Industry Trends Report, based on its annual survey of over 400 insurance executives worldwide.
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.
Previsico has announced the launch of its advanced AI-driven flood forecasting alert service in the Republic of Ireland.
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.
Leading insurtech platform Bolt has announced a collaboration with Salesforce to launch Bolt for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange.
The Hartford and Coalition today announced a strategic, long-term capacity partnership to address the increasing demand for innovative cyber insurance solutions in the UK market.
Property and specialty (re)insurer IQUW has announced a strategic partnership with mea, an AI-driven processing platform tailored for the (re)insurance industry, to enhance its underwriting efficiency and streamline broker interactions.
Glia, a leading provider of customer interaction technology, has announced a new integration with Insurity’s Workers’ Comp Suite.
MetLife UK has partnered with YuLife to launch a new Group Income Protection proposition for the UK market.
The EU AI Act was officially published by the European Commission in July 2024 after months of development. It is the first legislation aimed at regulating the development and use of AI across industries, with the goal of protecting the fundamental rights of citizens, writes Vlad Flamind, Lead Data Consultant, Zühlke
ZestyAI, a pioneer in AI-powered climate and property risk analytics, has partnered with Donegal Insurance Group to implement its new Roof Age solution for their Personal Lines business.
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In a significant step towards sustainability, F&P, the Danish trade association for insurance companies and pension funds, has expanded its strategic partnership with Solera.
INSHUR, the multi award-winning global embedded insurance provider to the on-demand economy, has raised USD $19m in its latest funding round.
FWD Group has announced new leadership appointments for its Malaysian operations. Aman Chowla will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer for FWD Takaful, while Mak See Sen will join the company as Chief Executive Officer of FWD Insurance Berhad. Both appointments will be effective on November 18, 2024.
AXA XL has announced the launch of a new coverage extension for its cyber insurance product designed to address specific risks associated with generative AI (Gen AI).
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s largest telematics service provider, has announced significant updates to its flagship DriveWell Risk and DriveWell Crash & Claims Product Suites.
Agentech, a leading AI-powered workforce solution for insurance claims, has raised $3 million in seed funding within 30 days, setting the stage for expansion into Property & Casualty (P&C), Workers’ Compensation, and Travel claims workflows.
Kroll, a leading global risk and financial advisory firm, announced the appointment of Katherine Keefe as Managing Director and Global Cyber Insurance Industry Lead.
Herald, a leading digital infrastructure provider for commercial insurance, has announced the successful close of a $12 million Series A funding round.
Insurtech Insights has partnered with ITN Business and is set to launch a new programme, “Redefining Insurance,” at the Insurtech Insights Europe Conference on March 19-20, 2025.
mea Platform has announced the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with AXIS, a global leader in specialty insurance and reinsurance.
Launching an insurtech in today’s rapidly evolving landscape is no easy feat. ComplyTek’s founders, brothers Christos and Anastasios Ttiniozou, share their experience with Insurtech Insights.
Inari, a leading provider of core technology solutions for the insurance industry, has announced a new partnership with Diesta, a provider of premium processing platforms for insurance intermediaries.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced the launch of LexisNexis Life Smart Path, a new solution designed to streamline the life insurance application and underwriting process.
Gradient AI, a provider of enterprise artificial intelligence solutions, has announced its partnership with Michigan Planners, a leading insurance agency specialising in employer group benefits.
Stream Claims, an insurtech startup specialising in AI-powered medical document review for workers’ compensation, has raised $5.3 million in a seed funding round led by Spark Capital.
Qantev, a leading provider of AI-powered claims management solutions for health and life insurers, has secured €30 million in a new funding round led by Blossom Capital.
InsurTech company Intelligent AI has teamed up with the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS), a renowned organisation with over 60 years of expertise in construction cost data, to launch an innovative AI-powered platform designed to revolutionise property reinstatement cost assessments.
The frequency and severity of large cyber insurance claims have risen sharply in 2024, driven by a growing number of data and privacy breaches, according to Allianz Commercial’s latest cyber risk outlook.
Majesco has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Fall ’24 Release, featuring transformative innovations designed to redefine the insurance industry.
AI is swiftly transforming the insurance industry, and is mainly driven by insurtech startups that are at the forefront of adopting the cutting-edge technology.
Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a subsidiary of TIH, has announced a partnership with Stone Point Credit to establish Fractal Re, a new collateralised reinsurer aimed at enhancing reinsurance capacity across Starwind’s diverse portfolio of casualty programmes.
Lockton has announced the launch of Lockton Pulse, a cutting-edge digital insurance platform designed to cater to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and individuals in Australia.
Adaptive Insurance has unveiled a groundbreaking parametric insurance platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at transforming how businesses manage climate-related risks.
AXA Climate has launched Altitude, a groundbreaking platform designed to assist businesses in measuring climate risks, implementing adaptation strategies, and fulfilling Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements.
Duck Creek Technologies, a leader in intelligent solutions for property and casualty (P&C) insurance, has launched its new Duck Creek Payments Facilitator, a comprehensive payment solution tailored specifically for the insurance industry.
Manulife has announced the adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to improve business processes and elevate customer service across Asia, with Singapore as the first market for the rollout
Fathom, a leading provider of catastrophe risk modeling solutions, has launched Global Flood Cat, a comprehensive flood catastrophe model that empowers risk managers to accurately assess financial losses from flood events.
Earnix, a global leader in intelligent decisioning SaaS solutions for the financial services sector, has launched Earnix Lending Plus, a comprehensive AI-powered platform that merges advanced pricing analytics with automated credit risk decisioning.
Nym, a leading Israeli healthtech startup, has secured $47 million in a growth investment round led by PSG.
Insurity, a leading provider of insurance software, has introduced a new AI-powered document intelligence solution designed to streamline data extraction processes for insurers and MGAs.
Cyber insurance provider Cowbell has strengthened its leadership team as it prepares for significant growth.
Jakarta-based Health insurtech startup Rey has secured an additional $3.5 million in funding to expand its AI-powered health insurance platform.
EXL has launched a new AI model designed specifically for the insurance industry.
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Former chemical engineer turned insurtech pioneer, Bill Song, shares the journey that led him to launch Peak3, a leading provider of digital solutions for the global insurance industry.
AXA UK has launched a new digital service designed to streamline the insurance claims process for customers.
West Bend Insurance Company has announced an expansion of its partnership with ZestyAI, a leading provider of climate and property risk analytics powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Envelop Risk, a leading UK-based global specialty cyber reinsurance MGA with offices in Bristol, London, Bermuda and San Francisco, has announced the launch of a new services business, Envelop Risk Solutions.
Global insurance broker Howden has launched a new platform designed to assist clients in evaluating and addressing climate-related challenges.
Majesco, a leading provider of cloud-based insurance software, has announced the launch of its new AI ecosystem powered by Majesco Copilot.
Allianz Partners USA has introduced a redesigned Universal Claims Portal, aimed at simplifying the travel insurance claims process for customers.
The use of AI to manipulate insurance claims is on the rise in the UK, with nearly one in four claims suspected of involving falsified data, according to new research by claims automation company Sprout.ai.
Seguros Lagun Aro, a prominent player in the Spanish insurance market, has announced a strategic partnership with Akur8, a cutting-edge insurance pricing and reserving platform powered by Transparent AI. The collaboration aims to streamline Seguros Lagun Aro’s pricing processes for its Property and Casualty (P&C) offerings, enhancing both efficiency and pricing accuracy.
Roots Automation, an AI-driven solutions provider for the insurance industry, has secured $22.2 million in a Series B funding round led by Harbert Growth Partners, with participation from MissionOG, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, and Vestigo Ventures.
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, has been named to the 2024 IDC FinTech Rankings Top 50.
Swiss Re has selected mea platform’s Generative AI (GenAI) solution for its global reinsurance and insurance operations, marking a significant expansion in the companies’ partnership.
Lemonade CEO and Co-Founder, Daniel Schreiber will headline as a main stage speaker at Insurtech Insights Europe 2025.
Assuria N.V., the largest insurance provider in Suriname, is advancing its digital transformation by adopting Equisoft’s cloud-based policy administration system and advisor tools.
The recent news that leading BNPL fintech, Klarna, has shed 700 staff (half its workforce) following the adoption of AI tools – and is more streamlined and profitable than ever before – should come as a wake-up call to many in the financial services space.
Akur8, a provider of machine learning-based insurance pricing solutions, has announced the acquisition of Arius®, a property and casualty (P&C) reserving software.
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Rhode IIsland’s largest insurer, has launched an AI-powered platform designed to streamline the insurance procurement process and optimise underwriter risk assessment.
Vertafore, the leader in modern insurance technology, announced its latest innovation to empower benefits brokers: automated importing for SBC data into BenefitPoint.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the world’s leading telematics service provider, has further strengthened its European operations by appointing Rima Khetab as the Director of Sales for France and Benelux.
The idea for Canopy Connect sprang from a chance conversation at a dinner – and was prototyped over a weekend. Insurtech Insights talks to Tolga Tezel about his extraordinary startup journey.
GoHealth, a prominent health insurance marketplace, has announced a significant step forward with its acquisition of e-TeleQuote Insurance, a well-regarded player in the Medicare insurance market.
Flowcode, a marketing technology platform, has entered into a partnership with REIN, an embedded insurance technology company, to simplify the process of purchasing insurance. The collaboration aims to enhance the ease with which customers can obtain quotes and secure coverage.
A recent survey by Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for the insurance industry, has revealed a notable shift in consumer priorities when choosing insurance providers, especially in the face of increasing severe weather events.
Aimii, an AI-specialist, has announced it is partnering with RiverStone International, a leading global acquirer and reinsurer of legacy and discontinued insurance business.
Penguin Benefits was founded by Chengchen Li in 2020, following her own journey through the complex maze that is the parental benefits space.
Aon has launched its Directors and Officers (D&O) Risk Analyzer, a cutting-edge digital tool designed to help risk managers of US-listed public companies make data-driven, technology-enabled decisions to mitigate executive risks.
Prudential plc (Prudential) has announced a significant expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to develop innovative AI-powered products and applications aimed at enhancing experiences for customers, agents, and employees.
Tesla is now providing state-specific discounts for policyholders in the 12 states where Tesla Insurance is available. The discounts are designed to reduce insurance costs by leveraging safety features, multi-car policies, and defensive driving courses.
RegSearch, the compliance and risk management insurtech, has rebranded its AI product to better reflect the company’s values and mission.
Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software and analytics for insurance carriers, brokers, and managing general agents (MGAs), has introduced its latest innovation, the Insurity Spreadsheet API.
INSTANDA, a leading global no-code insurance platform provider, has announced the appointment of Professor Andy Pardoe as its Interim Chief AI Officer. This marks the first time the company has created this role, underscoring its commitment to integrating advanced artificial intelligence into its operations.
Cybercriminals have refined their strategies to capitalise on vulnerabilities arising from business mergers, acquisitions, and the consolidation of software vendors, according to the Midyear 2024 Cyber Risk Report by Resilience, a leading cyber risk solutions company.
Aventum, an international (re)insurance group, has announced it is investing in the development of an innovative AI Underwriting Assistant, following the conclusion of its inaugural Bear Cave Innovation Challenge.
Hiscox has announced today that it is rolling out its AI-Enhanced Lead underwriting model to all London market brokers following a successful proof of concept.
Gradient AI, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for the insurance industry, has raised $56.1 million in its latest Series C funding round.
The global IT outage on July 19, 2024, has triggered a significant shift in the cyber insurance sector, prompting carriers and brokers to reevaluate and accelerate their approach to innovation.
The partnership will provide insurers with AI-powered research and due diligence to enable more accurate underwriting and fraud detection
Scamnetic, a startup leveraging advanced AI to protect users against a wide range of digital scams, has successfully closed a $1.35 million pre-seed funding round.
AI can complicate rather than simplify and reinsurers should take a circumspect approach to replacing legacy processes, according to Nicholas Berg and J.C. Brueckner of SCOR
Carrot General Insurance, a leading South Korean insurtech firm, has secured exclusive rights from the General Insurance Association of Korea (GIAK) to implement its Behavioral-Based Insurance (BBI) system for six months.
The significant outage linked to IT giant Microsoft has caused widespread disruption, affecting banks, airlines, train companies, and media organisations – with dramatic implications for the global insurance industry as businesses worldwide report significant disruptions.
In our latest series, MEET THE FOUNDER, we speak to former British Army Officer (Intelligence Corp) turned insurtech entrepreneur, Forbes McKenzie, who is a trailblazer in space and intelligence technology for the financial services and insurance industry.
Five Sigma, a leading AI claims management software company, has announced the launch of “Clive™”, the insurance industry’s first AI-powered Insurance Adjustment Agent.
Zyber has announced the launch of its new cyber insurance quoting platform tailored for startups and midsize enterprises. The platform allows users to obtain insurance quotes within minutes through a streamlined digital process.
Charlee.ai, a provider of AI-based predictive analytic solutions, has announced a partnership with SaaS insurtech Duck Creek Technology to enhance the claims management process through advanced predictive analytics.
Aspen Insurance, a prominent provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, has introduced Aspen Data Labs, a platform designed to enhance digital capabilities and strengthen its focus on data and Analytics.
Limit, the insurtech, has launched LimitAI, which it claims is the first generative AI created exclusively for the Property & Casualty (P&C) sector. LimitAI is designed to analyse extensive insurance documents, quotes, and policies, providing rapid answers to various insurance-related queries.
GNP Seguros is further strengthening its digital transformation efforts with the implementation of Equisoft’s cloud-based policy administration solution, which uses Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) at its core.
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