Insurtech

May 31, 2026 @ 7:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Insurtech startup Corgi has doubled its valuation to $2.6 billion just three weeks after reaching unicorn status, underscoring investor demand for AI-driven commercial insurance infrastructure. The San Francisco-based company said it raised $106 million in a Series B1 round led by TCV, with participation from… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Asia is set to play a pivotal role in the expansion of the global cyber insurance sector. A joint report by CyberCube, a key player in cyber risk analytics, and United Insurance Brokers (UIB), a Lloyd’s broker, underscores the region’s potential amid surging digital transformation… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen Investments indicated that European insurers have long faced pressure to favor fixed-income holdings over equities under the existing Solvency II regime. High capital charges—typically ranging from 39 to 49 percent for standard equity exposures—have made it difficult to justify stocks on a return-on-capital basis,… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has indicated that Insurtech startups are poised for historically large investment rounds in 2026, even as the sector confronts a sharply contracting pipeline of fresh opportunities. According to CB Insights’ latest analysis, the median deal size climbed to $10 million in the first… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Cowbell has rolled out its new cyber insurance offering, Prime One, across the United States, marking a major expansion focused on protecting mid-sized companies from cutting-edge digital threats. The product specifically targets organizations with sophisticated technology setups and annual revenues ranging from $250 million… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 2:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Vertafore introduced its Velocity AI Platform and six AI agents for everyday insurance workflows. The Vertafore Velocity AI Platform Purpose-built for insurance, Velocity AI brings artificial intelligence directly into the core systems agencies, MGAs and carriers already use. The platform serves as the… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cyber insurers face a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence reshapes the threat landscape, according to a new research report from Insurtech company CyberCube. Titled “AI Risk Landscape: Implications for Cyber (Re)insurance,” the H1 2026 Global Threat Briefing warns that AI is accelerating cyberattacks, compressing response… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 3:22 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Rosella, an AI-native commercial insurance brokerage focused on the U.S. small and mid-market segment, said it has raised A$3.7 million ($2.3 million) in pre-seed funding led by Peak XV Partners and Intact Private Capital. The transaction comes as investors continue to back startups trying to… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi (NYSE: C) highlights in a recent update how the insurance sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digital innovation, with direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies at the forefront. The detailed report from Citi underscores that traditional insurers are rapidly adapting to technology-enabled models that bypass… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report from CB Insights highlights how a small group of investors is steering the UK’s insurtech sector toward greater commercial success, even as broader venture funding tightens. Released recently this month, the analysis ranks the top 25 most active backers of UK-based insurtech… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Hexure. This strategic move is designed to establish the first fully integrated technology system dedicated to annuities and insurance products, seamlessly linked with iCapital’s existing infrastructure for alternative and structured investments. The initiative creates a single operating… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurance providers are under mounting pressure to turn artificial intelligence from pilot projects into tangible business advantages, according to a fresh analysis released by CB Insights. The latest report warns that companies failing to execute swiftly on AI could lose ground to more agile players…. Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Akur8 has announced a major expansion of its strategic alliance with RSM US LLP, the prominent provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services to middle-market businesses. The move marks a deeper integration of Akur8’s innovative technology into RSM’s operations, positioning both organizations to deliver… Read More

March 5, 2026 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity analytics firm CyberCube has spotlighted growing dangers from Iranian-linked hackers amid escalating Middle East tensions, while simultaneously launching an upgraded tool to help insurers manage such exposures more effectively. The developments underscore the firm’s focus on delivering actionable intelligence and practical solutions for the… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 10:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

United Insurance Brokers (UIB), a global intermediary for insurance and reinsurance connected to the Lloyd’s market, has entered into a new collaboration with CyberCube, a top-tier developer of tools for analyzing cyber vulnerabilities. This partnership aims to elevate UIB’s ability to handle cyber-related policies on… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 3:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chicago-based insurtech Kin announced impressive full-year 2025 results on February 23, 2026, reporting total revenue of $201.6 million—a 29% increase from the prior year. Gross written premium reached $634.4 million, while baseline operating income surged 116% to $68.6 million, pushing the operating margin to a… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) has reportedly delivered its strongest quarter to date in Q4 2025, showcasing positive momentum in premium growth, operational efficiency, and path to sustained profitability. Co-founder and President Shai Wininger highlighted the achievements in a detailed shareholder update shared on February 19,… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 9:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a departure from historical patterns, consumer interest in shopping for insurance remained fairly steady throughout the final quarter of 2025, according to TransUnion’s (NYSE: TRU) latest Insurance Personal Lines Trends and Perspectives Report. Rather than tapering off as the year wound down—a trend long… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 10:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent announcement impacting the insurance technology sector by Branch, an insurer based in Columbus, Ohio, aims to further strengthen an existing collaboration with Akur8 by integrating the latter’s Discover tool. This expansion, announced this month, now aims to enhance Branch’s access to real-time regulatory… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The CB Insights State of Insurtech report indicated that the sector staged a clear rebound last year — not through a flood of speculative early bets, but through a decisive shift toward companies that have proved they can deliver scale, traction, and durable business models…. Read More