Insurtech

February 13, 2026 @ 10:33 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Federato’s co-founder and CEO Will Ross combined deep AI experience with practical market analysis to create a company that is upending the insurance industry. Ross has been involved with AI in some fashion for 15 years. Through that period, he’s seen two waves. The first… Read More

February 8, 2026 @ 10:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity insurance provider Cowbell has officially entered the Australian market, unveiling a new program aimed at bolstering digital defenses for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The launch introduces Prime One, a dedicated cyber insurance offering tailored for businesses with annual revenues of up to A$100… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Kin, a direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider, has rolled out auto insurance options in Florida and Texas. This expansion allows customers to bundle their home and auto policies seamlessly, addressing the growing need for comprehensive insurance coverage in regions prone to natural disasters and other… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 4:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Go Digit General Insurance (BSE:GODIGIT) has announced impressive financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company, a key player in India’s digital insurance landscape, achieved a significant uptick in profitability, underscoring its solid operational strategies and market positioning. This performance highlights the… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 3:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantexa has rolled out its Claims Accelerator for Decision Intelligence, now accessible worldwide via the Guidewire Marketplace. This integration targets Guidewire’s ClaimCenter running on Guidewire Cloud, allowing insurance providers to infuse sophisticated analytical capabilities into their claims handling processes. As a Guidewire PartnerConnect Technology ally… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

SUPERAGENT AI has announced what it describes as the world’s first Quoting AI Agent, a technological breakthrough that automates the single most critical and labor-intensive workflow in the insurance industry – the quoting bottleneck. For decades, the “quoting bottleneck”, the manual process of collecting data,… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to a new report from J.D. Power, insurers’ top three pressures for 2026 are digital engagement, rate pressure, and customer retention. After five years of unprecedented volatility, insurers are beginning to see the consequences of gradual, but consistent premium hikes. Faced with bigger bills,… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 10:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lemonade Inc. (NYSE: LMND), the digital insurer focused on AI and social good, has introduced its Autonomous Car Insurance product. Announced on January 21, 2026, this offering targets self-driving vehicles, kicking off with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The highlight of all this is a… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 10:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Insurtech YuLife has announced a new Chief Executive Officer. Tal Gilbert has stepped in to lead the firm, which provides AI-supported employee benefits. According to a statement distributed by the company, Gilbert will focus on deepening YuLife’s AI capabilities and strengthening its offerings for employers,… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to overhaul the $500 billion insurance brokerage industry, New York-based startup WithCoverage has secured $42 million in Series B funding. The round was co-led by experienced investors Sequoia Capital and Khosla Ventures, marking the first collaboration between Sequoia’s Roelof Botha and Khosla’s… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Risk analytics firm CyberCube has released its forward-looking insights for 2026. Titled “CyberCube Forecasts AI Reality Check Amid Rapid Change in Cyber Insurance,” the report highlights a pivotal year where artificial intelligence promises transformation but faces significant hurdles. As cyber threats grow in sophistication, the… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of adaptive cyber and specialty insurance solutions, has unveiled its “Next Cycle” initiative. Announced on January 5, 2025, from Pleasanton, California, this phase emphasizes sustained growth, operational profitability, and aggressive global expansion. The company, which caters primarily to small and mid-market organizations… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Akur8, a provider of insurance pricing and reserving solutions, announced its acquisition of Matrisk AI. This latest move integrates powerful filings search and market intelligence capabilities into Akur8’s AI-driven platform, empowering insurers with deeper regulatory various insights and competitive advantages. Akur8 has established itself as… Read More

December 28, 2025 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has noted in a recent research report that the insurance industry is consolidating, and agencies need a proper technology stack. Insurance M&A activity surged 50% from 2018 to 2022, and has “held steady since.” CB Insights also mentioned that deals like WTW‘s recent… Read More

December 22, 2025 @ 3:00 am By Michael Wong  |  

Vietnamese digital insurance broker Saladin has raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A funding round led by SBI Ven Capital, as the startup looks to broaden its product mix beyond non-life policies and push deeper into segments that have traditionally relied on offline sales…. Read More

December 21, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lumera, an insurtech company dedicated to the digital transformation of the European Life and Pensions industry, entered into an agreement to acquire Acuity, a consultancy firm serving the UK market, specializing in pensions and workforce reforms for public sector pension schemes. The firm reportedly has… Read More

December 21, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Beycome has raised $2.5 million in seed funding as the Miami-based real estate technology firm looks to expand a flat-fee, direct-to-consumer model at a time of strained housing affordability in the United States, according to an announcement. The round was led by InsurTech Fund, with… Read More

December 13, 2025 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

RIQ and Swiss Re have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and scale innovative capacity solutions, risk origination opportunities, and AI-enabled capabilities across the UAE region. Headquartered in the ADGM, RIQ is building an AI native reinsurance platform that integrates artificial intelligence and analytics… Read More

December 10, 2025 @ 7:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DUAL Group announced a partnership with CyberCube, a provider of cyber risk analytics, to enhance its cyber underwriting capabilities and deliver value to brokers and clients. With cyber risk as one of the key challenges facing businesses right now, DUAL is taking a stance by… Read More

December 8, 2025 @ 3:09 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to data collected by J.D. Power, insurance customers are keeping an open mind when it comes to AI’s role in their overall experience. However, while customers do have an open mind about its use, that doesn’t mean there aren’t concerns about how insurance companies… Read More