Insurtech

September 8, 2021 @ 9:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Marshmallow, an Insurtech that provides a digital path for auto insurance, has raised $85 million at a $1.25 billion valuation thus vaunting it into Unicorn status. In the past 12 months, Marshmallow has raised $100 million. In a blog post, the UK-based firm said it… Read More

September 5, 2021 @ 5:16 pm By Xu Gao  |  

Data Security Law Comes Into Effect  On September 1st, the Data Security Law came into effect. Together with Cyber Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law, the three regulations shall lay the foundation for information security in China. The 29th session of the Standing Committee… Read More

September 2, 2021 @ 10:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shepherd, an Insurtech that offers “tech-enabled insurance for commercial construction,” has announced a $6.15 million seed round led by Spark Capital. Natalie Sandman, a partner at Spark, has joined the board of Shepherd. The funding included the participation of Susa Ventures, Procore Technologies, Y Combinator,… Read More

August 31, 2021 @ 10:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Assurely and Otso have joined to offer commercial lease insurance. Assurely is an Insurtech that provides coverage to innovative new businesses like online marketplaces. This is Assurely’s first foray into the commercial real estate industry. Otso is a Fintech that offers an alternative to traditional… Read More

August 30, 2021 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong-based OneDegree, an Insurtech firm under the Cyberport Incubation Program, revealed on August 30, 2021 that it has secured $28 million in capital through a Series B1 round. The company has secured more than $70 million, to date. As noted by its management: “In… Read More

August 23, 2021 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

bsurance and Amodo, two Austrian Insurtechs, have teamed up on a service to provide consumer car insurance. The new service is said to be the automotive industry’s first fully digital, usage-based solution that enables consumer car insurance to be purchased. bsurance and Amodo are combining… Read More

August 22, 2021 @ 7:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Indonesia’s Lifepal, a digital direct-to-consumer (D2C) insurance marketplace, reveals that it has acquired an oversubscribed $9 million through a Series A round, bringing the total capital secured by the firm to $12 million. As noted by its management, Lifepal is the largest insurance marketplace in… Read More

August 22, 2021 @ 7:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Malaysian Insurtech company VSure.life has reportedly acquired a RM12 million (appr. $2.83 million) investment from ACE market-listed Revenue Group via its wholly-owned subsidiary Revenue Harvest (as well as being approved by Bank Negara Malaysia’s or BNM, the nation’s central bank to take part in its… Read More

August 16, 2021 @ 6:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC), a British multinational investment bank and financial services holding company, reveals that it has committed to an agreement to acquire 100% of AXA Insurance issued share capital in Singapore for $575 million. The goal or aim of this transaction is… Read More

August 15, 2021 @ 12:12 pm By Xu Gao  |  

Shenzhen to Pilot Chief Data Officer System According to a notice released on its official website on August 11th, Shenzhen municipal government, governments of Futian District, Nanshan District, Baoan District, Pingshan Districts, and eight city-level bureaus (including the public security bureau and human resources bureau)… Read More

August 13, 2021 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Quotall, an Insurtech that provides a market for providers, is raising growth capital on Seedrs. Investors may purchase equity at a pre-money valution of £15.1 million. The securities offering secondary market approved so backers may access liquidity following the funding round. The offering is also… Read More

August 12, 2021 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hippo, the home insurance group that established a new standard of care and protection for homeowners, reveals that it entered a new issuing carrier relationship with Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) subsidiary, Motors Insurance Corp., which is reportedly a 50 State carrier. The deal will… Read More

August 7, 2021 @ 1:15 pm By Xu Gao  |  

Shanghai Taxis Began to Accept Digital RMB Payments Shanghai Qiangsheng Taxi Company has equipped its 6000 clean energy taxis with digital RMB payment capability. Customers could hail these taxis on 62580 APP. When they arrive at their destination, they could scan the QR code on… Read More

August 6, 2021 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIMON Markets LLC, a Fintech firm transforming the digital wealth management ecosystem for financial professionals through its alternative investment solutions, has shared its volume and usage highlights “underscoring its continued growth during Q2 2021.” SIMON reports YoY increases in “revenue of +103%, volume of +137%,… Read More

August 5, 2021 @ 9:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BlueVine, an established provider of innovative financial services for small businesses, reveals that it has teamed up with NEXT Insurance, a digital Insurtech firm that’s transforming small business insurance, in order to offer BlueVine clients with convenient access to customized, affordable insurance policies. As mentioned… Read More

August 4, 2021 @ 10:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hippo Holdings Inc (HIPO.WS) says it aims to improve homeowners’ insurance by leveraging customer data in order to make it quicker and simpler to obtain coverage. This, according to the Insurtech firm’s CEO. As reported by Reuters, Hippo is valued at $5 billion and went… Read More

August 4, 2021 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Only a few weeks after finalizing its Series A-2 funding round of almost $3.8 million from 10 different investors, Insurtech Synchrono Group Inc., which offers services under a trademarked brand called SynchronoSure, is introducing another product, company Chief Executive and Chair Steve Hartmank reveals. In… Read More

August 2, 2021 @ 10:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

LiquidX says that Coface Singapore Branch has joined its LiquidX 360 digital platform, a marketplace for participants in the trade credit insurance market, including carriers, brokers, and policyholders. According to a release, Coface Singapore is the first carrier in the region to join the platform… Read More

July 29, 2021 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that assists customers across the globe with turning risk into “a path for growth,” has  published its latest Quarterly InsurTech Briefing (Q2), which notably marks the second installation of the 2021 series,… Read More

July 28, 2021 @ 1:24 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital insurance startup Spot has raised $17.5 million in funding, including $15 million in equity and $2.5 million in debt. The round was led by GreatPoint Ventures, with participation from Montage Ventures, Mutual of Omaha, MS&AD, and Silverton Partners. Mike McCormick, principal at GreatPoint Ventures,… Read More