Insurtech

September 27, 2017 @ 9:00 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Lemonade, the insurance company powered by artificial intelligence and behavioral economics, has launched a new product called Zero Deductible which offers new and existing Lemonade members a ‘zero deductible’ upgrade, so they can make up to two claims each year with no deductible payments, and no rate hikes. The launch… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 3:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital only challenger bank Revolut will now enable users to insure their mobile phone for as little as £1.00 per week as the Fintech firm launches the first phase of its insurance offering. The key term here is first phase, of course, as Revolut’s push… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 12:38 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Startupbootcamp has launched its new InsurTech Accelerator in Hartford, designed specifically to rapidly scale insurance-focused technology startups. The InsurTech Accelerator, which is now accepting applications, aims to attract new talent and technology to Hartford, one of the world’s leading insurance centers, and will provide entrepreneurs with the support,… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 11:37 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Business finance company MarketInvoice surveyed UK businesses on their awareness and adoption of fintech (financial technology) products and services*; the platform’s findings indicate that UK businesses adopting fintech are saving £4.6b every year.** “The expansion of tech-driven digital services has been remarkable over the past 5 years…. Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based fintech RemitRadar and global reinsurer PartnerRe announced on Thursday they have entered into a joint strategic cooperation agreement. The companies revealed: “PartnerRe and RemitRadar have entered into a joint effort to capitalise on RemitRadar’s money transfer ecosystem, web presence, and social media channels, including… Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 7:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has entered into a co-operation agreement with the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) designed to enhance collaboration in supporting Fintech innovation.  The FCA explains the agreement includes information sharing and mutual referrals of Fintech firms looking to enter into either… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 1:16 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with KPMG, announced that 11 outstanding global FinTech firms have been shortlisted for the inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge in October.  The selected firms are currently undergoing an intensive five-week… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 10:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The Zebra, an auto insurance comparison marketplace, has raised $40 million in Series B funding led by Accel Partners. Simultaneously, the Zebra introduced Keith Melnick, former president of travel metasearch engine KAYAK as Chief Executive Officer, joining the company as it expands to reach new users and… Read More

September 14, 2017 @ 1:04 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Fresh from its successful $29M Series A funding round, Next Insurance, a US digital insurtech company for small businesses, has launched a free online portal that will provide small businesses with increased visibility and control over their insurance policies at any time. The new online… Read More

September 12, 2017 @ 2:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canadian-based CRM platform Finaeo announced last week it has completed its Seed Round, which oversubscribed and raised $2.25 million. The round was led by Impression Ventures with participation from 500 Startups, Robo Ventures, iGan Partners, and Toronto angel investors. Founded in 2016, Finaeo helps financial… Read More

September 11, 2017 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Switzerland’s startup accelerator, F10, has announced it is now accepting applications for its “P2” program. The latest round of applications commences today (September 11th), and is open to all startups in Fintech, Regtech, and Insurtech. 15 Places are said to be available for the first round… Read More

September 6, 2017 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Haven Life, MassMutual’s venture into a digital only experience for purchasing insurance coverage, is now available in all 50 states. Haven Life is now available in the state of California (which is almost a country unto itself). Haven Life called it a “watershed moment.” Haven… Read More

September 5, 2017 @ 12:35 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

The Berlin Insurtech company Friendsurance has now expanded its business to Australia, launching the “Cashback Bike Insurance,” the platform’s first P2P insurance solution outside of Germany. “In Germany, we have well over 100,000 customers, but that’s only the beginning. Friendsurance was from the outset was envisioned… Read More

September 1, 2017 @ 9:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Plug and Play Japan announced it opened applications for its first batch of start-ups. The program is set to begin in November and the organization is seeking startups in three categories, Internet of Things (IoT), Fintech, and Insurtech.  Plug and Play Japan stated… Read More

August 30, 2017 @ 12:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

German-based insurtech start-up Coya has reportedly secured $10 million during its latest seed funding round, which was led by Peter Thiel’s fund Valar Ventures with participation from e.ventures and La Famiglia. According to Business Insider, Coya was founded by two veterans of German lender Kreditech and former Vienna Insurance… Read More

August 29, 2017 @ 9:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Bestow Inc., a platform providing a new approach to life insurance, has announced a $2.5 million seed round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), with participation from Core Innovation Capital, Morpheus Ventures, and 8VC. Bestow says this is their first institutional round, bringing its total… Read More

August 28, 2017 @ 2:31 pm By Xu Gao  |  

CBRC Issues Official Information Disclosures Guidelines for P2P Lending Platforms On August 25th, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) officially unveiled the final version of Guidelines on Online Lending Information Disclosure Requirement. The document was released based on a pilot tighter information disclosure initiative announced… Read More

August 25, 2017 @ 2:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

S&P Global Market Intelligence is out with a report questioning three emerging Insurtech platforms. The report states that profitability is elusive for these startups. Mentioning specifically Lemonade, Metromile, and Root Insurance, S&P says that each reported overall net losses in the second quarter, as incurred losses… Read More

August 25, 2017 @ 8:51 am By JD Alois  |  

ONE, the German Insurtech company, has thrown down the gauntlet claiming they will outgrow US based Lemonade in service growth.  Lemonade is one of the highest profile Insurtech platforms that is doggedly rolling out across the US. Starting first with homeowners / renters insurance, Lemonade… Read More

August 15, 2017 @ 10:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

ONE (part of the Wefox Group) wants to change the way the world uses and purchases insurance and apparently the company is going to launch in September.  Starting in Europe, ONE, the newest Insurtech startup, says it will reinvent insurance many different ways. The insurance… Read More