Tagged: insurtech

November 5, 2023 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurance core technology provider Socotra announced today that it is stepping into its role as a title sponsor of InsureTech Connect 2023 in Las Vegas “on the heels of growth of its operations.” The producer of intelligent solutions for the P&C, general, and life insurance… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 12:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

wefox, the Berlin-based insurtech, is launching a new brand claim: “wefox Empowering Insurance”. The new brand claim defines the company’s unique position “as more than just an insurance company.” It paves the way for wefox to also “provide a wide range of tech-enabled insurance solutions.”… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carriers are prioritizing profitability, especially when it comes to fostering innovation, according to Insurance Operations in a Changing Industry, a study published today by Earnix, the global provider of intelligent, SaaS solutions for insurers and banks. The survey of 400 insurance executives “provides insight into… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 10:37 am By Michael Wong  |  

Italian financial services firm Generali has officially launched Generali Ventures, a venture capital initiative aimed at driving innovation, breaking into new markets, and bolstering operational efficiency throughout the group. With a substantial €250 million commitment, Generali Ventures sets its sights on unearthing the most promising… Read More

November 2, 2023 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced significant momentum and new financing on the heels of its top-grossing quarter and amid continued corporate growth. Cowbell’s new financing builds on its $148M raised to-date. Cowbell announced a new investment… Read More

November 1, 2023 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NEXT Insurance, a technology-first small business insurer, announced its strategic partnership with Allstate that will combine the companies’ expertise in small business insurance to develop and “offer innovative and unique new products to a large underserved market, as well as a commitment to deepening its… Read More

October 31, 2023 @ 3:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NEXT Insurance, a digital small business insurer, achieved a marked milestone in reaching 500,000 active small business customers. Throughout NEXT’s journey as a digital insurer, its commitment to the small business community has “remained paramount, driving all aspects of its continued product innovations, partnerships, and… Read More

October 30, 2023 @ 9:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shippo, the shipping platform for modern e-commerce, and Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded protection, today announced a partnership to enhance the merchant experience with the launch of Shippo Total Protection, a solution that “provides merchants with comprehensive protection, global coverage and seamless claims handling.”… Read More

October 27, 2023 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoverForce, the insurance platform bringing streamlined comparisons and one-click buying to commercial insurance, emerged from stealth mode, “unveiling its comprehensive suite of products made specifically for agency networks, wholesalers, and software companies.” The company’s infrastructure and easy-to-integrate API aim “to provide digital access and one-stop… Read More

October 24, 2023 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

International insurtech bolttech announced its partnership with Three Sweden, an innovative telecommunications service provider based in Sweden, in order “to offer comprehensive device protection solutions to customers both online and in-store.” This strengthens bolttech’s existing collaboration “with CK Hutchison Holdings (CKHH), building on other key… Read More

October 20, 2023 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bolttech, the international insurtech, announced that it has acquired Digital Care, an embedded protection company based out of Poland. The acquisition is considered to be a major step towards “achieving the Group’s strategic goals in the EMEA region and globally, while accelerating growth, particularly within… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel platforms, announced its strategic partnership with Cover Genius, the insurtech for embedded protection. By integrating with XCover, Cover Genius’ global distribution platform, EaseMyTrip customers can add Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) travel protection “along with the embedded comprehensive… Read More

October 9, 2023 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Getsafe, Europe’s neo-insurer based in Germany, has entered into an agreement to acquire the German customer base of French insurtech Luko. With over 550,000 customers across Germany, the UK, France, and Austria, Getsafe “is rapidly expanding its reach in Europe.” The acquisition covers Luko’s entire… Read More

October 5, 2023 @ 9:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

wefox, which claims tobe one of the leading insurtech firms, has been appointed as affinity insurance partner by WINDTRE, Italy’s telecommunications business. The company has launched its own insurance agency, WINDTRE Assicurazioni, “to provide insurance directly to its customers.” wefox will provide “a range of… Read More

October 3, 2023 @ 9:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK insurtech, Ripe, achieved strong double-digit growth in 2022, maintaining its 15 year record of consistent revenue rises. Turnover climbed by £4 million to £27.2 million “in the 12 months ending 31 December 2022, compared with £23.3 million in 2021.” Over the course of the… Read More

October 3, 2023 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pie Insurance, an Insurtech company specializing in commercial insurance for small businesses, announced the appointment of insurance executive Audra Foglietta as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Foglietta joins Pie during a pivotal period of growth—Pie claims it is one of the fastest growing… Read More

September 27, 2023 @ 1:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bold Penguin has partnered with NEXT Insurance, a technology-first small business insurer, to enhance small business coverage options on the Bold Penguin Terminal. Founded in 2016 by insurance agents for insurance agents, Bold Penguin is on a mission to simplify small commercial insurance “for carriers… Read More

September 23, 2023 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

International insurtech bolttech welcomed leading impact investment firm LeapFrog Investments as a new strategic investor in an extension of its Series B round. LeapFrog’s $50 million investment adds to bolttech’s recent Series B funding round, now totaling US$246 million. bolttech will use the proceeds from… Read More

September 23, 2023 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Continental Assist and baoba Insurtech are joining forces for parametric insurance in Latin American markets. Their partnership will aim to streamline insurance services across Latin America. Together, they’ll introduce innovative parametric products, “with a focus on customer-centric experiences.” They’re starting with a parametric flight delay… Read More

September 21, 2023 @ 2:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based insurtech firm bolttech has announced raising $50 million in its Series B funding round anchored by impact investment firm LeapFrog Investments. The latest funding round brings bolttech’s Series B round to $246 million, marking the most substantial Series B round for any insurtech company… Read More