InsurTech stories

UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.

KYND, a London-based insurtech firm, urges the financial services to enhance long-term cyber resilience as the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act takes effect.

ManyPets has appointed Shane Larkin as its new Chief Marketing Officer, focusing on enhancing its pet insurance offerings amid rising care costs.

Bajaj Allianz has partnered with Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to enhance its data platform, aiming for improved product targeting and customer experience.

A new report reveals traditional banks struggle to leverage cloud investments effectively, contrasting with fintechs that prioritise sales growth.

Cloud technology is revolutionising the insurance sector, with nearly 77% of Australian brokers feeling unprepared to boost productivity, warns JAVLN.

IPI has been named in the 2024 InsurTech100 list, recognising its innovative contributions to the insurance industry's technological landscape.

FinTech Australia’s 2024 Finnie Awards celebrated 19 categories at Sydney's Doltone Wharf, honouring standout contributions in the evolving financial technology sector.

SuperTech, the UK’s first ProfTech supercluster, reveals a Research and Innovation Roadmap to boost Birmingham's economy, aiming to create 4,600 jobs and add £1.5bn.

Discovermarket partners with Globe to launch CyberInsurance in the Philippines, offering protection against online identity theft and fraud as cybercrime surges.

Insurer Wakam launches its UK subsidiary, Wakam UK Limited, signalling a major expansion feat in the heavily regulated market.

Nicole Coleby has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings, intending to bolster its global footprint.

Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.

Sydney insurtech firm POP Holdings appoints new CIO as part of its global growth plans and commitment to digital transformation.

NZ InsurTech company JAVLN has partnered with Australian pre-IPO fund manager Bombora Investment Management to fund a further international expansion.

Smarter technology investments can streamline collaboration for insurers, increasing efficiency, lowering costs and providing a better customer experience. .

MyFiziq Limited will increase its majority stake in Body Composition Technologies Pte Ltd (BCT) to 54.5% in a capital raising move.

Wellington-based insurtech Montoux is celebrating a new era of growth with a new office on Wellington’s bustling Courtenay Place.

Success or failure in the sector is determined more and more by an organisation’s ability to respond to customer demand quickly and accurately.

Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.