InsurTech startup Korr, based in New York City, has successfully raised $3.2 million in seed funding. This significant investment marks a major milestone for the company and signals its commitment to driving innovation and transforming the insurance landscape. Led by Motive Ventures and Tokio Marine Future Fund, the funding round will provide Korr with the necessary resources to enhance their
In an effort to fortify their competitiveness in the market and offer superior value to policyholders, Freyou Insurance, a digital insurer from Germany, has joined forces with Akur8, an innovator in insurance pricing solutions. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance industry by incorporating Akur8’s comprehensive platform into Freyou Insurance’s pricing workflow. Freeway Insurance’s Perspective René Jansen, Chief Insurance Officer
Motor insurance company Zego has recently unveiled its highly anticipated Business Van Insurance product, designed specifically for businesses that heavily rely on vans for their day-to-day operations but not for deliveries. This targeted insurance offering aims to provide comprehensive coverage, competitive pricing, and flexibility to meet the unique demands of operations-driven businesses. With an impressive track record of success with
HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) has announced the launch of Project Phoenix, a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Azentio Software. This transformative project marks a significant milestone in HNBGI’s digital transformation journey, promising unparalleled value to its stakeholders. With the aim of enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and overall operational effectiveness, Project Phoenix is set to elevate HNBGI’s competitiveness and ensure its agility
In a groundbreaking move, FloodFlash, the pioneer insurance technology company, has expanded its operations to an additional 10 US states. This expansion brings the revolutionary sensor-enabled parametric flood insurance to Delaware, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington, Vermont, and Massachusetts. With unrestricted access to FloodFlash’s innovative product, these states can now benefit from affordable and comprehensive
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses across industries are recognizing the need to modernize their operations and systems. This is particularly true for insurance carriers, which face the challenges of outdated on-premises legacy systems. However, a trailblazing solution has emerged – Korr’s cloud-native core operating system. It offers a transformative approach to migrate on-premises legacy systems to the cloud,
Marsh, a leading insurance brokerage and risk management firm, has announced the launch of ReadyCell, a groundbreaking solution aimed at simplifying risk financing strategies for organizations. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ReadyCell allows for swift establishment of personal insurance entities within Marsh’s esteemed Mangrove Protected Cell Facility. This innovative platform significantly simplifies the usually complex and time-consuming
In a bid to revolutionize travel insurance solutions, Blink Parametric, an InsurTech company specializing in parametric insurance, has forged a partnership with Baloise, a leading Swiss insurance service provider. This collaboration aims to integrate Blink Parametric’s advanced travel insurance solutions into Baloise’s single-trip travel insurance policies, creating a more comprehensive and proactive approach to protecting travelers. Integration of Advanced Travel
Roadzen Inc., a leading auto insurance company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the industry, has announced the appointment of Jean-Noël Gallardo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a strong background in financial planning, analysis, treasury management, compliance, fundraising, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Gallardo is expected to play a key role in Roadzen’s continued growth and expansion.
London-based pricing decision intelligence (PDI) software provider, Hyperexponential, has successfully closed its Series B funding round, securing $73 million. Led by Battery Ventures, a global technology-focused investment firm, the round also saw participation from Silicon Valley investor a16z and existing Series A investor Highland Europe. This substantial funding will enable Hyperexponential to drive its U.S. expansion plans, including the opening
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Blink Parametric and Baloise, one of the leading Swiss insurance service providers, have joined forces to introduce a suite of innovative travel insurance solutions. This partnership aims to transform the travel insurance landscape by providing customers with real-time, tailor-made digital travel assistance products. With a focus on meeting the evolving needs of travelers, Baloise is rolling
Checkatrade, the UK’s largest trade directory, has announced a strategic collaboration with Superscript, a leading small business and startup insurance distributor. This partnership aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to Checkatrade’s extensive network of 47,000 members. With a commitment to meeting The Checkatrade Standard and undergoing diligent vetting checks, these members are now required to have appropriate insurance coverage. Superscript
