Aon, a global leader in professional services, recently signed an agreement to acquire UK-based insurance broker Griffiths & Armour, a move poised to bring significant benefits to clients. This acquisition, which is still subject to regulatory approval and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2025, aims to significantly enhance Aon’s presence in the UK and Ireland.
In a significant move that underscores the shifting dynamics in the European insurance market, Swiss Re has agreed to sell iptiQ’s European property and casualty (P&C) business to Allianz Direct, an online insurer that is part of the Allianz Group. This deal aligns with Swiss Re’s strategic decision to withdraw from iptiQ, allowing Allianz Direct to take over the risk
Venture capital funding in insurance technology start-ups, or insurtech, is poised to stabilize and reach $4.2 billion by the end of 2024, reflecting financial levels similar to those seen in 2018 and 2023. During the first three quarters of 2024, the sector secured $3.2 billion, which is 7% less than in 2023. Despite this decrease, the overall trend suggests a
In a significant strategic shift, Swiss Re, a global reinsurance giant, has announced the sale of its iptiQ European Property & Casualty (P&C) business to Allianz Direct, the digital division of Allianz Group. This decision is part of Swiss Re’s broader strategy to streamline its operations and focus on its core strength in reinsurance. The decision was made following a
Insurers in the UK, Poland, and Greece are shifting away from transparent pricing models in favor of advanced, less transparent pricing strategies to enhance their financial performance. By adopting sophisticated tools like machine learning and price optimization algorithms, insurers aim to cut loss ratios and boost profitability, often outperforming market averages. These advanced models not only improve combined ratios by
The 2024 Earnix Industry Trends Report reveals that, despite an ambitious plan by 70% of insurers to deploy predictive AI models within the next two years, fewer than 30% have managed to fully implement AI technologies to date, reflecting the significant challenges involved in transitioning from traditional to advanced systems. The slow progress underscores the ongoing difficulties faced by the
SchemeServe, a UK-based cloud provider of insurance software, has formed a groundbreaking data partnership with Addresscloud. This collaboration aims to advance data-driven decision-making for insurers by enhancing their ability to deliver precise, data-backed premiums for individual properties. The core goal is to boost property scheme insurers’ capacity to make informed, granular risk assessments and pricing decisions, leveraging the power of
Delos Insurance Solutions, a specialized property insurance MGA based in San Francisco, has successfully secured a significant $9 million in a Series A funding round aimed at addressing wildfire risk, particularly in high-risk areas. Leading the funding initiative was HSBC Asset Management, with substantial contributions from IA Capital Group, Blue Bear Capital, Generation Space, alongside several angel investors. Founded in
The emergence of technology in the insurance sector has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional practices, aiming for more accurate, data-driven solutions. Recently, SchemeServe, a leading provider of cloud-based insurance software, forged a partnership with Addresscloud, renowned for its advanced geographic risk assessment tools. This strategic collaboration aims to profoundly transform property scheme insurance by integrating Addresscloud’s geolocation, peril, and
Vertafore, a leading provider of insurance technology, has acquired Surefyre, an advanced submission and underwriting platform designed to support Managing General Agents (MGAs) and wholesalers. This strategic acquisition enhances Vertafore’s existing MGA ecosystem through Surefyre’s AI-enabled, low-code/no-code technology. By integrating these cutting-edge tools, Vertafore aims to significantly improve the efficiency and speed of the quoting process, offering MGAs a modern
Bindable, an InsurTech firm acclaimed for its alternative distribution technology, has introduced an innovative virtual agency model to streamline the establishment of property and casualty (P&C) insurance agencies for various businesses. This model specifically targets the growing interest from organizations in adjacent industries that seek to incorporate insurance services into their existing offerings. Bindable’s new solution empowers these companies to
Pro Global, a respected advisor in the specialist insurance sector, has significantly enhanced its Digital Services under the leadership of Kristy Lovegrove, Group Head of Technology. This strategic development aims to meet the rising demand for automation and technology-driven efficiencies within the global re/insurance market. As the industry faces increasing cost pressures and a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Pro Global’s
