Global insurance trends

US Market: Prudential Buys Assurance Health & Wellness Brand

Prudential Financial has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Assurance IQ, Inc., “Assurance,” a profitable, fast-growing direct-to-consumer platform that transforms the buying experience for individuals seeking personalized health and financial wellness […]

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Insurtech: Lloyd’s Lab News & Comment from Start-Ups and Graduates

This latest piece is by Joseph Higgins, who is working within the Lloyd’s Lab start-up and innovation centre. As insurtech begins to transform established insurance institutions, it’s useful to get a little view from the […]

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Insurtech: Novidea Teams Up With Instech London

Novidea, the digital data-driven insurance brokers & distribution platform, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Instech London, an organisation that links start-ups, investors and insurers to promote innovation and technology adoption in […]

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Insurtech News: Zego Partners With Splend On Uber Fleet Cover

Insurtech Zego has partnered with leading on-demand rental company Splend to provide cover for its UK fleet, following the Australian company’s decision to move its HQ to London. The bespoke pay-per-mile deal means the process of […]

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Start-Up News: Hokodo Secures £2m Funding from Horizon 2020

 Hokodo, the UK fintech startup, has been awarded €2m by Horizon 2020, the funding programme for research and innovation run by the European Commission.  Grants are awarded to “market-creating innovations” that demonstrate high growth prospects, […]

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Insurtech Investment: Greenlight Capital Buys a Slice of Cove, NZ Based Start-Up

Greenlight Re Innovations (“GRI”), part of Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) (“Greenlight Re” or the “Company”), a specialist property and casualty reinsurance company headquartered in the Cayman Islands, has announced it has made a […]

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Insurtech: Dinghy Named One of the Top Disruptive Brands

Dinghy, the on-demand freelancer insurance broker has been named one of the most disruptive companies in the UK by the Disruption50 Index 2019. Founded in 2017 by Ben Wilks, Edward Woodcock and Robert Hartley, Dinghy […]