Insurance Regulation

FCA Feedback Wanted: Insurance Consumers in Covid Difficulties

The FCA has today announced proposals to extend a series of temporary measures to help customers who hold insurance and premium finance products and who may be in temporary financial difficulties because of coronavirus (Covid-19). The original […]

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Lorenz Tech and Flock Team Up on Drone Cover Product

Lorenz Technology has announced its partnership with Flock, an insurtech startup, operating at the cutting-edge of data analytics and insurance. Both companies have worked on a fully flexible insurance policy for the fleet of drones […]

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Deals: Davies Buys Citadel Risk

Davies, the leading specialist professional services and technology firm, today announces a deal to acquire the captive management & consulting businesses of insurance and reinsurance specialist, Citadel Risk. The acquisition follows on from the deal […]

Global insurance trends

Insurtech Funding: Branch Closes on $24m Series A Round

 Branch, a technology-driven home and auto insurance company, has closed a $24 million Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Greycroft and HSCM Bermuda, with participation from returning investors American Family Ventures and Revolution’s Rise […]

InsureTech

YAS Launches On-Demand, Micro-Insurance Platform

Some interesting news from Hong Kong, as YAS launch parametric insurance that kicks in automatically when you’re out hiking, at a theme park, playing golf and more activities. On-demand cover just got slicker. YAS Digital […]

Insurance Brokers

Commercial: Retailers Need to Embrace Digital to Survive

Where is the Commercial Insurance sector heading in the UK? It is tough for retailers and hospitality businesses alike. Here is some research by Resilience First, plus some ideas on how traditional retailers can shift […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Update From Phoenix Group on ReAssure Deal

Phoenix Group Holdings plc is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of ReAssure Group plc (“ReAssure”) from the Swiss Re Group. Andy Briggs, CEO of the Phoenix Group commented: “I am delighted to […]

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NCSC Warns on Cyber Threat To UK Sports Organisations

THE sports sector has been urged to tighten its cyber security after experts revealed a range of attacks by hackers including an attempt to sabotage a Premier League transfer deal. The National Cyber Security Centre’s […]