InsureTech

Start-Ups: Luko Raises E20m As It Seeks To Streamline Home Insurance

Luko, the Paris-based home insurance startup, announced today that it has raised a €20 million Series A led by the VC firm Accel, with participation from Founders Fund and Speedinvest. The fresh capital will be […]

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Home Insurance Costs Up 25% Over Last Three Years

Quarterly data released today by the UK’s leading price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket, reveals that the average combined (buildings and contents) home insurance policy has increased by 25% over the last three years. The Home Insurance Price […]

InsureTech

Start-Ups: vipHomeLink Raises $1.4m in Second Round Funding

Investment within insurtech is still a lively part of the insurance eco-system, with motor, home, life, healthcare and gadget insurance all high on the list whehn it comes to disruption. Here’s some news about vipHomeLink.com, […]

Global insurance trends

US Market: Geico Launches Bespoke Jewellery Insurance Product

One of the big names in the US insurance market, especially car cover, Geico has recently launched a specialised jewellery insurance product. Homeowners or renters are eligible to take out policies, which may cover jewellery damage or loss up […]

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Broker Update: LSL Deploys Virtual Admin Staff to Save Time & Money

first2protect Insurance Services, part of LSL Property Services plc, one of the UK’s leading residential property services groups, is deploying Digital Helpers to support staff in administrative tasks associated with compiling and dispatching new insurance […]

Insurance Brokers

Swinton Partners Up With Quotezone on Home Insurance Product Lines

Swinton Insurance, one of the UK’s leading insurance providers, has teamed up with the price comparison website, Quotezone.co.uk, to bring its Swinton Classic and Swinton Essentials home insurance offerings to an even wider group of homeowners and […]

Insurance Brokers

Policy Expert Notches Up 500K Home Cover Deals via Its Online Book

Policy Expert, the digital home insurer, has passed the landmark of 500,000 live home insurance policies following eight years of sustained annual growth. Established in 2010, the business has grown rapidly since selling its first […]