Legal

FCA Announces Charges Against Dbee Founder

Latest news from the FCA after the dbee/DB social network/ratings platform reached its conclusion. The idea behind the 2012 start-up was that VIPs at events, or teams within an organisation, would rate each others ideas, […]

Insurance Brokers

Brokers; New Business is Out There, Even in Tough Times

Even in a time of inflation and decline in sectors like retail, nightlife or dining out, there are always opportunities for economic growth. That’s where the UK AIM stock market comes in and for insurance […]

News

Tokio Marine HCC Doubles Office Space in Bridgend

The word from Tokio Marine, as they make an extra investment in South Wales; Tokio Marine HCC International (TMHCCI), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of companies based in Houston, Texas, has reaffirmed its […]

Technology

McKenzie Intelligence Secures New Investment

The latest from McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS), which provides insurers with geospatial data and analysis to accelerate industry response to catastrophic events. The company has secured a strategic investment from Maven Capital Partners (Maven), a […]

InsureTech

Igloo Secures More Investment, Eyes Expansion in Vietnam & Indonesia

Latest investment funding announced by Igloo, here’s the word; Eurazeo, through its insurtech fund backed by the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif, is pleased to announce its investment in Igloo’s US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round, […]

Global insurance trends

Life Insurers Commit More Funds to ESG Compliant Investments

Latest from AlphaReal, who have surveyed EU insurers on their investment strategy and ESG compliance. Let’s hope those wind farms generate a healthy profit, as well as occasional electricity on windy days. Here’s the word; […]

InsureTech

Fast Approaching: Investment Futures 24 London

This could be an interesting event for insurtech or broker start-ups, or fast growing MGAs, credit hire companies, recovery specialists, data analytics founders etc. Here’s the word; Investment Futures 24, a new event taking place […]