Articles by Izabela Chmielewska
Hiscox and Google Cloud partner on AI for streamlined underwriting in London
In collaboration with Google Cloud, speciality insurer Hiscox has developed the first AI-powered lead underwriting model for the London insurance market.
European insurtech startup, BirdsEyeView, secures investment for climate-ready solutions
London-based insurtech startup, BirdsEyeView, has secured a significant seven-figure investment to boost its digital underwriting and natural catastrophe (NatCat) modelling software.
Upfort and Arch Insurance join forces to boost cyber insurance access for SMEs
Cyber security platform Upfort and insurance giant Arch Insurance have announced a strategic partnership to make cyber insurance more accessible for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), trade associations, and risk pools.
Novidea enters Southeast Asian insurance market with cloud-based platform
Novidea, a leading provider of cloud-based insurance management platforms, has announced its expansion into Southeast Asia, commencing operations in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Mulberri raises $6.75m in Series A Funding to expand AI-driven Insurance Platform for SMEs
Mulberri, an AI-powered embedded insurance platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), announced it has secured $6.75m in Series A funding.
VOOM & Drive launches personalised, data-driven coverage
Addressing the evolving needs of the gig economy, VOOM Insurance introduces VOOM & Drive, a transformative pay-per-mile auto insurance policy designed specifically for rideshare and delivery drivers.
Cover Whale welcomes Darryl Siry to spearhead technological advancements
Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, a provider of commercial trucking insurance and a rapidly growing insurtech, announced the appointment of Darryl Siry as chief operating & technology officer.
Insurtech Igloo secures $36m Pre-Series C funding
Singapore-based insurtech startup Igloo has secured $36m in a pre-Series C funding round, led by global investment firm Eurazeo's dedicated insurance technology fund.
Catawiki & Cover Genius simplify secure shipping for unique objects
Catawiki, the online marketplace for special objects, and Cover Genius, an insurtech specialising in embedded protection, have joined forces to simplify shipping insurance for Catawiki sellers.
Blink Parametric and MAWDY partner to revolutionise travel insurance
Insurers Blink Parametric and MAWDY have partnered to expand real-time parametric travel insurance solutions across MAWDY's global network.
Catawiki and Cover Genius partner to simplify shipping protection for premium objects
Cover Genius, the leading insurtech provider for embedded protection, and Catawiki, the premier online marketplace for exceptional objects, have established an exclusive collaboration to enhance shipping protection for high-value items.
Cover Whale strengthens leadership with new COO and CTO
Cover Whale Insurance Solutions, a leading commercial trucking insurance provider and fast-growing insurtech, has expanded its C-suite with the appointment of Darryl Siry as chief operating and technology officer (COO/CTO).
Insurance broker Miller unveils AI tool MillerMo
Miller, a prominent specialist (re)insurance broker, has announced the launch of MillerMo, an AI tool powered by Microsoft and OpenAI technologies.
AXA UK collaborates with Synectics Solutions to combat insurance fraud
AXA UK, a leading insurance provider, has partnered with Synectics Solutions, an expert in fraud prevention, to bolster its anti-fraud measures.
Travelers to acquire Corvus Insurance
Travelers, a P&C insurance giant, has agreed to acquire Corvus Insurance for approximately $435m, expected to close next year.
Insurwave acquires AI technology from EY
Insurwave, a London-based insurtech platform, has acquired cutting-edge machine-learning technology from EY.
Cover Genius and SAS announce exclusive travel protection partnership
Cover Genius, a leading insurtech company, and SAS, Scandinavia’s leading airline, announced a new, exclusive, customised travel protection program.
Redline Underwriting adopts Moody's RMS Risk Modeler
Redline Underwriting, a Lloyd's cover holder speciality underwriting firm, has partnered with Moody's RMS, a risk modelling and solutions company.
Pineapple secures £25m in funding, revolutionising South Africa's insurance industry
Insurtech firm Pineapple has secured R400m (£25m) in funding, setting a new record for the largest insurtech fundraised on the African continent.
CatX secures £2.15m to bridge the gap in reinsurance market
London-based insurtech startup CatX has secured $2.7m (£2.15m) in seed funding.
Verisk SBS strengthens solutions-based approach with new appointments
Verisk SBS, a leading insurance and reinsurance software specialist, announced the appointments of Gordon Bathurst and Chris Spencer to strengthen its solutions-based approach.
Quadrassist pioneers zero-emission Desktop Adjusting Service
Quadrassist, the building repair network for Woodgate & Clark, has introduced a groundbreaking Desktop Adjusting Service that eliminates the need for physical site visits.
Chubb unveils enhanced developer portal for seamless digital insurance integration
Chubb, one of the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurers, has launched an enhanced developer portal for its Chubb Studio® integration platform.
Guidewire and Swiss Re forge alliance to enhance insurance efficiency
In a landmark move towards a more interconnected insurance landscape, Guidewire and Swiss Re have announced a strategic partnership to optimise operations and reduce friction across the industry.