NEXT Insurance Launches Standalone Professional Liability for Consultants
October 16, 20244 min
Comprehensive digital offering strengthens NEXT's suite of coverage for professional services
King Risk Partners acquires Pearl Insurance Agency
October 16, 20243 min
King Risk Partners, a major insurance broker in the United States, is excited to announce the acquisition of Pearl Insurance Agency, Inc, a highly successful firm located in Cranford, New Jersey. This acquisition expands King Risk Partners’ reach into the New Jersey market with a focus on commercial insurance. For over 30 years, Pearl Insurance Agency, Inc. has a built solid track record for providing specialty insurance solutions for importers, exporters, marine cargo, wholesalers, and distributors in New Jersey. The...
Glia Named to InsurTech100 List by FinTech Global for Second Year
October 15, 20245 min
Company to host strong lineup of insurance speakers at customer event later this month
Vouch Selects BriteCore as Cloud-Native Technology Partner
October 14, 20244 min
Leading business insurance provider for innovative and high-growth companies partners with BriteCore to enhance scalability and streamline operations
COVU Secures an Additional $12.5 Million in Series A Funding
October 11, 20246 min
COVU, Inc., a leader in AI-native services for insurance agencies, announced the successful completion of $12.5 million in equity and debt financing, as part of the first tranche of its Series A funding round. This brings total funding to date to over $20 million. The funding round attracted investment from prominent investors including Benhamou Global Ventures, ManchesterStory, and Markd, with participation from existing and new investors, showing strong backing for COVU’s mission to empower insurance agencies with cutting-edge...
Hexure Named to the InsurTech100 List for the Second Time
October 10, 20244 min
Hexure, a provider of sales and regulatory automation solutions for the life and annuity industry, announced it has been named to the FinTech Global 2024 InsurTech100 list. Selected by a panel of esteemed industry experts and analysts, the InsurTech100 is an annual recognition of the top 100 most forward-thinking companies worldwide at the forefront of innovation in the insurance space. This marks Hexure’s second consecutive year on the InsurTech100 list, reinforcing its ongoing leadership and...
Zurich hires D&O leader Nora Hattauer as Head of Financial Lines
October 10, 20244 min
Hattauer joins Zurich North America after nearly 19 years at AIG, where she led Management Liability products, including Directors & Officers liability.
Zinnia Names Bill Yialamas as Chief Financial Officer
October 9, 20243 min
Yialamas brings over 25 years of experience in executive and financial roles Executive appointment builds on Zinnia’s mission to simplify the life and annuity industry and power growth
Markel announced a senior underwriter hire
October 9, 20244 min
Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., announced Jack Eastwood as Senior Underwriter, Cyber, with immediate effect. His arrival underpins Markel’s commitment to investing in top-tier talent to continue enhancing its product and service offerings and underwriting expertise for broker partners. Eastwood takes up his position as a senior member of Markel’s Cyber & Technology team, where he’ll be responsible for working closely alongside the cyber leadership colleagues to develop and drive the organisation’s cyber...
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Expands North California Leadership
October 8, 20245 min
The appointments will enhance the firm’s expertise in the construction, real estate, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, food and beverage, and transportation and logistics industries