Sapiens Extends Partner Network for Insuretech Innovation
August 10, 20225 min
The new partnerships will leverage these companies' insurance technology solutions. to deliver the ultimate customer experience across the insurance value chain
PCF Insurance Acquires Utah-Based A Insurance Agencies
August 10, 20223 min
PCF Insurance Services (PCF), a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage firm, announced today its acquisition of A Insurance Agencies based in Syracuse, Kaysville, and Marriott-Slaterville, Utah. Founded in 1981, A Insurance is a full-service personal lines insurance provider specializing in life, home, auto, and business. “Our Agency Partners have a strong desire for growth and to preserve their client and community relationships that build their local businesses,” said Peter C. Foy, Chairman, Founder, and CEO of PCF Insurance....
Obsidian Insurance Group (“Obsidian”), which is focused on facilitating and supporting growth in specialty insurance programs, announced today the appointment of insurance industry veteran Scott Palladino as Chief Business Development Officer. William Jewett, Chief Executive Officer of Obsidian, commented, “Scott Palladino is a tremendous addition to our Leadership Team. His extensive underwriting and business development experience within the program space, as well as his broad network within the industry, are among the many things that make Scott a...
Ping An to trial China’s financial data center with PUE<1.25
August 8, 20226 min
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) announced that its new Ping An Guanlan Data Center No. 3 has set a benchmark for energy-saving and emission-reduction technology in China’s financial data centers, marking another step toward Ping An’s goal to achieve operational carbon neutrality by 2030. It is the first financial data center in mainland China with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) lower than 1.25, which is expected to save about 10.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity and...
Nuula adds Term Life Insurance feature, powered by Even Financial
August 5, 20223 min
Small businesses, entrepreneurs are now able to shop, compare and buy Term Life Insurance from a network of top carriers
Heffernan Insurance Brokers Acquires Beals Insurance
August 5, 20223 min
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, acquired Beals Insurance Agency located in Ventura, Calif. Charley Beals, president of Beals, joined Heffernan Insurance Brokers effective August 1, 2022. Charley Beals has over 19 years of experience in the insurance industry and founded Beals Insurance Agency in 2014. He will be joining Heffernan’s HeffDirect division, combining the two firms’ specialty in residential long-term care facilities for the elderly. “We are very excited...
Olympus Insurance Hires Mindy Barker, CPA, as CFO
August 4, 20223 min
Gemini Financial Holdings Corporation (GFHC), the parent company of Olympus Insurance Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Mindy Barker to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Barker brings more than 30 years of public and private company experience in a wide range of finance and business functions within the insurance industry. Barker has held several senior positions as both CFO and VP including her most recent role as the Interim CFO for Homeowners of...
Pie Insurance Partners with Bold Penguin, Talage, and Tarmika
August 4, 20224 min
New integrations unlock increased flexibility for small business insurance agents
HUB International & RESAAS to Simplify the Home Insurance Process
August 3, 20224 min
HUB’s latest technology platform delivers choice, efficiency, price transparency, and trusted brokerage advice to clients of RESAAS agents Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, today announced its partnership with RESAAS Services Inc. (TSX-V: RSS,OTCQB: RSASF), a technology platform for the real estate industry, for clients of RESAAS agents to access VIU by HUB, a digital brokerage platform for transactional personal insurance created for customers who want a digital-first experience with human interaction and advice. HUB launched...
Vesttoo Hires Kunihiko Iinuma as General Manager of Vesttoo Japan
August 2, 20225 min
Mr. Iinuma, a seasoned industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in executive roles in companies including UBS and Reinsurance Group of America, has joined Vesttoo®️ as General Manager, Japan, where he will manage the company’s office and oversee Vesttoo’s market development in the country Vesttoo, a leading insurance risk transfer and investment platform, announced today the hiring of financial industry executive Kunihiko Iinuma as General Manager, Vesttoo Japan. Mr. Iinuma has over 30 years of experience in the...