Venture capital
Beat Capital Partners launches accident and health business
Beat Capital Partners has launched RedRiff Agency, an accident and health underwriter with Peter Wilkins as CEO.
Fleet specialist Flock secures $38m in funding
London-based insurtech Flock has raised $38m (£31.7m) in series B funding led by Octopus Ventures.
Are brokers bucking the trend of insurtech investment struggles?
According to a new Gallagher Re report, global insurtech investment fell in the fourth quarter of 2022 to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020. Sophie Locke-Cooper details why some may be struggling even if there are signs of hope among…
Amazon partner Superscript raises £45m in Series B round
UK-based insurtech Superscript has completed a £45m Series B funding round led by existing investor BHL UK, owner of Comparethemarket.
Konsileo secures £4.7m in funding
Broker Konsileo has raised £4.7m in a Series A funding round led by Growth Tech VC Committed Capital.
FloodFlash stakes claim for 'smart quote' as "paradigm shift" in mass market parametrics
FloodFlash has released 'smart quote' in its biggest update to its broker platform since launching in 2019.
Broking success: Neil Campbell, managing director of CCRS
Doing things differently: CCRS managing director Neil Campbell tells Insurance Age what motivated him to start the company and why the industry needs to up its game
InsurTech Futures: Andy Homer invests in Digital Fineprint
Start-up closes $2.7m investment round.
InsurTech Futures: Brolly raises £1m in funding
Start-up broker says seed investment, led by Valar Ventures, Pi Labs and Entrepreneur First, is one of the biggest in the UK InsurTech sector.
PE firm Sovereign Capital to target brokers in the UK
Statement follows deal backing broker MBO in Ireland.
Innovation Broking uses venture capital to drive growth
MD Howard Pearson said firm is using investment from Albion Ventures.
Third directorship change at Paymentshield
Towergate-owned business reached late stages of sales talks but deal never closed.
Prism Network targets recruitment drive after £2m boost
Disaster recovery and repair provider Prism Network has secured a £2m investment fund.
Profits rise at BP Marsh
BP Marsh & Partners, a venture capital outfit with several insurance investments, has announced a consolidated profit after tax of £3.6m.
Lloyd's broker sells majority share of business ahead of acquisition drive
Tasker & Partners has sold a controlling interest of its business to newly formed Tasker Ventures (TV) as part of a private equity deal.
Chartis' gives private equity policy a makeover
Chartis has enhanced its policy for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms, as it seeks to meet both existing and new threats in the changing economic and regulatory environment.
News review: November 2010
IAG UK-owned broker Barnett & Barnett almost doubled its size to £50m gross written premium, with a move for a controlling stake in Bromley-based commercial and personal lines specialist NBJ.
How to complete an MBO: Successful successions
MBOs provide a fantastic opportunity for management teams to get a taste of acquisition activity in a familiar market. Mike Pawson gives guidance on how to ensure the deal runs smoothly.
Lloyd's broker reveals "aggressive" growth plans following £1.4m investment
Lloyd’s broker NCG Professional Risks has unveiled plans to expand its UK retail business and explore acquisition opportunities following the announcement that it will receive a £1.4m investment, subject to regulatory approval.