Applied Systems (“Applied”) today announced that it has acquired Cytora, the leading digital risk processing platform for the insurance industry, to accelerate Applied’s vision of delivering the Next Generation of the Digital Roundtrip of Insurance. Bringing the power of Cytora’s AI-enabled risk digitization platform, specifically built for the insurance industry, together with Applied’s leading suite of insurance solutions for agencies, carriers, and MGAs will create intelligent automation, connectivity, and collaboration at each stage of the policy lifecycle.

The fast-growing global insurtech, bolttech, has partnered with Harmony Auto, a leading Chinese automotive distributor specialising in premium, luxury and new energy vehicles, to launch a suite of fit-for-purpose insurance solutions designed exclusively for BYD EV owners through Harmony Auto’s distribution channels.

Netcall, a leading provider of low-code and customer engagement solutions, and Ecliptic, a specialist insurance technology provider, have announced a renewed strategic partnership aimed at solving one of the sector’s most pressing dilemmas: how to deliver fast, intuitive, customer-centric services without losing sight of efficiency or governance.

Concirrus has launched Concirrus Property, a new AI-native platform to cut the processing time from receipt of submission to getting a quote issued from days to minutes.

Clearspeed, the global leader in voice-based risk assessment technology, today announced a new partnership with Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, to enhance how Pinnacol supports injured workers on their path to healing and returning to work.

Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) has won the public auction for the acquisition of an 80% stake in Moldasig S.A. Through this transaction, VIG becomes the market leader in the Republic of Moldova, with an estimated market share of around 30%.

Kayna, the award-winning embedded insurance infrastructure platform, has teamed with Willis (NASDAQ: WTW) to provide an online insurance offering through Equine MediRecord (EMR), a leading vertical SaaS platform in equine digital health software and part of Canada-based Inova Group’s Business Infusions – the largest equine veterinary software group in the world.

Penn-America Underwriters has completed the acquisition of Sayata, an AI-enabled digital distribution marketplace and agency operations for commercial insurance

Cytora has expanded its global advisory board in welcoming financial services veteran Ed Giera

Tokio Marine GX (TMGX) today officially launches as a fully operational underwriting business. This marks a significant milestone in delivering the market’s most comprehensive suite of specialist insurance and risk management solutions, designed to provide banks and financial institutions with products that ensure the long-term success of transition projects, embedding stability and reducing the volatility which has stymied progress.

Volt Underwriting, the expanding MGA that supports energy-sector clients active both in the conventional and renewable energy arenas, has hired Genevieve Hull as Underwriter, Power and Renewable Energy.

Global insurtech bolttech, has partnered with Globe, the Philippines’ mobile leader, to launch Flagship Forever, a new device upgrade programme and the first for a telco in the Philippines. The offering is designed to give Globe customers freedom, accessibility, and affordability when it comes to owning the latest flagship smartphones.

bolttech announced its entry into Kenya extending bolttech’s presence in Africa

ZestyAI, the leading provider of AI-driven property risk analytics, today announced an expanded partnership with Steadily, a top-rated insurer for rental properties, to deliver advanced hail and wind risk models that enable more precise underwriting. Building on a successful rollout in 2024, Steadily is broadening its use of ZestyAI’s property-specific insights to better assess storm risk and support growth across high-exposure states.

PremFina, the UK’s fastest-growing premium finance provider, today announces a new multiyear strategic partnership with personal lines broker, One Answer Insurance, to provide flexible financing solutions to its customers.