Insurance stories - Page 2
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.
UK insurers face GBP £150M subsidence bill as climate risks grow
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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insurance
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climate change
UK insurers paid over GBP £150 million for subsidence damage as climate change risks threaten 1.2 million more homes by 2050, ABI and LexisNexis warn.
UK motor insurance switching rises as premiums stabilise
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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insurance
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lexisnexis
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market competition
More UK motorists shopped around for insurance in H2 2024, with 25% switching providers, up from 20% in 2023 amid rising price competitiveness.
Surprising trends in AI job postings across Australia
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
A new analysis reveals that job postings mentioning Generative AI have tripled in Australia, highlighting varied adoption trends across sectors.
GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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insurance
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.