John Keppel, Zurich – How has the role of the finance department changed over the last couple of years?

Invision Cyber, a new cyber insurance MGA founded by Acies with London and Lloyd’s market veteran Stuart Essex and cyber expert James Ingram, has entered into a strategic partnership with global cybersecurity leader Trend Micro to offer a cyber insurance product tailored exclusively for Trend Micro customers in the US.

Shift Technology launched Shift Claims powered by agentic AI Shift Claims helps transform claims operations by assessing and prioritizing cases

Zego, the UK’s first insurtech unicorn and a pioneer in telematics insurance, announced its ambition to reshape how drivers think about car insurance.

The World Life Insurance Report 2026, conducted jointly by the Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA, shows that even though 68% of adults under the age of 40 see life insurance as essential for a healthy financial future, current offerings do not align with their financial priorities, hindering adoption.

Despite juggling care roles and household duties, many UK women remain without life insurance, leaving dependants vulnerable. Recent research from Capital for Life and Post Office Life revealed that while 53% of adults say they have a life insurance policy, gender differences persist: 56% of men have coverage compared to 51% of women. That 5-point gap signals a deeper issue in financial protection.

According to an AXA XL claims analysis, 88% of all incurred losses from its cyber claims over the last decade arise from claims that surpass $1 million, suggesting that a relatively small number of large claims are responsible for the majority of cyber losses.