Jio Financial and Allianz invest $66.6 mn in Jio Allianz General Insurance
Jio Financial Services and Allianz Europe invest $66.6 mn in Jio Allianz General Insurance to support the 50:50 joint venture’s operations
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Allianz invests in ā¬5 bn Scaleup Europe Fund to finance growth companies in AI
Allianz invests in the ā¬5 bn Scaleup Europe Fund, which will finance European growth companies in AI, quantum, semiconductors and other technology sectors
Allianz names new CEOs at Allianz Partners and Allianz Direct
Allianz names Philipp Kroetz CEO of Allianz Partners and Laurent Floquet CEO of Allianz Direct, with both appointments effective November 1, 2026
ERGO rolls out internal GPT AI platform across insurance workforce
ERGO has rolled out its internal ERGO GPT platform to all employees, combining generative AI with mandatory training, privacy controls and regulated use
Palma AI raises $1.8 mn for enterprise AI agent governance
Berlin startup Palma AI raised $1.8 mn to expand its runtime governance platform for enterprise AI agents, permissions, MCP tools and audit controls
Aon names Phillip Esser CEO of Reinsurance Solutions Germany
Aon appointed Phillip Esser CEO of Reinsurance Solutions in Germany and Volker Wahl executive chairman under a new leadership structure from Oct. 1
Allianz Global Investors buys UOB Asset Management to expand in Asia Pacific
AllianzGI will acquire UOB Asset Management for SGD 555 mn, lifting regional client assets above ā¬170 bn and deepening South-East Asia reach
Allianz reports ā¬4.9 bn operating profit in 2Q 2026, ā¬9.4 bn for 6M
Allianz reports ā¬4.9 bn operating profit in 2Q 2026, ā¬9.4 bn for 6M, 225% Solvency II ratio and solid asset management growth
Allianz buys HSBC Singapore insurance arm for $2.7 bn
Allianz will buy HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit for $2.7 bn and enter a 15-year distribution deal in the Asian wealth hub
Munich Re Q2 2026 profit rises to ā¬2.2 bn on strong investment result
Munich Re reported a ā¬2.211 bn Q2 2026 net result as low P&C major-loss expenditure and a ā¬3.159 bn investment result supported earnings
Insurtech Cover Genius acquires Friendsurance for Europe bancassurance
Cover Genius buys Berlin insurtech Friendsurance to expand embedded protection for banks and insurers across the DACH market
ARC Intelligence raises ā¬4 mn to build finance OS for ERP-heavy firms
Berlin-based ARC Intelligence raised ā¬4mn from 42CAP, 468 Capital and IBB Ventures to expand its AI-native finance platform for enterprises
FINN becomes unicorn after ā¬100 mn Series D funding round
German car subscription platform FINN raised nearly ā¬100 mn in Series D funding, surpassed a ā¬1 bn valuation and secured additional debt financing
Allianz in talks to buy Portuguese insurer Caravela Seguros
Allianz is discussing a potential acquisition of Caravela Seguros, a deal that would expand its Portuguese non-life insurance portfolio
Vienna Insurance Group completes NĆRNBERGER acquisition in Germany
Vienna Insurance Group completed its largest acquisition, taking 99.2% of NĆRNBERGER to expand in Germany and support CEE growth
Germany health reform targets ā¬16 bn in insurance savings – Friedrich Merz
Germanyās Cabinet approved a health care draft law aimed at limiting insurance premium increases, though doctors and patient groups call it austerity
Nesto raises ā¬11 mn to scale AI workforce platform for hospitality
Karlsruhe-based Nesto secured ā¬11 mn from Expedition Growth Capital to expand its AI-driven workforce management platform across Europe
Midas raises $50 mn in Series A to scale tokenised asset infrastructure
Berlin-based Midas secured $50 mn in Series A funding as it expands tokenised asset issuance, DeFi integrations, and instant-redemption infrastructure
Munich Re says cyber insurance needs wider uptake as threats intensify
Munich Re says cyber risks are widening beyond ransomware and calls for stronger resilience, broader cyber insurance uptake, and closer market collaboration
OpenUp raises ā¬20 mn to expand employee mental health platform in Europe
Amsterdam-based OpenUp secured ā¬20 mn from Smartfin and Rubio to expand across Europe and grow its employee mental health platform
Allianz reshuffles Board of Management as Tomas Kunzmann joins in 2027
Allianz announced board changes effective 2027, including Tomas Kunzmannās promotion, new regional responsibilities, and a CFO mandate extension
Electric vehicles cut crash frequency but push insurance claim costs higher – GDV
New GDV analysis shows EVs cause fewer accidents yet generate 30ā35% higher repair costs, shifting auto insurance loss economics
AM Best revised German non-life insurance market outlook to stable
AM Best revised its outlook for Germanyās non-life insurance segment to stable from negative, citing sustained rate increases and improving earnings stability
PERILS sets ā¬467 mn loss for windstorm Goretti across UK and France
PERILS estimates ā¬467mn insured loss from Windstorm Goretti in England, France and Belgium, with France accounting for nearly 75% of claims
Berlin startup Cognee raised ā¬7.5 mn to build structured memory for AI agents
Berlin startup Cognee secured ā¬7.5 mn to expand its structured memory infrastructure for AI systems and autonomous agents
Talanx completes buyout of Polish insurers Warta and TU Europa stakes
Talanx AG has closed its acquisition of minority stakes in two Polish insurers from Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co., ending a strategic cooperation agreement
Insurtech Lassie raised $75 mn to scale prevention-first pet insurance in Europe
Stockholm-based Lassie has secured $75 mn in Series C funding to expand its prevention-led pet insurance model across Europe
FinTech Duna raised ā¬30 mn Series A to scale AI business identity platform
Amsterdam-based Duna secures ā¬30 mn Series A led by CapitalG to expand its AI-native digital passport for businesses and scale enterprise identity infrastructure
German P&C and life insurance profit easing in 2026 after strong 2025 – Moodyās
Moodyās says German P&C and life insurers improved in 2025, but expects underwriting profitability to soften in 2026 as cat losses normalise
Gallagher Bassett buys Reck & Co to expand marine insurance claims reach
Arthur J. Gallagher expands claims platform as Gallagher Bassett acquires Germany-based Reck & Co, strengthening cross-border marine and transport claims services
Deutsche Bank weighs return to life insurance via Frankfurter Leben
Deutsche Bank and DWS consider a minority stake in Frankfurter Leben, reopening life insurance exposure after a decade away from the sector
SCOR expands cyber underwriting with MGA Baobab partnership in Germany
SCOR adds Lloydās capacity to Baobab Insuranceās CyberSafe policies, extending cover to firms up to ā¬1 bn in revenue across Germany and Austria
Munich Re launches Lloydās pandemic parametric insurance consortium
Munich Re sets up a Lloydās consortium offering parametric pandemic cover, using WHO-based triggers to address a widening global protection gap
German healthtech Recare raises ā¬37 mn to scale AI platform abroad
Berlin-based Recare secures up to ā¬37 mn led by DNV to expand its AI-driven hospital workflow platform and accelerate international growth
Vanagon Ventures closed ā¬20 m fund to back Europeās deep-tech founders
Munich-based Vanagon Ventures raises ā¬20m Fund I to invest at pre-seed and seed stage in AI, quantum, and industrial deep-tech startups
Insurtech StoĆÆk raises ā¬20 mn Series C to scale cyber insurance across Europe
Paris-based insurtech StoĆÆk closes ā¬20 mn Series C led by Impala and Opera Tech Ventures to expand AI-driven cyber insurance and response across Europe
Allianz invests in UK insurtech Wrisk in Ā£12 mn Series B round
UK insurtech Wrisk secures investment from Allianz as part of its Ā£12m Series B, backing data-driven insurance for automotive OEMs
Osapiens reaches unicorn status with ā¬85.8 mn Series C led by Decarbonization Partners
Mannheim-based osapiens secured ā¬85.8 mn in Series C funding led by Decarbonization Partners, lifting the ESG software provider to unicorn status
European reinsurers hit a wall after years of outperformance
European reinsurers lost momentum in 2025, with softer pricing, FX pressure, and capped earnings growth setting a tougher 2026
Insurtech Enzo raises ā¬4 mn Seed extension to scale AI water damage tech
Heidelberg-based Enzo secures ā¬4mn in new Seed funding to expand its AI-driven water damage prevention platform and insurer partnerships
German life insurance sector run-off deals to accelerate in 2026 – Fitch
Fitch expects faster consolidation in German life insurance as closed-book sales rise, with up to EUR25bn in run-off transactions possible
Munich Re and KfW launch state-backed cover for geothermal drilling
Munich Re and KfW introduce a state-backed insurance scheme to reduce geothermal drilling risk and unlock private investment in Germanyās clean heat sector
German insurers propose Elementar Re catastrophe backstop scheme
Germanyās insurers unveil Elementar Re, a government-backed reinsurance backstop aimed at keeping high-risk homes insurable as climate losses rise
Fitch sets neutral 2026 outlook for global insurance sector
Fitch Ratings assigns a neutral 2026 outlook for global insurance, citing resilience overall but weaker margins in reinsurance, London Market, and US Health
Munich Re targets ā¬6.3 bn profit in 2026 under Ambition 2030
Munich Re expects ROE above 18%, EPS growth over 8%, and ā¬6.3 bn IFRS net profit in 2026 as part of its Ambition 2030 plan
Germany blames Russia for Bundestag cyberattack as US breach hits 5.6 mn
Berlin accuses Russia of a cyberattack on parliament during Zelenskyyās visit, as a US credit firm confirms a breach affecting 5.6 mn people
Munich Re warns climate losses strain major economies as risks escalate
Munich Re finds rising weather-driven losses across major economies, with the US, Germany and India showing sharp jumps in climate-linked financial strain.
European reinsurers pivot toward steadier earnings – J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan sees European reinsurers using mild catastrophe losses to build reserves, temper upside, and push the sector toward more stable results
Vienna Insurance Group posts Q1-Q3 growth and secures 98.4% of NĆ¼rnberger takeover
VIG lifts its 2025 outlook after strong Q1āQ3 results and confirms control of 98.38% of NĆ¼rnberger ahead of a planned 2026 closing
CERPRO raises ā¬2 mn to speed up QA with AI driven technical drawing software
German startup CERPRO lands ā¬2mn to scale QualiSpec, its AI tool that automates inspection planning and modernises QA for complex manufacturers
European reinsurers over-capitalised ahead of 1/1 renewals, pressure builds
European reinsurers walk into the 1/1 reinsurance renewal season with capital levels stacked way above their own targets
Munich Re outlines Europeās Nat Cat and cyber exposures, rising reinsurance demand
Munich Re outlines Europeās Nat Cat and cyber exposures, rising reinsurance demand, and the need for differentiated approaches in complex global programs
Vienna Insurance Group acquires NĆ¼rnberger in ā¬1.38 bn deal with major backer support
VIG launches ā¬120-per-share offer for NĆ¼rnberger valued at ā¬1.38bn, with 64% of shareholders pledging support ahead of regulatory review
10 global banks explore joint stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deutsche Bank and others team up to test a G7-currency stablecoin, aiming to merge blockchain with traditional finance
Munich Re Specialty wins German approval, expands European and UK specialty push
Munich Re Specialty gains approval for German specialty market entry, adds surety to product lines, expands from UK, Ireland, and Spain operations
Acrisure warns third-party cyberattacks pose severe operational risk
Acrisure has issued a sharp warning on the rising threat of third-party cyberattacks, arguing that vendor vulnerabilities now represent one of the most serious risks
Insurtech Insify raised ā¬16.3 mn Series B to expand SME coverage in Europe
Dutch insurtech Insify secures ā¬16.3m Series B led by Evli Growth Partners to scale AI-powered insurance for freelancers and SMEs across Europe
PERILS pegs Central Europe, Italy flood losses at ā¬2.15 bn in final report
PERILS sets final insured loss for Sept 2024 Central Europe and Italy floods at ā¬2.15bn, citing Austria, Czech Republic, and Poland as hardest hit
Syria receives $7.9 mn drought payout from Humanity Insured and Allianz
A $7.9m parametric payout will aid 120,000 Syrians hit by severe drought, showing how pre-arranged insurance can deliver fast relief in fragile states
Insurtech Feather launches digital car insurance for expats in Spain, France, Germany
Feather, a Berlin-based insurtech, has rolled out its new Car Insurance product, designed for expats across Europe who often face red tape and language hurdles when securing coverage
Global InsurTech funding rose 19.5% to $5.1 bn, with Q4 driving momentum as deal count and average size increased sharply, marking the first annual increase since 2021
InsurTech moves past disruption narrative, focuses on underwriting, AI, and operational efficiency as funding drops and insurers demand measurable results
The first notice of loss (FNOL) is the starting point for every insurance claim. It sets the tone for the entire claims cycle. And for years, this process has been manual
InsurTech funding crossed a significant milestone in Q2 2025, with $60.8bn raised since records began in 2012. The data reflects the scale of investor appetite over 10Y