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Tesla revealed its redesigned Roadster with SpaceX-developed thrusters, sub-second acceleration and limited flight capabilities, targeting production in 2028
Vertafore has launched two AI-powered agents that reduce insurance policy data entry time by up to 87% and policy-checking time by up to 90% in early testing
Fairfax Financial plans to transfer its Go Digit insurance holdings and IIFL Capital stake to IDBI Bank following its $5.6 bn bid for a controlling interest in the lender
Pentiv, the new operating brand of Pineapple Financial, has launched a mortgage intelligence platform, appointed Usman Maher as CFO and CSO, and plans to change its ticker to PTIV
ERGO NEXT Insurance has launched an AI-powered property inspection tool that lets small businesses complete commercial insurance inspections in about 15 minutes
AI data centers are increasing water consumption through electricity generation, with indirect water use potentially exceeding direct cooling needs, new research shows
Pluto Security exits stealth with $42 mn in funding, more than 40 enterprise customers and an AI security platform protecting over 1 mn endpoints globally
MetLife Pet Insurance has integrated with ChatGPT, allowing customers to complete applications and obtain binding quotes before purchasing coverage on its website
Harbor secures $10 mn from Base10 Partners, Abstract and 8VC to develop an AI agent risk management and insurance platform for regulated businesses
Singapore insurtech Igloo partners with Sigortayeri to launch personal cyber insurance in Turkey, covering online fraud, identity theft and cyberbullying
FPT IS and Bytesforce Technologies form an insurtech partnership to modernize core insurance systems, integrate AI and expand digital insurance across Vietnam and ASEAN
UK data regulator ICO investigates AI agent security risks involving OpenAI, Meta and Anthropic, while securing privacy improvements from 10 major AI developers
London-based Sava Technologies raises $36 mn in Series B funding led by Ascensia to commercialize its wearable glucose microsensor, starting in Europe
AI-powered narrative intelligence platform GUDEA secures $7 mn in seed funding from Mudita Ventures and Collide Capital to expand monitoring and enterprise services
Nvidia is considering acquiring Reflection AI or expanding its $800 mn investment in the $25 bn AI startup, following the launch of its open-weight model Beam
New Zealand fintech Qippay secures NZ$5 mn funding for a 25% stake, supporting open banking technology, business expansion and financial infrastructure
Alphabet’s Waymo secured $5 bn in its first debt financing after raising $16 bn in equity, targeting 1 mn weekly robotaxi rides across 20 cities by year-end
Alan acquires Senegal-based healthtech Tanel, entering Africa’s health insurance market with plans to cover more than 1 mn people across the continent by 2030
Ethos, a US digital life insurance platform, increased its full-year 2026 revenue forecast to between $727 mn and $731 mn
Insurtech Alan launches its Health Can’t Wait campaign with Kylian Mbappé and Wieden+Kennedy across four markets to promote preventive health insurance
Lemonade expands insurance coverage in Florida, Kentucky and Alaska, extending its AI-powered car, pet and renters products to more U.S. customers
Lemonade expands Autonomous Car insurance to Tesla HW3 vehicles with FSD v14 Lite, offering 30% discounts on supervised FSD miles in three U.S. states
Lemonade expands renters insurance to Hawaii with AI-powered claims and rates starting at $5 monthly, as LMND stock valuation and profitability remain in focus
Oscar Health launches Lucie, a healthcare marketplace combining medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance with AI-powered shopping tools
Oscar Health (OSCR) shares gain 130.3% in 2026 as ACA membership expands. Updated earnings guidance, analyst targets and valuation risks shape the outlook
Amazon warns that opposition to data center construction could have lasting consequences for the U.S. economy, national security and AI leadership
Amazon Web Services pledges over $1 bn for US data center communities, ends county-level NDAs and defends AI infrastructure expansion amid local opposition
Root and Carvana extend their exclusive embedded auto insurance partnership to at least August 2028 after selling more than 200,000 policies since 2022
Nettle secures $4.8 mn in oversubscribed seed funding led by MTech to expand its AI loss control platform, accelerate risk inspections and grow in the US and Europe
The Zebra integrates Annex’s homeowners and flood insurance products, helping agents place coastal, wildfire and flood risks through a digital quoting platform
The Zebra plans to integrate Muse AI to automate insurance data collection, simplify policy comparisons and help consumers identify savings through daily rate monitoring
Polygrade secures $6.3 mn to expand its AI warranty claims platform, automating diagnosis, authorizations, parts procurement and contractor payments
Ledgebrook raises $200 mn from investors led by Allianz X and Rockefeller Capital Management, alongside a multi-year reinsurance agreement with Allianz Re
Insurity and ReSource Pro expand their partnership to improve insurance platform implementations, AI-enabled automation, managed services and operations
Shory AI helps UAE drivers compare car insurance quotes, understand policy coverage and purchase insurance through an AI agent supporting English and Arabic
reThought Flood selects Vertafore PL Rating to expand private flood insurance distribution, reaching over 10,000 agents and 320 insurance carriers and MGAs
Sapiens introduces Sapiens Brain, an insurance-native AI knowledge graph supporting SapiensAIP agents, automated workflows, regulatory controls and auditability
Samsung expects Q3 operating profit of $80.17 bn as AI chip demand drives memory prices higher, despite losses in its mobile and foundry businesses
Sapiens Insurance AI Maturity Index 2026 finds 67% expect autonomous AI within three years, while 87% prioritise agentic AI and only 16% have adopted it
Google and CoverGo examine how Agentic AI is changing insurance operations, data, governance and technology in a new industry whitepaper
WithCoverage now protects more than $50 bn in revenue across 1,000+ businesses after raising a $42 mn Series B led by Sequoia and Khosla
ManyPets launches a ChatGPT plugin offering indicative pet insurance prices as the UK insurer expands its use of AI across customer services
Go. Compare launches a short-term learner driver insurance comparison service with Comparison Creator and a dedicated panel of specialist insurers
GoShorty adds temporary taxi insurance and named driver options to its car and van impound policies as it expands specialist motor cover
Lloyd’s Lab selects 10 companies for Cohort 17, focusing on market efficiency, new insurance products and experimental technologies during a ten-week programme
SecondSight, an AI operating system provider for insurance, closes its Series A and appoints former Ryan Financial Lines CEO Jamie Bouloux as president
Amazon will end monthly invoicing in Austria, while Klarna prepares its payment services for stricter EU consumer credit requirements
One Inc launches XpressOne, giving insurance vendors faster payments, simpler reconciliation, self-service controls and real-time payment visibility
Engine by Gen launches an AI-agent-ready version of Savvy, its insurance marketplace, designed for private research, rate estimates and personalized quotes
Fortitude Re parent FGH Parent acquires Dayforward’s annuity technology platform, distribution agreements, IP, agency operations and employees
Corgi Insurance launches Fine Arts Coverage for eligible artwork and collections, covering risks including damage, theft and loss for individuals and businesses
Bold Penguin and bolttech partner on AI-enabled commercial and personal lines insurance distribution across the U.S., Europe and Asia
Aggne, a Wipro company, completes Capricorn Mutual’s Duck Creek implementation, replacing legacy insurance systems with a cloud-based platform
Tokio Marine North America Services selects Monitaur’s AI governance platform for three U.S. insurers, including FlightSim testing and AI risk monitoring
KYND introduces AI detection for cyber insurers, identifying AI technologies across company websites to support underwriting and portfolio risk assessment
Emtech launches QMT Oracle, a System Intelligence capability using its Digital Blueprint to give insurers trusted enterprise system knowledge for AI
Hippo, a technology-native insurance group, launches an AI-driven claims workflow designed to support 30-35% more claims volume with current staffing
Artificial, a digital broking and underwriting technology provider, launches a new brand identity after funding, U.S. and German expansion
Outmarket AI raises $34.5 mn in Series B funding led by SignalFire after reaching 10,000 users and more than 300 insurance agency customers
Vertafore releases its Velocity Document Intelligence Agent for ImageRight, using AI to search insurance documents and cut review time by up to 90%
