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Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover
Digital Transformation

Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover

Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Targa Telematics tops European fleet UBI provider ranking
Internet of Things

Targa Telematics tops European fleet UBI provider ranking

Targa Telematics named top European fleet usage-based insurance provider in PTOLEMUS ranking as digital motor models accelerate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool
Risk & Compliance

Squalify unveils fast-track cyber risk quantification tool

Squalify launches Essential CRQ, promising board-ready cyber loss estimates in 24 hours from 42 inputs, powered by Munich Re data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Targa Telematics hires Adam Gooch to drive UK InsurTech
Data Protection

Targa Telematics hires Adam Gooch to drive UK InsurTech

Targa Telematics names Adam Gooch UK Director of Insurance to spearhead InsurTech growth and expand use of OEM data in vehicle cover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Dun & Bradstreet outlines seven key compliance trends
Ransomware

Dun & Bradstreet outlines seven key compliance trends

Dun & Bradstreet flags sanctions, data quality and AI governance as top compliance pressures shaping corporate risk in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
IMS to power Drive Smart app for Motability Scheme
Fleet Management

IMS to power Drive Smart app for Motability Scheme

IMS will power Motability's new Drive Smart app, using telematics to monitor under-30s' driving and help manage rising insurance costs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Global Stories

InsurTech stories

Guidewire names Phil Joel VP of Solution Advisory APAC
Data Analytics

Guidewire names Phil Joel VP of Solution Advisory APAC

Guidewire has appointed Phil Joel as VP of Solution Advisory for APAC, strengthening support for insurers' core modernisation and data projects.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
IAG taps Codafication's Crunchwork to streamline claims
Disaster Recovery

IAG taps Codafication's Crunchwork to streamline claims

IAG is rolling out Codafication's Crunchwork platform to unify property claims data, automate workflows and cut delays across suppliers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers
Data Protection

Why SOC 2 Type 2 certification matters for brokers

Insurance brokers must scrutinise software vendors' SOC 2 Type 2 security to safeguard client data, compliance and operational resilience.

By Peter Waring • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
AutoGrab raises AUD $80m to drive UK, Europe expansion
Cartech

AutoGrab raises AUD $80m to drive UK, Europe expansion

AutoGrab secures AUD $80m Series B at AUD $230m valuation to fuel AI-powered automotive data expansion across the UK and Europe.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs
Digital Transformation

Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs

Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Mantas raises USD $1.77m to insure against cloud downtime
Software-as-a-Service

Mantas raises USD $1.77m to insure against cloud downtime

Mantas raises USD $1.77m seed to launch parametric insurance that pays out automatically when verified cloud outages hit businesses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Synechron unveils Agentic AI suite for regulated sectors
Security Information and Event Management

Synechron unveils Agentic AI suite for regulated sectors

Synechron has launched an Agentic AI suite to automate mission-critical workflows in heavily regulated financial and insurance sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

InsurTech stories

Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs
Ransomware

Cowbell & Zurich launch cyber cover for Australian SMEs

Cowbell and Zurich roll out Prime One cyber cover for Australian SMEs, targeting firms up to AUD $100 million turnover with rapid broker access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Upcover adds deepfake cover to cyber insurance in Australia
Cybersecurity insurance

Upcover adds deepfake cover to cyber insurance in Australia

Upcover adds deepfake incident cover to cyber policies in Australia via Coalition, targeting rising AI impersonation and fraud risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026
Malware

AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026

AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
FinTech Australia opens entries for 2026 Finnie Awards
Crypto

FinTech Australia opens entries for 2026 Finnie Awards

FinTech Australia opens entries for the 2026 Finnie Awards, marking the programme's tenth year with revamped categories and a new Sydney venue.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026