May 2019
Articles
Avibra app integrates well-being and life insurance
Launched in 2019 by Yogesh Shetty, the Avibra app offers a solution that fully integrates both everyday well-being and life insurance protecti...
By Miles – On-Demand Insurance Company Raises £5m Series A
By Miles is a UK insurtech providing pay-per-mile car insurance targeting motorists who drive infrequently. A matchbox-sized black box device called ‘Miles Tracker’ ...
MarketScout invests in cyber insurtech Wingman
In the US, a national electronic insurance exchange and specialty MGA MarketScout has invested in InsurTech platform Wingman via MarketScout’s venture arm.
Wingman’s d...
Marsh enables ‘proof of insurance’ for gig workers
Marsh has partnered with a data security platform, ‘Evident’, to develop a first-of-its-kind blockchain based verification solution for its sharing and gig economy clients. T...
Tapoly: Broker platform for on demand products
Tapoly is an insurtech that focuses on self-employed freelancers, sole traders, contractors, AirBNB hosts, and small businesses. It has also developed a new online s...
The Hartford Acquires Sharing Economy Specialist Y-Risk
The Hartford, a P&C insurer has acquired Y-Risk, a managing general underwriter specializing in the ‘on-demand’ economy, from Allstar Financial Group. The acquisition is ...
Thumbtack Tries Bridging the Benefits Gap for Gig Workers
Founded in 2008, Thumbtack achieved unicorn status by matching professionals like tutors and painters to locals in need of their services. Recently, the company anno...
Verifly launches business insurance product for gig economy workers
New York based Verifly is an insurance provider for drone pilots. It has now launched several new policies for workers engaged in the on-demand economy. The first of...
Visor.ai automates conversations using chatbots and AI
Visor.ai is a Portuguese startup that seeks to help companies automate their interactions, through AI and chatbots. Its technology aims to help companies respond to clients...
Zurich Partners with The Makeover Guys to Protect Newly Renovated Homes
Zurich General Insurance has partnered with The Makeover Guys, (a property investment solutions provider) to launch a new insurance solution known as ‘The Make...