All articles by Patrick Brusnahan

Patrick Brusnahan

Editor of Private Banker International.

Cowbell partners with Zywave to increase distribution

Cyber insurance provider for SMEs Cowbell has entered into a partnership with insurtech solutions firm Zywave.

Two-thirds of people worried about cost of dementia care

60% of Brits are worried about the cost of care if they get diagnosed with dementia.

Signal: North America dominating mentions in filings in August 2023

North America was firmly in the spotlight in terms of mentions in insurance filings in August 2023.

Insuring the Future: Chatbots, Claims, and Crazy Times in the Insurance Sector

In the world of insurance customer service, tradition and caution have often prevailed.

Lockton partners with Jhasa to bolster growth in Spain

Insurance broker Lockton has signed a long-term strategic agreement with insurance and reinsurance broker Jhasa in Spain.

INSTANDA gains chief technology officer

No-code insurance platform INSTANDA has hired Kevin Gaut as its chief technology officer (CTO).

Deals in the distribution segment fall but the bigger players continue to consolidate

M&A has seen a rise in recent years in insurance, but is currently falling. The big players are still making moves though.

Signal: State Farm leading insurance patents in August 2023

There were 310 insurance-related patents in August 2023, but they came from a variety of companies.

Envelop Risk launches cyber growth partnership initiative

Envelop Risk, the data-driven cyber (re)insurance and analytics firm has launched its Cyber Partnership Platforms.

By Miles founder gains $1m with Swallow platform

UK-based financial pricing platform Swallow has raised $1m in pre-seed funding co-led by Connect Ventures and Jigsaw VC.