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Neos, a UK connected home insurer, announced last week it has secured a £5 million (roughly $6.4 million) series A investment led by Aviva Ventures together with strategic partner Munich Re. The strategic investment accelerates Neos’ growth as the UK’s first company to offer a home insurance product that uses smart home technology to proactively protect homes from fire, water damage and theft, the company said in the announcement. “The new investment will let us not only develop our connected home systems but also grow our underwriting capacity, through an MGA agreement with Munich Re,” Neos CEO Matt Poll said…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Fetch and Nationwide are two powerhouse pet insurance providers. While they each offer unique pet insurance plans, they also have many similarities in their coverage and policies. We compare Fetch and Nationwide’s coverage, customer service and reputation, claim processing average, price, and plan customizations to help you clearly see what similarities and differences they have. We also choose a winner and explain why we think one company comes out on top of the other. Policy Coverage Plan Coverage Winner…

Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting the “Commercial Auto, Telematics & Fleet Risks” Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for commercial auto carriers, fleet underwriters, risk managers, brokers and more. This event features vendors that will demo connected-vehicle technology, driver monitoring, loss-prevention tools, and analytics platforms designed to improve fleet safety and profitability. Expect real-world use cases for underwriting, pricing, claims mitigation, and compliance. In partnership with Insurance Journal, Risky Future’s AI Tools for Commercial Auto, Telematics & Fleet Risks Demo Day will be held on Wednesday, April 29, beginning at 1pm ET. Each…

Often considered more a problem for Western North America, wildfires are becoming more intense, frequent and damaging in the East, such as this week’s blaze that destroyed dozens of homes in Georgia, fire scientists said. Researchers blame a number of factors including climate change causing fuel to dry out and be more flammable, a record drought, tens of millions of tons of dead trees from Hurricane Helene and just the large area where dense forests and high numbers of people try to coexist. So far this year, 2,802 square miles (7,258 square kilometers) of the United States has burned in…

Novatae Risk Group, the wholesale insurance business of World Insurance Associates, announced that J. Clay Kadlic has joined the company as its new vice president of strategic partnerships. In this role, Kadlic will lead the development and execution of strategic partnership initiatives that support Novatae’s continued growth, enhance retail distribution capabilities, and strengthen key carrier relationships. Kadlic has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry primarily in business development and national relationship management. Throughout his career he has held national account and brokerage roles at H.W. Kaufman Group, Burns & Wilcox Brokerage, and Swett & Crawford.

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at managing general agents Banyan Risk and CFC. A summary of these new hires follows here. MGA Banyan Risk Taps Ex-SiriusPoint CEO Malloy as Executive MD Banyan Risk Ltd., a specialty managing general agent (MGA) based in Bermuda, announced the appointment of Dan Malloy as executive managing director, as the business enters its next phase of growth and continues to scale its underwriting platform. Dan Malloy Malloy is a veteran insurance and reinsurance executive with four decades of industry experience, having held senior executive and leadership positions across a range of brokerage,…

Plum Underwriting, the specialist home insurance managing general agent in the UK market, has opened an underwriting and service center as part of its strategy to support continued growth. The center, located in Basildon, England, brings together underwriting, claims, pricing, accounts and administration teams from three office locations in Southend, Brentwood and Sudbury. Creating a centralized operational hub to support all areas of the business, the new center opens with 25 staff. Plum said it will continue its expansion with immediate appointments and plans for further recruitment in the coming months. As part of the development of the center, Plum…

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Image credit: Pressmaster, Shutterstock Americans love Siberian Huskies for their striking look and wolf-like appearance. They’re known to be a friendly and fun-loving breed that is healthier overall than many other purebred dogs. Still, Huskies are predisposed to several hereditary health conditions, such as hip dysplasia, irritable bowel syndrome, and multiple eye disorders. However, due to their high energy, they’re also prone to accidents and some secondary health concerns if they don’t get the necessary exercise and mental stimulation…

A small plane crashed just after taking off from Crystal Airport north of Minneapolis on Saturday, killing a North Dakota state legislator and the pilot, authorities said. North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy, of Fargo, was killed in the crash, her colleague, state Sen. Tim Mathern, told the Star Tribune. The North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party, an affiliate of the national Democratic Party, confirmed Conmy’s death in a social media post, calling her a champion for public education, the environment, and transparency. “We are completely heartbroken and gutted by the loss of Representative Liz Conmy. Her death is a profound…

Sofidel America Corp., an international manufacturer of paper products with a plant in Inola, Oklahoma, will pay $80,000 and furnish other relief to settle a sex discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced. According to the EEOC’s suit, Sofidel allowed a male employee to sexually harass a young female coworker for more than six months, including making lewd sexual comments and forcibly trying to kiss her. She complained to the company on June 6, 2023, but the harassment continued, the EEOC said. Because Sofidel failed to protect her,…