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Marsh McLennan moves to Amazon cloud; ZestyAI in Connecticut and West Virginia and more insurtech news.

Hub International Ltd. has raised $1.6 billion in fresh equity in a funding round that values the insurance brokerage at $29 billion.

While insurance carriers and insurtechs are excited about the technology, independent agents point to their unique hold on insurance customers.

A group led by Bain Capital's special-situations arm is in talks to invest as much as $2 billion in insurance broker Acrisure, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

A positive work culture and flexibility are two factors attracting Gen Z to insurance agencies, according to a new report from the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents.

Fifty-one percent of insurance agency employees report feeling burned out, according to research from Liberty Mutual and Safeco.

Independent and mid-sized firms must make strategic choices about where and how to adopt new technologies.

The life insurtech's platform was built first for independent agency teams to help find clients, collaborate with team members and manage deals across carriers.

Founded in 2023, Linqura uses AI-driven data intelligence to give agents clarity on specific risks profiles and recommendations.

By prioritizing strategic technology investments, MGAs can ensure long-term success and continued growth in an ever-evolving market.