The startup, which makes a big data platform for underwriting, will operate as a stand-alone business unit.

Acquisition of Simply Business equips the insurer with a digital distribution platform to help expand its small business line.

Data and analytics vendor acquires software companies that specialize in compliance, risk and claims processing.

Digital innovation can improve the lot of independent agents just as easily as it can disrupt their businesses.

The ruling is the latest twist in what promises to be a fierce legal battle over the deal ’s failure.

A flurry of activity in insurance core systems continues with the buy.

The activity comes at an increased time for M&A in the insurance software industry.