Venture capital

Digital Insurance asks funders what we can expect as the world and industry emerge from the coronavirus era.

Managing partner Martha Notaras, late of XL, discusses the new entrant’s outlook on the sector.

At the Hartford InsurTech Hub's second Demo Day, speakers focused on staying true to their mission to attract talent and investors.

The insurance world was caught by surprise last October when Google’s Capital G investment arm announced a substantial investment in Applied Systems.

Venture-capital investment in the insurtech market remains on a solid pace, with more mature companies emerging as leaders.

Investment focus areas will include analytics, digital health, as well as care delivery and management.

The news comes as Amazon has made overtures into the British insurance market.

Manulife, Sun Life and Industrial Alliance chipped in nearly $300 million to help the MaRS discovery district pay back a government loan.

Its venture arm is investing in a number of artificial intelligence companies, most recently machine-learning company HyperScience.

The company has signed on with three companies in 2018, seeking early traction and a strong team., says business development VP.