Apr 7, 2021

Techstars Insurtech Digest - Issue #53 is out! Unlock Insurers full digital potential, start an #ESG investment journey and more

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Insurtech

A new perspective on an old-established industry. Find latest report, news and information about startups and innovations in the insurance industry, with a focus on best #insurtech initiatives and venture capital investments

Hello and welcome to your weekly Insurance and Insurtech digest. This week we have 12 resources you shouldn’t miss.

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The Techstars Sustainability Summit

Techstars is hosting the first-ever Techstars Sustainability Summit on April 15, and you’re invited. At the Summit, attendees will come together virtually to share learnings and further the collaboration needed to scale solutions with Cody Simms, Techstars SVP of Climate and Sustainability. Keynotes from Maëlle Gavet, Techstars CEO, and Nicole Systrom of Sutro Energy Group, Activate & Prime Coalition, will spark our thinking about what’s possible. Register now.

Insurtech Reports and Studies

What do insurance companies need to unlock their full digital potential and move beyond traditional offline channels?

Today, most insurers understand that digitizing the business is necessary in the near future. Overall, digital investments are on the rise. And the ongoing Covid-19 situation continues to accelerate digital transformations, clearly emphasizing the need for virtual, digitally enabled collaboration among customers, employees, and business partners.

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Must-read insurtech stories

M-Pesa CEO: Savings, wealth management and insurance the next big opportunities for fintech in Africa

There is still ample room for growth for mobile money throughout Africa, according to Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, interim CEO of M-Pesa Africa.

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How can insurers kick start their ESG investment journey?

The world’s leading insurance organisations are engaging with sustainable finance principles

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Insurance Innovation of the Month: SNACK by Income

Efma-Accenture’s Insurance Innovaton of the Month award for March 2021 goes to SNACK by Income in Singapore for their new flexible insurance offering for younger generations.

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IBM InsurTech Decoded is out! 🔎 Tesla is approved to start selling auto insurance on their cars in Texas, only the second state after California

💡Plus, more Insurer Partnerships, Tech Investments, and Divestitures to come in 2021

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Post of the week

Andreas Staub

@andi_staub

[relevant #fintech #insurtech]

7 Ways to Analyze a Customer-Journey Map

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8:37 AM - 31 Mar 2021

Investment and Startup Use Cases

How VCs and E-Scooters kicked off the future of micromobility (and what’s up next)

Growing up in the early 2000s, scooters were an integral part of daily life. Razor’s launch of their first electric scooter model was the must-have toy of the year in 2000.

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Next Insurance Raises $250M in Series E Financing Round

With the new round, led by FinTLV Ventures and Battery Ventures, Next has doubled its valuation in four months to $4 billion.

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Aclaimant has raised $15 million in Series B equity and debt funding

Aclaimant was founded on the belief that organizations can reduce their cost of risk while providing a safe environment for employees. Its platform is designed to help organizations actively manage risk while improving the claims management process.

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Improve Customer Engagement in Insurance, the $50M+ European Insurtech Club and more. Look at 12 resources you shouldn’t miss.

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