Cytora appoints Edward Giera to advisory board

NIBA was delighted to join the 'Embracing Digital Transformation' event yesterday evening presented by Insurtech Australia, in collaboration with DLA Piper. CEO Richard Klipin, joined panellists Sophie Devitt, Jenny Bax GAICD, and Daniel Fogarty to explore how AI is reshaping the insurance landscape. While AI brings immense opportunity, the discussion highlighted the importance of collaboration between brokers, agencies, and Insurtech's to find the right solutions. For brokers, the future lies in using technology to enhance, not replace, relationships, helping build stronger, more sustainable businesses. Thanks to Simone Dossetor, Insuretech Australia and DLA Piper for having us and to fellow panellists for a thoughtful, forward-looking discussion. 🙌 #Insurtech #DigitalTransformation

Exciting update from Hub International Limited! The renowned global insurance brokerage and financial services firm has recently added Sri Srinivasan to its Board of Directors. Known for his expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and business innovation, Srinivasan is poised to offer strategic guidance that will shape Hub's future business endeavors. This appointment highlights Hub's dedication to integrating cutting-edge AI and digital strategies to enhance client interactions, optimize processes, and bolster sales efforts. With Srinivasan joining the board, which now boasts 11 esteemed members, Hub is well-positioned for ongoing advancement and pioneering initiatives within the industry.

Following an excellent week in Monte Carlo at Rendez-Vous de Septembre, I’d like to highlight the collaborative work Cenata is building with clients across the UK, USA, Bermuda, and Europe. Our flagship solution, CenataSure, is an Outwards Reinsurance (ORI) solution designed to connect seamlessly with multiple Policy Administration and Claims systems, while integrating into the many downstream processes that depend on accurate, consistent data. At a time when the industry is increasingly focused on data quality, automation, and AI-readiness, CenataSure is helping clients unlock efficiency, reduce duplication, and gain the confidence to innovate. We’re proud to work alongside insurers and reinsurers globally to deliver measurable impact through clean, reliable data. #Reinsurance #OutwardsReinsurance #InsuranceInnovation #DataQuality #Automation #AIinInsurance #InsuranceTechnology #InsurTech #MonteCarloRVS

This year’s Indaba was a catalyst for collaboration, with Owner Roundtables as part of the experience.   These sessions allowed Lion Street Firms to dive deeper with peers into pressing business topics, including AI solution implementation, G1/G2 succession and continuity planning, corporate insurance prospecting strategies, and integrating annuities and wealth management. Indaba is built to share meaningful ideas, technical expertise, best practices, and growth strategies across our national network of Lion Street Firms.  #LionStreet #TheFirmBehindTheFirm #Indaba2025

Parva Consulting are leaders in delivering transformation programmes to the Financial Services Sector - in our latest piece in the Sunday Times we discuss how companies need to prepare for transformation by having clear goals, a solid grounding in data & building transformation capability into the core team to be willing and able to adapt along the way - getting the journey right is as important as setting the destination. #DigitalTransformation #financialservices #HumanCapital #BusinessSystems

I am thrilled to announce that Adam Miller, former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Markerstudy Group, has joined the team as an Advisor. A highly respected, FCA-approved Senior Management Function executive, Miller brings a formidable track record of driving technology-led transformation in the insurance sector. His expertise spans leading complex, large-scale M&A integrations, executing complete cloud and data-centre migrations, modernising contact centres, and scaling AI programmes from proof-of-concept to full production. At Adiona, Miller will advise us on sharpening our technology strategy and data platform development. He will provide invaluable, real-world guidance on maximising the practical ROI of Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring AI-driven initiatives are directly tied to unit economics and measurable operational performance. This strategic relationship with Adam reinforces our mission: to embed AI at the core of our value proposition in the UK motor insurance market. Fabio Squatrito Lynda Funke Henning Holter Innovate Finance Insurtech UK FinTech Collective #Insurtech #LondonTech #UKInnovation #FinancialServices #StartupLife #ChancellorReeves #Guildhall #FutureOfFinance #GibraltarFinance #BradfordBusiness #BradfordInnovation #FintechNorth #BradfordFuture

This #DealOfTheWeek highlights a healthcare company that used Altbanq’s financing solution to scale operations. By securing capital through Altbanq, they hired additional staff and expanded their marketing to reach more patients. 🏥 #BuiltForGrowth

Tatiana Polupan-Rybarczyk from Fordata #SALESteam had the opportunity of attending pemacom - Private Equity and M&A Community 2025 - a key meeting point for professionals in PE/VC, M&A, and transaction advisory. The conference explored a wide range of topics, including international transactions involving the US, current trends in private fund investments, financing deals amid shifting market conditions, emerging developments in life sciences and healthcare dealmaking, security and defence sectors, the future of AI and technological innovation, impact-driven investing, new concepts in digital mobility. It was inspiring to exchange insights with industry peers and gather fresh ideas that will help us continue supporting complex, multi-national transactions with confidence and security.

One of our Directors, Lucy, and our Head of Broking & Partnerships, Ian, joined the Vero Insightful Broker Forum as the nationwide series touched down in Perth. The panel tackled the big questions shaping our industry's future: 👉 How insurers are responding to natural hazard events 👉 The rise of direct markets and AI 👉 Pathways for the next generation of brokers 👉 How technology is reshaping the broker–client relationship A day of real value sharing wins and challenges, listening to expert presentations, and engaging in panels that sparked meaningful conversation. Thanks to Vero for bringing it all together and delivering fresh insight for the future of broking. #insurance #riskmanagement #brokerinsights #vero #networking

✨ Verto Growth announces the creation of ISKERA - a new powerhouse in Governance, Risk & Compliance software 🧩 Verto Growth, as majority shareholder of the newly-created group, is proud to support Optimiso Group SA, PocketResult, and Acuredge in joining forces to launch ISKERA, a transformative alliance set to become the reference partner in #GRC software — with further companies expected to join soon. With nearly 100 dedicated professionals, more than 400 clients, and complementary expertise across internal control, ISO standards, and risk management, ISKERA is uniquely positioned to accelerate innovation and growth. This strategic move underscores a clear ambition: ✅ Deliver sovereign, reliable, and innovative solutions hosted in France and continental Europe ✅ Invest significantly in enhanced AI capabilities to strengthen competitive advantage ✅ Turn regulatory constraints into real opportunities for value creation We are inspired by the vision and leadership of the founding teams, whose commitment will drive ISKERA’s long-term success.   👉 Learn more: iskera.com/en   Antoine Dary, Thomas Fort, Pierre C. & Cyriac Parisot #Iskera #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #GRC #SaaS #Technology #GrowthEquity #VertoGrowth