1Fort, the AI platform for business insurance, announced it raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed funding round led by Bonfire Ventures. The round also included Draper Associates (Tim Draper); Karim Atiyeh, the founder of Ramp; and participation from all existing VCs: Village Global, Operator Partners, 8-Bit Capital, Character VC and Company Ventures. This latest round … Read more
Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Experts in excess and surplus Insurance Business America’s 2025 data reveals that the best wholesale brokers and MGAs are becoming a bigger part of the industry as retail brokers rely on them more. Compared to last year’s survey, there has been a jump from 23.35 percent to 33 percent … Read more
Jump to winners | Jump to methodology Generational superstars Insurance Business has compiled the 2025 Global 100, featuring outstanding professionals from across six different markets: the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Asia-Pacific and the UK. All of those featured have had a definitive impact on the industry and taken their respective firms to new heights. 2024 … Read more
We’re thrilled to announce that Plan Insurance Brokers has been honoured as Commercial Lines Broker of the Year 2025 at the prestigious National Insurance Awards. The event took place on March 6th at London’s Marriott Hotel in Grosvenor Square and was hosted by comedian Marcus Brigstocke. A Legacy of Excellence Our success hasn’t come overnight. … Read more
global broker’s breakthrough war insurance offering | Insurance Business America Construction & Engineering global broker’s breakthrough war insurance offering “We got a little bit lucky” Construction & Engineering By Daniel Wood According to maps of the Ukraine-Russia war, about 20% of Ukraine is a war zone. Eric Andersen (pictured), president of global broker Aon, said … Read more