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Intact Ventures

Intact Ventures is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, which specializes in property and casualty insurance in Canada and the United States. The company provides a wide range of insurance products tailored to both individuals and businesses. Its offerings include personal auto insurance, coverage for recreational vehicles, and protection for homes and personal property against various risks. For commercial clients, Intact Ventures delivers insurance solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises, covering commercial property, liability, and vehicles. Additionally, the company offers specialty insurance products catering to diverse sectors such as technology, healthcare, and entertainment. Intact Ventures markets its services under several well-known brands, including Intact Insurance and belairdirect, utilizing a vast network of brokers and independent agencies to reach customers effectively. Founded in 1809 and based in Toronto, Intact Financial Corporation has established itself as a significant player in the insurance industry.

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Past deals in Insurance

Ledger Investing

Series B in 2022
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Urban Jungle

Series A in 2022
Urban Jungle Services Ltd. operates an insurance platform designed to provide insurance for people who rent and share housing in the city. The company's insurance policy allows housemates to split the bill between themselves and change names if someone moves out. The policy offers protection for deposits and shared possessions, enabling young professional to save money by getting accessible home insurance. The insurance policy covers all home contents, smartphone, valuables, multiple bikes, security deposits, and emergency expenses from flood, fire, storm damage, theft, and accidental damage. Urban Jungle Services Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Acko

Series D in 2021
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.

Coterie Insurance

Series B in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.

Snapsheet

Series E in 2021
Snapsheet is a pioneer in virtual appraisals and a leader in cloud-native claims management software, enabling the most innovative claims organizations to deliver the best experiences for customers. With a focus on engagement, digitization, and intelligent automation, Snapsheet provides unmatched technology and processes that improve customer experience, drive greater organizational agility, and deliver transformational benefits through its Snapsheet Cloud software suite. Snapsheet leads the industry in claims innovation including the deployment of the fastest digital auto insurance claims process in the United States. As a trusted innovation partner, Snapsheet works with more than 100 clients, including many of the largest insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and insurtech and sharing economy disruptors.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.

Acko

Series D in 2020
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.

The Guarantee Company of North America

Acquisition in 2019
The Guarantee Company of North America is a Canadian-owned insurance company with customers in Canada and the U.S. Two-thirds of its business is specialty lines and surety and one-third personal lines including a high net worth home and auto insurance portfolio in Canada.

Frank Cowan Company

Acquisition in 2019
Frank Cowan Company is a leader in providing specialized insurance programs, including risk management and claims services to municipalities, healthcare, education, community, children’s and social service organizations across Canada. Proven industry knowledge, gained through over nine decades of partnering with insurance companies and independent brokers, gives Frank Cowan Company the ability to effectively manage the necessary risk, advisory and claims services for both standard and complex issues.

Minuto Seguros

Venture Round in 2019
Minuto Seguros is an insurance brokerage company based in São Paulo, Brazil, established in 1993. The firm specializes in providing a wide range of insurance products for individuals and families, including auto, personal accident, home, life, and travel insurance. Additionally, Minuto Seguros offers business insurance to protect corporate assets against risks such as fires, thefts, and natural disasters, along with health, life, and dental insurance for employee benefits. The company operates through multiple channels, including telephone, email, SMS, and online chat, ensuring accessible support and guidance from specialized consultants. Minuto Seguros emphasizes a user-friendly online platform, allowing clients to easily search for and purchase personalized insurance policies, providing them with the freedom to research options and make informed decisions.

Acko

Series C in 2019
Acko General Insurance Limited is a digital insurance company based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2016 by Varun Dua and Ruchi Deepak. The company specializes in offering micro-insurance products, including Ola Trip Insurance for cab passengers, as well as motor, car, and two-wheeler insurance. Acko operates entirely online, providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to user consumption behaviors. In addition to its core offerings, the company has expanded into healthcare insurance and provides information on various topics related to insurance, such as driving licenses, traffic rules, and online policy comparisons. Acko aims to simplify the insurance experience for consumers by leveraging digital technology.

OneBeacon Insurance Group

Acquisition in 2017
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. provides specialty property and casualty insurance products and services through its subsidiaries. The company operates two main segments: Specialty Products and Specialty Industries. The Specialty Products segment offers a diverse range of coverages, including provider excess insurance, multi-line package solutions, various liability insurances, and environmental risk solutions. In contrast, the Specialty Industries segment focuses on property and casualty insurance tailored for specific sectors such as technology, life sciences, telecommunications, and entertainment. This segment also provides accident coverages and identity theft management services. OneBeacon's products are distributed through independent agencies, regional and national brokers, wholesalers, and managing general agencies across the United States. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, OneBeacon Insurance Group operates as a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation as of September 2017.

Snapsheet

Series C in 2016
Snapsheet is a pioneer in virtual appraisals and a leader in cloud-native claims management software, enabling the most innovative claims organizations to deliver the best experiences for customers. With a focus on engagement, digitization, and intelligent automation, Snapsheet provides unmatched technology and processes that improve customer experience, drive greater organizational agility, and deliver transformational benefits through its Snapsheet Cloud software suite. Snapsheet leads the industry in claims innovation including the deployment of the fastest digital auto insurance claims process in the United States. As a trusted innovation partner, Snapsheet works with more than 100 clients, including many of the largest insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and insurtech and sharing economy disruptors.

Comerco Services

Acquisition in 2015
Comerco Services Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in customized business solutions, with a focus on insurance and warranty services. Founded in 2003 and based in Laval, the company provides a range of products, including automobile, home, and business insurance. Comerco also offers warranty programs for manufacturers and distributors, as well as repair services for various consumer products through its service centers. Additionally, the company delivers customer support services, claims management, risk management, and third-party service protection program development. As a leader in protection plan management, Comerco Services continuously adapts to market demands to enhance service quality and meet customer expectations.

Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited

Acquisition in 2014
Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited is a privately owned property and casualty insurance company domiciled in St. John's, Newfoundland. Metro General was incorporated in 1972. Its 23 employees offer home, auto and liability insurance to consumers through a network of brokers located throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and in rural Nova Scotia.

Jevco Insurance Company

Acquisition in 2012
Jevco Insurance Company is a prominent provider of specialty and niche insurance products based in Mississauga, Canada. The company specializes in offering a range of automobile insurance services, catering to both personal and commercial needs. By focusing on unique insurance solutions, Jevco addresses the diverse requirements of individuals and businesses, establishing itself as a key player in the Canadian insurance market.

AXA Canada

Acquisition in 2011
AXA Canada (www.axa.ca) and its 2,300 employees offer home, auto and business insurance as well as life insurance products through a network of 1,300 brokerages and 2,700 independent insurance advisors. In 2010, AXA Canada direct premiums written amounted to $2.0 billion making the company the 6th largest P&C insurer in the country. Over the last five years, the company has grown annually by more than 7% and has outperformed the industry with an average combined ratio of 92.2%.