Hiscox Ltd is a global insurance and reinsurance provider based in Pembroke, Bermuda. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. Hiscox specializes in offering a wide range of insurance products, including commercial insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises, property and casualty insurance, and specialty coverage such as terrorism, kidnap and ransom, and marine insurance. The company serves clients through brokers, partnerships, and direct consumer channels, focusing on both entrepreneurs and larger corporations. Hiscox has a strong presence in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and several nations across Europe and Asia, employing over 2,700 staff across 34 offices. Its diversified approach balances catastrophe-exposed businesses with less volatile specialty markets, aiming to meet a broad spectrum of client needs in the insurance sector.
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company focused on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-backed underwriting and automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and a streamlined submission-to-bind process. This technology allows clients to efficiently obtain coverage, receive quotes, and issue policies, ultimately saving time and alleviating the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Coterie's approach aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, enhancing their overall insurance experience.
Bikmo
Series A in 2023
Bikmo Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in cycle insurance, offering comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, public liability, and theft, with no excess on replacements. Founded in 2011 and originally known as 45NORTH LTD, the company rebranded to Bikmo Limited in July 2017. Initially starting as a bike and kit comparison engine, Bikmo shifted its focus to insurance, leveraging its expertise in the cycling sector. The company has gained recognition as an award-winning provider in the industry and is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to protect both riders and the environments they enjoy.
Pathpoint
Series A in 2021
Pathpoint Inc., operating as Pathpoint Insurance Service, specializes in providing excess and surplus (E&S) insurance services, including general liability and cyber liability coverage. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company leverages technology to enhance the efficiency of insurance brokerage. It offers a digital platform that streamlines the procurement process for independent agents, allowing them to obtain bindable quotes from multiple carriers within minutes. Pathpoint's software solutions encompass various aspects of the insurance industry, including quoting, binding, policy document management, distribution, underwriting, and accounting. By facilitating faster access to insurance options, Pathpoint aids carriers in reaching a broader market while reducing operational costs and enhancing market insights.
Bikmo
Series A in 2020
Bikmo Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in cycle insurance, offering comprehensive coverage for accidental damage, public liability, and theft, with no excess on replacements. Founded in 2011 and originally known as 45NORTH LTD, the company rebranded to Bikmo Limited in July 2017. Initially starting as a bike and kit comparison engine, Bikmo shifted its focus to insurance, leveraging its expertise in the cycling sector. The company has gained recognition as an award-winning provider in the industry and is committed to sustainable practices, aiming to protect both riders and the environments they enjoy.
CoverHound
Series D in 2019
CoverHound, Inc., operating as CoverHound Insurance Solutions, is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a comparison shopping platform for car and property insurance. Founded in 2010, CoverHound connects consumers with national insurance carriers and local agents, allowing them to compare accurate rates and find policies that suit their individual needs. The platform is designed to offer transparent access to insurance options, providing smart recommendations and personalized quotes without spamming users. With a focus on user control and data privacy, CoverHound facilitates a seamless experience for customers seeking to shop for and purchase insurance.
AkinovA
Seed Round in 2018
AkinovA Limited operates an independent electronic marketplace for the transfer and trading of reinsurance and insurance risks. Founded in 2017 and based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, AkinovA provides a digital platform that facilitates collaboration among brokers, capital market participants, and insurance providers. By enhancing the efficiency of the insurance value chain, the platform enables users to manage client relationships, capital, and risk more effectively. AkinovA collaborates with notable industry players, including Hiscox and MS&AD Insurance Group, as well as various venture capital firms specializing in InsurTech and FinTech. The company's focus is to streamline the trading process, reduce costs, and accelerate transactions within the insurance sector.
Indio Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Indio Technologies, Inc. operates a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the insurance application and renewal process for brokers and their clients. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company's platform features over 5,000 digitally enhanced insurance forms, a comprehensive e-signature solution, and secure document sharing capabilities. This allows brokers to efficiently manage applications by uploading existing data and transforming it into interactive online workbooks. The platform alerts brokers when clients engage with the application process, thereby improving communication and efficiency. Indio Technologies serves a diverse range of brokers, facilitating the servicing of more than 300,000 business clients. The company aims to enhance workflows, reduce operational redundancies, and ultimately help brokers win more business while saving time and resources. Indio Technologies became a subsidiary of Applied Systems, Inc. in early 2020.
Wrisk
Seed Round in 2016
Wrisk Limited is a London-based company that develops and markets the Wrisk app, a flexible insurance application designed to streamline the management of various insurance needs. Launched in 2015, the app initially focused on contents insurance but has since expanded to cover areas such as motor, travel, health, and professional insurance. It features a unique Wrisk Score, which helps users understand the factors influencing their premiums; this score becomes more accurate as users provide additional information. The app enables customers to manage their insurance policies anytime and anywhere, with immediate effect on any updates made. Wrisk aims to attract both insured individuals and those who have previously avoided insurance, collaborating with partners like BMW, Hiscox, and Bupa to capture existing market share and create new opportunities. The company's approach combines insurance with technology to foster a seamless, mobile-first experience for users.
Bunker
Seed Round in 2016
Bunker is a prominent provider of insurance compliance and verification solutions. The company has developed a digital business insurance platform that enhances contract-related insurance experiences for enterprises, suppliers, and independent contractors. By offering a comprehensive marketplace for contract-related insurance, Bunker identifies small business insurance buyers and delivers tailored policies precisely when needed. The platform integrates Smart Certificate of Insurance (COI) screening and compliance verification, streamlining the insurance process for its users. Through its innovative approach, Bunker aims to improve the overall insurance experience, particularly in the context of contingent staffing models.
LevelFunded Health
Venture Round in 2015
LevelFunded Health Partners, Inc. is a licensed insurance agency based in Dover, Delaware, that specializes in providing health insurance plans and self-insurance services for small businesses. Established in 2014, the company offers level-funded benefits programs that allow clients to deliver their own health benefits beyond the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. LevelFunded Health partners with insurance carriers that have strong financial ratings to create comprehensive health solutions. Their offerings include a blend of traditional small group health plans and self-funded programs, featuring stop-loss insurance to protect against claims exceeding the funded amount. The company claims to deliver significant savings, potentially reducing monthly costs by 30% or more, while also providing the opportunity for year-end refunds. Through its services, LevelFunded Health aims to enhance employee benefits and improve financial outcomes for businesses.
RH Specialist Insurance
Acquisition in 2015
RH Specialist Insurance is a provider of specialized vehicle insurance services, focusing on classic, vintage, and modern cars and motorcycles. Catering to owners and collectors, the company offers insurance brokering services designed to meet the unique needs of its clients. Key features of their offerings include no administration fees and home breakdown assistance, ensuring a seamless experience for policyholders. By prioritizing these specialized services, RH Specialist Insurance aims to deliver tailored insurance solutions that support the unique requirements of vintage and classic car enthusiasts.
R&Q Marine Services
Acquisition in 2015
R&Q Marine Services, an underwriting agency specialising in yachts and the general marine leisure industry.
Event Assured
Acquisition in 2014
Event Assured is a specialist provider of insurance tailored specifically for the events sector. The company offers a range of insurance products, including coverage for event cancellation and disruption, legal liabilities, professional indemnity, and incentive travel insurance. These services are designed to support professional event organizers in managing risks associated with hosting events, ensuring that they are protected against unforeseen circumstances that could impact their operations.
DirectAsia.com Thailand
Acquisition in 2014
DirectAsia.com Thailand is a licensed insurance brokerage that specializes in providing car insurance with a focus on offering the best prices for safe drivers. The company is committed to delivering excellent customer service, addressing inquiries, presenting competitive insurance premium rates, and assisting with claims management. By empowering customers to choose their coverage options, DirectAsia.com positions itself as a smarter alternative for purchasing car insurance in Thailand. In addition to car insurance, the company also offers motorcycle, travel, and term life insurance, ensuring a comprehensive range of services for its clients.
Altoha
Acquisition in 2007
Altoha offers livestock insurance and animal mortality insurance services.Altoha, Inc. is based in Geneva, Illinois.
Aon - Kidnap & Ransom Business
Acquisition in 2007
Aon - Kidnap & Ransom Business is a risks from third party intermediaries.
American Live Stock
Acquisition in 2007
American Live Stock Insurance Company, founded in 1952, is a leading livestock insurer in the United States, offering services across all 50 states and internationally in Australia and South Africa. The company's primary focus is on animal mortality insurance, catering specifically to registered cattle and horses, with coverage that includes full mortality, accidents, and surgeries. In addition to its core offerings, American Live Stock provides farmowners coverage in select areas. The company has a strong commitment to the industries it serves, emphasizing support for veterinary medicine and education. Its historical roots trace back to the Chicago Stock Yards, reflecting the involvement of founders Frank Harding and Clint Tomson in the cattle import/export trade. Through its affiliate agency, Harding & Harding, American Live Stock continues to uphold its legacy in livestock insurance.
Global Flying Insurance Services
Acquisition in 2006
Global Flying Insurance Services is an underwriting agency specialising in loss of licence insurance for aviation pilots.
Ascot Underwriting
Acquisition in 2005
Ascot Underwriting Ltd. is a Lloyd’s of London syndicate and a leading global specialty insurance underwriter. With a reputation for excellence we offer our clients the expertise and security of a large insurer while maintaining a personal approach to their risks.
Insurex Expo-Sure
Acquisition in 2005
Insurex Expo-Sure is a specialist insurance provider to the conference, event and exhibitions market.
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