MS&AD Ventures

Accelerant is a data-driven insurtech and specialty insurance marketplace that operates as a wholesale risk exchange, connecting selected specialty underwriters with risk capital partners to provide capacity for insured pools. The platform leverages granular policy data and analytics to deliver risk insights, support long-term capacity commitments, and maintain a diversified portfolio with low catastrophe and systemic risk. Based in London, Accelerant serves North America and the UK/EU, with emphasis on the UK and EU markets for revenue. It was founded in 2018 and has earned an AM Best rating of A- (Excellent).

Vesttoo Ltd is a Tel Aviv-based company that operates an artificial intelligence-driven financial risk management platform. Established in 2018, Vesttoo focuses on creating a marketplace for non-catastrophic insurance-based risk transfer and investments, connecting insurance companies with institutional investors. Its proprietary technology enhances risk transfer and liquidity in the life and property & casualty insurance markets by facilitating faster deal structuring, risk modeling, pricing, and index calculation. Vesttoo provides a range of solutions that cater to the legal, regulatory, and accounting needs of its clients, which include insurers, reinsurers, and pension funds. By offering asset managers access to diverse, uncorrelated investment options linked to insurance and reinsurance premiums, the company positions itself as a significant alternative to traditional reinsurance models. Vesttoo's innovation has garnered recognition through participation in prestigious fintech accelerators and collaborations with industry leaders, further establishing its role in merging insurance with capital market dynamics.

AkinovA Limited is a company that has developed an independent electronic marketplace for the transfer and trading of re/insurance risks. Founded in 2017 and based in Marylebone, United Kingdom, AkinovA aims to enhance the efficiency of the insurance value chain by facilitating connections among brokers, capital market participants, and insurance providers. The platform allows users to provide insurance advisory services, manage their client bases, and optimize capital and risk management. By collaborating with leading industry players such as Hiscox and MS&AD Insurance Group, AkinovA seeks to drive market growth while minimizing frictional costs and expediting the execution of insurance transactions. The company is supported by an experienced Advisory Board with expertise in insurance, capital markets, and technology.