Pontera, the fintech company helping retirement savers receive professional 401(k) account management from their trusted financial advisor, is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with Stifel Financial Corporation, a premier full-service brokerage and investment banking firm operating across the United States and abroad. Pontera’s milestone partnership with Stifel was unveiled today by Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive of Stifel, during a mainstage presentation at Blueprint 2024, Stifel’s annual national sales and innovation conference, in Las Vegas. With this collaboration, more than 2,400 Stifel advisors will be able to securely manage 401(k)s for over 200,000 clients through the Pontera platform as part of a…

Click-Ins, the global leader in AI-driven vehicle inspections, is proud to announce the appointment of Charles Lukens as its new CEO as part of its expansion into the United States. After a decade of research and development in Israel to perfect its visual intelligence technology for damage detection and classification, Click-Ins is now headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy. Lukens brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry with a distinguished track record in transforming vehicle repair processes through innovative technology. His previous success in leading technology companies, such as APU Solutions, Omadi Mobile Management and…

In the evolving cybersecurity landscape, MSPs stand as the frontline defenders of businesses against various threats. As technology advances and threats become more sophisticated, the need for robust and streamlined security solutions has never been greater. Recognizing this need, Guardz and SuperOps have offered a powerful solution that transforms how MSPs approach security. A Seamless Integration for Enhanced Security By integrating SuperOps into the Guardz platform, MSPs can enjoy a seamless and cohesive security solution that provides automated detection and response across users, emails, devices, and data. Deploy via M365 / Google Workspace to elevate cyber protection and insurance coverage.…

DigitalOwl announced that the company has joined Guidewire’s Insurtech Vanguards program, an initiative led by property and casualty (P&C) cloud platform provider, Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE), to help insurers learn about the newest insurtechs and how to best leverage them. “We are excited about being included in Guidewire’s highly regarded Insurtech Vanguards  program,” said Christian Vance, Head of Channels and Partnerships for DigitalOwl. “This inclusion allows us to further bring our groundbreaking AI platform for medical summarization and analysis to insurance claim professionals.” Insurtech Vanguards is a community of select startups and technology providers that are bringing novel solutions to the…

Backed by Zeev Ventures, the fast-growing digital landlord insurance provider will use funding to expand into additional insurance markets and accelerate innovation of AI-powered insurance solutions Honeycomb, a leading, fast-growing digital insurer, announced today that it has raised $36 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Zeev Ventures, with the participation of new investors Arkin Holdings and Launchbay Capital. Existing investors Ibex Investors, Phoenix Insurance and IT-Farm also took part in the round. In 2024, finding landlord insurance remains an increasingly challenging task due to the ongoing narrowing appetite among traditional insurers using a “broad brush” approach…

the venture-backed Capitola Insurance has been newly rebranded to Flow Specialty, setting a new standard in the specialty wholesale insurance market. Integrating human expertise with advanced artificial intelligence (AI), Flow Specialty offers faster quotes, transparent communication, and reduced costs, providing unmatched service and access to premier markets. Enhanced Offerings for a Dynamic Industry Flow Specialty tailors its solutions to meet the unique needs of retail agents and carriers with a focus on: Professional Liability Insurance: Broad access across various markets catering to companies with challenging renewal scenarios, legal complexities, or unique operational traits. Management Liability Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for directors and…

Sensi.AI, a leader in AI-native, data, and analytics in senior care, today announced the appointment of in-home care leader Bob Roth to its Advisory Board. This partnership is an exciting validation of Sensi.AI’s promise to enhance proactive, personalized care and effectively support the home care industry and its evolving needs. Roth is a widely known and highly respected expert in-home care, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, with more than 40 years of experience in consumer products, healthcare and technology. His pioneering work as Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions provides essential in-home supportive care services to the Maricopa County region.…

Businesses are spending more on security yet getting increasingly uncertain outcomes. Gartner estimates that security spending will increase 14% in 2024, up to $215 billion globally. How can a small business, with limited budgets and staff, expect to keep pace? Enter At-Bay Stance™ — the world’s first InsurSec solution that covers the most serious attack vectors and financial risks companies face, and integrates the workspace tools that 95% of businesses use. At-Bay safeguards $800B of business revenue in the US from across more than 35,000 customers. With the addition of Security Awareness Training and integrations for Microsoft and Google’s email…

Symetra will offer Empathy’s platform to individual life insurance beneficiaries, helping them deal with the administrative, emotional, and financial challenges that accompany loss. Empathy, the platform helping families navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of loss, today announced a partnership with Symetra® Life Insurance Company, a leading life insurer. Together, Empathy and Symetra will go beyond the financial payout to offer holistic support to Symetra’s individual life insurance beneficiaries, ensuring they have access to personalized support as they navigate the multifaceted aspects of loss. Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming experience, and bereaved families often find themselves grappling with…

Highlights Strategic Partnership & Investment Announced: Guardz has teamed up with SentinelOne as a strategic partner and investor, significantly enhancing the cybersecurity landscape for MSPs and their SMB clients by integrating advanced AI-powered security solutions. Empowering MSPs: This collaboration empowers MSPs to deliver comprehensive, unified cybersecurity protection, leveraging AI technology to secure and insure their clients against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions: The partnership will focus on enhancing Guardz’s AI-powered cybersecurity technology, streamlining its go-to-market channel, and making enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible for SMBs, ensuring top-tier protection with the efficiency and sophistication of larger enterprises. Small and medium-sized…