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UK Stories

Brokers stories

Atlian raises pre-seed to tackle UK construction cover

The startup plans to speed up broker access to live construction project data in a market where insurance is still arranged manually.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Renewable energy

SQE secures £25 million loan to expand UK business

The funding will help the electricity supplier grow among Britain's largest commercial users as demand for flexible power contracts rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Brickflow adds live funding comparisons to Upstix listings

Investors on Upstix can now compare live rates from more than 160 specialist lenders before making an offer, speeding up deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Ransomware

Acrisure UK & ESET launch cyber insurance partnership

UK businesses could get cheaper cover and stronger defences as Acrisure and ESET package cyber insurance with security services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Brickflow & LandTech land £2.39m refinance on Wight

A planning-approved 72-home scheme on the Isle of Wight was kept alive after a lender deadline loomed, thanks to a three-week refinance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2026

Global Stories

Brokers stories

Mergers and Acquisitions

SSP UK & Ireland buys IS2 in insurance software push

The deal broadens SSP UK and Ireland's reach in commercial insurance software as it adds IS2's e-trading and product distribution tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Arrowpoint taps Arcesium to support Asia expansion

The Singapore-based firm managing US$2 billion wants faster onboarding and new strategy launches as it scales across Asia and the Middle East.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Blockchain

DTCC launches tokenisation service for regulated securities

The rollout could help banks and brokerages move tokenised securities into regulated markets, using DTC's infrastructure to preserve investor rights.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

JAVLN launches CRM for brokers lacking client tracking

Nearly half of Australian broking firms still lack a CRM, leaving client follow-up scattered across spreadsheets, inboxes and whiteboards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Bybit expands into stocks, payments and AI finance tools

The crypto exchange is now vying with brokers and fintechs as it adds access to more than 1,000 US stocks, ETFs and payment tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Blockchain

Chainlink launches Fulcrum to link banks to onchain finance

Banks and funds could move collateral across blockchains without rebuilding systems, as the new platform targets fragmented tokenised finance markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

DXC names three winners of 2026 insurance invitational

Insurers in Australia and New Zealand may gain tools for fraud checks, customer communication and injury recovery after DXC picked three startups.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Origin welcomes former Mercer chief as strategic adviser

The hire adds industry credibility as Origin pushes to scale its benefits software with nearly 40 multinational clients and more than USD $50 million raised.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Brokers stories

Data centers

Renew Risk expands solar storm model across US states

Insurers and brokers can now price hail, tornado and wind losses for mainland solar portfolios after Renew Risk broadened its US model to 48 states.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Small Business

Bizcap lifts Fast Business Loan limit to AUD $1 million

Eligible Australian SMEs can now access unsecured funding of up to AUD $1 million as demand for faster, larger loans grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

LoanOptions.ai & Unbound add debt analysis to HAILO

Brokers using HAILO can now assess a client's full debt position in one workflow, helping them meet Best Interests Duty obligations more easily.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Tokenisation is an infrastructure decision

Australia's wealth managers now face pressure to rebuild custody and distribution systems as tokenised assets move under the same law as other holdings.

By Dan Sleep • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2026