Marsh | June 08, 2020
Marsh announced the launch of Marsh deliveryPRO that enables businesses to meet the increased demand for same-day delivery of their products more efficiently.
Marsh has collaborated with AXA XL and mobility data and analytics company Arity to create Marsh deliveryPRO.
With deliveryPRO, Marsh clients can purchase a minimum of $500,000 in exclusive third-party bodily injury and property damage auto liability capacity from AXA XL.
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, today announced the launch of Marsh deliveryPRO, a customizable insurance solution that enables US businesses to meet the increased demand for same-day delivery of their products more efficiently.
Many grocers, delivery network companies, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses are using individual drivers as employees or in a “gig” independent contractor capacity to meet the surge in demand for delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these cases, the drivers’ own vehicle is used. Current commercial auto liability insurance for such delivery can be difficult to secure and is often based on outdated models like prior year revenues, resulting in inefficient pricing.
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To address these issues, Marsh has collaborated with AXA XL and mobility data and analytics company Arity to create Marsh deliveryPRO, an innovative usage-based, price-by-mile insurance solution that allows businesses to pay only for the coverage they need.
With deliveryPRO, Marsh clients can purchase a minimum of $500,000 in exclusive third party bodily injury and property damage auto liability capacity from AXA XL in excess of a minimum $500,000 self-insured retention for their hired and non-owned delivery exposures.
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The policy acts as primary auto coverage when the driver is on an active delivery, as tracked by the deliveryPRO platform powered by Arity or other existing technology. Premiums are based on the number of miles driven for the delivery, allowing insurance costs to scale with a business’ growth. Pay-per-claim third-party claims administration services and claims consulting also are available.
Many businesses have had to ramp up their existing delivery services or convert from in-person sales to on-demand deliveries overnight as a result of the global pandemic. Even when the crisis is over, last-mile delivery will likely continue to grow, With Marsh deliveryPRO, businesses can access usage-based insurance, pay only for what they need, and meet the surge in demand for delivery.
- Robert Bauer, Head of Marsh’s US Sharing Economy and Mobility Practice.
Chris Kopser, AXA XL President of Global Risk Management, said: “AXA XL is committed to providing tailored solutions that address emerging risks, particularly in the sharing economy and mobility space. Our relationship with technology innovators and strong distribution firms like Arity and Marsh respectively, empower us to help address the evolving needs of our clients.”
Our expertise in mobility data analytics enables us to understand how someone behaves while behind the wheel, whether it’s for a delivery or personal use. This gives businesses greater control and the ability to work with and employ delivery drivers directly. Arity is proud to play a part in providing groundbreaking solutions that allow businesses to quickly adapt and effectively manage their insurance costs while giving individual drivers protection when making deliveries with their vehicles.
- Gary Hallgren, President of Arity.
About Marsh
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue approaching US$17 billion and 76,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman.
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Azentio Software | July 02, 2021
Azentio Software, a Singapore-based software products company owned by Apax Funds, is pleased to announce the signing of a binding agreement to acquire Beyontec, a leading insurance technology company. The acquisition is conditional to the obtaining of all relevant regulatory approvals.
Beyontec employs over 300 people and serves over 65 customers in the United States, the Middle East, and Africa. The company provides a complete set of cloud-based accelerator tools and a core multi-line insurance administration system, and digital platform-based ecosystem solutions for the insurance sector.
Azentio's customer base and product suite will be expanded as part of the acquisition to become the leading banking, financial services, and insurance-led technology product business in high-growth markets. Azentio and Beyontec have significant synergies, enabling Azentio to provide a complete insurance product and end-to-end insurtech solutions for General, Health, Life, and Commercial insurance. In addition, the acquisition enables significant scale benefits and investments in next-generation insurance technology solutions.
In this transaction, Houlihan Lokey served as Beyontec's only financial advisor. Beyontec's legal advice was Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. The company's legal counsel was Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
About Azentio
Azentio Software is a newly formed company in 2020 formed out from 3i Infotech, a global information technology company. Azentio Software offers mission-critical, vertical-specific software products to customers in the banking, financial services, and insurance industries, including critical products such as Kastle (universal banking platform), AMLOCK (compliance software suite), Premia Astra (core insurance software), Orion (enterprise resource planning software), and MFund Plus (asset management platform). Azentio has over 700 clients in more than 48 countries and a strong team of over 1,600 people spread throughout 9 locations worldwide.
About Beyontec
Beyontec Solutions is an insurance solution provider specializing in general insurance, takaful, life insurance, medical insurance, and insurance broking. Beyontec's varied insurance expertise and knowledge have allowed it to develop transformational solutions that combine the best insurance practices worldwide. These include the Beyontec Suite, a core insurance administration solution, specialized accelerator tools, and a set of industry platform solutions.
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