LIFE INSURANCE
Nuula | August 08, 2022
Nuula, a fintech company focused on providing small businesses the tools and the capital they need to succeed, today announced a new Term Life Insurance feature that provides small business owners and entrepreneurs with coverage options from a network of top carriers, powered by Even Financial ("Even"), a leading embedded finance marketplace platform, and independent subsidiary of MoneyLion Inc. Through the Nuula app, users will now be able to shop, compare and buy Term Life Insurance, with policies up to $5MM in coverage and terms of 10-40 years.
The policies in Nuula's new Term Life Insurance feature are generated and serviced by LeapLife, an insurtech platform and licensed life insurance agency, that is owned and operated by Even.
"While small business owners and entrepreneurs are investing in their business, they also need to more easily invest in themselves and in the security of their loved ones, Adding Term Life Insurance further expands the range of services we are delivering to meet the diverse needs of today's small business owner."
-Mark Ruddock, CEO at Nuula
Policyholders want a simpler way to shop around, compare policies and prices, and find a policy that is right for them, By partnering with Even, Nuula's small businesses are provided with a curated network of carriers rated A- and above by AM Best, world-class customer support and a search feature that matches people with the right policies and lowest available prices when and where they need it,said Andrew Naoum, SVP of Sales at Even.
Today's news follows the launch of a new personal loan search feature aimed towards early-stage small businesses, powered by Even.
About Nuula
Nuula is building the future of small business performance. Launched in 2021, Nuula is a financial services and technology company focused on serving the small to medium-sized business community. Nuula provides real-time data and analytics, allowing businesses to manage their finances, monitor their credit ratings and user reviews, and more. Nuula is an advocate of financial inclusivity and a proud partner to Kiva to create economic and social good.
About Even Financial and LeapLife
Even is the industry-leading embedded financial marketplace and independent subsidiary of MoneyLion Inc. ("MoneyLion") (NYSE: ML). MoneyLion is the go-to destination for personalized financial management, content, offerings and advice. As part of MoneyLion's enterprise offering, Even digitally connects and matches consumers with real-time, personalized financial product recommendations from banks, insurance carriers, and fintech companies on mobile apps, websites, and other digital touchpoints through its marketplace technology. Even's infrastructure leverages machine learning and advanced data science to solve a significant pain point in financial services customer acquisition, seamlessly bridging financial services providers (such as SoFi) and channel partners (such as TransUnion) via its industry-leading API and embedded finance marketplaces. Even enables any company to add financial products to its business, with full compliance and security at scale. Even was named one of "America's Best Startup Employers'' by Forbes for 2022 and was named to the 2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, which recognizes the fastest growing tech companies in the world.
LeapLife is a licensed life insurance agency that utilizes data science, deep underwriting knowledge, and proprietary technology, enabling consumers to apply for instant-decision life insurance policies with real-time quotes, available in all 50 states. LeapLife was acquired by Even Financial (Even) in early 2020.
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Covr Financial Technologies | September 23, 2022
Covr Financial Technologies (Covr) is collaborating with Citi to help its U.S. financial advisors and clients more effectively integrate life insurance and long-term care coverage into their financial plans. By utilizing Covr's platform, Citi's advisors and clients can access top insurance carriers on a simplified basis.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to team up with a large, global financial institution like Citi, Our insurance platform is easily accessible for Citi's team of advisors to use when offering protection products to their clients, and our team of insurance experts provides support throughout the process. Our goal at Covr is to ensure that everyone has easy access to the insurance solutions they need, and this a huge step in working toward that goal."
-Michael Kalen, Covr CEO
Covr was able to work with Citi to integrate its complex requirements into one easy-to-use digital insurance platform, Making the complicated simple is what we do every day, and the ability to collaborate with a leading firm like Citi allowed us to take our technology to an even broader audience. This further positions Covr as a leading provider of digital insurance technology and services to financial institutions,said Ron Alexander, Covr President and Head of Innovation.
Looking ahead, Citi is exploring ways to expand the offering to additional channels in the future.
About Covr Financial Technologies
Covr partners with financial brands to provide life insurance solutions to their customers in an efficient, easy way that streamlines the process of selling and buying policies. Covr offers a choice of trusted life insurance products from leading insurance carriers, an easy way to compare rates, and the ability to purchase policies within minutes. Through its digital insurance solutions, Covr helps financial institutions deliver a great experience under the brand their customers already trust. Covr currently serves over 30,000 financial advisors and over 40 million customers across over 30 financial institutions.
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Corvus | July 28, 2022
Corvus Insurance, the market-leading specialty insurance MGA offering Smart Commercial Insurance® products powered by AI-driven risk data, today announced the opening of a new continental European office in Frankfurt, Germany.
The newest office location for Corvus creates a presence in continental Europe for the company — a first for a US-based insurtech — allowing Corvus greater flexibility to expand its international footprint and capabilities through new markets.
“Frankfurt is located within the largest insurance market on the continent and the city has always been an international business hub across industries,” said Oliver Delvos, Head of International at Corvus Insurance.
“Frankfurt is located within the largest insurance market on the continent and the city has always been an international business hub across industries,” said Oliver Delvos, Head of International at Corvus Insurance. “We will be able to spread our wings and develop our business with a true European focus.”
The Frankfurt office will look to underwrite cyber insurance business for both small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and larger corporations. Coupled with product growth, Corvus seeks to increase employee headcount by attracting new talent to the industry and into tech. This will include offering positions for ‘Werkstudenten’ from universities as a way to provide graduates with potential career opportunities.
“Cyber by its very nature is a global risk, and by expanding our operations into Europe, this will create new opportunities for our team to help even more policyholders and support our foundational mission of making the world a safer place,” said Lori Bailey, Chief Insurance Officer of Corvus Insurance.
To learn more about Corvus, please visit https://www.corvusinsurance.com.
About Corvus
Corvus Insurance is building a safer world through insurance products and digital tools that reduce risk, increase transparency, and improve resilience for policyholders and program partners. Our market-leading specialty insurance products are enabled by advanced data science and include Smart Cyber Insurance®, Smart Tech E+O™, and Smart Cargo®. Our digital platforms and tools enable efficient quoting and binding and proactive risk mitigation. Corvus Insurance offers insurance products in the US, Middle East, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Current insurance program partners include AXIS Capital, Crum & Forster, Hudson Insurance Group, certain underwriters at Lloyd’s of London, R&Q Accredited, SiriusPoint, and Skyward Specialty Insurance. Corvus Insurance, Corvus London Markets, and Corvus Germany are the marketing names used to refer to Corvus Insurance Agency, LLC; Corvus Agency Limited; and Corvus Underwriting GmbH. All entities are subsidiaries of Corvus Insurance Holdings, Inc. Corvus Insurance was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with offices across the US, in the UK, and Germany. For more information, visit corvusinsurance.com.
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