Intact Ventures

Intact Financial Corporation is a leading insurance provider in Canada and the United States, specializing in property and casualty insurance products for both individuals and businesses. The company offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions, including personal auto and home insurance, as well as commercial property and liability coverage tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. Intact Financial also provides specialty insurance products that cater to diverse sectors, such as technology, entertainment, and public entities. The company's offerings are marketed under the Intact Insurance, belairdirect, Brokerlink, and OneBeacon brands, distributed through a network of brokers and directly to consumers. Founded in 1809 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Intact Financial Corporation was previously known as ING Canada Inc. before rebranding in 2009.

Ben Belec

Senior Associate

Karim Hirji

CFO, Canada and Managing Director, Intact Ventures

Aaron Hoffman

Senior Associate

Jonathan Khov

Analyst

Elissa Kong

Analyst

Amine Mahmoudi

Director

Elizabeth Pipes

Senior Associate

Justin Smith-Lorenzetti

Vice President, Investments

Past deals in InsurTech

Urban Jungle

Venture Round in 2024
Urban Jungle is a UK-based insurance technology company that focuses on providing affordable and comprehensive home insurance solutions for young customers. By leveraging innovative technology, Urban Jungle creates a streamlined experience for renters and housemates, allowing them to split bills and manage changes in tenancy with ease. The platform offers coverage for various risks, including deposits, fire, theft, and accidental damages, catering specifically to the needs of young professionals living in shared accommodations. Ultimately, Urban Jungle aims to enhance the home insurance experience while making it more accessible and budget-friendly for its users.

Coterie Insurance

Venture Round in 2024
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company focused on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-backed underwriting and automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and a streamlined submission-to-bind process. This technology allows clients to efficiently obtain coverage, receive quotes, and issue policies, ultimately saving time and alleviating the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Coterie's approach aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, enhancing their overall insurance experience.

Shepherd

Series A in 2024
Shepherd is an Insurtech company that provides technology-driven insurance solutions specifically for the commercial construction industry. It operates an online insurance platform that utilizes data and technology to assess, predict, and price risks associated with construction projects. By automating manual processes, Shepherd's platform streamlines operations for brokers, allowing them to save time and enhance the overall experience for their construction clients.

Urban Jungle

Series A in 2022
Urban Jungle is a UK-based insurance technology company that focuses on providing affordable and comprehensive home insurance solutions for young customers. By leveraging innovative technology, Urban Jungle creates a streamlined experience for renters and housemates, allowing them to split bills and manage changes in tenancy with ease. The platform offers coverage for various risks, including deposits, fire, theft, and accidental damages, catering specifically to the needs of young professionals living in shared accommodations. Ultimately, Urban Jungle aims to enhance the home insurance experience while making it more accessible and budget-friendly for its users.

Acko

Series D in 2021
Acko is a digital insurance provider that offers a range of personalized insurance products through its online platform. Focused on creating transparency and ease in the insurance purchasing process, Acko utilizes data and analytics to underwrite and distribute its offerings. The company specializes in bite-sized insurance products tailored for drivers and individuals in transportation, and has expanded its services to include healthcare-related policies. Acko aims to deliver seamless access to auto insurance, employee health benefits, and various other insurance products, ensuring a user-friendly experience for consumers.

Coterie Insurance

Series B in 2021
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company focused on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-backed underwriting and automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and a streamlined submission-to-bind process. This technology allows clients to efficiently obtain coverage, receive quotes, and issue policies, ultimately saving time and alleviating the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Coterie's approach aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, enhancing their overall insurance experience.

Snapsheet

Series E in 2021
Snapsheet is a cloud-native claims management software company that specializes in transforming the end-to-end claims process through digitization and intelligent automation. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including electronic intake of first notice of loss (FNOL), data investigation, technology-assisted investigation, claims assessment, and digital payment processing for settlements. By leveraging its technology-enabled appraisal services, Snapsheet enhances customer experience and increases organizational agility for its clients. The company is known for deploying one of the fastest digital auto insurance claims processes in the United States. As a trusted innovation partner, Snapsheet collaborates with over 100 clients, including major insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and disruptors in the insurtech and sharing economy sectors.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2021
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company focused on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-backed underwriting and automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and a streamlined submission-to-bind process. This technology allows clients to efficiently obtain coverage, receive quotes, and issue policies, ultimately saving time and alleviating the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Coterie's approach aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, enhancing their overall insurance experience.

Acko

Series D in 2020
Acko is a digital insurance provider that offers a range of personalized insurance products through its online platform. Focused on creating transparency and ease in the insurance purchasing process, Acko utilizes data and analytics to underwrite and distribute its offerings. The company specializes in bite-sized insurance products tailored for drivers and individuals in transportation, and has expanded its services to include healthcare-related policies. Acko aims to deliver seamless access to auto insurance, employee health benefits, and various other insurance products, ensuring a user-friendly experience for consumers.

Acko

Series C in 2019
Acko is a digital insurance provider that offers a range of personalized insurance products through its online platform. Focused on creating transparency and ease in the insurance purchasing process, Acko utilizes data and analytics to underwrite and distribute its offerings. The company specializes in bite-sized insurance products tailored for drivers and individuals in transportation, and has expanded its services to include healthcare-related policies. Acko aims to deliver seamless access to auto insurance, employee health benefits, and various other insurance products, ensuring a user-friendly experience for consumers.

Metromile

Series E in 2018
Metromile, Inc. is a digital insurance platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in pay-per-mile car insurance. Using a wireless device called Metromile Pulse, which connects to a vehicle's onboard diagnostics port, the company tracks real-time mileage along with location and driving behavior. This data-driven approach allows Metromile to offer personalized auto insurance policies, providing significant savings—averaging 47% compared to traditional insurers. The platform also features automated claims processing and smart driving tools to enhance user experience. In addition to its insurance offerings, Metromile licenses its technology to insurance companies globally, enabling them to improve efficiency and reduce fraud through advanced data analytics.

Snapsheet

Series C in 2016
Snapsheet is a cloud-native claims management software company that specializes in transforming the end-to-end claims process through digitization and intelligent automation. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including electronic intake of first notice of loss (FNOL), data investigation, technology-assisted investigation, claims assessment, and digital payment processing for settlements. By leveraging its technology-enabled appraisal services, Snapsheet enhances customer experience and increases organizational agility for its clients. The company is known for deploying one of the fastest digital auto insurance claims processes in the United States. As a trusted innovation partner, Snapsheet collaborates with over 100 clients, including major insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and disruptors in the insurtech and sharing economy sectors.

Metromile

Series D in 2016
Metromile, Inc. is a digital insurance platform based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in pay-per-mile car insurance. Using a wireless device called Metromile Pulse, which connects to a vehicle's onboard diagnostics port, the company tracks real-time mileage along with location and driving behavior. This data-driven approach allows Metromile to offer personalized auto insurance policies, providing significant savings—averaging 47% compared to traditional insurers. The platform also features automated claims processing and smart driving tools to enhance user experience. In addition to its insurance offerings, Metromile licenses its technology to insurance companies globally, enabling them to improve efficiency and reduce fraud through advanced data analytics.

Canadian Direct Insurance

Acquisition in 2015
Canadian Direct Insurance Incorporated is a property and casualty insurance company based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in Edmonton. Founded in 1996, the company serves customers in British Columbia and Alberta by offering a range of personal insurance solutions, including auto insurance, home insurance (covering tenants, condos, and homeowners), and travel medical insurance. Notably, Canadian Direct pioneered an over-the-phone distribution model, allowing it to provide services directly to customers and offer significant cost savings. The company is dedicated to delivering competitively priced insurance products, efficient claims handling, and high-quality customer service. In 2015, Canadian Direct became a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, integrating its operations in Alberta with belairdirect while continuing to maintain its brand and product offerings.
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