Urban Jungle
Venture Round in 2024
Urban Jungle, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in providing insurance solutions tailored for urban renters and sharers. Its innovative platform offers a comprehensive home insurance policy that covers deposits, shared possessions, and emergency expenses, with features allowing housemates to split bills and update names as needed. This tech-driven approach aims to make home insurance more accessible and affordable for young professionals.
Urban Jungle
Series A in 2022
Urban Jungle, established in 2016 and headquartered in London, specializes in providing insurance solutions tailored for urban renters and sharers. Its innovative platform offers a comprehensive home insurance policy that covers deposits, shared possessions, and emergency expenses, with features allowing housemates to split bills and update names as needed. This tech-driven approach aims to make home insurance more accessible and affordable for young professionals.
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.
RSA Insurance Group
Acquisition in 2021
RSA Insurance Group is a prominent multinational insurance provider with a 300-year history, employing approximately 23,000 people and serving 17 million customers across more than 140 countries. Originally established in London, RSA has expanded its operations to include major markets in the UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe, Canada, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company specializes in general insurance, offering a wide range of products that include property and casualty insurance, marine, motor, renewable energy, and construction insurance. In the Middle East, RSA is recognized as a leading provider, catering to both commercial and retail clients with tailored solutions across various sectors, including motor, property, medical, and small to medium enterprises. Despite challenging market conditions, RSA maintains a focus on delivering strong and profitable performance in its insurance offerings.
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.
The Guarantee Company Of North America
Acquisition in 2019
The Guarantee Company of North America is a Canadian-owned insurance provider based in Toronto, specializing in a diverse range of insurance services. The company primarily focuses on specialty lines and surety, which constitute two-thirds of its business, while the remaining third is dedicated to personal lines, including a high net worth portfolio for home and auto insurance in Canada. Additionally, the company issues contract, commercial, and developer surety bonds, along with trade credit solutions, serving customers across Canada and the United States.
Acko is a digital insurance provider that streamlines the underwriting and distribution of various insurance products through its online platform. The company specializes in personalized insurance offerings, leveraging data and analytics to tailor its products to user consumption behaviors. Acko offers a range of bite-sized insurance solutions, primarily targeting drivers and professionals within the transportation sector, while also expanding into healthcare with policies related to employee health benefits and wellness. Its approach aims to simplify the insurance buying experience, making it transparent and efficient for consumers.
Metromile
Series E in 2018
Metromile, Inc. is a digital insurance platform based in San Francisco, California, specializing in pay-per-mile car insurance. The company provides real-time, personalized auto insurance policies that cater to the needs of modern drivers, utilizing data science to offer pricing that reflects actual mileage rather than traditional estimates. Metromile's services include the Metromile Pulse, a wireless device that connects to the car's onboard diagnostics port to track mileage, location, and driving behavior. This data collection supports the company's automated claims process and complimentary smart driving features, resulting in average savings of 47% compared to previous insurance costs. Additionally, Metromile licenses its technology platform to insurance companies globally, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, automate claims, and reduce fraud losses. Originally founded as Fair Auto, Inc. in 2011, the company rebranded to Metromile in 2012.
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Acquisition in 2017
OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. provides specialty property and casualty insurance products and services through its subsidiaries. The company operates two main segments: Specialty Products and Specialty Industries. The Specialty Products segment offers a diverse range of coverages, including provider excess insurance, multi-line package solutions, various liability insurances, and environmental risk solutions. In contrast, the Specialty Industries segment focuses on property and casualty insurance tailored for specific sectors such as technology, life sciences, telecommunications, and entertainment. This segment also provides accident coverages and identity theft management services. OneBeacon's products are distributed through independent agencies, regional and national brokers, wholesalers, and managing general agencies across the United States. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, OneBeacon Insurance Group operates as a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation as of September 2017.
Metromile
Series D in 2016
Metromile, Inc. is a digital insurance platform based in San Francisco, California, specializing in pay-per-mile car insurance. The company provides real-time, personalized auto insurance policies that cater to the needs of modern drivers, utilizing data science to offer pricing that reflects actual mileage rather than traditional estimates. Metromile's services include the Metromile Pulse, a wireless device that connects to the car's onboard diagnostics port to track mileage, location, and driving behavior. This data collection supports the company's automated claims process and complimentary smart driving features, resulting in average savings of 47% compared to previous insurance costs. Additionally, Metromile licenses its technology platform to insurance companies globally, enabling them to enhance operational efficiency, automate claims, and reduce fraud losses. Originally founded as Fair Auto, Inc. in 2011, the company rebranded to Metromile in 2012.
Comerco Services
Acquisition in 2015
Comerco Services Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in Laval, Canada, specializes in customized business solutions. The company offers a range of insurance products, including automobile, home, and business coverage, along with warranty programs for manufacturers and distributors. Comerco also provides customer service and call center solutions, repair services for consumer products, and risk management services. Notably, they are the Canadian leader in protection plan management, consistently adapting to market needs and exceeding customer expectations.
Jevco Insurance Company
Acquisition in 2012
JEVCO Insurance Company is a prominent provider of specialty and niche insurance products based in Mississauga, Canada. The company focuses on offering automobile insurance services, catering to both individual consumers and businesses. By delivering tailored personal and commercial car insurance solutions, JEVCO aims to meet the diverse needs of its clients within the Canadian market.
AXA Canada
Acquisition in 2011
AXA Canada is a prominent provider of insurance products and services, catering to both individuals and businesses. The company offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions, including home, auto, and life insurance, as well as health insurance options such as critical illness and disability coverage. With a workforce of approximately 2,300 employees, AXA Canada operates through a network of 1,300 brokerages and 2,700 independent insurance advisors. In 2010, the company reported direct premiums written of $2.0 billion, positioning it as the sixth largest property and casualty insurer in Canada. Over the past five years, AXA Canada has consistently achieved annual growth exceeding 7%, outpacing industry trends with an average combined ratio of 92.2%. This performance reflects its commitment to providing clients with a wide range of insurance products at competitive premium rates.