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 Motor Insurance

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.

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.

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

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.

The Guarantee Company Of North America

Acquisition in 2019
The Guarantee Company of North America is a Canadian-owned insurance provider headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It serves customers in both Canada and the United States, with a business model that emphasizes specialty lines and surety, accounting for two-thirds of its operations. The remaining third focuses on personal insurance, including a high net worth portfolio for home and auto insurance in Canada. Additionally, the company offers a range of services such as contract, commercial, and developer surety bonds, along with trade credit solutions.

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.

Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions

Acquisition in 2017
Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions offers a range of specialty insurance products sold through independent agencies, regional and national brokers, wholesalers, and managing general agencies. Each business is managed by an experienced team of specialty insurance professionals focused on a specific customer group or industry segment, and providing distinct products and tailored coverages and services. OneBeacon's solutions target group accident and health; architects and engineers; commercial surety; entertainment; environmental; excess property; financial institutions: financial services; healthcare; management liability; ocean and inland marine; programs; public entities; technology; and tuition refund.

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.

Jevco Insurance Company

Acquisition in 2012
JEVCO Insurance Company, a leading provider of specialty and niche insurance products for individuals and businesses in Canada.

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 auto, home, and life insurance, which encompasses various policies such as term and permanent life, mortgage, and health insurance options like 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, it reported direct premiums written of $2.0 billion, ranking it as the sixth largest property and casualty insurer in Canada. Over the past five years, AXA Canada has experienced annual growth exceeding 7%, consistently outperforming the industry with an average combined ratio of 92.2%.
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