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.
Shepherd is an Insurtech company focused on providing technology-driven insurance solutions tailored for the commercial construction sector. The company operates an online insurance platform that utilizes data and advanced technology to assess, anticipate, and price risks associated with construction projects. By streamlining traditional processes, Shepherd enables brokers to automate manual tasks, thereby enhancing efficiency and allowing them to dedicate more time to their clients. This approach not only improves the overall experience for construction professionals but also supports better risk management within the industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, it specializes in providing personal insurance solutions to customers in British Columbia and Alberta. The company offers a variety of products, including auto insurance, home insurance (covering tenants, condos, and homeowners), and travel medical insurance. Canadian Direct Insurance operates a pioneering over-the-phone distribution model, which allows for direct sales, service, and claims handling, enabling the company to offer competitive pricing and significant cost savings to its customers. The company is committed to delivering quality customer service and timely claims responses. In 2015, it became a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation and integrated its operations in Alberta with the belairdirect brand, while continuing to maintain the Canadian Direct brand for direct customer offerings.
Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited
Acquisition in 2014
Metro General Insurance Corporation Limited is a privately owned property and casualty insurance company domiciled in St. John's, Newfoundland. Metro General was incorporated in 1972. Its 23 employees offer home, auto and liability insurance to consumers through a network of brokers located throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and in rural Nova Scotia.
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.