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✨ Revealed: Our #InsurTech 50 ranking for 2024 ✨ Our readers and an expert judging panel (see below) have together decided the 50 companies blazing a technology trail in #insurance. The ranking – supported by digital transformation experts Sputnik Digital – celebrates businesses of all sizes creating original tech solutions for insurance advice, products and claims. Genasys, a cloud-based insurance solution for insurers, MGAs and brokers, tops the ranking. In second is Percayso Inform, an insurance intelligence platform that goes beyond traditional data enrichment by providing unique solutions at all stages of the insurance lifecycle. In third spot is Paper Insurance , a SaaS underwriting platform that streamlines delegated workflows. PeppercornAI , which is transforming the insurance operating model with conversational #AI platform Pipr, is fourth. Also making the top five is Ticker, developer of connected motor insurance for novice drivers, older drivers, low-mileage drivers, drivers with convictions and van drivers. In sixth is House of Insurtech, a digital insurance platform that helps insurers, MGAs and brokers innovate and grow their businesses, while seventh spot goes to Insurwave, where insurance buyers consolidate and visualise their data to understand their risk and make smarter transfer decisions. Anansi, FloodFlash and KASKO complete the top 10. pH Innovate, which develops and manages a platform allowing insurers, intermediaries, and price comparison sites to grow and operate profitably in their chosen markets, comes in at 11. Other trailblazers to feature include Blueberry Life, which specialises in tailored life cover for those with lifestyle conditions, and Albany Group, behind supply chain & compliance management software platform Conect. Many thanks to our judges 🙏 • Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance • Jake Megeary, VP FinTech, FinTech Strategy • Paddy Goodlet, corporate finance – head of FinTech M&A, KPMG UK • Jonathan Symcox, editor, BusinessCloud https://lnkd.in/eRJ7DNE5

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I'm super excited to say that on Wednesday, BusinessCloud will be publishing the 200 names who make up the inaugural 2024 Northern Leaders list. It's been an exhaustive four-month process but these are the people who the judges believes have made – and continue to make – the biggest positive difference to the North. More than 500 names poured in so we'll be also unveiling a Northern Leaders Future list of 75 names on Thursday. In January 2025 a celebratory dinner and awards evening will be taking place at KPMG's Manchester office for many of the people on the list. More details to follow. #NorthernLeaders headline sponsor is OBI and our partners are KPMG; Co-op Live; CG; GM Business Growth Hub; and Rochdale Development Agency. https://lnkd.in/gxXx_qTz

VOTE NOW in our #FinTech 50 innovation ranking! Our readers and an expert judging panel (see below) will together decide the 50 UK-headquartered companies blazing a FinTech trail from the 181-strong shortlist. The ranking – supported by Started PR, a PR and marketing agency for world-changing FinTech brands and entrepreneurs, and creators of the Get Started Media podcast – celebrates businesses of all sizes creating original tech solutions for finance & payments. The judging panel: • Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance • Helene Panzarino, associate director, Centre for Digital Banking and Finance at LIBF • Paddy Goodlet, corporate finance – head of FinTech M&A, KPMG UK • Kimberley Waldron (Fintech PR), founder & MD, Started PR • Jonathan Symcox, editor, BusinessCloud https://lnkd.in/evwgbQRF

🚀 Innovating for the Future! 🚀 Last Week, the Barclays Group Innovation & Partnerships team hosted an inspiring Demo Day as part of the latest Rise Growth Academy programme. We had the privilege of hearing from talented Series A Fintech founders who are shaping the future of finance with innovations that tackle today’s most pressing challenges—AI, Data, Fraud, and Inclusive Finance. It was fantastic to see the passion and ingenuity of founders and industry experts including Sofia Shcherbenyuk from Spendbase, Stephen Quick CFA from FinCrime Dynamics, Katherine Chan from Juice, Rob Cossins from Scribe and Maarten Rooney from Singlify.  As they are set to redefine customer experiences with their innovative solutions, we’re excited about what the future holds for these innovators and how they’re helping reshape financial services! 💡 For more about the incredible work happening at the Rise Growth Academy, check out their website: https://lnkd.in/eQvP3V2d #Innovation #Fintech #AI #InclusiveFinance #FraudPrevention #RiseGrowthAcademy

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