TDI Daily Newswire -08th Jan 2020

Published: Wed, 01/08/20

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Romanian Startup TypingDNA Wins $7m Funding from Google’s AI VC

Romanian typing biometrics startup TypingDNA has secured a $7 million Series A funding round, led by Google’s AI-focused VC firm Gradient Ventures. The 2016-founded company, based in Romania and New York City, uses machine learning algorithms to identify users based on the way they type.

RED HERRING

Axell Launches Fintech and Insurtech Innovation Hub in Tel Aviv

Axell, a Tel Aviv-based fintech and insurtech innovation hub, announced Monday its official launch. The hub will be lead by Moshe Tamir, the former deputy CEO of Tel Aviv-listed insurance company Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings Ltd.

CTECH

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AssuredPartners snaps up Star & Shield Insurance in Florida

Insurance brokerage firm AssuredPartners has acquired Star & Shield Insurance Services to expand its presence in the US state of Florida.

LIFE INSURANCE INTERNATIONAL

Sapiens acquires German-based sum.cumo

Insurance software company Sapiens has acquired German technology provider sum.cumo for up to €28.4 million. The acquisition will enable Sapiens to expand its footprint by offering Sapiens’ complete product and services portfolio in the DACH region, alongside sum.cumo’s offerings.

COVERAGER

Gallagher establishes Malaysia presence

Gallagher has taken an undisclosed minority stake in specialist Malaysian broker SP&G Insurance Brokers.

INSURANCE ASIA NEWS

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