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Cambridge Mobile Telematics Receives $500 Million SoftBank Funding

Massachusetts-based Cambridge Mobile Telematics, which offers safe driving technology that is used globally by insurers and other firms, said it has attracted a $500 million investment from the SoftBank Vision Fund that it will use to grow globally. “This partnership …

Schinnerer Launches Online Flood Program for Residential, Commercial Properties

Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, an underwriting manager, has launched Schinnerer Flood – an online program offering primary insurance for commercial and residential properties through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as well as excess coverage through the private market. …

Marsh to Acquire Flood Insurance Technology Firm Torrent

Insurance broker Marsh has agreed to acquire Torrent Technologies Inc., which serves Write Your Own (WYO) insurers participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Torrent’s approximately 100 employees will combine with Marsh’s existing flood insurance specialists and remain headquartered …