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Peter Sonner

Berlin, Germany

Editor at Beinsure

Editor at forinsurer.com

USA Wire & Beinsure Media editor, specializing in #InsurTech, #FinTech, #HealthTech, #Digital, #Blockchain, #Cryptocurency. 10+ years of professional experience

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  • 1 week ago | beinsure.com | Peter Sonner

    UK-based insurtech Marshmallow has raised £68 mn through a mix of debt and equity financing, bringing its valuation to £1.5 bn. Portage Capital Solutions participated in the round, along with funds managed by BlackRock and CLP. Marshmallow initially launched to serve migrants moving to the UK, offering car insurance to individuals often excluded by traditional insurers.

  • 1 week ago | beinsure.com | Peter Sonner

    Meanwhile, a life insurance crypto startup that operates exclusively in Bitcoin, raised $40mn in a Series A funding round. The company is now valued at $190mn. Fulgur Ventures and Framework Ventures co-led the round, with participation from Xapo founder Wences Casares. Founded in 2022 by Zac Townsend and Max Gasner, Meanwhile is based in Bermuda and offers life insurance and annuity products denominated in Bitcoin.

  • 1 week ago | beinsure.com | Peter Sonner

    Luma Financial Technologies, a global insurtech company in structured products and insurance solutions, has raised $63mn in Series C funding led by Sixth Street Growth, the growth investing business of leading global investment firm Sixth Street. Existing strategic investors including Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and TD Bank Group participated in the round. Launched in 2018, Luma provides a buy-side platform for structured products and insurance solutions.

  • 1 week ago | beinsure.com | Peter Sonner

    Chapter, a Medicare guidance insurtech platform headquartered in New York, secured $75mn in Series D funding led by Stripes. The latest funding infusion marks a substantial milestone for Chapter Medicare, bringing its total fundraising to approximately $185 mn. Existing investors — XYZ Venture Capital, Susa Ventures, Addition, Narya Capital, and Maverick Ventures — also participated.

  • 1 week ago | beinsure.com | Peter Sonner

    UK-based insurtech Ripe has completed the acquisition of marine insurance provider GJW Direct from Munich Re Specialty. The financial terms of the agreement, originally announced in October 2024, have not been disclosed. Founded in 1826, GJW Direct offers non-commercial boat insurance across various types of vessels. Its products are now integrated into Ripe’s proprietary technology platform, Juice. The acquisition expands Ripe’s presence in the marine insurance sector.

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Peter Sonner
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22 Apr 25

Multiple indicators suggest the beginning of another “crypto winter,” driven by sharp negative sentiment following the introduction of global tariffs and the risk of further escalation. https://t.co/NiFyz7Be2r

Peter Sonner
Peter Sonner @peter_sonner
22 Apr 25

EU insurers to maintain minimal exposure to crypto assets if the European Commission adopts a proposed 100% Solvency II (S2) risk charge https://t.co/kDAWTVra9y

Peter Sonner
Peter Sonner @peter_sonner
22 Apr 25

UnderwriteMe, the insurtech company owned by Pacific Life Re, has named Andrew Doran as its new chief executive officer https://t.co/9fjnVo1zix