In less than a month we have seen the murder of a high profile insurance executive; the foiling of a plot by a copycat Florida woman; and the start of a process to seek justice for the executive’s family.

The opening above left out the suspect and company name to help you reflect, "could this happen to you?"

We suffer from ego and a sense of invincibility until something happens. And something has happened.

We witnessed the first major act of violence against a Fortune 500 executive in 30 years. Last time, it was the 1992 kidnapping and murder of Sidney Reso (Exxon). And, before that it was Ned Doheny (Pemex) in 1929. So it is unlikely that your executives are in danger.

That said, there are proactive steps you can take. Use common sense and establish a clear protocol. Tips include:

• Don’t travel alone. If you must, stick to busy areas where you can blend in.
• Be unpredictable—don’t take the same route to work every day.
• Avoid sharing your public appearances before they happen.
• Employ security and take all threats seriously.

At InsurTech NY, we will do our part by increasing security at our events and programs. And, we are actively backing companies through our accelerator and MGA lab to help protect the community like: Sitata (travel + crisis response); RiskQ (cyber analytics); Global Second Opinion (elite medical insights); and more.

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

Insurtech Spring Conference 2025 (35% Fast Mover Discount Expires Jan 16)
Apr 2-3, 2025 | New York

- 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

InsurTech Slopes 2025
Feb 4-5, 2025 | Vail, CO

- Limited to 40 founders and investors

InsurTech NY Sponsors

Thank you to our InsurTech NY Community Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring our community or our 2025 Spring conference, send us a note at contact@insurtechny.com.

Our partners over at Locke Lord will be helping to inform the community, by creating a glossary of terms used in the Insurance industry.

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InsurTech East Coast Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

XPT Group ($12.6M B.P. Marsh & Partners): NYC-based insurance distribution platform

Bluespine ($7.2M Team8): NYC-based AI-powered claims cost reduction platform for self-insured employers

Homee ($12M W.R. Berkley): Tampa-based provider of an AI-driven direct repair network for the property and casualty insurance industry

Osigu ($25M IDC Ventures): Miami-based insurance management platform

Herald ($12M Lightspeed): Boston-based digital infrastructure provider for commercial insurance

Partner Events and Programs

• 2025 LIC Annual Conference (Feb 5)
• MarshBerry Peak Performance Summit (Feb 10-12)
• Global Insurance Symposium (April 15-16)
• 2025 Resource Pro Summit (April 22-24)
• InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025 (April 29-30)

See more information about our partner events here: https://www.insurtechny.com/upcoming-insurtech-conferences/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

Appian – Vice President, Global Demand Generation

Travelers – Senior Middle Market Underwriter, Private Equity
Gallagher - Global Programs
Lockton Re - Benefits Analyst (NYC)

See more information and apply via our blog: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Wishing You a Joyful Holiday Season

As the year draws to a close, all of us at InsurTech NY want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for being part of our journey. Whether through innovation, collaboration, or growth, your support has been integral to our community's success.

We wish you a joyful, restful holiday season and a prosperous new year. Here's to more opportunities, connections, and achievements in the year ahead.

Best,
David and Tony
InsurTech NY Team