Parkwalk is a London-based fund management firm.  Parkwalk invests in UK technology companies that have IP backing and freedom to operate, generally spun out of UK universities. Their funds seek to generate capital gains for their investors, enhanced by the attractive tax relief provided by EIS. Parkwalk entered this investment sector in 2009, anticipating a wave of tax-efficient incentives launched by the UK Government to stimulate innovative emerging technology companies and thereby help drive economic growth. Parkwalk utilises academic, technology transfer, venture capital and personal networks developed over many years to gain access to the highest calibre deal-flow.                                                                                                                 In 2017 Parkwalk joined forces with IP Group plc, a leading intellectual property commercialisation company that is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IPO. As at March 2019 the combined group has net assets of £1.2bn.

Parkwalk Advisors

Oxford Science Enterprises is the university-partnered venture firm. We work with the University of Oxford to build companies that create fundamental technologies: science-based businesses capable of tackling the planet’s toughest problems. We invest in life science, AI and software, healthcare, and deep tech to create companies taking on challenges like nuclear fusion, quantum computing and developing treatments and cures for infectious diseases. Founded in 2015, we’ve raised over £600M to create a world-class technology ecosystem, and combine our deep experience with a network of investors, entrepreneurs and sector-experts to find co-investment, build businesses, and hire senior management talent.

Oxford Science Enterprises

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance offers casualty insurance, life insurance, automobile insurance, fire insurance, and other insurance products. The company provides its services to individuals and groups domestically and overseas. They also create a company that develops based on the solid trust of each and every customer and deliver high-quality products and services to all their customers. Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance was founded on June 30, 1918, and is headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance

They manage Business & Innovation Centres on behalf of a range of building owners, including local authorities and property investors.    Their model for Centre operation has been refined and developed to deliver a unique blend of financial sustainability and economic outputs for their clients (the building owners), as well as delivering the best possible environment to support their customers (the occupiers).

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Mind Foundry

Mind Foundry is an Oxford University Company. Operating at the intersection of innovation and usability, Mind Foundry empowers organisations through the use of Responsible AI built to tackle high-stakes, real-world problems at both individual and population scale. Mind Foundry’s AI Platform and technologies have been used to solve some of the most challenging applications of Machine Learning, from insurance fraud detection to complex signal processing, helping customers in insurance, infrastructure, and defence and security tackle the issues that matter most to them whilst promoting the responsible and transparent usage of AI. Founded by pioneers in the field of AI and Machine Learning, Oxford Professors Stephen Roberts and Michael Osborne, the mission of Mind Foundry is to create a future where humans and AI work together to solve the world’s most important problems.

<div>Mind Foundry offers ML-/AI-powered solutions for underwriting, detecting fraud, and telematics within the auto insurance industry. It also provides solutions for the government, public sector, as well as defense and security industries.</div>

InsurTech: Infrastructure

A Chat with Brian Mullins, CEO at Oxford University Linked AI Solutions Company: Mind Foundry

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 Mind Foundry offers ML-/AI-powered solutions for underwriting, detecting fraud, and telematics within the auto insurance industry. It also provides solutions for the government, public sector, as well as defense and security industries.
 
 
 &nbsp;The company has developed an AI system to enhance the understanding and underwriting of risk associated with auto insurance, which could result in more personalized insurance plans with cheaper premiums for those whose driving behavior does not reflect unsafe patterns. This system identifies direct correlations between cognitive decline and road accidents and leverages extensive datasets, encompassing nine billion miles of telematics trip data, sensor measurements, and dash-cam accident footage. The product was undergoing pilot testing with over two million elderly clients of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co. in Japan as of October 2023.
 
 
 Moreover, Mind Foundry has developed additional AI tools to address various driving issues. These tools include the detection of personal vehicles used for commercial deliveries, the identification of fraudulent claims through Natural Language Processing (NLP), and real-time detection of vehicle crashes combined with telematics data to facilitate the prompt dispatch of emergency services.
 
 
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 In October 2023, the company raised USD 22 million in 
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 funding that saw participation from a consortium of investors includingAioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, Parkwalk Advisors, and the University of Oxford. However, the company did not disclose the use of proceeds.
 
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 AgentSync powers growth for insurance carriers, agencies, MGAs, and producers by offering modern tools for producer and compliance management. With a customer-centric design, seamless APIs, and automation, AgentSync's products reduce friction, increase efficiency, and maintain compliance, ultimately helping to improve the broker onboarding, contracting, licensing, appointing, and compliance processes.
 
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AgentSync

Artificial is an insurance software business offering an algorithmic underwriting, data extraction and machine learning platform to commercial insurers, empowering them to write better risks, faster. We provide solutions to partners across the London and global markets, including Convex, Chaucer and more. Our platform specialises in instantly and accurately capturing data at the point of entry for use in downstream applications. We enable clients to augment this data through effortless integrations and use it to write risks algorithmically, build contracts and plug into other systems. Behind the platform is decades' worth of experience in engineering, insurance and analysis. We do more than just provide software; we work with you every step of the journey to make sure our technology drives growth, improves efficiency and reduces costs across your business.

Artificial Labs

Bambi Dynamic, based in Israel, is a SaaS insurance platform that provides vehicle insurance solutions for car OEMs, mobility providers, insurers, and the mobility ecosystem. As a white-label, cloud-based integrated platform, Bambi Dynamic provides an end-to-end solution that includes onboarding, underwriting, user identification, pricing, policy operations, and loss notice. The platform creates insurance products by measuring usage, events, and behavior, using data collected from various sources including smartphones, connected cars, and smart sensors. Bambi Dynamic’s products include personal auto, personal connected auto, fleet insurance, shared and micro-mobility, MaaS for mobility app providers, and autonomous vehicle insurance.

Bambi Dynamic

CLARA Analytics offers an AI-powered insurance claims platform, aimed at improving claims outcomes. Its core claims platform is called CLARAty.ai, which includes generative and predictive AI models developed specifically for casualty claims. Its platform includes several products: 1) Claims Document Intelligent Pro, 2) Triage, 3) Treatment, 4) Litigation, 5) Clara Fraud, and 6) Clara MSP Compliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/32243">Claims Document Intelligent Pro</a> is an AI-powered tool that automates the review of claims documents, including legal demands and medical records. It can analyze thousands of pages in seconds, identify key information, and detect treatment patterns to assess risks, improving efficiency and reducing costs.CLARA Triage is an AI tool for claims professionals that predicts claim severity, identifies high-risk claims, and issues real-time alerts to help adjusters act proactively. It improves productivity, reduces costs, and enables faster resolution of simple claims.CLARA Treatment is an AI tool that scores healthcare providers to identify the best options for resolving workers' compensation cases quickly and effectively. It improves claim resolution times, enhances patient outcomes, and reduces costs by matching injured workers with the right providers.CLARA Litigation is an AI tool that analyzes attorney performance and provides insights to reduce the cost and impact of litigated claims. It offers strategic recommendations for case management and helps optimize attorney selection to support decision-making.<a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/30120">CLARA Fraud</a> is an AI tool that analyzes large workers' compensation datasets to detect suspicious patterns and clusters of potentially fraudulent activity. It increases visibility into suspicious claims, supports SIU referrals, and reduces losses from undetected fraud.CLARA MSP Compliance is an AI tool that automates Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance by identifying Medicare beneficiaries, determining the need for Medicare Set-Asides, and assisting with mandatory reporting. It reduces compliance risks, improves accuracy, and saves costs in handling Medicare-related claims.In 2023, the company launched CLARAty.ai, a casualty claims intelligence platform using predictive and generative AI to support claims professionals. It provides insights, recommended actions, and advanced claim summaries to guide next steps, enhancing traditional systems and workflows.Key customers and partnershipsIts notable customers include Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, AmTrust, Amerisure, and QBE.&nbsp;Moreover, the company was selected by Amazon in August 2024, as its technology partner to improve health and claim outcomes for its corporate workers' compensation claims.

CLARA Analytics

Coterie Insurance is an InsuranceTech company that applies an API-based approach and modern technology to commercial insurance. It looks to integrate insurance with platforms and processes that businesses, contractors, and gig workers use every day. The company also streamlines the insurance process for its clients. Its core focus remains on small business insurance. Products that it offers include business owners policy, general liability insurance, and professional liability insurance. Coterie Insurance is privately held and a licensed insurance producer in all 50 US states.

Coterie Insurance

Providers of general, yet comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for insurance companies, covering various aspects of their operations. This includes core systems for policy administration, underwriting, claims processing, billing, and customer relationship management

Specialized platforms that offer lead generation and management services and tools for insurance providers. Tools can include telemarketing, internet, and social media lead generation, referrals, and lead analytics

Underwriting platforms that evaluate risks related to life insurance, health insurance, and related products such as disability and critical illness coverage. They may utilize medical underwriting criteria, genetic information, lifestyle factors, and demographic data to assess applicants' insurability

Platforms that specialize in assessing risks associated with property and casualty insurance, including home, auto, commercial property, and liability coverage. They may incorporate data sources such as property valuations, historical claims data, telematics, and weather patterns to evaluate risk factors accurately

Specialized platforms that streamline and automate claims processing workflows, from initial claim submission to settlement. They may offer software for claims intake, adjudication, fraud detection, and communication with policyholders and third-party service providers

Policy administration systems that focus on managing policy lifecycle activities, including policy issuance, endorsements, renewals, and cancellations. They provide insurers with tools to configure and manage policy rules, coverage options, and premium calculations. Platforms can also have additional functions for commission and performance tracking

Reinsurance technology providers offer a range of innovative tools and services to support reinsurers in managing their operations, assessing risks, and optimizing their reinsurance strategies. These solutions may include advanced analytics, catastrophe modeling, risk assessment tools, portfolio management systems, and underwriting platforms specifically designed for the reinsurance industry

New insurance models are disrupting a centuries-old industry with a focus on personalization and convenience

InsurTech: Personal Lines

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 A developer of AI-powered underwriting for autos, Mind Foundry, gathered USD 22 million in Series B funding, raising the company's total funds to USD 44 million. The funding involved Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance, Parkwalk Advisors, and the University of Oxford.
 The company's AI system identifies correlations between cognitive decline and road accidents, using extensive data. Currently being tested with over two million elderly clients in Japan, the system could allow for cheaper insurance premiums for safe drivers.
 Beyond auto insurance, Mind Foundry also provides AI tools for risk assessment in public infrastructure and climate change.
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