Next Insurance news and trends

Digitization Makes Insurance Coverage More Accessible to Small Businesses
Insurance // February 15, 2022

Small businesses that find it difficult to find affordable insurance with traditional carriers may find new options with digital-first carriers that operate with different assumptions and new processes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Venture Capitalists Continue Aggressive Push Into B2B FinTech
B2B Payments // April 02, 2021

With four, nine-figure funding rounds, venture capitalists continue to drive aggressively into the B2B FinTech landscape. This week’s roundup includes new investment in digital currency crime mitigation, small business accounting, small business insurance and accounts receivable automation — with another investment in commercial card technology...

Today In B2B: Mastercard Pairs With Emburse; Entersekt CFO Talks Finance’s Privileged Position
B2B Payments // April 01, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Mastercard teams up with Emburse, and Entersekt’s CFO discusses the privileged position of the finance team. Plus, CDC Small Business Finance talks “financial deserts,” Next Insurance raises $250 million and Airbase launches an expense reimbursement solution. Get the Full Story Complete...

Next Insurance Notches $250 Million For SMB Insurance Tech
B2B Payments // March 31, 2021

InsurTech firm Next Insurance has landed a $250 million infusion in a round headed up by Battery Ventures and FinTLV Ventures. The round also saw the involvement of G Squared, Founders Circle, Zeev Ventures, Group 11 and CapitalG, according to a Wednesday (March 31) announcement....

Interviews & Exclusives
COVID-19 Has Devastated SMBs, But It Might Make Their Insurance Policies Better

August 12, 2020
For decades, the insurance industry is quite literally a lifeline for those affected by unfortunate events. As service providers in the business of disasters and disruptions, insurance companies have had a front-row seat to the ways the pandemic has affected their small business policyholders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article […]

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Small Business Insurer Next Sold to ERGO for $2.6 Billion

March 23, 2025
German insurance giant ERGO is expanding into the U.S. after acquiring Next Insurance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Next Insurance Looks To Secure $250M Funding Round To Reach $2.25B Valuation

September 18, 2020
Next Insurance, the online insurance provider for small businesses, is negotiating a deal to raise new capital in a round that would value the FinTech startup at $2.25 billion, sources told...