Emerald Acquires Insurtech Insights, a Global Leader in Insurance Technology Conferences and Innovation Programs
Emerald Holding (NYSE: EEX) has announced the acquisition of Insurtech Insights, a London-based company specializing in insurance technology conferences and innovation programs. This strategic move marks Emerald's entry into the insurance technology sector.
Founded in 2018, Insurtech Insights operates three major conferences in London, Hong Kong, and New York, connecting over 15,000 leaders across their global conferences and reaching more than 100,000 professionals online. The 2025 events are scheduled for London (March 19-20), New York (June 4-5), and Hong Kong (December 3-4).
The platform brings together insurers, brokers, technology providers, investors, and thought leaders to explore innovations in areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, automation, and cloud computing. The acquisition aligns with Emerald's strategy to expand into high-growth markets through strategic acquisitions.
Emerald Holding (NYSE: EEX) ha annunciato l'acquisizione di Insurtech Insights, un'azienda con sede a Londra specializzata in conferenze sulla tecnologia assicurativa e programmi di innovazione. Questa mossa strategica segna l'ingresso di Emerald nel settore della tecnologia assicurativa.
Fondata nel 2018, Insurtech Insights gestisce tre importanti conferenze a Londra, Hong Kong e New York, collegando oltre 15.000 leader attraverso le loro conferenze globali e raggiungendo più di 100.000 professionisti online. Gli eventi del 2025 sono programmati per Londra (19-20 marzo), New York (4-5 giugno) e Hong Kong (3-4 dicembre).
La piattaforma riunisce assicuratori, broker, fornitori di tecnologia, investitori e leader di pensiero per esplorare innovazioni in aree come intelligenza artificiale, cybersecurity, analisi dei dati, automazione e cloud computing. L'acquisizione è in linea con la strategia di Emerald di espandersi in mercati ad alta crescita attraverso acquisizioni strategiche.
Emerald Holding (NYSE: EEX) ha anunciado la adquisición de Insurtech Insights, una empresa con sede en Londres especializada en conferencias de tecnología de seguros y programas de innovación. Este movimiento estratégico marca la entrada de Emerald en el sector de la tecnología de seguros.
Fundada en 2018, Insurtech Insights organiza tres conferencias importantes en Londres, Hong Kong y Nueva York, conectando a más de 15,000 líderes a través de sus conferencias globales y alcanzando a más de 100,000 profesionales en línea. Los eventos de 2025 están programados para Londres (19-20 de marzo), Nueva York (4-5 de junio) y Hong Kong (3-4 de diciembre).
La plataforma reúne a aseguradoras, corredores, proveedores de tecnología, inversores y líderes de pensamiento para explorar innovaciones en áreas como inteligencia artificial, ciberseguridad, análisis de datos, automatización y computación en la nube. La adquisición se alinea con la estrategia de Emerald de expandirse en mercados de alto crecimiento a través de adquisiciones estratégicas.
에메랄드 홀딩스 (NYSE: EEX)는 런던에 본사를 둔 보험 기술 컨퍼런스 및 혁신 프로그램을 전문으로 하는 회사인 인슈어테크 인사이트를 인수했다고 발표했습니다. 이 전략적 움직임은 에메랄드의 보험 기술 분야 진출을 의미합니다.
2018년에 설립된 인슈어테크 인사이트는 런던, 홍콩, 뉴욕에서 세 개의 주요 컨퍼런스를 운영하며, 전 세계 컨퍼런스를 통해 15,000명 이상의 리더를 연결하고 10만 명 이상의 전문가에게 온라인으로 도달합니다. 2025년 이벤트는 런던(3월 19-20일), 뉴욕(6월 4-5일), 홍콩(12월 3-4일)에서 예정되어 있습니다.
이 플랫폼은 보험사, 브로커, 기술 제공업체, 투자자 및 사상가를 모아 인공지능, 사이버 보안, 데이터 분석, 자동화 및 클라우드 컴퓨팅 등 여러 분야의 혁신을 탐구합니다. 이 인수는 에메랄드의 전략인 전략적 인수를 통해 고성장 시장으로의 확장과 일치합니다.
Emerald Holding (NYSE: EEX) a annoncé l'acquisition d'Insurtech Insights, une entreprise basée à Londres spécialisée dans les conférences sur la technologie des assurances et les programmes d'innovation. Ce mouvement stratégique marque l'entrée d'Emerald dans le secteur de la technologie des assurances.
Fondée en 2018, Insurtech Insights organise trois grandes conférences à Londres, Hong Kong et New York, reliant plus de 15 000 leaders lors de leurs conférences mondiales et atteignant plus de 100 000 professionnels en ligne. Les événements de 2025 sont prévus à Londres (19-20 mars), New York (4-5 juin) et Hong Kong (3-4 décembre).
La plateforme réunit assureurs, courtiers, fournisseurs de technologie, investisseurs et leaders d'opinion pour explorer les innovations dans des domaines tels que l'intelligence artificielle, la cybersécurité, l'analyse de données, l'automatisation et l'informatique en nuage. L'acquisition s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'Emerald d'étendre sa présence sur des marchés à forte croissance grâce à des acquisitions stratégiques.
Emerald Holding (NYSE: EEX) hat die Übernahme von Insurtech Insights angekündigt, einem in London ansässigen Unternehmen, das sich auf Konferenzen und Innovationsprogramme im Bereich Versicherungstechnologie spezialisiert hat. Dieser strategische Schritt markiert den Eintritt von Emerald in den Versicherungstechnologiesektor.
Gegründet im Jahr 2018, organisiert Insurtech Insights drei große Konferenzen in London, Hongkong und New York, die über 15.000 Führungskräfte weltweit verbinden und mehr als 100.000 Fachleute online erreichen. Die Veranstaltungen 2025 sind für London (19.-20. März), New York (4.-5. Juni) und Hongkong (3.-4. Dezember) angesetzt.
Die Plattform bringt Versicherer, Makler, Technologieanbieter, Investoren und Vordenker zusammen, um Innovationen in Bereichen wie künstliche Intelligenz, Cybersicherheit, Datenanalyse, Automatisierung und Cloud-Computing zu erkunden. Die Übernahme entspricht der Strategie von Emerald, durch strategische Übernahmen in wachstumsstarke Märkte zu expandieren.
- Strategic entry into high-growth insurance technology sector
- Acquisition of established platform with global presence in key markets
- Access to large professional network of 15,000+ leaders and 100,000+ online reach
- Revenue diversification through three major annual conferences
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Insights
Emerald Holding's acquisition of Insurtech Insights represents a strategic expansion into the rapidly evolving insurance technology sector. This transaction aligns with Emerald's stated strategy of growing through acquisitions in high-growth markets, potentially diversifying revenue streams beyond its current event portfolio.
The deal brings immediate tangible assets in the form of three established global conferences in major financial hubs (London, New York, and Hong Kong), all already scheduled for 2025. This provides Emerald with an instant foothold in the insurtech community without the typical market entry barriers and development timeline for new events.
What's particularly valuable is the acquisition of Insurtech Insights' community - connecting over 15,000 industry leaders in person and 100,000 professionals online. This represents a substantial audience of decision-makers in a technology-focused vertical, creating opportunities for cross-selling, digital content monetization, and potential expansion of the event calendar.
While financial terms weren't disclosed, preventing assessment of immediate ROI, the strategic rationale is sound. Emerald gains entry to a sector undergoing technological transformation, particularly in AI, automation, and data analytics - areas with substantial growth trajectories. The acquisition complements Emerald's expertise in event management while adding specialized industry knowledge through Insurtech Insights' established position.
This acquisition represents a textbook example of an events company expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisition rather than organic development. Insurtech Insights has already done the heavy lifting of community building since 2018, creating a specialized event series in a niche yet growing sector.
The insurance technology vertical is particularly valuable as it sits at the intersection of two massive industries - insurance and technology. These conferences likely attract high-value attendees with significant spending authority, from both established insurers looking to modernize operations and technology vendors seeking enterprise clients.
The global footprint of these events (London, Hong Kong, New York) gives Emerald immediate international scale and access to different regional markets without having to establish operations from scratch. The continental distribution suggests these are destination events that draw attendees from across regions rather than localized gatherings.
What's often overlooked in event acquisitions is the value of the community itself. With 15,000 in-person attendees and 100,000 online, Emerald isn't just buying event assets but a pre-built audience that can be further engaged throughout the year. This creates opportunities for digital content, year-round sponsorships, and community-building initiatives between events.
The acquisition demonstrates Emerald's recognition that specialized, community-focused events serving industries undergoing digital transformation offer stronger growth prospects than more traditional trade shows.
Insurtech Insights’ Portfolio of Events and Programs Marks Emerald’s Entry into the Insurance Technology Industry and Community
The acquisition marks Emerald’s entry into the insurance technology sector, reinforcing its strategy to expand into high growth markets, and strengthens its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.
Founded in 2018, Insurtech Insights has established itself as a leading platform for insurance technology professionals, bringing together insurers, brokers, technology providers, investors, and thought leaders to explore innovations shaping the industry's future. The company helps carriers, brokers, and startups leverage digital technology to improve efficiency, increase revenue, and navigate the industry's digital transformation.
"Technology, particularly AI and automation, is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, pushing businesses to innovate faster than ever," said Hervé Sedky, President & CEO of Emerald. "Our entry into the insurance technology sector through our acquisition of Insurtech Insights is a pivotal moment for us. This acquisition is not just about expanding our portfolio; it is about strategically blending Emerald’s event expertise with Insurtech Insight’s deep industry knowledge to create unparalleled platforms that drive innovation, foster connections, and support the industry's digital transformation."
Insurtech Insights produces three large-scale conferences in
“Since our first conference in 2018, our mission has been to empower insurance professionals with insights, inspiration, and network. We are incredibly proud to have become the largest insurance community globally, connecting more than 15,000 leaders across our three global conferences and reaching over 100,000 online. Partnering with Emerald, a leader in live events and professional communities, will allow us to create even more value by delivering a world-class customer experience and investing more in our content and community development, paving the way for more valuable connections at our conferences. Emerald shares our vision and is deeply committed to our long-term strategy and success. I’m excited about the future of Insurtech Insights and how we can play an even greater role in shaping the future of insurance,” said Kristoffer Lundberg, CEO of Insurtech Insights.
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Emerald Media Contact:
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Insurtech Insights Media Contact:
Joanna England, Editor-In-Chief of Insurtech Insights
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