Ki

Ki

Algorithmic underwriting platform for multiple quotes

Overview

Ki Insurance runs a digital, algorithmic underwriting platform for the London market. It collects quotes from multiple capacity partners in one place and offers follow capacity—additional insurance based on a lead quote and risk information—through its network, including Aspen Digital Syndicate 4711, Beazley Syndicates 623 and 2623, Ki Syndicate 1618, and Travelers Syndicate 5000. Machine learning helps improve underwriting efficiency and accuracy, enabling brokers and underwriters to compare and attach more capacity. Unlike firms that provide a single quote from one carrier, Ki combines several capacity quotes and supports risk sharing with partners, backed by substantial investor capital (Blackstone and Fairfax) and a high Gross Written Premium of £834 million in 2022, making it the largest insurtech in London. Its goal is to simplify insurance placement, expand capacity, and better manage risk in the London market by scaling digital underwriting and partner networks.

About Ki

Simplify's Rating
Why Ki is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Fintech

Financial Services

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$500M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Ki reported 2025 adjusted profit before tax of $171.4 million, up 74%.
  • QBE joined January 2025, adding eleven classes and larger line sizes for brokers.
  • H1 2026 adjusted profit rose 22% to $75.6 million, with managed premium at $804.4 million.

What critics are saying

  • Ki’s model depends on partner appetite; Aspen, Beazley, Travelers, QBE, and TMK can withdraw.
  • Lloyd’s market pricing cycles compress follow business margins quickly, hurting Ki’s algorithmic edge.
  • A Fairfax capital pullback or Lloyd’s underwriting shock would cripple Ki’s standalone platform.

What makes Ki unique

  • Ki’s algorithmic follow platform binds multiple Lloyd’s syndicates in one workflow.
  • Ki became standalone January 1, 2025, under Fairfax, with Jacques Bonneau chairing July 1.
  • Ki added TMK in April 2026, expanding capacity across six Lloyd’s syndicates.

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Funding

Total Funding

$500M

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Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

1%
KI Insurance
Jul 22nd, 2025
Ki appoints Jacques Bonneau as Chair

Ki, the algorithmically-powered Lloyd's digital follow platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacques Bonneau as Non-Executive Chair for Ki Financial Limited, effective 1 July 2025.

FF News
Jan 30th, 2025
Ki Insurance And Qbe Partner To Expand Capacity On Digital Platform

Ki Insurance, the algorithmically-powered Lloyd’s digital follow platform, has announced a partnership with QBE Insurance. QBE will become a capacity partner on the platform, expanding the range of insurance solutions available to brokers.Starting in early February, QBE’s capacity will be accessible on Ki’s platform for eleven open market classes of business: Cargo, Contingency, Cyber, D&O, Energy Midstream, Energy Upstream, Financial Institutions (FI), Hull, US Professional Indemnity (PI), Property North America 1 (NA), and Property Worldwide (WW). Notably, this partnership marks the introduction of partner capacity for the Contingency class at Ki.The partnership will enable brokers to have greater access to capacity and streamline the process of securing follow-form insurance. By leveraging Ki’s digital platform, brokers can efficiently access and bind coverage from multiple capacity providers, including QBE.Speaking about the partnership, Mark Allan, CEO of Ki, said: “We are proud to launch our partnership with QBE by adding their capacity to the Ki platform. QBE is a highly respected business in the specialty insurance market, with significant scale across the London, US and International markets. Their enthusiasm to partner with Ki reinforces our shared vision regarding the importance of seamless digital trading for the future of the specialty insurance marketplace

Coverager
Jan 30th, 2025
Ki Partners With Qbe

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Dec 12th, 2024
Ki To Operate As Standalone Fairfax Company Starting 2025

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