Acclaim, the payment infrastructure platform built exclusively for insurance, and Trulydata, the cloud-native insurance administration platform has announced a strategic technology partnership to resolve the systemic fragmentation plaguing international insurance. This collaboration establishes a sophisticated technological bridge for the international health, IPMI, and travel insurance sectors by embedding Acclaim’s global payment capabilities directly into Trulydata’s TrulyCare, TrulyInvest, and TrulyAMS platforms.

On April 21, 2026, the UK government announced a comprehensive package of measures designed to modernize the nation’s payment services regulation and solidify its position as a global leader in fintech. The initiative, announced during London's Fintech Week, focuses on integrating traditional and digital financial frameworks, streamlining regulatory bodies, and preparing the sector for disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain-based tokenization. Key highlights include the appointment of a Wholesale Digital Markets Champion, a forthcoming consultation on payment services reform, and increased funding for industry collaboration.

Strategic Integration of Stablecoin Technology in Global Insurance Settlement

Aon plc has established a significant industry milestone by successfully executing the first known stablecoin insurance premium payments by a major global broker. Conducted as a proof of concept, this initiative utilized U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins to settle premium payments for clients Coinbase and Paxos. The project demonstrates the viability of tokenized instruments in modernizing the insurance value chain, offering enhanced speed, transparency, and capital efficiency. Supported by the regulatory framework established by the GENIUS Act of 2025, Aon’s initiative signifies a transition of digital assets from theoretical concepts to practical institutional tools. This move positions the firm to lead in digital finance while maintaining disciplined governance and risk management.

Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (“Flywire” or the “Company”), a global payments enablement and software company, today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

"Our strong Q2 results and double-digit FX-Neutral revenue growth are a testament to the high-performance culture we've built at Flywire and the value we provide our clients,” said Mike Massaro, CEO of Flywire. “I'm incredibly proud of our team for their skill, creativity, and unwavering commitment to client success, which has enabled us to win new business and increase our market share. We have proven that our solutions are the right fit for the verticals we serve, and we continue to expand our engagement with clients through our 'land and expand' strategy. This success, even amidst global uncertainty and headwinds our clients face, reflects the true character of our FlyMates. Looking ahead, I am excited about the strength of our competitive moat and the pace of innovation in our product roadmap. This can be seen clearly in our results, and the momentum is just beginning."

In this iPMI Global in Focus Insurance Payments Article, we read the iPMI Global Round Table report, iPMI Global International Health Insurance Payment Strategies 2025.

Executive Summary

The International Private Medical Insurance (iPMI) market is undergoing a significant digital transformation, particularly in payment strategies. This shift is driven by evolving customer expectations for seamless, flexible, and transparent payment experiences, alongside insurers' needs to optimize operations, reduce costs, and expand global reach. Traditional payment methods are increasingly viewed as inefficient and out-of-sync with modern demands, leading to customer frustration, policy lapses, and increased administrative burdens for insurers.

European fintech Pliant has acquired the Austrian Insurtech hi.health. The acquisition enables Pliant to apply its payment expertise to the insurance sector while also gaining valuable industry-specific know-how. This marks the company’s second acquisition following the purchase of Friday Finance in 2023.

Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (“Flywire” or the “Company”), a global payments enablement and software company, has reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Flywire (FLYW) has acquired Sertifi, a vertical software and payments platform for the hospitality industry, for $330 million.

This acquisition accelerates Flywire's expansion within the travel sector, specifically targeting the hotel subsegment. Sertifi's platform automates workflows and payments for hotels, integrating with major Property Management Systems (PMS) and Catering systems.

Flywire anticipates leveraging its global reach and expertise to scale Sertifi's solutions internationally and to monetize the significant payment volume already enabled by Sertifi's platform. The deal is projected to add $35-40 million in revenue to Flywire in FY 2025, with positive Adjusted EBITDA.

Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, has released its new report, Is Paying for Healthcare Consumer Friendly Yet? examining the topic of healthcare affordability and accessibility among patients in the U.S. The research highlights a significant disconnect between patient expectations and current billing practices in U.S. healthcare, and uncovers opportunities for healthcare providers to both improve the patient payment experience and increase collections.

• Over one in five (22%) consumers have had payment issues when buying insurance policies
• 35% of consumers look for preferred payment methods when buying insurance 
• New Adyen and EY report spotlights the potential of fintech in the UK to positively impact the customer experience within the insurance sector

A new report published by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, with research conducted by EY, has found that ease of payment is now a top three decision factor for Gen Z and millennials when they are looking to buy insurance.