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<b>TechPassport launches Enterprise Ready Questions</b>

<b>Collectively created alongside 15 Tier 1 global banks, these ERQs will create the first marketplace of enterprise ready FinTechs</b>

<b>LONDON, NEW YORK - DATE 20</b><b>th</b><b> JAN 2023</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - </span><b>TechPassport, a SaaS business that connects financial institutions with enterprise ready FinTech firms for faster and frictionless innovation, will launch their Enterprise Ready Questions in January 2023. </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">TechPassport is excited to announce that it has partnered with 15 of the world's largest global banks to develop a set of Enterprise Ready Questions (ERQs) that will revolutionise the way Banks and FinTechs work together. </span>

<b><i>Fidelity International were one of the first financial institutions to join the Think Tank and shape the Enterprise Ready Questions.</i></b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">These questions embody the ‘must have’ standards a FinTech must pass in order to work with a large bank or financial institution. This is the first time a group of banks have ever worked together to create an industry standard set of questions that they all adhere to. They represent a progress towards creating transparency and clarity for both parties to be able to work and collaborate better.</span>

<b><i>HSBC were one of the pivotal members of the Think Tank, with their Head of Americas Innovation, Global Functions playing an active role in curating the Enterprise Ready Questions which will support FinTechs in navigating the onboarding process.</i></b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">This collaboration has enabled TechPassport to tackle the long-standing industry problem of slow FinTech onboarding. Traditionally, it can take up to 18 months for a FinTech to be fully integrated into a bank or financial institution. This slow process has been a major barrier to innovation in the industry. However, with the creation of the ERQs, TechPassport has been able to streamline the onboarding process, enabling FinTech’s to be integrated into banks and financial institutions quicker. TechPassport have a proven track record of reducing the time taken to put NDAs and POCs in place from 6 weeks down to 24 hours for its Tier 1 Banking clients.</span>
<blockquote><em>"Partnerships with early-stage companies are a key part of our strategy to drive new opportunities for our clients and business. With this cross-industry initiative, we have created a platform that sets the foundation for a productive partnership between Fintechs and financial services organizations. It unlocks Fintechs’ innovation potential by empowering them to focus on impactful contributions and deliver value faster.” - Sean Manahan, Global Head of Business Development and Partnerships at Morgan Stanley</em></blockquote>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The benefits of this collaboration are numerous. Firstly, it will speed up the process of FinTech onboarding, enabling banks and financial institutions to the latest innovations in the industry faster. This will help drive innovation and ensure that FinTech’s are able to bring their ideas to market quicker.</span>
<blockquote><i>“The platform will have an overwhelming positive impact to the FinTech community with transparent (and honest) engagement journey from NDA to Onboarding. The collaboration with peer-Banks brought a focus to address the shared industry-wide challenge along with the collective need to expedite and standardise Questionnaire requirements eliminating hours of repetitive tasks. All leading to a stronger and more dynamic partnership under the Fintech Pledge.” – Head of Technology Sourcing, Tier 1 Investment and Pension Management company</i></blockquote>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Secondly, the ERQs will save time and money for both FinTech’s and banks. The standardized nature of the questions means that FinTech’s will not need to spend as much time and effort preparing for onboarding, while banks and financial institutions will be able to assess the readiness of a FinTech for integration faster.</span>

<b><i>ZOPA Bank were part of the Think Tank to create the ERQs and pointed out that while each bank has a different risk lens, many of the criteria needed to work with a FinTech are the same. They acknowledged that there hasn’t been an attempt to standardise these onboarding questions before now and that this collaboration allows the joining up of those dots, making it easier for banks to access enterprise ready startups and for FinTechs to understand what they need to do to be enterprise ready.</i></b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Thirdly, this new system enables Banks to deliver on the UK government backed FinTech Pledge. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">TechPassport is proud to be at the helm of this important collaboration. We are committed to driving innovation in the industry and helping to create a more efficient and effective FinTech ecosystem. We believe that the creation of the ERQs will be a major step forward in achieving these goals, and we are excited to see the impact that they will have on the industry.</span>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Layla White, Founder and CEO of TechPassport shared: </strong></p>

<blockquote><i>“Having worked in the banking industry for large </i><i>global banks such as HSBC, Deutsche Bank and Lloyds</i><i>, I knew there must be a better way, a way we could save time and money and most importantly work in partnership with FinTech’s to help them succeed by removing friction and barriers to entry. That’s when I came up with TechPassport. When I started to speak to other industry leaders, I found I was not alone in having this vision and so the Banking Think Tanks were created. We started with 3 Tier 1 banks 6 months ago and now have 15 at the table who have helped shape and create these ERQs that will drive innovation forward for the entire industry.”</i></blockquote>
<b><i>TechPassport are a member of the Citi Bank Accelerator program.</i></b>
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<b>About TechPassport</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Founded in 2019, TechPassport was created to help lower the barrier of entry for FinTechs and start-ups looking to work with financial institutions from across the world. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">TechPassport platform enables FinTechs to become enterprise ready before the point of engagement and onboarding with a bank or financial institution, including ensuring that sales, compliance, and legal paperwork are in order.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">TechPassport actively scouts for FinTechs and start-ups to include on the platform, and groups them according to specialism. Banks can then use the platform to find certified suppliers, confident in the knowledge that they will meet procurement requirements, making institution-FinTech innovation faster, cheaper, and frictionless.</span>

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<p dir="ltr">UK insurtech <span class="il">Superscript</span> scoops £45m in Series B to transform SME insurance</p>
<p dir="ltr">London: 09.01.2023: 10:00 GMT - UK-based insurtech <a href="http://www.gosuperscript.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gosuperscript.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1673528730605000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bMDY1qnWIgbnpuYkZcCbY"><span class="il">Superscript</span></a> (<a href="http://www.gosuperscript.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.gosuperscript.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1673528730605000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bMDY1qnWIgbnpuYkZcCbY">www.gosuperscript.com</a>), a digital-first insurance provider to small businesses and high-growth tech companies, has completed a £45 million ($54m USD) Series B funding round.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The round was led by existing investor BHL UK, owner of Comparethemarket, with participation from new investor and Fortune 500 insurer <a href="https://www.thehartford.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thehartford.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1673528730605000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_MQ9lvOIY1w3VIpZrJ_0O">The Hartford</a>. Other existing investors, including Concentric, also participated.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="il">Superscript</span> covers both simple and complex risks through a highly personalised experience and deep level of customer engagement. This is enabled through its proprietary triaging technology and unique multi-carrier model, which gives it access to insurer capacity across broad markets and regions. Modern businesses with complex risks get bespoke coverage through the advisory and broking service, known as SuperscriptQ. Whereas, less complex businesses can get covered in a matter of minutes through the online platform.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span class="il">Superscript</span> has seen strong growth since its Series A, delivering more than a fivefold increase in its customers base and securing major partners such as Amazon Business and Virgin Money Bank. It became the first UK insurtech to land a Lloyd’s of London broker licence in 2020, and launched the first Lloyd’s-backed product for digital asset businesses last year. <span class="il">Superscript</span> also opened an office in Rotterdam to support growth plans across Europe.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The funding will be used to further develop <span class="il">Superscript</span>’s underwriting and broking capabilities, enhanced by machine learning; as well as to grow its range of dynamic insurance products and services for international distribution. There will also be a focus on building upon its existing embedded partnership capabilities.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cameron Shearer, CEO and co-founder of <span class="il">Superscript</span>, said: </strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr">“In the context of a challenging macroeconomic environment and shift in global investor appetites, this funding round represents a huge vote of confidence in what we’re building at <span class="il">Superscript</span>. The flexibility, customisation and affordability we offer puts us in a unique position to meet the insurance requirements of small businesses during turbulent times, as they navigate economic challenges this year. "</p>
<p dir="ltr">“Our investors’ international presence will help support us with growth in the future, as we continue our mission to be the global leader in SME insurance.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ian Leech,  CEO of BHL UK, said: </strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr">“<span class="il">Superscript</span> separates itself from other insurtechs through its unique distribution and underwriting capabilities, powered by proprietary machine-learning technology. We’re very excited to be furthering our investment and look forward to supporting further product developments and international growth.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Stephanie Bush, head of Small Commercial and Personal Lines at The Hartford, said:</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr">“The global small business economy represents a huge, yet untapped, opportunity for the insurance industry. The Hartford’s Small Commercial business is a market leader in the US. <span class="il">Superscript</span>, an emerging leader in small-business insurance in the UK and Europe, shares the belief that ease, accuracy and consistency are necessary components of a winning small-business carrier. <span class="il">Superscript</span> finds that most newly incorporated small businesses' first insurance touchpoint is online, so its customer-centric approach alongside its machine-learning powered underwriting insights puts it in a strong position to penetrate this market successfully.”</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><strong>— ENDS —</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">About <span class="il">Superscript</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.gosuperscript.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gosuperscript.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1673528730605000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3kKzrH5t1fcDq1_Ox0tCvh"><span class="il">Superscript</span></a> is a P&amp;C and specialty lines insurance broker for small businesses, sole-traders, landlords and high-growth tech firms. <span class="il">Superscript</span> is the first UK-based insurtech to become a Lloyd’s of London broker and is dual-regulated across Europe with a growing global footprint. <span class="il">Superscript</span>’s proprietary machine-learning technology and unique multi-carrier model streamlines service and delivery, regardless of risk complexity, geography or industry. <span class="il">Superscript</span> offers advisory and broking services through ‘SuperscriptQ’, alongside a fully self-serve online platform where customers can buy and manage their insurance in a matter of minutes.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span class="il">Superscript</span> has raised £65m to date, completing its Series A funding round in 2020 and Series B in November 2022. Investors include BHL UK, The Hartford, Seedcamp and Concentric.</p>

UK insurtech Superscript scoops £45m in Series B to transform SME insurance

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<b>UK insurtech Superscript expands to the Netherlands</b><b> </b>

<b>28.06.2022: London </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">- London-based insurtech Superscript announces its expansion to the Netherlands today, in the latest development towards its goal of becoming a global leader in SME insurance. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Supercript’s advisory service, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">SuperscriptQ</span></i><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span></i> <span style="font-weight: 400;">will be helping the next leaders in Europe with emerging technologies secure the right cover. The focus will initially be on medtech, fintech and digital asset businesses, before expanding its scope to other high-growth tech sectors. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Superscript has already been approved by Dutch regulator AFM and is authorised for operations across the EEA. The growing team of insurance experts based out of its Rotterdam office are servicing European tech clients such as: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chiliz; Safello; and Liva Healthcare.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The move into the Netherlands comes following strong growth in the UK, where Superscript has grown to five times the size it was two years ago, and doubled its employee headcount. Early this year Superscript relaunched its advisory proposition as a digital-first service. It also follows the unveiling of </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Daylight</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Superscript’s specialist product for digital asset businesses - and the first such product released by a Lloyd’s of London broker. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">SMEs make up 99% of all businesses in Europe, with an estimated 23 million in operation, bringing in €3.5trn - over half of Europe’s GDP. Despite this, European SMEs are significantly underserved by insurers. This represents a significant opportunity for insurers that can serve their needs properly. </span>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>Cameron Shearer, Co-Founder and CEO of Superscript, said: </b></p>

<blockquote><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Small and high growth businesses have traditionally been underserved by the European insurance industry. Particularly in the emerging tech space, finding access to the right advice and covers is exceptionally difficult and often carries high premiums. Superscript’s digital-first approach, underpinned by proprietary tech, is transforming this process for these businesses. “In the UK, we’ve made great strides disrupting business insurance. The Netherlands is the natural next step for us because it has the ideal combination of a strong regulatory body, a large insurance industry and a thriving startup ecosystem. By combining our EU and UK footprint, we will now be able to leverage even more capacity to help ensure customers get the best outcomes. I am excited for what the future holds.” </span></i></blockquote>
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<b>About Superscript </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Superscript</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is the first UK insurtech to become a Lloyd’s of London broker and is transforming</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">business insurance to meet the fast-changing needs of SMEs. Superscript’s exceptional online</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">offering provides bespoke, flexible, subscription-based insurance for small businesses, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">sole-traders and freelancers in a matter of minutes. The advisory service, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">SuperscriptQ, </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">insures</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">fast growth tech sectors with emerging risks through a team of expert in-house brokers. The</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">debundling, customisation and flexibility on offer is underpinned by the unique combination of</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">proprietary machine-learning technology, data science and underwriting expertise.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Superscript aims to become a global leader in SME insurance. It has raised £20m to date, completing its Series A funding round in 2020. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Investors include BHL Holdings (owner of</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Compare The Market), Beazley Group, Seedcamp and Concentric.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>

<b>Media Contact</b><b> </b>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Oliver Tozer, PR Manager</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">oliver.tozer@gosuperscript.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">(+44) 7410983713</span>

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Chief Underwriting Officer, Superscript

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ben Rose is the Chief Underwriting Officer and co-founder of Superscript, an insurtech redefining insurance for small businesses. He leads the underwriting and claims functions, overseeing product development, pricing, capacity partnerships, and delegated authority. With 20 years of experience spanning broking, underwriting, and claims, including roles at Allianz, Zurich, and Lloyd’s brokers, Ben is passionate about creating innovative insurance products tailored to modern risks, particularly in technology, media, and cyber.</span></p>
