Insurtech Gateway joins Lloyd’s
Big news. We’re thrilled to share that Insurtech Gateway is now officially authorised to trade within the Lloyd’s market — following the successful acquisition of our Lloyd’s broker licence.
As the specialist insurtech incubator supporting early-stage founders tackling some of the world’s biggest problems, we already have a deep network across the insurance ecosystem. But this new broker status enables us to find capacity for our founders even more efficiently — by directly connecting our portfolio companies to the world’s leading insurance marketplace.
Solving the capacity roadblock
And this milestone couldn’t be more timely.
Historically, one of the biggest barriers for MGA startups has been securing underwriting capacity. Even with brilliant teams and compelling ideas, early-stage ventures often stall before launch — not for lack of innovation, but for lack of access.
That’s where this new broking capability makes all the difference.
“We have worked closely with Lloyd’s underwriters for years,” said Richard Chattock, CEO at Insurtech Gateway. “So it’s exciting to formalise that relationship. It creates an even clearer path for us to bring bold new ideas into the London Market — and helps our founders start trading faster than ever before.”
As an authorised Lloyd’s broker, Insurtech Gateway can now walk founders directly into the market, helping them find the right underwriting partners, secure capacity fast, and start piloting with confidence.
The Gateway Platform
Our Lloyd’s broker licence adds another powerful tool to the Gateway platform — alongside:
- Pre-Seed and Seed investment
- Insurance product design support
- Fast-track FCA regulation (Appointed Representative status available in weeks)
- Deep relationships with progressive (re)insurers across the globe
All this, combined with incubators in London and Sydney, and a growing portfolio of 45+ startups operating in 98 countries, means Gateway continues to break down barriers for insurtech founders.
Backing founders with global impact
The results speak for themselves. Our alumni — including Bondaval, Coincover, Kita, Truvi and Onsi — are closing protection gaps, unlocking new markets, and proving that insurance can be a powerful lever for global change.
“At Gateway, we back founders tackling the world’s biggest problems — climate resilience, financial inclusion, and health security — through the lens of insurance,” added Richard. “By giving these startups the capacity, compliance, and capital they need, we are helping them accelerate meaningful impact.”
We’re proud of what this next chapter means — not just for us, but for the bold founders building the future of insurance. If you’re ready to launch an MGA that enables emerging economies or extends protection to underserved markets, you know where to find us.