Regulatory scrutiny may queer the pitch for insurtech; and other top startup & tech stories this week

Multiple people in the know have told me that the insurance regulator is not comfortable with the typical corporate structures of startups, and may not be in favour of granting them an insurance manufacturing licence. The regulator wants these firms to get rid of any holding company structures, onboard investors directly into the applying entity, and have founders bring in sufficient amount of net worth before applying.
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