NEXT

NEXT  is a venture-backed digital insurtech company that offers small business insurance coverage across the U.S. by providing tailored, transparent, and simplified insurance policies via a streamlined digital front-end.  

Munich  Re Ventures led NEXT’s Series B funding round in 2017, adding Munich Re Ventures’ investment director, Matthew McElhattan, to the board. As part of the initial investment, Munich  Re expanded their collaboration with NEXT through their partnership with Digital Partners. The Digital Partners’ team provided NEXT with capacity, product, and underwriting support. In 2018, Munich  Re Ventures participated in Next’s Series C. During the same period, Digital Partners was instrumental in helping NEXT transition from a managing general agency to a licensed insurance carrier. NEXT now operates as a carrier in almost all states.

These initial strategic investments enabled NEXT to build a long-term relationship with the Munich  Re Group. In 2019, ERGO, a Munich Re company, invested an additional $250m in NEXT as part of their Series D round. This investment enabled new product development as the company continued to scale its industry-leading small business insurance offerings. The Series D funding also accelerated customer expansion initiatives, as NEXT continues the drive to be a leader in the digital one-stop-shop for all small business P&C insurance products. As part of this round, Dr. Markus Rieß, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of management of ERGO Group AG, joined as a board member.