Herald

Digital infrastructure for commercial insurance - connecting brokers to carriers through a single API

API & Connectivity Growth Series A

Overview

Herald is an AI-enabled insurance placement platform that provides digital infrastructure for commercial insurance. The company uses a single API to connect software developers and insurance brokers to commercial insurance carriers, enabling them to quote and bind insurance from multiple carriers through one unified integration.

The platform connects to over 80 commercial insurance products from more than 35 carrier partners, covering multiple lines of business including General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Business Owners Policy (BOP), Cyber Insurance, Professional Liability, Management Liability, and Tech E&O. Herald works with 8 of the top 25 largest brokerages in the industry.

Herald's platform integrates directly into brokers' existing systems including Agency Management Systems (AMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and custom-built platforms. This allows brokers to quote and bind insurance policies in real-time, significantly improving efficiency and reducing administrative burden.

Products & Services

Herald API Platform

Herald's unified API platform enables insurance brokers and software developers to connect with multiple commercial insurance carriers through a single integration point.

Key Features

Single API connection to 35+ carrier partners
Access to 80+ insurance products across multiple lines of business
Real-time quoting and binding capabilities
Integration with Agency Management Systems (AMS) and CRM tools

Target Users: Insurance brokers, MGAs, software developers building insurance applications

Intelligence

AI agent with access to placement data and market connectivity to streamline insurance placement decisions.

Key Features

AI-powered insights for placement optimization
Market connectivity analysis
Automated data gathering capabilities

Target Users: Insurance brokers, underwriters

Inbox

AI-powered email integration that automates data extraction and submission handling for insurance brokers.

Key Features

AI-enabled email data extraction
Automated submission sending
Inbox-native quoting capabilities

Target Users: Insurance brokers, account managers

Data API

API for custom workflows including activity tracking, data extraction, and policy management.

Key Features

Activity tracking and analytics
Automated data extraction
Policy management integration

Target Users: Software developers, IT teams

Connectivity

Integration layer connecting with carriers, MGAs, wholesale brokerages, and program managers.

Key Features

Direct carrier connections
MGA and wholesaler integration
Program manager connectivity

Target Users: Brokerages, MGAs, technology partners

At a Glance

Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts
Employees: 11-50
Funding: Series A

Category & Focus

Category: API & Connectivity
Subcategories: Commercial Insurance Quoting Insurance Placement Carrier Connectivity
Insurance Verticals: P&C Specialty
Target Customers: Brokers, MGAs, Carriers, Software Developers