McKenzie Intelligence Services

Claims Technology Growth Series B

Overview

McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) is a geospatial intelligence SaaS platform built for insurers managing natural catastrophe response and claims acceleration. The company serves carriers, reinsurers, and Lloyd's market participants by translating multi-source geospatial data into actionable damage assessments.

The platform integrates satellite imagery, radar, drone footage, mobile sensors, and ground-based data feeds, processed with machine learning algorithms and analyzed by teams with military intelligence backgrounds. The flagship product, Global Events Observer (GEO), delivers observed damage assessments within 24-48 hours of a catastrophic event, covering perils including hurricane, tornado, flood, wildfire, earthquake, and civil unrest.

MIS serves more than 70 insurance clients with over 1,200 active users on the GEO platform. Clients include Zurich, Markel, Axis, and Lloyd's of London. The platform has delivered intelligence on more than 200 catastrophic events since its 2021 launch. The company holds Lloyd's Lab alumni status and was recognized in the InsurTech 100 and InsurTech 50 in 2024.

Products & Services

Global Events Observer (GEO)

Browser-based SaaS platform delivering post-event damage assessments within 24-48 hours. Aggregates and processes satellite imagery, radar, drone, mobile sensor, and IoT data using machine learning algorithms and trained analyst teams. Provides portfolio impact analysis across inaccessible disaster zones, including geographic overlays and structured intelligence reports.

Key Features

24-48 hour observed damage assessment delivery
Multi-source data ingestion (satellite, radar, drone, mobile, sensors)
Portfolio-level geographic impact analysis
Coverage of 15+ peril types globally
200+ catastrophic events processed since 2021

Target Users: Catastrophe response teams, claims adjusters, portfolio managers at carriers and reinsurers

Investigations

Intelligence-led claims investigation services employing former military analysts to address complex or contested claim scenarios. Provides remote analysis, litigation support, and in-depth reporting for challenging claim situations.

Key Features

Remote geospatial analysis of disputed loss sites
Litigation support documentation
Analyst teams with NATO-trained intelligence backgrounds

Target Users: Claims litigation teams, SIU units, complex claims handlers

Event Response

Real-time monitoring and reporting on natural and man-made disaster events globally. Provides early warning alerts and situational awareness during active catastrophes.

Key Features

Real-time global event monitoring
Coverage of tornados, hurricanes, hail, wildfire, flood, earthquake, civil unrest, and industrial accidents
Proactive alerting during developing catastrophes

Target Users: Catastrophe managers, underwriters, exposure management teams

At a Glance

Founded: 2011
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Employees: 11-50
Funding: Series B

Category & Focus

Category: Claims Technology
Subcategories: Catastrophe intelligence geospatial data post-event damage assessment claims acceleration
Insurance Verticals: P&C Commercial Specialty/E&S Reinsurance
Target Customers: Carriers, Reinsurers, MGAs/MGUs, Brokers