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On the Back of 500% Growth, Sigo Seguros Announces $10.5M Series A Financing Round

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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sigo Seguros, the only digital-first non-standard auto insurance brand eliminating extra fees, has raised a $10.5M Series A led by Varco Capital and return investor, Listen. Angeles Ventures and Flintlock Capital participated in the round as well as existing investors Zeal Capital Partners, Rise of the Rest, and Fiat Ventures. Varco Capital is the family office of Rafael and Carlos Varela, the founders of Pronto Insurance, a leading non-standard auto franchise.

Sigo underwrites non-standard auto insurance, a massive yet overlooked vertical in insurance, where drivers are charged onerous fees and are pushed to accept hand written offers in broker-run brick and mortars. Sigo’s digital platform allows customers to acquire insurance in minutes from their phone while saving them hundreds of dollars per year, on average. Sigo is focused on the working class, initially serving Hispanic and Latino communities by offering an end-to-end experience in Spanish.

The offering has resonated with consumers as Sigo grew Gross Written Premiums by over 500% in 2023, reflected further in payback periods measured in weeks, rather than years as is normally the case in auto insurance. The Company’s underwriting technology is generating profitable loss ratios, which is in stark contrast to the boom and bust cycle of other auto insurtechs over the past decade.

“The existing insurance industry overlooks the Latino community despite its outperformance in terms of loss ratios. Large, national insurance carriers intentionally ignore our customers and prioritize the use of credit score, while small, regional carriers provide antiquated service through opaque, fee-heavy independent agent channels,” says Néstor Hugo Solari, Co-Founder and CEO at Sigo.

This financing positions the company for expansion to new markets with large immigrant communities and few suitable options for auto insurance all the while providing a best in class bilingual service to customers. In conjunction with the investment from Varco Capital, Rafael Varela will join the board of directors.

“Varco Capital is excited to partner with Sigo Seguros to bring  a modern approach to the non-standard auto insurance market. Nestor and team are focused on serving drivers with technology and a better experience, while saving them millions of dollars in downpayment fees. We are eager to support their much needed offering in the coming months and years ahead.” said Rafael Varela, Partner at Varco Capital, who previously sold Pronto Insurance to Gallagher.

“We continue to see strong demand for a digital approach to serving our community with auto insurance. Rafael and Carlos built Pronto into one of the leaders in the non-standard auto insurance space. We are honored to have their support as we continue to revolutionize the industry with relentless innovation and unwavering commitment to underserved markets,” adds Solari.

For more information about Sigo Seguros and its inclusive auto insurance solutions, visit sigoseguros.com.

About Sigo Seguros
Sigo Seguros is an insurtech company focused on providing auto insurance services for immigrant and working-class communities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Texas, the company is committed to making insurance more accessible and affordable to everyone, particularly the Latino and Spanish-speaking population. Sigo Seguros achieves this through its proprietary product launched in August 2021, an innovative mobile app and web portal, which offers transparent pricing and easy-to-use features that cater to the unique needs of its customers. To learn more, visit them at sigoseguros.com.

About Varco Capital
Varco Capital is an investment firm founded by Carlos and Rafael Varela, the founders of Pronto Insurance. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Brownsville, Texas, Pronto is a full-service Managing General Agency (MGA), broker and claims administrator. Pronto’s primary business is the placement of personal non-standard automobile insurance for consumers throughout Texas, California, and Florida, with a special focus on serving the rapidly growing Hispanic market. Pronto Insurance was sold to Arthur J. Gallagher in 2018.

About Listen Ventures
Founded in 2010, Listen is a venture capital firm investing in consumer-obsessed founders building brands at the tipping point of behavior shifts. Listen operates a concentrated early stage investment strategy leveraging its team of investors, consumer-insight experts and creative capitalists. Select portfolio brands include Calm, Factor, Kiwi Crate, Miss Grass, Black Buffalo, Own Up and Raise. Learn more at Listen.co.

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EBSCO Clinical Decisions Appoints Paul Tuten as Executive Vice President

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~ Seasoned health IT executive and former ONC advisor to lead EBSCO Clinical Decisions as it advances its mission to bring trusted evidence to clinicians at the point of care.~

IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EBSCO Clinical Decisions today announced the appointment of Paul Tuten as its Executive Vice President. In his role, Tuten will oversee all aspects of EBSCO Clinical Decisions, including strategy, content, product development, and growth. His priorities include advancing the organization’s point-of-care strategy and expanding partnerships that bring expert-vetted DynaMed® content directly into the workflows, platforms, and AI-enabled tools clinicians use every day.

“Paul’s strong and even-handed leadership is an incredible asset as we work to deliver intelligent, evidence-based tools that elevate care delivery,” said Roy Ziegelstein, MD, MACP, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Medical Officer of DynaMed. “His deep technical expertise and track record in academic publishing will help us take the next step in building and delivering trustworthy, evidence-based solutions for clinicians that integrate natively into their daily workflows, reducing friction and improving care when and where it matters most.”

Tuten joined the company in 2025 as Executive Vice President and Chief Platform Officer at EBSCO Information Services, focused on accelerating scalable growth of EBSCO’s advanced knowledge services. Prior to joining, he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Taylor & Francis, where he led a global team in driving digital transformation and enhancing data governance, analytics, and platform-centric customer experiences in service to academic researchers. Tuten previously built and repositioned health IT organizations focused on clinical data exchange, patient safety, quality measurement, and revenue cycle management, including at Quantros (now part of RLDatix and Healthcare Bluebook), RxAnte, and ABILITY Network (now part of Inovalon). He holds a PhD in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University.

“For too long, clinical decision support has worked like a paper map. Useful, but only if you pull over to review it and already know where you are. Clinicians need something closer to GPS, seamlessly integrated into the car and proactively guiding them in real time without having to take their eyes off the road,” said Tuten. “At EBSCO Clinical Decisions, our job is to get trusted clinical knowledge everywhere care is delivered. But like GPS, clinical decision support is only as good as the information behind it. With AI tools multiplying and published research outpacing peer review, it’s never mattered more that human experts decide what evidence informs it. I’m excited to help bring this vision to life and set a new standard for point-of-care delivery.”

Tuten has also advised the federal government on health information exchange and interoperability as a Senior Advisor to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In that role, he supported the HITECH Act’s Meaningful Use program and served as a government liaison to EHR vendors on certification criteria.

To learn more about EBSCO Clinical Decisions, click here. 

About EBSCO Clinical Decisions

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) helps people find, access, and apply trusted information. Through its EBSCO Clinical Decisions suite of products, EBSCO delivers evidence-based clinical decision-support solutions designed to help healthcare professionals answer clinical questions, support informed decisions, and improve patient care.

EBSCO Clinical Decisions combines trusted clinical content with advanced technologies to support healthcare organizations and clinicians across clinical decision-making, patient care, learning, and research. The suite is designed to provide current, evidence-based information within the clinical workflow, helping healthcare professionals find the answers they need when they need them. For more information, visit www.clinicaldecisions.com. Visit our blog at Health Notes or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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College Board Launches AP Cybersecurity to Prepare Students to Protect the Digital World

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New high school course builds foundational skills for college, careers, and service as states connect cybersecurity education to national security needs

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cyber threats reach into everyday life, from scams that steal families’ savings to attacks on utilities and other essential services. Helping students understand and respond to those threats can open doors to further education, employment, and national defense service. College Board’s new AP Cybersecurity course, which was launched in high schools this fall, gives students a place to begin.

In 2025, U.S. employers posted more than half a million job listings requiring cybersecurity skills. Yet many students have little opportunity to learn about cybersecurity in high school or see where those skills could take them.

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AP Cybersecurity introduces students to the work behind that demand: protecting the systems people depend on. Through practical scenarios, students assess security weaknesses, weigh risks, and investigate evidence of attacks. An assignment might ask them to evaluate threats to internet-connected farm equipment or recommend protections for computer networks aboard a naval submarine.

These assignments help students see how cybersecurity skills apply across industries and in national defense. Indiana offers an example of how those connections can take shape. The statewide Cybersecurity Partnership brings together high schools, colleges, employers, and the Indiana National Guard to help students explore routes into further education, employment, and military service.

The course and partnerships like Indiana’s address two connected needs: giving students an introduction to cybersecurity and helping them understand where continued learning could lead. For students, that connection gives classroom assignments a larger purpose. Investigating a security weakness today can be a first step toward learning how to protect a hospital, secure a business, or defend the country.

Interested in learning more? Talk to your school district or high school to see if they are offering AP Cybersecurity or visit collegeboard.org

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Alkami to Host Webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on Using Predictive AI to Deliver Data-Driven Guidance and Accelerate Growth

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Leaders from Alkami and Thomaston Savings Bank will discuss how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals to drive strategic growth and strengthen account holder relationships

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) (“Alkami”), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced an upcoming webinar hosted with Thomaston Savings Bank, “Guess Less and Grow More with Predictive AI.” The webinar will take place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET.

As account holders increasingly expect more personalized and proactive experiences, financial institutions have an opportunity to leverage data to deliver tailored guidance during every interaction. According to Alkami research, 44% of Americans who use digital banking wish their primary financial provider did a better job anticipating their financial needs and goals.1

The upcoming webinar will explore how financial institutions can respond to these expectations by using predictive artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth across deposits and lending while strengthening primary relationships. Speakers will discuss how Alkami’s Data & Marketing Solution uses behavioral insights and predictive AI to help institutions identify growth opportunities and deliver more personalized outreach.

Featured speakers include:

Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive, AlkamiEthan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank

“Data helps us understand how customers engage, but the real value comes from understanding what those behaviors may tell us about their needs,” said Ethan O’Day, business intelligence analyst, Thomaston Savings Bank. “Predictive AI can help us focus our outreach sooner and make it more relevant, while our team’s expertise keeps the work grounded in the relationships we have with our customers.”

During the session, attendees will learn how to:

Identify deposit and lending opportunities using behavioral signalsCreate more relevant outreach for customers and membersRecognize engagement and attrition signals earlierSimplify campaign execution and move from insight to actionBuild marketing strategies that support growth and retention

The presentation will explore real examples of how data-activated campaigns drive faster product adoption, along with insights into how predictive AI can help guide your team’s strategy.

“Financial institutions have more data than ever, but data creates value when teams can turn insight into action,” said Kent Blacksher, strategic account executive at Alkami. “Combining predictive AI with human expertise allows marketing teams to skip the guesswork while building stronger account holder relationships.”

To register for the webinar, visit here.

To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.

About Alkami
Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.

1 Alkami Proprietary Research. 2026 Digital Banking Americans Research Study. Online survey of 1,500 U.S. digital banking Americans conducted March 26–April 22, 2026.

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