Independent employee benefits platform raises £6 million

An insurtech that is aiming to solve the protection gap for independent workers has raised £6m in funding. London-based Collective Benefits provides a dedicated employee benefits platform for workers within the ‘on-demand economy', including flexible insurance and benefits specifically for independent workers, from sick and injury pay to family and compassionate leave. The insurtech stated it plans to use the funds to expand its reach across Europe, double the size of its team and develop new...