PRESS RELEASE: KYND named in the world’s top 100 AIFinTech companies for the second consecutive year

Back-to-back AIFinTech100 recognition reinforces KYND’s position as the cyber risk analytics partner of choice for insurers, brokers, and reinsurers navigating the AI era

KYND, a leading cyber risk analytics provider to the insurance industry, has been named one of the Top 100 global AI FinTech companies in the prestigious AIFinTech100 2026 list, published by FinTech Global, marking the second consecutive year KYND has earned a place on the list.

Now in its sixth year, the AIFinTech100 identifies the most innovative companies applying artificial intelligence across financial services, including insurance. This year’s selection was the most competitive to date, with more than 2,000 companies assessed by a panel of industry experts and analysts before the final 100 were chosen.

For insurers, the recognition matters because of what sits behind it. As AI makes cyber risk interpretation faster and more accessible across the insurance value chain, the quality of outcomes depends entirely on the quality of the underlying data. KYND provides a trusted intelligence layer: a continuously updated, real-world view of an organisation's cyber risk profile that goes far beyond static risk scores and point-in-time assessments. Combining proprietary technology, specialist cyber expertise, and continuous exposure monitoring, KYND delivers instant visibility into organisations' cyber posture – from the largest global enterprises to the SMB sector, where KYND offers 100% coverage – enabling underwriters and portfolio managers to evaluate risks that many traditional approaches simply cannot see.

Melanie Hayes, Co-founder of KYND, commented: “Being named in the AIFinTech100 for the second year running is a powerful validation of the role cyber risk intelligence now plays at the heart of insurance. AI is transforming how insurers underwrite, monitor portfolios, and respond to a threat landscape that is evolving faster than ever – but AI is only as good as the intelligence behind it. At KYND, we give insurers, brokers, and reinsurers the continuously updated, real-world view of cyber risk they need to make confident decisions, from individual risk selection through to portfolio-level strategy. This recognition reflects the trust our insurance partners place in us every day, and our commitment to making cyber risk understandable, actionable, and insurable.”

Richard Sachar, CEO at FinTech Global, commented: “Over the past year, AI in financial services has moved into a more practical, operational phase, where the focus is less on what the technology can do and more on whether it delivers reliably in real-world use. The companies featured in this year’s AIFinTech100 reflect that shift, with solutions now being used across a wide range of areas including customer experience, payments, insurance, fraud prevention, risk management, and back-office automation. The 2026 AIFinTech100 highlights firms that are helping financial institutions rethink how work gets done across increasingly complex environments. A key theme this year is increased interconnectedness of financial services, with better use of shared data and systems that help teams respond faster and make more informed decisions across the business.”

The recognition also reflects KYND’s role in helping the insurance market prepare for what comes next. AI is reshaping the threat landscape itself – from accelerated vulnerability discovery and exploitation to the emergence of AI liability as a distinct underwriting challenge. By giving insurers the intelligence to help identify and assess these new exposures, KYND is supporting the market in developing the next generation of cyber products and underwriting strategies for profitable, sustainable growth.

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