NEXT Insurance Rebrands as ERGO NEXT Insurance, Reflects Next Phase of Growth as a Leading Small Business Insurance Provider

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEXT Insurance, now operating as ERGO NEXT Insurance, today announced a new brand identity that reflects the company’s next phase of growth as a leading small businesses insurance provider for more than 750,000 entrepreneurs.

The updated identity marks an important milestone following NEXT’s integration with ERGO, the primary insurance company of Munich Re, as part of the group’s international expansion strategy.

ERGO NEXT now pairs ERGO and Munich Re’s long-standing financial strength with NEXT’s industry-leading insurance technology, bringing together scale and efficiency in a single platform.

“By visually aligning our brands, we’re ensuring our identity reflects both the strong foundation of ERGO and Munich Re and the digital-first experience that NEXT brings to small commercial insurance,” said Joon-Soo Kim, VP of Marketing at ERGO NEXT.

Backed by Munich Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurers, ERGO NEXT is positioned to deliver the fast, fully digital quoting and binding experience, while placing greater emphasis on predictability and long-term collaboration.

The updated brand reflects a carrier also designed to support agents as they grow and navigate an increasingly complex risk environment.

“ERGO NEXT has reached a pivotal point in its evolution,” said Effi Fuks-Leichtag, Chief Product Officer. “With ERGO’s backing, we’re focused on accelerating how we build and scale our platform so agents and small businesses can move faster, plan further ahead and grow on a foundation designed for the long-term.”

Agents and small business owners will see the visual rebrand live on ERGO NEXT’s digital channels, including its website, social media, and brand communications starting today, with a broader rollout over the coming months. This new identity also sets the stage for upcoming initiatives designed to deepen agent partnerships and reinforce ERGO NEXT’s presence in the market.

ERGO NEXT will continue to operate as a fully digital-first insurer, providing reliable coverage for small businesses nationwide, while investing in tools, services and partnerships that support agents at every stage of growth.

About ERGO NEXT Insurance

ERGO NEXT Insurance, formerly NEXT Insurance, is a leading digital insurer transforming small business insurance with simple, digital coverage tailored to entrepreneurs. We offer a broad range of small business insurance including, General Liability, Business Owners Policy (BOP), Workers’ Compensation, Professional Liability, and other essential coverages designed to meet the needs of growing businesses.

We utilize AI and machine learning to simplify the purchasing process for coverage with 24/7 access to servicing, including Certificates of Insurance, additional insured, and more.

After years of close partnership with Munich Re, we were acquired in 2025 to become a part of their ERGO Group global insurance network. Together, we’re making small business insurance simpler and smarter to help more small businesses thrive.

For more information, visit ERGO NEXT at NextInsurance.com. Stay up to date on the latest with LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and our blog.

About ERGO Group AG

ERGO is one of the leading international insurance groups and operates in over 20 countries worldwide. The Company offers its retail and corporate customers a broad product portfolio in all the main classes of insurance as well as comprehensive assistance and other services. Three units operate under the umbrella of ERGO Group AG: ERGO Deutschland AG, ERGO International AG and ERGO Technology & Services Management AG. The German and international businesses as well as the global management of IT and technology services are organized in these units. About 37,000 people work either as salaried employees or self-employed sales representatives for the Group. In the 2024 financial year, ERGO generated insurance revenue of 20.8 billion euros and a net result of 810 million euros. ERGO is part of Munich Re, one of the world's leading reinsurers and risk carriers. More at www.ergo.com

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