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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">SAN FRANCISCO</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">June 17, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Corgi Insurance, one of the fastest-growing insurance platforms serving startups, technology companies, and emerging businesses and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, serving companies throughout the innovation economy, today announced a partnership that will provide SVB clients with streamlined access to Corgi&#39;s digital insurance products and risk management solutions.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">As companies scale, insurance has become an increasingly important component of operational readiness, fundraising, hiring, and customer acquisition. By connecting clients with Corgi&#39;s AI-native platform, Silicon Valley Bank is facilitating founders and operators ability to access coverage faster and more efficiently.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Founders today expect financial infrastructure that moves at the speed of their business,&#34; said Nick Christian, Head of National <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="" title=""><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="" title="">Fintech</span></span> and Specialty Finance with Silicon Valley Bank. &#34;Through our partnership with Corgi, we can connect clients with access to modern insurance solutions to optimize a client&#39;s ability to manage risk, meet enterprise requirements, and focus on continuing to grow and scale.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Benefits of the Silicon Valley Bank and Corgi partnership include:</p><ul xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" type="disc"><li xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Fast, digital access to business insurance designed for startups and growth-stage companies</li><li xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Insurance solutions tailored to technology, AI, SaaS, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="" title=""><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="" title="">fintech</span></span>, healthcare, and other innovation sectors</li><li xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">AI-native underwriting that means simpler applications and pricing tailored to each business</li><li xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Coverage from a single full-stack carrier, available directly to Silicon Valley Bank clients</li></ul><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Founders shouldn&#39;t have to choose between moving fast and being properly protected,&#34; said Nico Laqua, Founder and CEO of Corgi Insurance. &#34;Silicon Valley Bank has spent decades supporting the world&#39;s most ambitious companies, and we&#39;re excited to work together to make modern insurance more accessible to the next generation of builders.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Corgi provides a growing suite of commercial insurance products designed for the innovation economy, combining technology, automation, and specialized underwriting expertise to deliver a modern insurance experience. Through this partnership, Silicon Valley Bank clients gain access to insurance solutions built specifically for the needs of high-growth businesses.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Silicon Valley Bank</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world&#39;s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial banking to companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB&#39;s parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCNCA">FCNCA</a>), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $225 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4714264-1&amp;h=4118194949&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fsvb.com%2F&amp;a=svb.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">svb.com</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, will rebrand as First Citizens Innovation Banking in Q4 2026. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4714264-1&amp;h=63901774&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstcitizens.com%2Fsilicon-valley-bank-CIT-rebrand-FAQ&amp;a=firstcitizens.com%2Frebrand" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">firstcitizens.com/rebrand</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Corgi Insurance</b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Corgi Insurance is a technology-driven insurance platform providing modern coverage solutions for startups, growing businesses, and emerging industries. Through AI-powered underwriting, digital distribution, and specialized insurance products, Corgi helps companies access protection faster and manage risk more effectively as they scale.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><u xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media Contacts</u></b></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Silicon Valley Bank </b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Katie Ellis<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:katie.ellis@firstcitizens.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">katie.ellis@firstcitizens.com</a></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Corgi Insurance</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Erika Lee<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="mailto:erika@corgi.com" rel="nofollow">erika@corgi.com</a></p>



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Corgi Insurance and Silicon Valley Bank Partner to Connect Clients to Preferred Coverage Solutions

FCNCA-backed SVB partners with Corgi to expand startup insurance access

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    <p>Industry press release notes Corgi Insurance and Silicon Valley Bank (a First Citizens Bank unit) will partner to offer SVB clients faster, AI-driven insurance and risk management. SVB plans a Q4 2026 rebrand to First Citizens Innovation Banking. This could bolster FCNCA&#039;s growth narrative via deeper tech-sector engagements and broader cross-sell opportunities within the First Citizens ecosystem.</p>
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    <ul><li>SVB partners with Corgi to streamline digital insurance for startups. FCNCA&#039;s ecosystem gains exposure.</li><li>AI-native underwriting enables faster, tailored coverage. Targets tech and fintech sectors.</li><li>SVB will rebrand as First Citizens Innovation Banking in Q4 2026. Could broaden FCNCA&#039;s footprint.</li><li>FCNCA parent First Citizens BancShares has over $225B in assets. Supports potential partnerships impact.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Silicon Valley Bank (N/A)</strong>: Unit of First Citizens Bank; rebranding to First Citizens Innovation Banking in 2026; partnership with Corgi may broaden FCNCA&#039;s growth narrative.</li><li><strong>First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (FCNCA)</strong>: Parent company; may benefit from SVB&#039;s strategic initiatives and rebranding impacting FCNCA&#039;s growth narrative.</li><li><strong>Corgi Insurance (N/A)</strong>: Private insurer; AI-native underwriting; partnership aims to speed access to coverage for startups.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments; This news reflects a strategic partnership and branding shift within FCNCA&#039;s ecosystem, potentially expanding the bank&#039;s exposure to the innovation economy and cross-sell opportunities.</p>
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    <ul><li>SVB rebranding to First Citizens Innovation Banking may lift FCNCA sentiment.</li><li>Corgi-SVB tie could expand high-growth client base, aiding cross-sell opportunities.</li><li>No immediate earnings impact disclosed; valuation depends on execution and integration.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Date of release: June 17, 2026.</li><li>SVB is a division of First Citizens Bank; FCNCA is its parent (First Citizens BancShares).</li><li>SVB rebrand planned for Q4 2026 as First Citizens Innovation Banking.</li><li>First Citizens BancShares has more than $225 billion in assets.</li><li>Corgi Insurance provides AI-native underwriting and full-stack insurance coverage.</li></ul>
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    <p>Over 6–12 months, FCNCA could gain modest upside from tech-focused client growth tied to SVB&#039;s strategy.</p>
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    <h2>Corgi Insurance and Silicon Valley Bank Partner to Connect Clients to Preferred Coverage Solutions</h2>
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    <h3 id="overview-title">Overview of the partnership</h3>
    <p>SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Corgi Insurance, one of the fastest-growing insurance platforms serving startups, technology companies, and emerging businesses, and Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, serving companies throughout the innovation economy, today announced a partnership. The agreement will provide SVB clients with streamlined access to Corgi's digital insurance products and risk management solutions.</p>
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    <p>As companies scale, insurance has become an increasingly important component of operational readiness, fundraising, hiring, and customer acquisition. By connecting clients with Corgi's AI-native platform, Silicon Valley Bank is facilitating founders and operators ability to access coverage faster and more efficiently.</p>
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    <h3 id="benefits-title">Key benefits of the SVB and Corgi partnership</h3>
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      <li>Fast, digital access to business insurance designed for startups and growth-stage companies</li>
      <li>Insurance solutions tailored to technology, AI, SaaS, <em>fintech</em>, healthcare, and other innovation sectors</li>
      <li><em>AI-native underwriting</em> that means simpler applications and pricing tailored to each business</li>
      <li>Coverage from a single full-stack carrier, available directly to Silicon Valley Bank clients</li>
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    <h3 id="quotes-title">Executive perspectives</h3>
    <p>“Founders today expect financial infrastructure that moves at the speed of their business,” said Nick Christian, Head of National Fintech and Specialty Finance with Silicon Valley Bank. “Through our partnership with Corgi, we can connect clients with access to modern insurance solutions to optimize a client's ability to manage risk, meet enterprise requirements, and focus on continuing to grow and scale.”</p>
    <p>“Founders shouldn't have to choose between moving fast and being properly protected,” said Nico Laqua, Founder and CEO of Corgi Insurance. “Silicon Valley Bank has spent decades supporting the world's most ambitious companies, and we're excited to work together to make modern insurance more accessible to the next generation of builders.”</p>
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    <h3 id="about-svb-title">About Silicon Valley Bank</h3>
    <p>Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of some of the world's most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial banking to companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB's parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (<strong>FCNCA</strong>), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than <strong>$225 billion</strong> in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at svb.com.</p>
    <p>Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First Citizens Bank, will rebrand as First Citizens Innovation Banking in Q4 2026. For more information, visit firstcitizens.com/rebrand.</p>
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    <h3 id="about-corgi-title">About Corgi Insurance</h3>
    <p>Corgi Insurance is a technology-driven insurance platform providing modern coverage solutions for startups, growing businesses, and emerging industries. Through AI-powered underwriting, digital distribution, and specialized insurance products, Corgi helps companies access protection faster and manage risk more effectively as they scale.</p>
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    <h3 id="media-title">Media Contacts</h3>
    <p><strong>Silicon Valley Bank</strong><br/>Katie Ellis<br/><a href="mailto:katie.ellis@firstcitizens.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">katie.ellis@firstcitizens.com</a></p>
    <p><strong>Corgi Insurance</strong><br/>Erika Lee<br/><a href="mailto:erika@corgi.com" rel="nofollow">erika@corgi.com</a></p>
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Industry press release notes Corgi Insurance and Silicon Valley Bank (a First Citizens Bank unit) will partner to offer SVB clients faster, AI-driven insurance and risk management. SVB plans a Q4 2026 rebrand to First Citizens Innovation Banking. This could bolster FCNCA's growth narrative via deeper tech-sector engagements and broader cross-sell opportunities within the First Citizens ecosystem.

Corgi Insurance and Silicon Valley Bank Partner to Connect Clients to Preferred Coverage Solutions

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