Cover Genius, an insurance technology firm, has purchased Booking Protect, a provider of ticket protection services.

With the acquisition, Cover Genius expands its presence in the ticketing and live entertainment market.

“We started Booking Protect to provide peace of mind to customers who are buying tickets via sellers and events and their upstream ticketing platforms, especially small-to-midsize players,” said Simon Mabb, CEO of Booking Protect. “With the pandemic exposing the need for comprehensive coverage, we believe that now is the time to join forces with Cover Genius to scale our technologies and expand the reach of our mission. We look forward to continuing to serve our partners and help businesses provide a seamless customer experience in their time of need.”