InsurTech

Insurtech News, Strategy & Innovation

Digital Insurance's Insurtech coverage examines digital innovation, startups, and technology modernization. Explore how they are reshaping insurance distribution, products, underwriting, claims, and carrier economics. Read the latest news and insights tailored for insurance professionals and tech leaders.

The Insurtech landscape continues to evolve as companies integrate digital capabilities while startups refine go-to-market strategies amid shifting investment patterns. AI's growing role in Insurance Technology is prompting practitioners to reassess risk, go-to-market economics, and client engagement frameworks.

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MetLife Korea will host insurer's fifth Asian insurtech competition

The first four Collabs have resulted in $900,000 worth of contracts to participating startups.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

January 30
InsureThink Insurtech in 2019: 4 questions whose answers will show the way

The coming year is expected to be a crossroads for the industry. Here's what to look out for to see what's next.

January 23

Nathan Golia

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Digital distribution

Insurtech Policygenius expands to add P&C coverage

Aggregator had been focused on life insurance, but added personal auto and home with staff additions and data mastery.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

January 22
Workflow software

Glatfelter CIO Tosch on preparing to integrate with AIG

In addition to adjusting to a new parent, tech leader keeps an eye on insurtech while implementing new workflow management.

By Matthew Josefowicz

January 15
Artificial intelligence

Zurich announces 8 finalists in insurtech competition

Insurer's Innovation World Championship pared down more than 400 entrants from 49 countries.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

January 11
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On-demand insurtech Trov expands in U.S.

Munich Re-supported company launched in Arizona last year.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

January 10
Start-up funding

Global Insurance Accelerator kicks off 2019 with 10 insurtechs

Companies will participate in 100-day program in Des Moines, Iowa.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

January 10

Resources

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A day in the life of a chief AI officer

By Patricia L. Harman

March 25
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Legacy insurers are the leading insurtechs

By Patricia L. Harman

January 7
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Underwriting

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The changing role of AI in Insurance

By Patricia L. Harman

October 15

InsurTech: Key Questions & Analysis

What are the biggest Insurtech trends for 2026?

Industry experts predict that Artificial Intelligence, embedded data models, and digital risk management tools will accelerate transformation across digital insurance. Companies may need to rethink legacy architecture across underwriting, pricing, and claims operations.

What are the key areas to consider if you are launching an insurtech today?

While insurtech startups can promise operational disruption, actual adoption also depends on deep industry understanding, meaningful product differentiation, integration across company platforms and operations, and patient capital aligned with longer sales cycles in insurance markets.

How does startup funding activity influence the insurtech industry?

Recent funding summaries show strong insurtech investment. Dozens of rounds across digital platforms and data-centric ventures look to indicate sustained investment despite normalization post-hype cycle.

Which insurtechs are gaining industry buzz?

Our Meet the Insurtech series showcases emerging ventures that demonstrate innovation in product design, distribution, or embedded technology. Read more to learn how new entrants tackle legacy constraints.

What are the top issues shaping carrier–insurtech partnerships?

Traditional carriers are changing how they evaluate insurtech solutions. They are no longer viewed as as standalone disruptors but as integrated components of digital strategy. This can require aligning with risk, compliance, and scalability criteria.

What operational hurdles do Insurtechs face inside established carriers?

Insurtechs face operational challenges that include integration with legacy systems, regulatory compliance hurdles, data integration, and the need to demonstrate quantifiable ROI remain chief obstacles to broad enterprise adoption.