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.

M&A

Insurance tech companies reaching merger agreements before year's end

M&A activity involving firms like Effisoft and CoreLogic highlights a flurry at the end of 2018.

December 20
Digital distribution

Renter's insurtech Jetty goes harder after property managers

Company's suite of products requires landlord buy-in, so it's launching a new website to target these stakeholders.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

December 18
College recruiting

CinFin to locate P&C innovation center at U of Cincinnati

Cincinnati Insurance's presence at the university's 1819 Innovation Hub promises more access to innovative young talent.

By Nicquana Howard-Walls
Associate Editor

December 13
Life insurance

Allianz Life Ventures partners with insurtech venture fund

Agreement with SixThirty will give insurer access and mentorship opportunities for portfolio companies.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

December 7
Blockchain

10 insurtech predictions for 2019: XL Innovate

Carrier-side venture partner Martha Notaras shares her ideas on what's in store for the insurtech sector next year.

By Martha Notaras
Managing partner

December 6
Artificial Intelligence

Former AIG chief data officer joins insurtech Planck Re

Leandro DalleMule takes job as GM of North America for the insurance data platform.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

December 6
Insurtech

10 startups in second Hartford Insurtech Hub cohort

Insurtechs from as far away as South Africa and Australia are coming to Connecticut for 2019 program.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

December 5

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By Patricia L. Harman

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Legacy insurers are the leading insurtechs

By Patricia L. Harman

January 7

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.