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.

Insurance technology

Digital Insurance's 10 most-read stories of 2017

During a whirlwind year for the industry, readers were captivated by stories of new insurtechs and established players alike transforming the business.

December 19
Regulatory relief

AIA proposes regulatory sandbox for digital insurance innovation to NAIC

Framework would make it easier for insurers to test and refine ideas while still protecting consumers, says AIA public policy SVP.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

December 18
Start-up funding

Insurers, venture capitalists have different goals for insurtech investments

While Silicon Valley aims for raw profits, carriers are looking for revolutionary solutions to improve their producs, say panelists at EY event.

By Danni Santana
Associate Editor

December 15
Vendor management

American Family acquires two software companies

The buys of Networked Insights and HomeGauge are part of the company's commitment to data science and AI, says busines development leader Peter Gunder.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

December 15
Business intelligence

Westfield Insurance offers new BI tool to small businesses

Commercial insurer partners with insurtech SizeUp, helping entrepreneurs maximize profits.

By Danni Santana
Associate Editor

December 14
Digital distribution

Aging agent force requires insurance to shift tactics to digital: Swiss Re exec

Coverage gaps will become common as less people are reached to buy insurance through traditional channels.

By Danni Santana
Associate Editor

December 11
Customer experience

Securian taps company vet to lead digital, core transformation

Sid Gandhi will lead the insurer's digital, IT and business technology teams to boost customer experience.

By Danni Santana
Associate Editor

December 11

Resources

he latest Accounting Today research and discussion:

Artificial intelligence

Insurance

Insurtech
A day in the life of a chief AI officer

By Patricia L. Harman

March 25
Artificial intelligence

Insurtech

Customer experience
Legacy insurers are the leading insurtechs

By Patricia L. Harman

January 7
Artificial intelligence

Underwriting

Insurtech
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.