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.

Women in Insurance Leadership

WIL 2025: Kari Allen

Kari Allen, vice president and head of sales for Insureon, is a 2025 Women in Insurance Leadership honoree.

By Shawn Moynihan

November 18
InsureThink The great rewiring: Why insurance operation leads are the new CTOs

Collaboration is vital in technology adoption with IT providing the technical depth and infrastructure expertise, while operations defines the outcomes that matter.

November 17

Todd Greenbaum

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InsureThink 5 Technologies impacting insurance heading into 2026

Today's emerging technology trends have given way to a measured approach focused on compliance and sustainability.

November 16

Tom Parsons

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InsureThink Understanding what insurers really need from technology

Vendors should focus on integration, interoperability and reliability.

November 13

Tracie Thompson

Cytora
InsureThink How tech can elevate people and experiences

Insurance companies must rethink legacy processes and embrace technology.

November 13

Peter Piotrowski

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Weather risk

Why insurers need accurate weather data

Matthew Porcelli, a meteorologist at The Weather Company, shares information about how weather data is necessary for insurance companies to provide information to policyholders.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

November 11
Weather risk

Catastrophe bonds absorb trigger event dealt by Melissa

A rare thing is about to happen in the $55 billion market for catastrophe bonds: a trigger event will wipe out 100% of a bond's principal.

November 10

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By Patricia L. Harman

March 25
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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.