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.

Customer experience

Most consumers don't review, shop for insurance each year: Big "I"

Three in 10 people in the U.S. shop or review insurance annually, according to a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

March 9
Property and casualty insurance

Liberty puts Previsico flood detection to work

Hospitality company Whitbread, a Liberty client, gets more time to respond to risks.

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

March 8
InsureThink Agents at the center: Why the human touch still wins in insurance

Integrating AI into insurance operations streamlines administrative tasks and allows agents to deliver more tailored customer experiences.

March 5

Bill Martin

Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Corporation
Venture funding

Top insurtech funding rounds, February 2026

There were about 35 funding events in the insurtech sector in February 2026, according to a review by Digital Insurance.

By Kaitlyn Mattson, Grace Crane, Michael Shashoua and Patricia L. Harman

March 4
Career moves

Nationwide's corporate tech leader; Nassau expands insurtech program: Insurtech news

Nationwide names new corporate tech and workplace solutions leader; Nassau Financial expands its insurtech program, plus more insurance news.

By Kaitlyn Mattson, Grace Crane, Patricia L. Harman and Michael Shashoua

March 3
Auto insurance

Sharing driving data erodes policyholder trust, expert says

Frank Sentner, an advisor to several insurtechs, proposes an "Insurance Data Bill of Rights" under which connected vehicle owners would have to actively consent to sharing any data with insurers.

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

March 2
InsureThink Is AI changing the entry point to insurance?

Developments signal the potential creation of a new distribution layer.

February 26

Trevor Jones

West Monroe

Resources

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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.