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.

InsureThink Improving organizational data practices to leverage AI

Several recent studies have found that 78% of global life insurance carriers believe data readiness is the biggest challenge in getting value from AI.

June 8

Mike Allee

Universal Conversion Technology (UCT)
InsureThink How AI chatbots are revolutionizing insurance customer service

The top areas where AI chatbots are reshaping the insurance customer experience.

June 5

Abhishek Peter

FECUND Software Services.
Cyber Security

Small retirement plans need stronger cybersecurity to insure accounts

Plan sponsors can turn to narrow fiduciary liability coverage rather than broader cyber risk insurance, according to a bond and insurance firm executive.

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

June 4
Meet the insurtech

Meet the insurtech: Quantiphi

The AI-first digital engineering company helps enterprise customers navigate digital transformation, with solutions like agentic AI workflows and TSaaS.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

June 4
InsureThink Generative AI innovations and policy interpretation

Gen AI can help policyholders and adjusters better understand the complexities of claims coverage.

June 3

Sam Krishnamurthy

Turvi
Customer experience

Meet the insurtech: Hi Marley

Hi Marley has a mission to empower the insurance industry to communicate simply and build trust.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

June 3
Risk management

What data or technology can insurers use to better manage risks?

Use cases for artificial intelligence in insurance are continuing to grow, ranging from interpreting aerial imagery to customer support.

By Frank Gargano
Data Reporter

June 3

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A day in the life of a chief AI officer

By Patricia L. Harman

March 25
Artificial Intelligence

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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.