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 How insurers can ride the platform wave to success

The challenges to digital transformation value realization are deeply ingrained in the structural and cultural fabric of insurance organizations.

June 20

N Shashidhar

EdgeVerve
2024 Women in Insurance Leadership

Travelers AVP of software engineering Kendra Werkheiser focuses on finding innovative solutions

Travelers' Kendra Werkheiser says taking risks provides a real opportunity for growth.

By Patricia L. Harman
Editor-in-Chief

June 16
Climate change

Insurance helped 46,000 Indian women avoid deadly work during heat waves

As soon as temperatures breached 43.6C in Ahmedabad, Makwana and thousands of other women were told that ICICI Lombard, an insurance company, would pay them a portion of their daily wages.

June 12
2024 Women in Insurance Leadership

Mary Boyd appointed Hiscox USA CEO

International specialty insurer Hiscox has named Mary Boyd as its USA chief executive officer.

By Patricia L. Harman
Editor-in-Chief

June 11
Career moves

MetLife's new chief human resources officer; Markel Specialty chief claims officer: Career moves

MetLife's new chief human resources officer; Markel Specialty chief claims officer and other career moves.

June 10
InsureThink Insurtech: The secret weapon in the fight for talent

How can companies compete for the best hires?

June 10

Jeff Heine

Novidea
InsureThink How combining tech and agent expertise enhances customer experience

New insurance intelligence tools and platforms aren't replacing agents—they're empowering them.

June 9

David Embry

Mylo

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A day in the life of a chief AI officer

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.