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.

Venture funding

Top insurtech funding rounds, September 2023

There were about 40 funding events in the insurtech sector in September, according to a review by Digital Insurance.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

October 2
InsureThink How commercial carriers can prepare for comparative raters

Three steps to set the stage for easier connectivity to the tech platforms that agents can use to quote commercial insurance.

October 2

Jess Butler

Vertafore
InsureThink Should insurers digitize policy administration systems?

Insurers' tech strategies have expanded but enterprise-level policy administration systems remain a vital backbone.

September 29

David Edwards

ChainThat
InsureThink APIs are vital to digital transformation — but insurers aren't using them correctly

Application programming interfaces act as intermediaries between back-end systems and technologies.

September 28

Brian Carey

Equisoft
Women in Insurance Leadership

Women in Insurance Leadership profiles 2023

Digital Insurance has named 15 honorees for this year's Women in Insurance Leadership award and five Women in Insurance Leadership: NEXT honorees, recognizing the next generation of leaders who will continue the industry's digital transformation. You can find those profiles, here.

September 27
Women in Insurance Leadership

Women in Insurance Leadership: NEXT honorees 2023

Digital Insurance has named five Women in Insurance Leadership: NEXT honorees, recognizing the next generation of leaders who will continue the industry's digital transformation. Additionally, we have 15 honorees for this year's Women in Insurance Leadership award. You can find those profiles, here.

September 27
Auto industry

Apple partners with AAA on roadside assistance

Apple iPhone 15 and 14 users in the U.S. will have access to the service via a satellite.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

September 27

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.