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.

Climate change

Frontline Wildfire Defense combats wildfire with new defense solution

The company addresses wildfire risk through its software system that protects properties through satellite connectivity.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

May 22
InsureThink What opportunities ESG presents for insurers

It's no surprise that neither traditional nor digital insurers want to miss out on the opportunity ESG provides.

May 19

Robert Paxton

Charles Taylor Group
Career moves

People moves: Chubb; Hartford Mutual; Lincoln Financial

More news from The Standard and Spot Insurance.

May 18
Recruiting

Insurance companies on Inc. Magazine's Best Employers list 2023

AM Specialty Group and Coalition are listed amongst the best companies to work for in the U.S.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

May 18
Venture capital

WeFox raises $110M in extension to 2022 funding round

The company, which currently operates in six countries, is planning to use some of the funding to develop a platform for other insurers to build insurance products via Wefox's technology.

May 17
Risk

Talking IoT and smart buildings with CNA

AVP Bret Martin talks about how digital transformation is changing risk management.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

May 17
Climate change

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative partners to develop parametric insurance

The partnership with Arbol utilizes the power of blockchain and DLT in risk management, parametric insurance and reinsurance.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

May 16

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.