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 AI, ML can be agent superpowers behind the scenes

Alison Borenstein, director of data science, Assurance IQ, shares three valuable lessons after years of building machine learning technology for agents.

June 12

Alison Borenstein

Assurance IQ
Climate change

Removing carbon from the air enters its awkward teen years

There are now at least 18  direct air capture plants operating worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency, and more are coming online.

June 12
Claims

Insights from Dig-In 2023

Highlights including VYRD Insurance on smart home water damage detection, Principal Financial Group on claims processing and Travelers' work with ServiceNow.

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

June 12
Artificial intelligence

MetLife, Insurtech NY, Dig-In 2023: Insurtech news roundup

INZMO announced the launch of NIMO, a ChatGPT-powered chatbot assistant, and more news.

June 9
Cyber security

Embroker launches Tech Errors & Omissions

Digital platform automates building towers of business policies

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

June 7
Startup

The Hartford centers agility with a startup mentality

Deepa Soni, EVP and CIO at The Hartford gave the keynote address at DIGIN.

By Kaitlyn Mattson and Michael Shashoua

June 6
Customer experience

Insurers' need to improve digital channels: J.D. Power

Amica, Geico and Progressive rank highest for customer satisfaction in the service segment of the study.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

June 2

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.