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.

Artificial intelligence

Deepfake detection is one corner of AI tech that isn't booming

The global market for technology to root out manipulated content is relatively small.

April 20
InsureThink Why educating consumers on coverage is necessary

Personal insurance shouldn't be a mystery.

April 19

Bryan Davis

HUB
Data and information management

73% of IT managers say they feel uneasy about employee-monitoring software

Nearly half of IT managers say their firm doesn't tell employees that such software is in place or, in some cases, how it's used, according to a survey from 1E, an information-technology outsourcing firm.

April 18
Property and casualty insurance

Why Nationwide became Waffle's preferred home and auto carrier

Nationwide's home and auto coverage and policy management will be available through the insurtech's online platform.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

April 18
InsureThink 3 trends to keep in mind when recommending policies

Agents should stay informed of how the latest emerging trends such as technology usage and persistent inflation are impacting their client.

April 17

Bill Martin

Plymouth Rock Home Assurance Corporation
Auto insurance

Surround collaborates with GO on BYO insurance

Insurance agency catering to first-time car owners with Bring Your Own Insurance program.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

April 13
Telematics

Texas Farm Bureau launches UBI with Arity

Drive'n Save was built in partnership with Allstate's telematics subsidiary.

By Kaitlyn Mattson
Managing Editor

April 12

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.