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.

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Home and renters insurance shopping likely to keep rising

TransUnion report cites inflation, premium costs as the reason for an increased rise in shopping.

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

March 2
Wearable technology

Travelers assembles construction risk tech choices

The Innovation Network for Construction includes in-house services to reduce risks for workers and job sites, along with discounts on recommended technologies.

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

March 2
Telematics

Cambridge Mobile acquires Amodo, Lemonade in France: Insurtech roundup

Also: Cancer coverage from John Hancock, Chubb; Equisoft's new investment.

March 1
Venture funding

Top insurtech funding rounds, Feb. 2023

Most rounds were Series A or earlier.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

March 1
Claims

Brush upgrades claims processing technology

Lloyd's Lab participation helps provider develop data and communication capabilities

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

February 28
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How do insurers' digital priorities stack up against banks?

Digital Insurance and its sister publications surveyed tech decision makers at insurers and other financial services companies.

By Nathan Golia
Editor-in-Chief

February 28
InsureThink Adapting to uncertainty: Commercial lines insurers approaching strategic initiatives differently

A new SMA survey shows 12% of commercial lines insurer executives say their businesses are just in sustaining or surviving mode this year following a challenging 2022.

February 27

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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.