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 to operationalize analytics into insurance workflows

Future success for insurers largely lies in data and analytics strategy.

March 29

Chris Cooksey

Guidewire Software
Artificial Intelligence

AI regulation faces test on life insurance in Colorado

The Colorado Division of Insurance proposed new rules that would require state-licensed life insurers to provide an inventory of all AI models they use.

March 28
InsureThink Commercial lines distribution: Agencies, carriers diverge on digital priorities

SMA recently surveyed agency executives in commercial lines to understand satisfaction with insurers' digital sales and servicing offerings.

March 28

Mark Breading

ReSource Pro
Layoffs

Tech jobs are still paying $120 an hour despite mass layoffs

Big tech are also doubling down on resources seen as mission-critical such as artificial intelligence, engineering and software development.

March 27
InsureThink How cyber is an opportunity for insurers, third-party investors

We expect the absolute growth of this market to be a key factor encouraging more investor participation.

March 24

Yaniv Bertele

VESTTOO
InsureThink 3 questions for selecting an insurtech partner

Selecting the right SaaS partner for your company can take time.

March 24

Lena Chukhno

Bestow
InsureThink Why cyber insurers should prepare for a privacy claims wave

Companies with websites are working through privacy requirements and to be web compliant.

March 23

Ian Cohen

LOKKER

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A day in the life of a chief AI officer

By Patricia L. Harman

March 25
Artificial Intelligence

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Customer experience
Legacy insurers are the leading insurtechs

By Patricia L. Harman

January 7

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.