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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HSB expands digital capabilities, risk innovation through new partnerships

The speciality insurer has introduced a new cybersecurity tool through IronSDN and solutions for electrical and equipment risks with Schneider Electric.

By Grace Crane
Reporter

December 27
InsureThink Three MGA trends to watch in 2023

Agencies have no choice but to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives.

December 23

Eric Ayala

Novidea
Insurtech

CCC, Zendrive, Coterie, Carpe Date: Insurance partnerships

A holiday-weekend roundup of insurtech developments.

December 23
InsureThink Are transformational tech plans still important in commercial lines amid economic turbulence?

Undoubtedly, insurers are planning for expected and unexpected events that may disrupt their businesses in the new year.

December 22

Heather Turner

SMA
InsureThink What's ahead for life insurance underwriting?

Underwriting depends on data, and data—how we source it, how we analyze it, and how we use it—is evolving at an exponential pace.

December 21

Jamie Hale

Ladder
InsureThink Three ways collaboration will unlock innovation in 2023

Working together with new incumbents, customers and internal employees is a trend we will see take off.

December 21

Jess Keeney

Duck Creek
Meet the insurtech

Meet the insurtech: Skan

Insurance AI company brings efficiency and effectiveness to work processes

By Michael Shashoua
Senior Editor

December 21

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.