Insurtech

Policyholders’ willingness to buy insurance from technology companies has increased from 2016 to 2020.

Also: The Floow powers Mexican telematics rating engine, Betterment partners with Sure, more.

Despite a big dip in March and April, insurtech funding in the first half of 2020 is only 2% behind last year.

The ten selected startups will work closely with MetLife leaders and Techstars mentors for the three-month program to develop, experiment and scale their ideas.

PasarPolis offers microinsurance, allowing ride-hailing drivers, couriers and online shoppers and sellers to buy protection that cost as little as a few U.S. cents.

Those who choose to sign on get full access to Metromile's suite of products.

Also: Virtual home inspections for social-distancing compliance, digitalizing D&O wholesaling, more.

Coefficient Insurance will sell stop-loss insurance, a type that helps cover unexpectedly large claims against employers who self-fund their health-benefit policies.

Bias in underwriting also tackled in discussion at Insurtech NY.

New research finds that it's become harder than ever to acquire new customers — and equally challenging to engage newly acquired ones.