Breaking into the insurance industry as a startup founder isn’t easy. Unlike consumer-facing industries where you can launch fast and iterate quickly, InsurTech startups face unique challenges: complex regulatory requirements, long sales cycles with enterprise buyers, and the need to build trust with an industry known for its careful approach to innovation.
That’s exactly why we created the Global InsurTech Startup Competition—to give talented early-stage founders the visibility, connections, and resources they need to overcome these hurdles and gain real traction.
Real Results from Real Founders
Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what last year’s winners had to say about their experience:
“The exposure was amazing. Drove quite a bit of inbound and definitely added a healthy share of clout for us in customer conversations.”
— Jerry Chien, Jump Point AI (2025 Carrier/Broker Winner)“The most valuable part of the competition was the pitch and publicity we received afterwards. We were scouted at the event by several major carriers that led to very fruitful conversations and new relationships. In particular, MunichRe reached out through the InsurTech NY app and it led to building a good relationship with their US MGA team. It’s also always good to compete to see where you’re at when comparing to the rest of the InsurTech market.”
— Noel, Sunereum Labs (2025 Investor Winner)When asked what advice he’d give to startups considering applying, Noel was emphatic: “I would tell them to absolutely go for it. The event is quite intense and it is a good thing to put yourself out there and pitch in front of such a strong and experienced audience and judges panel. It is the primetime stage to get on at the beginning of the year.”
What You’ll Gain
The competition offers four key benefits that early-stage InsurTech startups rarely get access to all at once:
1. Face Time with Decision-Makers
Showcase your startup in front of 10+ early-stage investors and insurance leaders who are actively looking for InsurTech solutions. These aren’t passive observers—they’re judges evaluating your potential and looking for their next investment or partnership.
2. Accelerated Business Development
Get exposure to carrier and broker buyers who can become your first enterprise customers. As Noel’s experience shows, these connections can lead to relationships with major players like MunichRe that would typically take months or years to establish.
3. Industry Visibility
Present to 1000+ insurance influencers at the InsurTech NY Spring 2026 Conference on March 31st in New York City. This is your chance to establish credibility and “clout” in an industry where reputation matters.
4. $200,000 in In-Kind Prizes
Win from a prize pool worth over $200,000 in products and services that growing InsurTechs actually need, distributed across two winners (Carrier/Broker Prize and Investor Prize of $100,000 each).
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for InsurTech startups that meet two simple criteria:
- Revenue Requirement: Less than $250,000 USD in recurring revenue
- InsurTech Classification: Your company uses technology to either (a) sell insurance policies or (b) serve a (re)insurance carrier, insurance broker, or risk management organization
Meet Your 2026 Judges
This year, we’ve assembled an expert panel of early-stage investors, carrier leaders, and broker executives who understand what it takes to succeed in InsurTech:
How It Works
Competition Timeline
Whether you’re looking to accelerate your fundraising, land your first enterprise customer, or simply gain visibility in the InsurTech ecosystem, this competition offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your startup’s growth.
As one of our past participants noted, this is “the primetime stage to get on at the beginning of the year.”
Applications Close February 3rd, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to join the next generation of InsurTech innovators
Apply Now via F6S