Hybrid InsurTech Accelerator
No fluff accelerator for growth-focused InsurTechs looking
to partner with leading carriers and brokers
Applications open June 1 2023
How We are Unique
$0 cost
No equity or fee to enter the program.
Guaranteed Meetings
Meet with carrier/broker decision-makers for pilots and paper/capacity.
Preparation
Learn from intensive feedback sessions and experienced mentors.
Flexibility
Only spend time to increase traction, talent, and funding; no fluff.
Real Investors
Pitch to top investors who cut checks for InsurTechs
Recruit Talent
Work with world-class recruiters and InsurTech founders who have attracted top talent.
What Is In The Program
Hybrid: 3 days in NYC, virtual meetings with 20+ prospects and partners.
POCs, Pilots, & Partnerships
InsurTechs learn how to win commercial contracts or get paper/increase capacity. Have 1-on-1 meetings with Carrier/Broker decision-makers.
Talent Acquisition
Hire your next sales leader, data scientist, or senior underwriter. Expert coaching from recruiters and InsurTech founders who have built world-class teams.
Fundraising
Understand real Series-A and Series-B term sheets from VCs and deals attorneys. Pitch to Investors who have experience investing in InsurTechs.
Past Participating Carriers & Brokers
Work with 20+ recognized reinsurers, carriers, and brokers in property & casualty, life & annuity, and specialty lines.












































What Carriers and Brokers are Looking For
Digital MGAs
Alternative Distribution
Embedded Insurance
Underwriting Technology
Agent Tools
New Data Sources
InsurTech Eligibility
Revenue
~$100k+ ARR
# of Customers
Multiple
Funding Stage
~Seed to Series B (if funded)
Past Mentors
Mentors from carriers, brokers, and late-stage InsurTech leaders. The list will be continuously updated with new mentors


Sarah Barrett
Sr. Manager of Insurance Innovation, Hippo


Harvey Hudes
Founder & CEO, Caliber Corporate Advisers


Adam Mohammed
Risk Engineering Team Lead, Chubb


Ken Cochrane
Managing Director, Pulse Logic


James Gadbury
Divisional Director, Costero Brokers Limited


Peggy Klingel
Director Startup Engagement, Allstate Insurance


Omer Menashe
Founder, eMojo Digital Solutions


Michelle Bothe
CEO, Finsure Consulting


Shahin Hatamian
SVP Product Management, Vice President


Tarik Galijasevic
Managing Director, Allstate Insurance Co


John Siegman
Senior operations manager, HazardHub
Bryan Falchuk
Managing Partner, Insurance Evolution Partners


Vasileios Stoidis
CEO, 7L International


Jamie Webb
Managing Director, Costero Brokers Limited


John Pettit
Managing Partner, Macanta Advisory


Ciprian Porutiu
VP of Operations & Delivery, Marsh McLennan


Somil Jain
SVP Product and Analytics; Head Actuary , Steadily


Craig Colson
Analyst, Converge


Ari Roy
Head of Strategic Solutions Group, New York Life Insurance Co.


Tarun Chopra
President and CEO, Clements Worldwide


Bill Cleave
President, Flagship Insurance Agency, Inc.


Jacob Stern
Managing Partner, ALUCIFY


Howard Manzon
Sr. Director, New Solutions & Partnerships, TIAA


Liz DeBenedictis
VP, Insurance Distribution , TIAA


Aviad Pinkovezky
President, Hippo, First Connect


Mads Jensen
Associate, ManchesterStory


Jacob Stern
Investor, Electromagnetic Advisors


Chianoo Adrian
MD, New Solutions & Partnerships, TIAA


Sahar Omrani
Director of Product Management, Signal Advisors


Brian Coburn
Founder, Coburn Analytics


Carl Niedbala
Co-Founder / COO, Founder Shield


Eric Madoff
President, Housatonic Advisors


Stacey Brown
Founder, InsurTech Hartford


Taruja Deshmukh
InsurTech Solutions Manager, Conner Strong & Buckelew


Mica Cooper
CEO and Founder, Aisus/InsureCrypt


Michael Nyszczot
Vice President, Penn Mutual


Brad Chalder
Manager Business Model Innovation, RAC Insurance


Jill Rasmussen
AVP- Corporate Strategy and Innovation, Amica Insurance


Bill Goddard
Investor in Insurance Technology, Electromagnetic Advisors


Douglas Ver Mulm
CoFounder & CEO, Stable


Kendall Crocker
SVP and Deputy Head, SCOR Ventures


Ann Dieleman
Managing Principal, Ann Dieleman Consulting


Laviva Mazhar
Investment Associate, Luge Capital


Simon Lewis
Underwriter/Innovate Chair, Atrium Underwriters Ltd


Mike Scrudato
Partner, Nojuma LLC


Jess Gaffney
VP of Innovation, Verisk


Michael Landsberger
Head of Product, Pumpkin Pet Insurance


Solen Soya
Director of Strategy, Marketing and Project Management, Zurich Insurance Group


Jessie Lee
Fmr VP Product, Healthcare.com


Lisa Lounsbury
President, Big I NY & CT


Basilios Manousogiannakis
Director, Digital & Direct Channels, EMPLOYERS
Past Investors
Real investors who make Series A+ InsurTech startup investments. The list will be continuously updated with new investors.


Max Donsky
Analyst, Impression Ventures


Gopi Rangan
Founding Partner, Sure Ventures


Ben Bergsma
Principal, Munich Re Ventures


Andrew Wegrzyn
Principal, SixThirty Ventures


Rick Zullo
General Partner, Equal Ventures


Adam Blumencranz
Vice President, NFP Ventures


Zachary Kane
Principal, Assurity Ventures, Inc.


Robert Hamlin
Principal, Portage Ventures


Josh Cohen
Principal, Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures


Jonathan Crystal
Principal, Crystal Venture Partners
Program Schedule
June - July
Application
- June 1: Applications open
- July 15: Applications close
August - September
Selection Day
- August: Judges Review Applications
- Early Sept: Top 30 InsurTechs invited to Selection Day
October - November
Accelerator Program
- Oct 17: Education Day (In-Person NYC)
- Oct 18: Selection Day to select the cohort (In-Person NYC)
- Oct 23: Accelerator Starts
- Nov 9: Demo day (In-Person NYC)
Testimonials from Startups


"The Insurtech NY Team is an exceptional professional and through their program and events have been able to add great value to our journey at Goose."
Dejan Mirkovic
Co-Founder & CEO , Goose Insurance
"InsurTech NY delivered an exceptionally well organized and valuable growth accelerator. We're proud to be part of the first cohort, and highly recommend the program to carriers, brokers, and tech vendors serious about innovating new efficiencies across the insurance value chain."
Avi Tuschman
Founder & CIO , Pinpoint Predictive


"InsurTechNY is a unique accelerator that is focused on the insurance industry. I would recommend this accelerator for any insurtech startup that wants to build and expand its network. We had a unique opportunity to meet with more than 20 mentors from insurance carriers, brokers, and VCs. Tony and David are great and will do their best to assist you to get the most out of the accelerator program."
Tal cohen
Co-Founder & CEO , CI


"I wholeheartedly recommend InsurTech businesses to get on board!"
Ian Jeffrey
Co-Founder & CEO , Breathe Life


"We wish we had gone through the program even earlier. It prevents mistakes and accelerates go-to-market strategies. A year or two of learning packed in a month or two of fun and informative sessions. "
Greg Boutin
Co-Founder & CEO , Relay Platform


"Insurtech NY's Accelerator helped us build valuable relationships with leading carriers and brokers throughout the 6-week program, and ultimately turbo-charge our customer acquisition efforts!"
Sonny Patel
Co-Founder & CEO , Insurmi


"At a year full of digital events, Insurtech NY distinguished itself with a program that had the quality of a physical event. Offering as well educational insights but with a strong emphasis on real value creation between corporates and startups. Straight forward, pragmatic and result oriented."
Ruben Schächter
Director of BD , BestFiT


"I had high expectations going in and the program handily exceeded them. Serious meetings with legitimately interested carriers, access to smart, well connected mentors, practical and insightful educational sessions and momentum-building promotional support and exposure. Five stars!"
Jake Tamarkin
Co-Founder & CCO , Everyday Life


"InsurTech NY ran a world-class program, connecting us with incredible content, programming, and insurance innovation leaders. It helped us reach core insights about our product that is helping us scale our engagements with insurance leaders."
Richard Graves
Co-Founder & CCO , Sorcero


"It is easy to get lost in the many complexities of starting an insurtech. The challenges are everywhere with domain knowledge, guidance and unbiased advice difficult to find. It can be a very lonely place. InsureTech NY gives smart and motivated founders a lot of valuable information on 'how' to get from Idea.... to partnership.... to pilot..... to cap raise. The founders of InsurTech NY and their panelists understand both the challenges and opportunities you will face and work hard create an environment that is full of support and guidance."
Jeffrey Mongeon
Co-Founder & CIO , DealerPolicy


"The NY Insurtech Accelerator is a fantastic program to help you during your startup's growth phase--providing the opportunity to meet peers from other top insurtechs globally, giving you access to both carrier and distribution partners in the ecosystem for commercial engagement, and you are surrounded by a diverse group of mentors/investors to help you on your journey. This program is a must for any scaling insurtech!"
Kevin Pohmer
Co-Founder & CEO , IXN


"InsureTechNY is a great resource for startups. You are paired with industry leaders to get direct feedback or collaborate on a POC. There are also informational sessions from things like negotiating term sheets to insurance-specific topics. "
Billy Daniels
Director of PM , Sensely


"Great program, well organized, valuable connections, really worth your time!"
Tomer Kashi
Co-Founder & CEO , VOOM insurance


"Great way to get exposure to potential investors and carrier partners! "
Steve Sherlock
Co-Founder & CEO , Pablow Inc


"As the founder of a UK based early stage insurtech business I really enjoyed the Insurtech NY Accelerator Program and have gained both additional insights into the US insurance/insurtech landscape as we all as valuable connections with potential partners, mentors and VCs."
Gavin Sewell
Co-Founder & CEO , Honcho Markets Ltd


"David and Tony were immensely helpful in getting us mind share with the right stakeholders... highly recommend the program to other startups out there! "
Roshan Cariappa
VP Marketing , Vymo


"InsurTech NY did a great job organizing the this remote Accelerator Program. It gave us a wonderful opportunity to get exposure to and feedback from really relevant insurers in the US, all without having to leave the comfort of our sofa :)"
Sergej Tolz
COO/CSO , KASKO Ltd