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Indemn: Transforming Underwriting with AI-Powered Efficiency   At InsurTech NY, we’re passionate about supporting startups that are redefining the future of insurance. One such standout is Indemn, a member of our past InsurTech Match cohort, which is making waves with its AI-driven solutions. Today, we’re excited to spotlight their recent collaboration with GIC Underwriters, a […]

The State of InsurTech MGAs The insurtech movement continues to evolve, with new entrants in the digital agency, MGA, carrier, tech, and services spaces. Among the thousands of insurtech entrants in the North American market over the last decade-plus, perhaps no category has been as impactful and innovative as the startup MGA space. There are […]

2025 InsurTech and Insurance Conferences Calendar The biggest events of the year in InsurTech innovation, networking, and collaboration Explore the Spring Conference   Stay Ahead in 2025 The InsurTech industry is evolving faster than ever, and 2025 is set to be a groundbreaking year for innovation and opportunity. At the center of this year’s calendar […]

InsurTech Match Day 2024: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of InsurTech Match Day 2024, held on September 12th! This event brought together 35 growth-stage insurtechs and 20 industry leaders from carriers, brokers, and mentors, fostering invaluable connections within the insurance ecosystem. During the event, startups showcased their innovative […]

Welcome to InsureTerms Our partners over at Locke Lord have generously agreed to contribute to the InsurTech NY community with some educational pieces about the insurance industry and commonly used terms in it. We will be adding to this InsureTerms list periodically, so check back for more insights from Locke Lord’s team.   Service Contract […]

Insurtech NY Execs: MGA Insurtechs Can Find Funding; but Capacity Is Hard Tony Lew and David Gritz, managing directors and co-founders of InsurTech NY, recently shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities facing managing general agents (MGAs) in the insurtech industry. Their discussion took place at the InsurTech Spring Conference held in New York […]

MGAs Need Updates to Avoid Downgrades: Insights from InsurtechNY In the fast-evolving world of insurance, staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. Dive into our latest feature article, courtesy of Digital Insurance, that highlights the groundbreaking work of InsurtechNY. Our organization is at the forefront of reshaping the insurance landscape, particularly through our […]

  How to Maximize your InsurTech Spring Conference 2023 InsurTech Spring Conference 2023 will be the best InsurTech NY conference yet with over 800 registrations, 100+ speakers across fireside chat, 30+ panels and TED-Style talks, 30+ expo booths, and presentations by the 10 finalists of Global Early-stage Insurtech Competition. As a lot is going on […]

Dear InsurTech Enthusiasts, We’re excited to share with you an insightful article penned by the visionary founder of InsurTech NY, David Gritz. David dives deep into the necessity of a dedicated InsurTech accelerator on the East Coast, shedding light on the unique challenges and opportunities that awaiting in the insurtech landscape. The demand for innovation […]

InsurTech NY Co-Founder David Gritz and guest editor David Bradford discuss how to build an InsurTech Community, the origins of InsurTech NY, and how to pivot digital during a time of challenging remote requirements. Unlock the secrets behind New York’s burgeoning InsurTech scene in our exclusive feature article on page 35. Discover how visionary leaders are […]

Converting Pre Planned Events into Remote Experiences Georgetown Tech Alliance NYC hosts InsurTechNY’s Tony Lew for a webinar on adapting the Spring Conference to the Covid 19 pandemic. Join us for a conversation between Jesse Colligan (SFS ‘14) and Tony Lew (Managing Director, Insurtech NY). This webinar is presented by the Georgetown Tech Alliance NYC. […]

Common Technology Mistakes for Insurers: Insights from Michael DeGusta In a recent article, Michael DeGusta, CEO of ClarionDoor, a leading provider of cloud-based SaaS platforms for insurance product distribution, sheds light on the most common technology mistakes made by property and casualty insurance carriers. Drawing from his extensive experience in the industry, DeGusta offers valuable […]

Virtual Events 101 with Tony Lew and Dave Gritz Nassau Financial Group host Tony Lew and David Gritz of InsurTech NY on the Nassau Re-Imagine podcast.

Risk Management Monitor published an article about InsurTech NY’s converting our event to a fully digital delivery: On March 12, 2020, the InsurTech NY team saw a dark future ahead. Officials had confirmed 500 people in the United States tested positive for the coronavirus, President Donald Trump had just announced restrictions on flights to and […]