Global InsurTech Startup Competition 2026

Applications are now closed for the 2026 Competition.

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InsurTech startups rely extensively on a supportive ecosystem to survive and thrive. Unlike consumer-driven industries like fitness or eCommerce, InsurTech startups must meet many hurdles to get to a proven minimum viable product (MVP). We created the Global InsurTech Startup Competition to bring visibility to talented founders of early-stage InsurTech startups to gain access to the resources and recognition they need to gain traction.

Contestants will gain access to a prize pool of $200,000 in value, exposure to 10+ early-stage investors and insurance leaders, and have the chance to present in front of 400+ InsurTech influencers live in New York.

How to Apply and Win

Application Process

Submit your application for the Insurtech Startup Competition 2026 until Feb 3rd, 2026.

Finalists – (February) Judges will select the top 10 startups from the competition based on submitted applications and any additional requested information.
Winners – (March) Top 10 startups will present their pitch to an InsurTech Investor judging panel. The presentations must be made at the InsurTech NY Spring 2026 Conference in-person in New York City on March 31st.

2026 Judges

We are bringing together an expert lineup of early-stage investors and carrier and broker leaders to evaluate 2025’s insurtech startups.

Somil Jain

Principal

Lewis & Ellis

Tarun Chopra

Member, Board of Directors

Tapoly – Insurance On Tap

Laurie Covington

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Homesteaders Life

Sam Hosey

Director of Innovation

AF Group

Marvin Pestcoe

Independent Director

Hamilton

Stacey Brown

President

InsurTech Hartford

Jay Novis

Investor

QBE Ventures

Justin Osking

Senior Manager, Strategy, Operations & Insurtech

Gallagher

Neeren Chauhan

Chief Innovation & AI Officer

Tokio Marine Group

Brian Poppe

SVP, Income and Wealth Planning

Mutual of Omaha

Tony Mravle

CEO

KSKJ Life

Jeffrey Nolte

Founder & CEO

Nolte Worldwide

Patrick Davis

CEO

InsurePay

Chris Haley

Partner

FINTOP

Ponni Nainar

CFO & Treasurer

ELCO

Jeff Chesky

CEO

Insuritas

Eligibility Criteria

Insurtech startups that meet the following requirements can apply:

Revenue Requirement:

The startup had less than $250,000 USD in recurring revenue.

Classify as an InsurTech:

The company uses technology to a) sell insurance policies or b) serve a (re)insurance carrier, an insurance broker, or risk management organization.

Why Apply to InsurTech Startup Competition 2026?

The InsurTech Startup Competition 2026 was created to spotlight InsurTech startups with the potential to change the industry. We have gathered together the top investors, insurance carriers, and service providers to provide prizes and participate in judging. Here’s how you benefit: