Global InsurTech Competition: Early-Stage Finalists

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 this competition to bring visibility to talented founders of early-stage 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 until Feb 10, 2023.

Judges

We are bringing together an expert lineup of early-stage investors and carrier and broker leaders. The full judges list will be updated soon.

Rhonda Marcucci

VP Innovation, Gallagher

Ted Ohkuma

Head of Innovation Lab (NY), Tokio Marine

Tom Mattapallil

Sr. Director, Advice Solutions, TIAA

Sven Prudlo

Head of Strategy, Starr

Jay Novis

Investor, QBE

Basilios Manousogiannakis

Director – Digital & Direct Channels, Employers

Stephen Ziegelmayer

Sr. Director – Insights & Innovation, Travelers

Mark Selcow

Partner, Costanoa VC

Somil Jain

SVP – Product and Analytics, Steadily

Carl Niedbala

Co-founder, Founder Shield

Alicia Sandlin

Managing Director, Customer Experience, WCIRB

Eric Madoff

President, Housatonic Advisors

Samir Ahmed

Principal – Insurance Market, X by 2, LLC

Bryan Falchuk

Founder & Managing Partner, Insurance Evolution Partners

Stacey Brown

Lead Organizer, InsurTech Hartford

Bill Cleave

President, Flagship Insurance Agency

Bob Sargent

Founding Member, InsurTech Association

Stuart Winchester

CEO & Founder, Marble

Bill Goddard

Angel Investor, NY Angels

Garnet Heraman

Managing Partner, Aperature VC

Michelle Bothe

Chief Executive Officer, Finsure

Mariam Dawoud

Investment Associate, HSCM

Adam Blumencranz

Partner, Distributed VC

Tarun Chopra

President and CEO, Clements

Farron Blanc

VP – Brokerage Distribution & Strategy, Legal and General

Matt Perlman

Partner, IA Capital

Auditee Dutt

Innovation Practice Lead, Travelers

Pooja Shah

Sr. Associate, Avanta

Eligibility Criteria

Startups that meets the following requirements can apply:

1. Revenue Requirement: The startup had less than $250,000 USD in annual revenue in 2022.
2. 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?

The InsurTech Startup 2023 Competition 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:

• Showcase your startup in front of 10+ early-stage investors and insurance leaders focused on InsurTech.
• Jump Start your business development with exposure to carrier and broker buyers.
• Chance to present to 400+ insurance influencers and have a virtual booth at the InsurTech March Conference
• Win prizes

Prize

We have meticulously put together a set of over $200,000 in prizes, which will be distributed across 3 winners.

These prizes are a combination of products and services that growing InsurTechs need.

Precision Research Group

Freshworks

Prince Communications

Insurance Evolution Partners

Horton International

ROI Consulting Services

MS Marketing Services

Locke Lord

Finesse Consulting LLC

Success Performance Solutions

MIC Global

Ernst & Young

Lewis & Ellis

Insurance Insider

KiwiTech

Mongo DB