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2026 October InsurTech News Zohran Mamdani

InsurTech NY News: Mamdani

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | November 7th, 2025

Despair, but don’t lose all hope.

NYC woke up this week to a mayor that Jamie Dimon calls “more a Marxist than a socialist.”

Mamdani’s platform values affordability, improving infrastructure, and the willingness to pool resources for shared outcomes.

Each of these frames in a political context represents socialism.

Turnout topped 2 million for the first time since 1969—meaning this wasn’t a niche protest vote; it was a mandate-sized sample. Also real: the youth wave is not vibes; it’s data. Early voting surged and Millennials over-indexed.

Whether you cheer that or cringe, it signals buyer readiness for voluntary risk pooling—exactly how insurance works: many pay small amounts so a few can be made whole. That’s not a bug; it’s the product.

So, policy views aside, let’s embrace the young people’s desire for products that philosophically align with socialism. Go out and sell more insurance.

2026 Spring Conference

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

  • InsurTech Slopes 2026

    InsurTech Slopes 2026

    Public Event

    Jan 28-29 | Idaho
    A two day event designed to bring together a small, diverse group of InsurTech investors and startup founders over the slopes.

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  • 2026 Spring Conference

    2026 Spring Conference: Human Side of Insurance

    Conference

    March 30-31 | New York
    Our 7th annual InsurTech Conference. P&C, Life & Health Tracks. 1,000 Attendees at Pier 60 in NYC. Super Early-Bird ticketing is open now.

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INSURETERMS by Troutman, Pepper, Locke

InsureTerms by Troutman Pepper and Locke

Our partners over at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP are helping to inform the community by creating a glossary of terms used in the Insurance industry.

Premium Trust Account – most states’ insurance codes statutorily deem that insurance premiums collected by an insurance producer are held in a fiduciary capacity for the insurer that has issued the insurance policy for which the policyholder has… Read More

InsurTech Fund Spotlight
Beyond Boundaries 2025 by Sønr

We’re proud to share that three of InsurTech NY’s Seed Stage Insurtech Fund portfolio companies—Anansi, Deep Vector, and Kayna—have been named to the 2025 Signal50 list by Sønr and InsureTech Connect.

The Signal50 highlights startups gaining real traction and solving critical problems across the insurance value chain. This year’s list calls out several key trends we’re closely tracking:

    • AI in production environments
    • Embedded and ecosystem distribution
    • Reinsurane and capital innovation
    • Risk intelligence and agent enablement

    Our portfolio companies are delivering real impact across these areas:

    • Anansi is transforming last-mile shipping insurance, backed by Lloyd’s of London.
    • Deep Vector brings real-time intelligence to underwriting and pricing.
    • Kayna embeds coverage directly into platforms used by small businesses.

  • Beyond Boundaries

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Learn more about our portfolio at https://www.insurtechny.com/fund/

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Xceedance (Undisclosed Amount, Portage Capital Solutions): Boston-based global provider of technology-driven business solutions for the insurance industry

HOOTL ($6.5M Series A, 5IR Funds): Charlottesville-based AI-native platform tackling healthcare insurance processing

Irys ($12.5M, Seed, Markd): Tampa-based insurtech developing an AI-driven insurance OS

ClaimSorted ($13.3M, Seed, Atomico): NYC-based firm improving insurance claims

Nava Benefits ($30M, Series C, Thrive Capital): NYC-based tech-enabled benefits brokerage empowering HR teams with technology and support

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Upcoming
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InsurTech NY events bring together carriers, brokers, startups, and investors to facilitate new relationships and share insights from insurance influencers.

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2025 Neptune IPO

InsurTech NY News: Neptune — The Anti-InsurTech IPO

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | August 29, 2025

Neptune Aims for $2.7B IPO as Flood Risk Rises

Neptune just filed to go public with the kind of numbers most MGAs dream about.

  • $137M Last 12 Mon revenue
  • $45M net income (33% margin)
  • Lifetime written loss ratio ~25%
  • 245k policies

That’s not vibes; that’s a machine (SEC S-1)

This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Slide’s fresh IPO tells the same story in a different line of business—$929M Last 12 mon revenue, ~$239M Last 12 mon net income—proof that “climate lines” aren’t just insurable; they’re investable when you specialize, model well, and secure capacity.

Why now? Demand and data.

Independent risk science shows ~14.6M U.S. properties carry substantial flood risk—~70% more than traditional maps suggest. That spread presents a pure opportunity for carriers/MGAs that can price granularly and distribute quickly. Neptune’s footprint supports this (policies concentrated in FL, 31%, and TX, 17%, with a broad reach elsewhere), and their capacity panel comprises 33 providers across 7 programs, a resilience play as much as a growth one.

The question remains:

Are Neptune and Slide outliers, or are they the new trend in high-growth InsurTechs?

Webinar - Breaking Free From the Core System Giants Neota Logic

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

  • Breaking Free from System Giants

    Breaking Free From the Core System Giants

    Free Webinar

    Oct 9 | 2pm – 2:30pm | Online
    Insurtech NY partners with Neota to discuss how insurers are shifting from platform dependency to a portfolio mindset.

    Register

  • 2025 Future of Distribution

    Future of Distribution 2025

    Public Event

    Nov 4 | New York
    We partner with Catalyit and Big I New York in a complementary event for Agents, Brokers and Carriers combining startup speed dating and debates.

    Register

  • InsurTech Slopes 2026

    InsurTech Slopes 2026

    Public Event

    Jan 28-29 | Idaho
    A two day event designed to bring together a small, diverse group of InsurTech investors and startup founders over the slopes.

    Register

  • 2026 Spring Conference

    2026 Spring Conference: Human Side of Insurance

    Conference

    March 30-31 | New York
    Our 7th annual InsurTech Conference. P&C, Life & Health Tracks. 1,000 Attendees at Pier 60 in NYC. 40% off available until Aug 31.

    Register

2026 Spring Conference

InsurTech Fund Spotlight: Eleos Life – A Case Study in Embedded Protection

  • Case Study Eleos Life

    Case Study Eleos

    Case Study

  • Case Study

    Life insurance is complex, slow to deploy, and often disconnected from real financial journeys. Eleos Life fixes that. Backed by InsurTech Fund, Eleos makes life and disability coverage accessible through seamless, white-labeled embedded protection. From credit unions to fintech apps, platforms can add personalized coverage in days—no setup costs or licensing hassles. The payoff: higher loyalty, stronger conversions, and peace of mind when it matters. With 10+ partners and reach to nearly 5 million consumers, Eleos is making financial resilience the default. Our latest case study details the approach and InsurTech Fund’s role in the U.S. expansion.

    Read the Case Study

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Coterie Insurance (Undisclosed Amount, Allianz X): Wisconsin-based insurtech firm specialising in small business coverage

LightSpun ($13M Series A, Brewer Lane): Boston-based AI-powered dental insurance administration platform

Parento ($5.9M, Seed II, ResilienceVC): NYC-based provider of paid parental leave insurance and employee support

Kin ($50M, Series E, QED Investors): Chicago-based direct-to-consumer, digital home insurance provider

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Upcoming
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InsurTech NY events bring together carriers, brokers, startups, and investors to facilitate new relationships and share insights from insurance influencers.

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2025 MGA Match Cohorts

InsurTech NY News: 2025 Cohorts: MGA Lab & InsurTech Match

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | August 29, 2025

This season, we are proud to introduce the newest companies joining our two flagship programs: InsurTech Match and the MGA Lab.

InsurTech Match

InsurTech Match connects growth-stage startups with carriers, brokers, and investors to accelerate commercial partnerships. It’s where the industry’s biggest problems meet the innovators best positioned to solve them. To learn more about the Match, including alumni and participating carrier and broker partners, check out our website here.

2025 Match cohort

MGA Lab

The MGA Lab gives founders the tools to build and scale their own digital MGAs—offering access to mentorship, capacity, and distribution that would otherwise take years to secure.

MGA Lab Cohort

Together, these programs represent our commitment to backing the next generation of InsurTechs. Each company selected brings a unique approach to reshaping insurance, and we are excited to work side by side with them in the months ahead.

Join us in welcoming them to the InsurTech NY community.

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

  • Augmented Underwriting with Verisk

    Augmented Underwriting: Human Judgment, Supercharged by Data

    Free Webinar

    Sept 11 | 1pm | Online

    InsurTech NY is joined by Verisk Analytics for a fireside chat on blending machine intelligence with underwriter expertise.

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  • Customer Engagement in the age of AI

    Executive Roundtable: Customer Engagement in the Age of AI

    Invite-Only Roundtable

    Sept 17 | 2pm – 6:15pm | New York

    Invite only executive roundtable featuring startup pitches from the Match Program, Executive networking and Analyst briefings.

    Register

  • Neota Logic Webinar insurance resilience

    From Rigid to Resilient: Building Operational Flexibility in Modern Insurance

    Free Webinar

    Oct 9 | 2pm – 2:30pm | Online
    Insurtech NY partners with Neota Logic to discuss how insurers are shifting from platform dependency to a portfolio mindset.

    Register

  • 2026 Spring Conference

    2026 Spring Conference: Human Side of Insurance

    Conference

    March 30-31 | New York
    Our 7th annual InsurTech Conference. P&C, Life & Health Tracks. 1,000 Attendees at Pier 60 in NYC. 40% off available until Aug 31.

    Register

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  • InsurTech Weekly Roundup

    We’re excited to introduce the InsurTech NY Weekly Roundup, a new way to keep pace with the latest in insurance innovation. Each week, we’ll publish a concise recap of the biggest headlines, funding news, and partnerships across the industry — right on the InsurTech NY Linkedin page. It’s your one-stop pulse check on what matters most, delivered in a quick, shareable format to keep you and your team ahead of the curve.

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Coverwhale ($40M, Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital): NY-based insurtech specialising in connected insurance for commercial auto sector

Plutus Technology Solutions (Undisclosed Amount, Moneta Ventures): Chicago-based agentic AI solution provider for the insurance industry

Eventual ($7.5M, AlleyCorp): NY-based insurtech firm helping real estate owners manage climate risk

Accelerant ($832.2 million IPO, Ropes & Gray): Atlanta-based services & data platform for the specialty insurance market.

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

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One Big Beautiful Bill - InsurTech NY News

InsurTech NY News: Like it or not, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is here.

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | July 30, 2025

There is one provision that is a big deal for innovation: updates to Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax breaks.

In case you did not know. Startups designated as a C-Corp and following QSBS regulations provide a federal tax exemption (no taxes at exit) to founders and investors.

That means angel investors, limited partners, VCs, and CVCs all have an extra boost.

The major improvements are:

  • Reduced holding period: year three (50%), year four (75%), year five (full)
  • Increased per-taxpayer cap and an increase in total assets allowed

All of these changes, hopefully, will drive more capital to invest in startups that otherwise would go to later-stage private equity.

This newsletter is not tax advice, please consult your tax advisor or attorney if you plan to leverage QSBS rules, but if you are looking for startups to invest in, feel free to reach out to contact@insurtechny.com.

QSBS 2.0 Infographic

Image Credit: Chris Harvey, QSBS 2.0 is here on Linkedin Pulse

Augmented Underwriting Webinar with Verisk

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

(Webinar) – Agentic AI Webinar: Jargon or Buzzword?
August 13th, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– InsurTech NY partners with Lazarus AI to unpack Agentic AI’s impact on insurance

(Webinar) – Augmented Underwriting: Human Judgment, Supercharged by Data
September 11th, 2025 | 1:00 pm
– InsurTech NY is joined by Verisk Analytics for a fireside chat on blending machine intelligence with underwriter expertise.

(Webinar) – From Rigid to Resilient: Building Operational Flexibility in Modern Insurance
October 9th, 2025 | 2:00 pm
– Insurtech NY partners with Neota Logic to discuss how insurers are shifting from platform dependency to a portfolio mindset.

2026 Spring Conference: Human Side of Insurance
March 30th-31st, 2026 | NYC
– Our 7th annual InsurTech Conference. P&C, Life & Health Tracks. 1,000 Attendees at Pier 60 in NYC. Super Early-Bird ticketing is open now.

InsureTerms by Troutman Pepper Locke

InsureTerms by Troutman Pepper and Locke

Our partners over at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP are helping to inform the community by creating a glossary of terms used in the Insurance industry.

1033 Waiver– refers to 18 U.S. Code Section 1033, also known as the federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which criminalizes (i) engaging in the business of insurance by any individual who has been… Read More

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Eventual ($7.5M): NY-based insurtech firm helping real estate owners manage climate risk.

Loro ($1.1M, Markd): Delaware-based provider of a platform empowering specialty insurance distribution.

The Difference Card (Undisclosed Amount, Stone Point Capital): New York-based firm providing clients with net savings on their healthcare spend.

RoofMarketplace ($7M, Wingra Capital): Wisconsin-based insurtech firm transforming roofing claims

Inshur (35M, Trinity Capital): NYC-based provider of embedded insurance product to the on-demand economy

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Reuters Connected underwriting

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Insurance a force for peace - insurtech ny news

InsurTech NY News: Is Insurance a Force for Peace?

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | July 2, 2025

After reaching a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the world could breathe a sigh of relief.

Examining the series of events from a financial perspective, both sides appeared to maintain some sense of restraint. Both sides held back on using militarily dominant strategies.

The Strait of Hormuz remained open. Oil fields were untouched. And, ports were not extensively targeted.

During the war, insurance premiums increased the cost of doing business. Israeli 7-day marine shipping costs tripled. Iranian oil shipments increased $3 – $8 per barrel. These insurance-driven financial pressures incentivized a path to peace for both sides.

So, next time you write a policy, know that your industry is contributing to global financial pressure for peace.

Agree or disagree? – continue the discussion on LinkedIn.

Webinar Lazrus Agentic AI

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

(Webinar) – Agentic AI Webinar: Jargon or Buzzword?
August 13th, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– InsurTech NY partners with Lazarus AI to unpack Agentic AI’s impact on insurance

2026 Spring Conference: Human Side of Insurance
March 30th-31st, 2026 | NYC
– Our 7th annual InsurTech Conference. P&C, Life & Health Tracks. 1,000 Attendees at Pier 60 in NYC. Super Early-Bird ticketing is open now.

Spotlight: InsurTech Match 2026 Applications are Open

  • InsurTech Match is a go-to-market accelerator designed to help growth-stage InsurTechs land their next big customer or investor. Unlike early-stage accelerators focused on product-market fit, Match is built for startups with traction — typically generating over $250K in ARR — who are ready to scale. The program provides curated connections to carriers, brokers, and venture investors looking to work with innovative InsurTechs, all through a highly structured series of one-on-one meetings and pitch opportunities.

    Participants benefit from access to InsurTech NY’s extensive ecosystem, including exclusive roundtables, coaching, and exposure to the people who make real partnership decisions. With no equity requirement and a focus on generating measurable business outcomes, Match has become a launchpad for strategic growth, helping startups turn momentum into meaningful deals, capacity, or capital.

  • InsurTech Match 2025

    Apply Now

Spotlight: Join the InsurTech Exchange — Now on WhatsApp!

  • We’ve launched a new WhatsApp community called InsurTech Exchange, designed as an open space for people across the insurance and InsurTech ecosystem to connect and share. Our goal is to create a practical, ongoing resource — whether you’re a founder, carrier, broker, investor, or solution provider. It’s a place for exchanging updates, asking questions, and discussing real challenges and opportunities in the industry. We hope you’ll join the conversation and help shape the community as it grows.

  • Whatsapp insurtech exchange

    The InsurTech Exchange

    Join the conversation on WhatsApp

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Zorro ($20M, Entrée Capital): New York-based insurtech firm that specializes in health insurance and health services

Reserv ($25M, Flourish Ventures): NY-based insurance claims processing company that incorporates AI

Amperos Health ($4.2M, Uncork Capital): NY-based provider of health-care billing and claims automation tools

Sproutr (Undisclosed, Altai Ventures): PA-based boutique insurance product design and build firm

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Upcoming
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insurTech News Slide insurtech IPO

InsurTech NY News: Slide – The Return of the InsurTech IPO?

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | May 30, 2025

On May 23rd Slide filed an S-1 announcing its intention to go public.

Founded in 2021, Slide built a business to capture the mispriced homeowners’ business held by Florida’s Citizens Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort. In just four years, the company scaled to over $1.3 billion in GWP, a feat previously limited to PE-backed insurance super connectors like Steven Caitlin of Convex.

The Slide Insurtech IPO breaks the drought of InsurTech IPOs since Digit’s IPO last year in India and the wave of US IPOs in 2021.

What’s more, traditional insurance companies (YB, AHL, and AII) make up 3% of the total companies that have gone public (excluding shells and SPACs) this year. This narrow opening in the IPO window means that VCs who missed the boat due to fear must consider InsurTech distributors; otherwise, they may miss out on the best deals ahead.

We have been standing behind startup MGAs and distributors all along.

MGA Lab is one of our key commitments in the space. Through the MGA Lab, we help entrepreneurs who want to launch new insurance products gain access to mentorship, capacity, and distribution to launch and grow their businesses.

If you’re building an MGA or know someone working on one, let’s collaborate to accelerate your growth.

Learn more about our program:

Information Session (Jun 10 at 11am ET): Registration

Learn more or Apply (Applications close July): MGA Lab Page

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Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

(Webinar) – Tariff Turbulence: What it Means for Risk
June 3rd, 2025 | 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for Tariff Turbulence, a fast-paced evening exploring the latest political, regulatory, and trade developments shaking the insurance and risk landscape.

Alternative Distribution Strategies ERT
June 3rd, 2025 | 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm | NYC
– Executive Roundtable on Alternative Distribution Strategies

Equisoft Life Accelerated Cruise
June 4th, 2025 | 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm | NYC
– Cruise the Manhattan skyline and discuss insurTech (Invite-Only)

MGA Lab Info Session
June 10th, 2025 | 11:00 am | Zoom
– A free info session discussing the details of the MGA Lab program.

Agentic AI Webinar: Jargon or Buzzword?
August 13th, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
– InsurTech NY partners with Lazarus AI to unpack Agentic AI’s impact on insurance

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Portfolio Spotlight: QuickFacts Launches Commercial Line

QuickFacts, a portfolio company of the InsurTech Fund, has officially launched its long-anticipated commercial insurance product line. Designed for brokers, the platform eliminates the need for portal-hopping and disconnected document management. With over 12,000 centralized assets and 3,000+ fillable forms, QuickFacts provides instant access to underwriting materials, applications, rate calculators, and endorsements—organized by product, not just type.

This marks a significant expansion from personal to commercial lines, built directly from broker feedback. IRCA comparisons are set to roll out in June, further enhancing utility. QuickFacts continues to solve real pain points in broker workflows, reinforcing its position as a go-to infrastructure layer for insurance distribution.

See the details on their commercial product line here.

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Sproutr PA-based boutique insurance product design and build firm

Bestow ($120M, Growth Equity): TX-based insurance technology company

Steadily ($30M, Two Sigma Ventures): TX-based provider of landlord insurance

1Fort ($7.5M, Bonfire Ventures): NY-based AI platform for business insurance

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Curious about Investing in InsurTech?

If you want to learn more about how you can personally or through your company invest in the next generation of the insurance industry (InsurTech) and take a page from Warren Buffett’s book, please reach out to us at: contact@insurtechny.com

Happy to have a conversation with you about ways to do it and opportunities within our portfolio.

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Warren Buffett Legacy ARticle

InsurTech NY News: Warren Buffet’s Legacy

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

INSURTECH NY – NEW YORK | APRIL 15, 2025

In the last minute of his address, Warren Buffett shared that he will be stepping down from Berkshire Hathaway.

Deemed the world’s best investor. Buffett zigged where Wall Street zagged. Focusing simply on long-term value investing, he brought midwest common sense values to a world where complexity helped sell the next product.

The Buffett quote that impacts us the most is: “Never invest in a business you cannot understand.”

One industry that Buffett clearly understands is insurance.

In case you did not know, Berkshire owns no less than 21 insurance companies including: GEICO, National Indemnity, General Re, Alleghany, TransRe, RSUI, CapSpecialty, BH Life, BHHC, GUARD, USLI, MedPro, MLMIC, Central States Indemnity, Kansas Bankers Surety, BHSI, BH Direct, biBERK, BHAssurance, BH International Insurance, BH European Insurance

This should be a lesson for us all; invest in what you know, invest in your own industry. Or at the very least take the time to read up on Warren Buffett’s legacy in the many biographies about him.

Spotlight: Most Active Investors and Advisors

In the spirit of Warren Buffett, we decided to conduct research to see which individual people have the most active investments in the InsurTech space. And, have the biggest vested stake in InsurTechs succeeding.

As you will notice, we were not concerned about the Venture Capital funds, but the people behind them that built them and personally were impacted by the success or failure of their startup portfolio.

To be the most inclusive, the list calculated the total number of startups with equity stake, not the amount invested. Here is what counted towards equity stakes:

  • Direct investments – equity acquired by direct investments in private InsurTechs
  • Activity requirement – InsurTechs must be active. Exited or shutdown companies were excluded
  • Only validated ownership – if an entity invested in the fund and it could not be traced to an individual owner, it was excluded
  • Accepted sources of equity stake: General Partner (GP) carry for VCs in the funds they are partners, direct investments made by an individual into a startup, and advisory shares obtained from helping founders

We reached out to active investors in the community but may have missed some of them. If you want to be added, email contact@insurtechny.com with your data.

This is our first attempt, and data will be continuously updated as we get more data and participation. (Note that David Gritz and Tony Lew tops the charts mainly due to their positions obtained from InsurTech Fund and MGA Lab).

Top InsurTech Investors and Advisors

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Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

(Webinar) – Tariff Turbulence: What it Means for Risk
June 3rd, 2025 | 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for Tariff Turbulence, a fast-paced evening exploring the latest political, regulatory, and trade developments shaking the insurance and risk landscape.

Agentic AI Webinar: Jargon or Buzzword?
August 13th, 2025 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

Portfolio Spotlight: Quantee Acquired by Guidewire

We’re proud to share that Quantee, one of The InsurTech Fund’s earliest portfolio companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Guidewire Software Inc.

From day one, Quantee set out to redefine how insurers approach pricing—with a bold vision, exceptional execution, and a deep commitment to technical excellence. Their dynamic pricing engine is now poised to help Guidewire bring smarter, faster, and more accurate pricing decisions to carriers around the globe.

Congratulations to Dawid, Mat, and the entire Quantee team on this well-earned milestone.

Read the Guidewire official press release here.

InsureTerms by Troutman Pepper and Locke

InsureTerms

Our partners over at Troutman Pepper Locke (Formerly Locke Lord) will be helping to inform the community, by creating a glossary of terms used in the Insurance industry.

Certificate of Insurance – Certificate of Insurance – or COI – has two meanings, depending on the context. First, a certificate of insurance can mean insurance coverage that is issued pursuant … Read More

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Meanwhile ($40M, Framework Ventures): Hamilton, Ontario based Digital asset-focused insurtech firm

Luzern Risk ($12M, Caffeinated Capital): NYC-based provider of a captive insurance platform

Kay.ai ($3M, Wing VC): NYC-based AI-powered data entry agent for insurance operations

Sohar Health ($3.8M, Kindred Capital): NYC-based AI-powered insurance eligibility verification provider

Arlo ($4M, Upfront Ventures): NYC-based AI-powered health insurance underwriter for small businesses

Singlekey, an InsurTech Fund member, has announced their partnership with Leasey.ai, expanding their offering of advanced tenant screening and management tools.

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Equisoft Cruise

Partner Event Spotlight: Equisoft Life Accelerated Cruise

Back by popular demand, the Equisoft Life Accelerated Cruise offers a unique opportunity to connect with the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders in a private, upscale setting. As we cruise along Manhattan’s iconic skyline, we’ll explore how insurers and insurtechs are navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI, data modernization, and digital transformation. This exclusive, invite-only evening is designed for candid conversations, high-impact networking, and inspiration under the stars.

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Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Curious about Investing in InsurTech?

If you want to learn more about how you can personally or through your company invest in the next generation of the insurance industry (InsurTech) and take a page from Warren Buffett’s book, please reach out to us at: contact@insurtechny.com

Happy to have a conversation with you about ways to do it and opportunities within our portfolio.

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InsurTech NY News: Top 10 Finalists Announced

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

After reviewing 120+ applications, our judges have selected the finalists for our Global InsurTech Competition. Plus, our Spring Conference registered attendees selected the wildcard by popular vote.

See them present live at the Spring Conference this April 2-3.

Event details: www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference/

Save 10% on tickets with Code: TOP-10-INSURTECHS

2025 Top 10 Startup Competition Finalists

2025 Spring Conference Partner Events

A few choice events from our partners to round off your day during the Spring Conference:

Spring Conference Partner Events

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InsurTech NY Sponsors

Thank you to our InsurTech NY Community Sponsors

2025 Spring Conference Sponsors as of March 16th

InsurTech Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Coverforce ($13M, Insight Partners): New York-based infrastructure platform for commercial insurance

Nirvana Insurance ($80M, General Catalyst): SF-based commercial trucking insurer

Outmarket AI ($4.7M, Fika Ventures ): San Francisco-based developer of agentic copilots for commercial insurance

Coalition, Inc. ($30M, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group ): San Francisco-based cybersecurity-focused insurtech

CompScience ($27.6M, Sands Capital): SF-based risk prevention solutions in commercial P&C insurance

Partner Events and Programs

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

What Type of InsurTech Research Do You Want?

We plan to publish research about InsurTech startups, venture capital and investment trends, and insurance executive strategy. Do you have an idea for research that the industry should read about? Share your ideas with us, and we can collaborate. Feel free to reach us at contact@insurtechny.com

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InsurTech NY News: Do you need a DOGE?

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

Famously named after a meme cryptocurrency, the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has converted an apolitical tech service – US Digital Service – into a ‘digital strike team’ attracting a firestorm of attention.

That raises the question: do insurers need their version of DOGE? Data says maybe.

Per Conning, non-commission expense ratios have barely budged since 1977 (data below). And, last we checked, we have better technology today. Insurers must ruthlessly question what is necessary to deliver underwriting performance and quality claims service.

If you are looking for ideas on how to do this, we have just the place – InsurTech Spring Conference.

Find your best ideas with panels on the Impact of AI on Pricing, The Next Gen Carrier Model, the Next Phase of Automated Underwriting, and Predicting Claims Behavior with Analytics.

Event details: www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference/

Expense Ratios by Conning Inc.

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

(Webinar) – AI in Insurance: Beyond Automation
Mar 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm
30-minute webinar hosted in partnership with HyperExponential

InsurTech Spring Conference
Apr 2-3, 2025 | New York
1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

Executive Roundtable: Bringing AI to Reality
Apr 1, 2025 | New York
Invite-only Executive Roundtable with a unique AI focus

Building California Resilience Post Wildfires
Mar 4, 2025 | San Francisco
Hear from 3 VCs and 3 Startups on how to (re)build with resilience in mind

InsurTech NY Sponsors

Thank you to our InsurTech NY Community Sponsors

InsurTech NY Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring our community or our 2025 Spring Conference, send us a note at contact@insurtechny.com.

InsureTerms - Locke Lord

Our partners over at Troutman Pepper Locke (Formerly Locke Lord) will be helping to inform the community, by creating a glossary of terms used in the Insurance industry.

Life Settlement – means the secondary market sale of an in-force life insurance policy by its original owner, typically… read more

InsurTech East Coast Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Openly ($193M, Eden Global Partners): MA-based home insurance startup

Red Sky Health ($3M, Trevor Burgess): Boston-based AI-driven platform optimizing healthcare claims management

Marsh McLennan acquired New York based Acumen Solutions Group, for undisclosed sum.

Equisoft Acquired VisCalc for an undisclosed sum

Partner Events and Programs

  • ClimateTech Connect (April 15-16)
  • Global Insurance Symposium (April 15-16)
  • 2025 Resource Pro Summit (April 22-24)
  • InsurTech Hartford Symposium 2025 (April 29-30)

See more information about our partner events here:
https://www.insurtechny.com/2025-insurtech-conference-calendar/

Jobs at carrier/broker innovation and venture teams

For an up to date listing of open careers available from our members, visit our jobs page: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

What Type of InsurTech Research Do You Want?

We plan to publish research about InsurTech startups, venture capital and investment trends, and insurance executive strategy. Do you have an idea for research that the industry should read about? Share your ideas with us, and we can collaborate. Feel free to reach us at contact@insurtechny.com

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Spring Conference Success & Media Mentions

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in News.

This year’s Spring Conference was a success!

See what all the buzz was about…

MEDIA RECAP 2024

Digital Insurer

ON LINKEDIN – At InsurTech NY March 20-21, speakers on panels shared insights on embedded insurance, underwriting innovation, and innovating during core systems upgrades…

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Life Annuity Specialist

IN PDF, March 22, 2024 – “Insurers had better get on board with artificial intelligence because it’s here to stay, say industry watchers. ‘I think that AI is already sticking,’ said Todd Rissel, CEO of e2Value, Inc., a property appraisal company in Stamford, Conn., who was speaking at the Spring InsurTech Conference in New York this week…”

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WInsurance insider USA

ON WEBSITE – InsurTech M&A seems to be showing signs of life. While there hasn’t been an influx of completed deals, more discussions have been taking place compared to last year, attendees at the Insurtech Spring Conference said…

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IN PDF, April 1, 2024 – “Regulations, I don’t see them as a roadblock,” said Nanditha Nandy, head of data-driven underwriting solutions for Swiss Re, speaking at the InsurTech NY conference in March. “They are the necessary gatekeepers. If we are able to explain the decision-making, we should be fine.”

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VIDEOS, April 5, 2024 –
AM Best TV has covered the Insurtech 2024 Spring Conference thoroughly. Click here for a full breakdown of their content around the conference with topics like: “Insurtech Leaders Say a Strong Insurance Background Is Part of Successful Recipe”

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VIDEO, April 2, 2024 – “Root CEO Alex Timm has said the insurtech appreciates the recent recognition it has received for its performance among investors, and argued that the auto specialist’s technology advantage is starting to become more evident as it outperforms the industry.”

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CB insights

ON WEBSITE, March 27, 2024 – “InsurTech NY — an insurtech community association, incubator, and investor — held its 2024 Spring Conference on March 20 and 21. Presentations and panels centered on the new wave of opportunities from AI and data analytics within insurance. We look at the key themes and use CB Insights data to dig into the underlying trends.”

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The Insurer TV

ON WEBSITE, April 5, 2024 – “InsurTech NY founders: Group aiming to provide “ecosystem” to foster community. InsurTech NY’s co-founders David Gritz and Tony Lew have outlined the group’s mission of fostering community within the segment and to leverage their insights and relationships to invest and incubate start-ups to help them get off the ground.”

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Arch Insurance

ON WEBSITE, April 11, 2024 – “Following InsurTech NY‘s Spring Conference, Arch’s Bryan Adams sat down with Michael Shashoua from Digital Insurance to discuss third-party data management. The pair explored both challenges and solutions for the insurance industry when it comes to handling third-party data. Bryan even shared two data-related trends on the horizon that have caught his interest.”

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Global Startup Competition Finalists Announcements

InsurTech NY News: Global Competition Finalists Announced!

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

Global Startup Competition Finalists Announced!

With Super Tuesday behind us, we are now turning our focus to the competitive spirit within our industry.

More than 30 VC and carrier judges have deliberated and selected the top nine startup competition finalists for our Global InsurTech Competition. With 149 applications, our selection process is on par with Princeton University’s acceptance rate.

Top Startups: Anansi, FutureProof Technologies, Invive, Lukango, Qumis, Samos Insurance, Vecto, Vellum Insurance, and Wuuii.

For the last startup, we invite you to be a part of the process. The final startup (wildcard) will be selected by popular vote. Check out the startups given a wildcard opportunity, review their videos, and submit your vote by March 8th.

Competition Wildcard: https://www.insurtechny.com/competition/

All finalists will present at our InsurTech Spring Conference. Don’t forget to register.

InsurTech startup competition finalists

Spotlight: Insurance Innovation Playbook @ InsurTech Spring

Conning Research and InsurTech NY have been interviewing carriers to figure out the playbook for making innovation work. 10+ carriers have participated in in-depth interviews.

Our own Tony Lew will present the research at our InsurTech Spring Conference on March 20th.

Join us and benchmark your peers: www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

InsurTech Spring Conference
Mar 20-21 | 2 Days | Pier 60
– 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

The Sound of Underwriting
Jun 4 | Flatiron District, NYC
– Learn how underwriters think about entertainment + listen to an InsurTech musician

New Data Sources
Jun 12 | Sunnyvale, CA
– An InsurTech SF event, this Plug and Play Tech collaboration covers topics from IoT sensors and telematics to advanced analytics and machine learning

Spring Conference Partner Events

Caffeine Kickstart by Fenris Digital

March 20th 10am – 12pm | Bluestone Lane cafe at Pier 62

ITA After Conference Networking Event

March 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm | Porchlight

InsurTech NY Sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors of our upcoming InsurTech Spring Conference.

Insurtech Spring Conference Sponsors - Feb 2024

If you are interested in sponsoring our events, send us a note at contact@www.insurtechny.com

InsurTech East Coast Deals, Opportunities, and Partner Events

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

Coverdash ($13.5M, Nyca Partners): NYC-based SMB-focused embedded insurtech solution

Healthee ($32M, Sequoia Capital): Harnessing AI for a better user experience, providing insurance answers

intenseye ($64M, Lightspeed Venture Partners): Workplace safety solutions leveraging existing infrastructure

Partner Events and Programs

  • InsurTech Hartford Symposium (Apr 17-18)
  • NY DFS Exchange (Jun 30)
  • RevTech Labs – NYC Fintech Pitch Event (Apr 11)
  • RevTech Labs – Fintech + Insurtech Generations (Jun 12-13)

See more information about our partner events here

Jobs In Carrier/Broker Innovation and Venture Teams

Anansi – Strategic Account Manager
Gallagher – Client Service Positions
Lockton – Personal Risk (High Net-Worth) Sales Executive
Tokio Marine – Head of Red Team and Intelligence

See more information and apply via our blog: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Sponsor InsurTech NY Community Activities

Has the InsurTech NY community helped you make a lasting connection? Do you want an opportunity to get your brand out there? InsurTech NY has many ways to support your marketing needs: community events, podcast, newsletter, webinar and more. To learn more, reach out to contact@www.insurtechny.com

Best,
David, Tony, and the InsurTech NY Team

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InsurTech NY News: Going Bare

Written by tyrel@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

InsurTech NY News: Going Bare on Homeowner’s Insurance

Carriers dropping out of markets and approval of new rate increases are having unintended consequences on the homeowner’s insurance markets.

Homeowners are now deciding to “go bare” and forego homeowner’s insurance completely. According to Axios, almost 40% of homes in the US are mortgage-free, so they don’t have lender requirements. As a result, data from III shows that 12% of homeowners are not covered with insurance, more than double the 5% rate just a few years ago.

This change in the market is an opportunity for startups.

It is an opportunity because startups that are selling into difficult markets like Greenshield Risk, SPIN, and Sola – graduates of our MGA Lab – can capture market share and benefit from high rates while incumbents stay out of the market.

Beyond broadening the market, our hope is we can take long-term view and focus on risk mitigation. Solutions like creating defensible space and hardening properties will allow homeowners to rest assured and afford protection.

If you are curious about some of the startups shaking up the space, join us to meet some of them at our InsurTech Spring Conference.

As a regular newsletter subscriber, you can save 10% off tickets with code “Go-Bare”.

Register and learn more at: https://www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference/

Spotlight: InsurTech Slopes 2024

On Jan 31, 20 founders and investors gathered in Montana to forge new relationships. This event was the sixth in a series of small group events we have been holding under the InsurTech Founder and Investors Forum Series.

The summer edition, InsurTech Rapids has just been announced; learn more and join the waitlist: InsurTech Rapids.

InsurTech Slopes US 2024

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

InsurTech Spring Conference
Mar 20-21 | 2 Days | Pier 60
– 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

The Sound of Underwriting
Jun 4 | Flatiron District, NYC
– Learn how underwriters think about entertainment + listen to an InsurTech musician

InsurTech NY Sponsors

Thank you to sponsors of our upcoming InsurTech Spring Conference.

Insurtech Spring Conference Sponsors - Feb 2024

If you are interested in sponsoring our events? Make a request here

InsurTech East Coast Deals, Partner Events, and Open Roles

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

  • Buddy ($7M, Sequoia Capital): VA-based insurance gateway for software companies.
  • Cake ($1.3M, Markd): IN-based transactional marketplace for independent insurance agents
  • Kin ($15M, Activate Capital): IL-based home insurance provider

Partner Events and Programs

  • Data Innovation in Insurance (Mar 5-6)
  • InsurTech Hartford Symposium (Apr 17-18)
  • NY DFS Exchange (Jun 30)
  • InsurtechLIVE 24 Conference (Feb 13)
  • RevTech Labs – NYC Fintech Pitch Event (Apr 11)
  • RevTech Labs – Fintech + Insurtech Generations (Jun 12-13)

See more information about our partner events here: https://www.insurtechny.com/upcoming-insurtech-conferences/

Jobs In Carrier/Broker Innovation and Venture Teams

Anansi – Strategic Account Manager
Extend – Actuarial Manager
Gallagher – Client Service Positions
Lockton – Personal Risk (High Net-Worth) Sales Executive

See more information and apply via our blog: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Consider Sponsoring InsurTech Spring

Has the InsurTech NY community helped you make a lasting connection? Do you want an opportunity to get your brand out there? Show your support for InsurTech NY by sponsoring our Spring Conference on March 20-21. To learn more or request information reach out to contact@www.insurtechny.com

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InsurTech NY News: Reflecting on 2023 + 3 InsurTech CEOs to See

Written by eliza@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

Some people make New Year’s Resolutions, but even with the best intentions don’t make it past March. Others create a vision board to hang in their bathroom that gets marked up with your latest skincare regime. At InsurTech NY, we decided for 2024 the safest thing we can do is to reflect on 2023. No letdowns and no mess.

2023 Investments in Insurtech

Since it will be our second full year of being an investor, we reviewed data on the state of 2023 new investments in InsurTech. We reached out to 20 InsurTech investors and asked them two questions; How many new investments did you make in 2023? How many partners are in your fund? Here is what we found (data updated to mid-Oct):

  • Total investments across all 20 funds: 100
  • Median number of investments: 3.5
  • Median investments per partner: 1.3
  • InsurTech NY’s Fund Pacing: 3rd Most Active

11 of the 20 Funds allowed to publish their data individually. You can see the specific data points on our website: InsurTech VC Reflections.

Now if you are like us, you probably want to make 2024 better than 2023. To that effect, we are launching our 5th global early-stage startup competition to raise awareness for the next crop of InsurTechs and create investment opportunities for InsurTechs (Carriers + VCs do the judging).

If you want exposure for your start or have a friend who is pre-seed, please help us get the word out about the competition to make 2024 a better year for investment.

Competition details: www.insurtechny.com/competition

Insurtech Early Stage Competition

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.  Applications are open until Feb. 5, 2024.

Spotlight: 3 Leading InsurTech CEOs to Speak at InsurTech Spring Insurance Conference

We are excited to announce that we have secured three of the most successful InsurTech CEOs to speak about journeys and their path to profitability at our InsurTech Spring conference on March 20-21. Come join us to hear:

Alex Timm – CEO of Root
Rick McCathron – CEO of Hippo
Jack Kudale – CEO of Cowbell Cyber

Learn more and register at: https://www.insurtechny.com/

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

InsurTech Spring Conference [Fast Mover Special if booking in January] Mar 20-21 | 2 Days | Pier 60
– 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

InsurTech Slopes USA Jan 31-Feb 1 | Big Sky, MT
– Founder and Investor program. Past partners attended from: AmFam, Anthemis, Altamont, Cameron VC, QBE

If you are interested in sponsoring a future InsurTech event, send us a note at contact@www.insurtechny.com.

InsurTech East Coast Deals, Partner Events, and Open Roles

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

  • Digital Owl ($12M, RGA): Health: Document digitization and case summarization platform for health insurance
  • Mile Auto ($4.2M, Ulu Ventures): P&C: Consumer usage-based automobile coverage using computer vision and decision analytics.

Partner Events and Programs

  • InsurTech Hartford Symposium (April 17-18)
  • NY Dept of Financial Services DFS Exchange (Engagement Platform for Stakeholders)

See more information and register via our website: www.insurtechny.com/upcoming-insurtech-conferences

Jobs In Carrier/Broker Innovation and Venture Teams

Anansi – Strategic Account Manager
Extend – Actuarial Manager

See more information and apply via our blog: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Consider Sponsoring InsurTech Conference this Spring

Has the InsurTech NY community helped you make a lasting connection? Do you want an opportunity to get your brand out there? Show your support for InsurTech NY by sponsoring our Spring Conference on March 20-21.  To learn more or request information reach out to contact@www.insurtechny.com.

Access to Data and the Spring Conference

InsurTech NY News: Access to Data + Spring Conference

Written by eliza@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

On Dec 5th, four debaters took the stage – an AI startup founder, a VC venture partner, a solution provider partner, and a law firm partner. They debated on whether the government should reduce barriers for AI and Analytics platforms to access data.

One side made the case that the use of unrestricted data in AI models improves lives. The other side argued that humans have a basic need for privacy and security. The same debate is taking place in corporate boardrooms, among startup founders, and by venture capitalists.

Together as an industry, one that holds trillions of records, our industry leaders must put in the intellectual work to decide where balance exists between total privacy and unrestricted access.

To help you do that thinking and to continue the conversation on all topics related to AI, we have decided to make the theme of the InsurTech Spring Conference (Mar 20-21) – The AI and Analytics Advantage. We will discuss across each functional area from distribution to underwriting to claims and how to ethically maintain your data advantage to be a profitable insurer. Like last year, we have dedicated halls for P&C and L&H.

Learn more and register: www.insurtechny.com/insurtech-spring-conference [Early bird special]

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

InsurTech Spring Conference [Save 20% with Code Nov-News – Ends Nov 30] Mar 20-21 | 2 Days | Pier 60
– 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

InsurTech Slopes EU Jan 16-17 | Switzerland
– Founder and Investor program, 1-day education + 1-day networking

InsurTech Slopes USA Jan 31-Feb 1 | Big Sky, MT
– Founder and Investor program. Past partners attended from: AmFam, Anthemis, Altamont, Cameron VC, QBE

If you are interested in sponsoring a future InsurTech event, send us a note at contact@www.insurtechny.com.

InsurTech East Coast Deals, Partner Events, and Open Roles

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

  • BirdsEyeView (European Space Agency): P&C: Parametric MGA offering automated underwriting and climate-driven analytics.
  • Pontera ($60 Million, ICONIQ Growth): Finance: NYC-based SaaS providing advisors a platform for managing held-away accounts.
  • Zyla Health ($4 million, Exfinity Venture Partners): Health: AI-based healthcare management platform connecting patients and providers dealing with chronic conditions.

Partner Events and Programs

See more information and register via our website: www.insurtechny.com/upcoming-insurtech-conferences

Jobs in Carrier & Broker Innovation Teams

Looking for opportunities in carrier or broker innovation, venture, and strategy teams? Explore the latest openings on our InsurTech NY Jobs Board—updated regularly with new roles across the industry.

Consider Sponsoring InsurTech Spring

Has the InsurTech NY community helped you make a lasting connection? Do you want an opportunity to get your brand out there? Show your support for InsurTech NY by sponsoring our Spring Conference on March 20-21.  To learn more or request information reach out to contact@www.insurtechny.com.

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InsurTech NY News: Accelerator Cohort + PnP Partnership

Written by eliza@www.insurtechny.com on . Posted in Newsletter.

Last week was the Investor Demo Day for our Growth Stage InsurTech Accelerator. We had 39 startups present including current cohort companies, MGA Lab startups, and a few accelerator alumni.

We are happy to announce the 2023 cohort of 41 startups by primary line of business:

Life, Health, and Benefits Lines:

Aerogami, Annuities Genius, Future Capital, Hammurabi, iGuard Fire, Insured Normads, Jove, Knudge, Lazarus AI, Medical Second Opinion, Nestimate, Neutrinos, SortSpoke, Planswell, ScoreData, Triyo, and Uniblox

Property and Casualty Lines:

Agtools, Allium Data, altumAI, Batteryze, Billy, Claim Genius, DocLens, Draftrs, Edify, Floatbot, Gigaforce, Kita, Kwant, Kyber, Modjoul, Mac Intelligence, Optimalex, Otonomi, Previsico, Property Scout, Salient Predictions, Stere, ThingCo, and Voxel

Spotlight: Partner Event with Plug and Play – AI Solutions

We are excited to usher in our first partner event with Plug and Play in Sunnyvale, CA. Thanks to Alex Tran and his team, we are able to host our InsurTech SF event as part of the Plug and Play Winter Summit on Dec 5th.

At the Summit, we will be hosting a panel on the Impact of AI on Claims. And, we will hold the first-ever 2-vs-2 debate to discuss the balance between generative AI data sources and privacy needs. The debate will feature an AI startup founder who has previously run a debate camp.

Learn more and register: AI Solutions Event (Dec 5)

Upcoming InsurTech Community Events and Programs

InsurTech Spring Conference [Save 20% with Code Nov-News – Ends Nov 30] Mar 20-21 | 2 Days | Pier 60
– 1000+ influencers, 100+ speakers, 10 startup presentations, + expo hall

AI Solutions for Insurance Dec 5 | Sunnyvale, CA (Bay Area)
– Featuring Live 2-vs-2 Debate on AI & Data Privacy

InsurTech Slopes EU Jan 16-17 | Switzerland
– Founder and Investor program, 1-day education + 1-day networking

InsurTech Slopes USA Jan 31-Feb 1 | Big Sky, MT
– Founder and Investor program. Past partners attended from: AmFam, Anthemis, Altamont, Cameron VC, QBE

If you are interested in sponsoring a future InsurTech event, send us a note at contact@www.insurtechny.com.

InsurTech East Coast Deals, Partner Events, and Open Roles

Discover a curated mix of InsurTech financings, exits, partnerships, opportunities, and partner events on the East Coast.

InsurTech News and Deals

  • Reserv ($20 million, Altai Ventures): P&C: NYC-based claims platform for Carriers and MGAs
    Boundless Rider ($4.25 million, American Family Ventures): Auto: Massachusetts-based MGA focused on the motorcycle and power sports market.
  • Layr ($10 million, Cota Capital): Broker Tech: Atlanta-based solution provider serving small to medium commercial brokerage operation needs.

Partner Events and Programs

  • BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator (Applications open until Dec 18)
  • Plug and Play Winter Summit (Dec 5-7)
  • NY Dept of Financial Services DFS Exchange (Engagement Platform for Stakeholders)

See more information and register via our website: www.insurtechny.com/upcoming-insurtech-conferences

Jobs In Carrier/Broker Innovation and Venture Teams

Anansi – Strategic Account Manager
Fenris Digital – Financial Operations
Fenris Digital – Marketing Manager

See more information and apply via our blog: https://www.insurtechny.com/jobs

Consider Sponsoring InsurTech Spring

Has the InsurTech NY community helped you make a lasting connection? Do you want an opportunity to get your brand out there? Show your support for InsurTech NY by sponsoring our Spring Conference on March 20-21.  To learn more or request information reach out to contact@www.insurtechny.com.