The Perils and Promise of Insurtechs
Insurtechs have attracted the attention of insurers, with some insurers content simply to observe.
For many insurers, it's easier to authorize a larger investment in an insurtech than it is to integrate its technology.
For many insurers, the most important takeaway from dealing with insurers is exposure to faster-moving, adaptive cultures that embrace, rather than reject, change.
Faced with a new work environment and changed customer expectations, insurers have looked to insurtechs for capabilities such as large-scale text messaging and distributed document management.
Among the largest insurers, building a stake in the insurtech movement takes various forms, including direct investment, acquisition and supporting tech accelerators.