The Perils and Promise of Insurtechs
Insurtechs have attracted the attention of insurers, with some insurers content simply to observe.
Reinsurers are finding new routes to the customer, both through primary clients and by creating alternative brands.
Because of their legacy and sheer size, most insurers' cultures make it difficult to act with agility. The nimble, focused nature of insurtechs can help insurers' respond.
Funding is up for insurtechs, but the number of new entrants is declining.
For some insurers, working with insurtechs allows them to pursue innovation without disrupting core operations.
