The Perils and Promise of Insurtechs
Reinsurers are finding new routes to the customer, both through primary clients and by creating alternative brands.
Insurtechs have attracted the attention of insurers, with some insurers content simply to observe.
For some insurers, working with insurtechs allows them to pursue innovation without disrupting core operations.
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.
