The Perils and Promise of Insurtechs
Insurtechs typically fall into one of three categories: distribution, risk-bearing carriers or focused service providers filling holes in the value chain.
For many insurers, it's easier to authorize a larger investment in an insurtech than it is to integrate its technology.
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.
Among the largest insurers, building a stake in the insurtech movement takes various forms, including direct investment, acquisition and supporting tech accelerators.
Insurtechs have attracted the attention of insurers, with some insurers content simply to observe.
