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.
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.
For some insurers, working with insurtechs allows them to pursue innovation without disrupting core operations.
For many insurers, the most important takeaway from dealing with insurers is exposure to faster-moving, adaptive cultures that embrace, rather than reject, change.