PRACTICE NOTES
Introduction and evolution of insurtech
Insurtech-what is it and why does it matter?
Insurtech refers to deploying technology across the insurance value chain in inventive ways. Challenging the incumbent market, it has reshaped underwriting, distribution, claims and administration by offering accessible tools that enhance delivery of insurance services and/or connect with new customers.
Once peripheral to board agendas in the incumbent space, it is now recognised across stakeholders that insurtech has a significant role in the evolution of insurance services. This Practice Note reviews insurtech’s evolution and its impact on the sector. It also considers emerging technologies and the UK regulatory landscape, with practical guidance for those operating in the insurtech space.
The evolution of insurtech-2010 to 2020
Insurtech in the early to mid-2010s arose from key technological shifts. Often seen as springing from fintech and the push for better customer experiences, its rise was driven by
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