Emerging Technologies

In the current environment, the sales cycle for onboarding at an insurer averages 12 months. That is an awfully long time for a startup.

Many insurers think 20% of their business could be soon lost to insurtech startups, so staying ahead of technology trends is vital.

The ability to combine innovation with a model that improves the way individuals perceive and interact with insurance is critical.

If we haven't reached peak-hype yet, then we surely can't be that far off. But the need to change is still very real.

Given that two-thirds of insurance industry economics are tied up in losses, why are innovators so focused on other issues?

The potential for innovation in commercial lines is actually larger than in personal lines but has so far been relatively modest.

Why can’t insurance work in the same way as Amazon, easy, seamless, one-click, no hassle, managed through your mobile and regular updates?

This month's Six Startups to Watch will highlight the most interesting newcomers among the more than 1,000 startups we track.