April has been an exceptionally productive month for the InsTech.ie ecosystem, marked by high-impact workshops, the conclusion of our latest Foundry cohort, and the first major reveals for our upcoming summit.
In this edition, we recap the Service Delivery AI Hackathon at Allianz, the Foundry Finale, and our recent Industry Workshop on Life Insurance Data Transfer Friction. We also share the first 8 speakers announced for the Transformation Summit in partnership with EIS, alongside key insights from across the Irish insurtech landscape and a look at upcoming ecosystem engagements.
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Allianz Service Delivery AI Hackathon: Vision to Prototype in 48Hrs
We recently concluded the Allianz Service Delivery AI Hackathon, a high-intensity event demonstrating how rapidly the industry evolves when leadership vision aligns with front-line delivery. Following opening remarks from the CEO, cross-functional teams moved from identifying high-impact friction points to demoing functional prototypes to C-suite judges. Supported by a NayaOne sandbox, the event successfully shifted mindsets from skepticism to total immersion, proving that when barriers are removed, the speed of insurance transformation is significant.
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The Foundry Finale: A Landmark Day for Irish InsurTech
We are proud to celebrate the graduation of our inaugural cohort from the InsTech.ie Foundry, Ireland’s first insurance-specific accelerator. 10 exceptional startups showcased world-class solutions to a room of industry leaders, marking a major milestone for the Irish innovation pipeline.
The Graduates:Finerty, SureDocs, Amethyst Care, BlueDot, Capital Intelligence, Regzact, Protostars, ITUS, Solvera Risk Solutions, IceID & Halo.
Expert Panel: Thanks to Maureen Breslin, Michael Murphy, and Cian O'Toole for sharing their insights on scaling success.
Our Partners: Sincere thanks to Furthr for co-delivering the program and Enterprise Ireland for their unwavering ecosystem support.
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The Transformation Summit 2026: First Speakers Announced
We are thrilled to reveal the first wave of speakers for the Transformation Summit this June 11th in Dublin. Featuring leadership from Generali, Google Cloud, Celent, Hamilton, MACH Alliance, InsurTech NY, and Ninety, this senior-level executive forum explores the shift from AI experimentation to intelligent, scalable operations. Attendance is complimentary for insurers, reinsurers, and brokers thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, EIS. Secure your place among the leaders shaping the future of insurance.
Ireland’s insurance sector is at an inflection point across AI, operating models, regulation and growth. InsTech.ie, in partnership with Guidewire, is conducting an executive survey to capture where the industry stands today and what will define success over the next 3–5 years.
This 10–12 minute survey explores priorities across AI, data, talent and regulation. All responses are confidential and shared only in aggregate.
InsTech.ie featured in Silicon Republic- The AI Adoption Gap in Insurance
Our CEO, Gary Leyden, recently featured in Silicon Republic, addressing the industry's hesitation toward AI adoption. The piece highlights how Ireland is overcoming "operational risk" through initiatives like our Digital Sandbox accelerating AI proofs-of-concept from 18 months to just eight weeks. Gary argues that for Ireland to remain a global leader, we must move from executing strategy to shaping it. Read the article here
Earlier this month InsTech.ie hosted a Life & Pensions discovery workshop to map manual friction in inter-insurer data exchange. This is part of our ongoing commitment to cross-industry collaboration solving operational pain points that are better addressed together than alone. While this session focused on Life and Pensions, we plan to roll out similar collaborative challenges across Health, Motor, and General Insurance to drive industry-wide efficiency. If you are interested in joining a future collaborative challenge or suggesting a shared industry problem to solve, please reach out to- gavin@instech.ie
Irish InsurTech News
Insurance Skillnet Launch: Strengthening Industry Talent
Skillnet Ireland has launched the new Insurance Skillnet, a dedicated business network designed to build a future-ready workforce for Ireland’s insurance sector. Developed in collaboration with industry leaders, the initiative will provide targeted training and upskilling to support the 43,000+ people employed in the industry. This strategic resource will help firms adapt to technological change and reinforce Ireland's position as a global insurance hub. Find out more at InsuranceSkillnet.ie
Irish InsurTech News
Lloyd’s Showcase: Empowering InsurTech at Euronext
Lloyd’s hosted an InsurTech-focused event at the Irish Stock Exchange to outline strategic routes into the global market. Led by Hugh Governey, Lloyd’s Country Manager for Ireland, the session highlighted how Lloyd’s supports the MGA and broker community while fostering new entrants through the Lloyd’s Lab innovation initiative. The event underscored the powerful synergy between Lloyd’s market access and local supports, providing a robust springboard for Irish InsurTechs to scale and compete internationally.
🔗Some more links that might interest you
Industry Report: The State of AI Adoption in Insurance 2026
Explore how carriers are moving from exploration to execution in this benchmarking report from Roots Automation, which highlights the key use cases and success factors for scaling AI in underwriting and claims. [Download the Report]
Capgemini Case Study: Revolutionizing Data for 70% Faster Insights
By migrating fragmented legacy systems to a unified cloud ecosystem, Capgemini helped a leading US insurer achieve 70% faster time to insight and 60% faster product launches, enabling enterprise-wide AI scalability. [Read the Case Study]
The State of Automation in Insurance: UiPath Whitepaper
Discover how insurers are leveraging AI and automation to streamline the entire value chain from underwriting and policy administration to claims to drive operational efficiency and superior customer experiences. Read more here.
Insight: Reshaping the Claims Lifecycle with AI
In the latest Irish Broker Magazine, Jane Ennis of Sedgwick Ireland provides a deep dive into how AI is moving from theory to practice in claims. The feature explores how automated FNOL, intelligent assessments, and AI-driven compliance are streamlining operations and improving the customer journey. Learn more here.
Market Insight: Global Insurance Brokers & Agents Forecast 2026
This report explores the projected growth of the global brokerage market through 2026, highlighting how digital transformation and shifting distribution models are reshaping the role of intermediaries in an increasingly tech-driven landscape. [Read the Full Report].
Position Paper: Insurance and the Sustainable Development Goals
A new position paper supported by Swiss Re and Generali outlines how the insurance industry can better integrate with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by focusing on risk, resilience, and transformation. The research presents 11 design principles for closing social protection gaps and ensuring insurance plays a central role in global multilateral development agreements. [Read the Position Paper]
🗓️ Upcoming Events
InsurPitch Dublin 2026: Selecting the Next Innovation Vanguard
On 21st May, Guidewire's Insurtech Vanguards will host InsurPitch Dublin at Sandbox VR, featuring five finalists: Blink Parametric, Inaza, Kayna, SettleIndex, and Miss MoneyPenny. This showcase highlights early-stage innovators across parametric insurance, workflow automation, and embedded distribution. [RSVP Now]
Join us in Barcelona for ITC Europe 2026
Europe’s leading insurance innovation event returns on 28–29 May, bringing 650+ insurers, insurtechs, and investors together. InsTech.ie members get an exclusive 10% discount on the Startup Programme and sponsorship packages. As there is no direct code, please email sam@instech.ie to express your interest, and we will facilitate your introduction to the organizers to secure your place.
InsTech.ie is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027 and the Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. This funding will help us to maximise enterprise collaboration and stimulate the growth and development of the insurtech cluster in Ireland.
Thank you to all our members and innovation partners for their continued support.
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