June has been a landmark month for InsTech.ie. We welcomed 500+ participants to our biggest and most impactful Transformation Summit to date, opened applications for The InsTech.ie Foundry Cohort 2, and continued to strengthen Ireland's insurance innovation ecosystem by welcoming Hamilton and Everest Re as new industry members.
From industry-leading discussions on AI and operational excellence to supporting the next generation of insurtech founders, June reflected what InsTech.ie is all aboutbringing the insurance community together to innovate, collaborate and shape the future of the industry.
In this month's newsletter:
Transformation Summit 2026 highlights & video library
Applications now open for The InsTech.ie Foundry Cohort 2
Welcoming Hamilton and Everest Re to the InsTech.ie community
InsTech.ie News
Transformation Summit 2026: Shaping the Future of Insurance
On 11th June, InsTech.ie, in partnership with EIS Ltd, welcomed 500+ participants to the Odeon Cinema, Point Village for our biggest and most impactful Transformation Summit to date.
Bringing together leaders from across Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America, this year's summit reinforced Ireland's growing position as a centre for insurance innovation, digital transformation and industry collaboration.
Under the theme "AI 2.0, Operational Excellence & the Future of Insurance," the day explored how insurers, reinsurers, brokers, insurtechs and technology partners are moving beyond experimentation to deliver practical, measurable transformation across the industry.
The programme featured 15 engaging sessions, including 7 panel discussions, 2 fireside chats, and 6 keynote presentations, with expert speakers sharing practical insights, real-world case studies and honest perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of insurance.
What set Transformation Summit apart was not only the quality of the discussions, but the energy and collaboration throughout the day. From thought-provoking conversations on stage to networking across the InsTech.ie Hub, the event created an environment where industry leaders, innovators, startups and technology providers could connect, challenge ideas and explore new opportunities together. A heartfelt thank you to our Platinum Partner EIS for their continued support and partnership in helping deliver this year's summit.
We're also incredibly grateful to our Gold Partners Brightbeam, Docosoft, Expleo, EY and FINEOS, along with our Supporting Partner Enterprise Ireland, whose commitment and collaboration helped make the event possible.
Most importantly, thank you to every speaker, panellist, sponsor, exhibitor and attendee who contributed to making Transformation Summit 2026 such an outstanding success. It is your expertise, openness and willingness to collaborate that continue to make this event one of the leading gatherings for the insurance industry in Ireland.
Missed a session?
All keynote presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions are now available to watch on demand.
The InsTech.ie Foundry Cohort 2 – Applications Now Open
Following the success of our inaugural programme, we're delighted to announce that applications for The InsTech.ie Foundry Cohort 2 are now open.
Developed specifically for ambitious early-stage insurtech founders, The Foundry is Ireland's only insurance-focused pre-accelerator, designed to help startups validate their solutions, accelerate growth and build meaningful connections with insurers, reinsurers, mentors, investors and industry experts.
Delivered in partnership with Furthr, Cohort 2 will run from September 2026 to April 2027, with eight in-person sessions hosted at FINEOS, Dublin. The programme combines practical workshops, expert mentoring and direct access to industry leaders, helping founders navigate the unique challenges of building and scaling within the insurance sector.
Best of all, participation is completely free, with no fees and no equity requirement.
If you're developing innovative solutions for the future of insurance, we'd love to hear from you.
We're delighted to welcome Hamilton to the InsTech.ie community.
Hamilton is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company with a strong reputation for combining underwriting expertise with technology and data-driven innovation. Their commitment to modernising insurance and embracing new ways of working aligns closely with InsTech.ie's mission to foster collaboration and innovation across the industry.
We look forward to working with the Hamilton team and connecting them with Ireland's growing insurance and insurtech ecosystem.
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Everest Re joins as a new member
We're also pleased to welcome Everest Re as a new industry member.
With its European reinsurance headquarters based in Dublin, Everest Re brings decades of global expertise and a strong presence within Ireland's insurance market. Their experience across property, casualty and specialty reinsurance further strengthens the diverse network of organisations collaborating through InsTech.ie.
We look forward to working with the Everest Re team as we continue building one of Europe's most connected insurance innovation communities.
InsTech.ie News
Congratulations to Our Transformation Summit 2026 Prize Winners
Transformation Summit 2026 wasn't just about thought-provoking discussions and networking it also featured two fantastic prize giveaways. Congratulations to all of our winners!
Garmin vívoactive Prize Draw
Visitors to the Expleo exhibition stand had the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win a Garmin vívoactive smartwatch. Congratulations to Maeve Moore (IPB Insurance), our lucky winner!
Artificial Intelligence in the Insurance Industry Book Giveaway
Following our engaging panel discussion featuring the co-authors of Artificial Intelligence in the Insurance Industry: Insider Perspectives on Opportunities, Risks, and Practical Applications of AI, we were delighted to give away two complimentary copies of the book. Congratulations to Stephen Sherwin (AIB Life) and Ciara Naughton (CACI).
🔗Some more links that might interest you
InsurTech Showcase: Spotlight on Ireland's Next Generation of Innovation
Discover how Ireland's emerging insurtech ecosystem is transforming the future of insurance through AI-driven innovation, deep industry expertise and practical solutions to real-world challenges. Featuring a diverse group of Enterprise Ireland-supported companies, the showcase highlights the talent, ambition and technology shaping the next generation of insurance innovation.[Read more]
Funding News: CameraMatics Secures Up to €49M Investment
Irish AI-powered fleet intelligence company CameraMatics has secured up to €49 million in growth investment to accelerate international expansion and advance its AI-driven fleet safety platform across Europe and North America.[Read more]
Industry Report: Allianz Global Insurance Report 2026
Discover the latest trends shaping the global insurance industry, from market growth and digital transformation to emerging risks and future opportunities.[Read the Report]
AI Benchmark: Evident AI Index for Insurance 2026
See how the world's leading insurers are progressing from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption in the latest Evident AI Index for Insurance. The report benchmarks AI maturity across 30 major insurers, highlighting the leaders, emerging trends and what's driving AI success across the industry. [Read the Report]
Explore the latest trends reshaping claims across Ireland, the UK and Europe, from rising claims complexity and climate risk to fraud, AI and evolving customer expectations. [Read the Report]
Industry Insight: Insurance at an AI Inflection Point
Explore EY's latest perspective on how insurers are moving from AI experimentation to enterprise-wide transformation, and why the next few years will define the industry's long-term competitive advantage. [Read the Article]
AI Innovation: Scaling AI Across Financial Services
Discover how advances in enterprise AI are helping financial institutions accelerate transformation, improve decision-making and unlock new opportunities across regulated industries. [Read the Article]
Industry Outlook: Balancing AI, Modernisation and Growth
Explore why insurance leaders are balancing profitability, core systems modernisation and AI adoption while navigating increasing regulatory expectations and a rapidly evolving technology landscape. [Read the Article]
Industry Insight: Insurance at an AI Inflection Point
Learn how Irish insurtech CameraMatics has leveraged AI to transform fleet risk management, demonstrating how industry expertise and technology can deliver measurable business impact.[Read the Article]
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.