March has been another active month for the InsTech.ie ecosystem, with strong momentum across partnerships, innovation and wider industry activity.
In this edition, we share key updates from InsTech.ie including EY joining as our new Innovation Partner, the launch of the Transformation Summit, a new Head of Innovation, and the Foundry cohort gearing up for its finale in April. We also highlight a call for mentors to support the latest Lloyd’s Lab cohort with Irish priorities, alongside an executive survey inviting industry leaders to share their perspective on the future of Irish insurance, and insights from across the Irish insurtech landscape and international engagements.
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EY joins as latest innovation partner
We are delighted to welcome EY as our latest Innovation Partner.
EY brings deep expertise across insurance, technology and transformation, and we’re excited to collaborate on driving practical innovation across the ecosystem. Together, we will explore opportunities across life and pensions, specialised reinsurance and other emerging areas shaping the future of insurance while continuing to position Ireland as a leading hub for innovation.
InsTech.ie News
Foundry Finale – April 17
Our first Foundry cohort is gearing up for its finale, taking place on 17 April at KPMG Platform X.
The Foundry, Ireland’s first insurance-focused accelerator, has supported early-stage insurtechs in validating and refining their solutions through direct industry collaboration. The finale will showcase 10 startups as they present their progress and next steps, alongside opportunities to connect with founders, mentors and industry leaders.
Join us to see the next wave of insurtech innovation and learn more about upcoming cohorts.
Registrations are now open for the InsTech.ie Transformation Summit, taking place on 11 June at Odeon Point Village, Dublin.
This year’s programme brings together senior leaders across insurance to focus on what it takes to move from AI experimentation to scaled, intelligent operations across underwriting, claims and customer engagement.
Attendance is complimentary for insurers, reinsurers and brokers, supported by our Platinum Partner, EIS. A limited number of passes are also available for early-stage insurtechs, with General Admission open to all other attendees.
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 FinanceX Magazine – InsurTech Edition
Our CEO, Gary Leyden, shares his perspective on Ireland’s role in shaping the future of European insurance, highlighting the importance of governed AI, regulatory readiness and the strength of Ireland’s ecosystem in supporting innovation at scale.
Lloyd’s Lab seeks mentors for Cohort 16 with Irish focus
Lloyd’s Lab is inviting mentors from the Irish ecosystem to support Cohort 16, which includes four companies aligned to Ireland’s strategic priorities: ITUS Protect, Plain Site, Resilico and Exona Lab. Mentors can engage as sponsoring or advisory partners, supporting teams as the programme begins on 27 April. Last day to apply is the 2nd April.Apply to Mentor
Irish InsurTech News
Kayna raises €1.5M to scale in the UK and US
Cork-based insurtech Kayna has secured €1.5 million in seed funding to expand its embedded insurance platform internationally. Kayna provides infrastructure and AI tools that enable software providers to seamlessly offer tailored, data-driven insurance, highlighting the growing role of embedded and AI-powered distribution models. Learn more
Irish InsurTech News
ITUS Protect selected for Lloyd’s Lab Cohort 16
Foundry Cohort 1 participant ITUS Protect joins 12 companies selected from over 220 global applications the only Irish insurtech in this cohort. Protostars also reached the final 20, highlighting the strength of emerging talent in the ecosystem. Learn more
Irish InsurTech News
Protostars joins Moove Lab accelerator at Station F
Protostars has been selected to join Moove Lab at Station F in Paris, one of Europe’s leading mobility accelerators. The programme will support their work on embedding cybersecurity compliance and insurance into connected mobility ecosystems, reflecting the growing importance of real-time, data-driven risk assurance.
🤝News from our Innovation Partners
Guidewire: Algorithmic underwriting gains momentum in the London Market
New insights from Guidewire’s London Market Tech Barometer 2026 show 51% of brokers see the shift to algorithmic underwriting happening now, while data quality and standards remain key barriers to scaling adoption.
Sedgwick reports £41m savings through fraud strategy
Sedgwick’s 2025 fraud strategy delivered £41m in client savings, highlighting the growing impact of AI-driven fraud and the need for advanced detection and data-led countermeasures.
🔗Some more links that might interest you
Dimply wins Digital Banking Innovation Award 2026
Dimply has been recognised at the FinTech Breakthrough Awards, selected from over 4,500 global nominations. Their platform enables financial institutions to deliver personalised, AI-driven customer journeys.
Kota has been ranked #9 in the 2026 Sifted 100 Leaderboard for the UK & Ireland, reflecting strong growth across revenue, team and overall momentum. The B2B fintech platform continues to scale by helping companies deliver modern, data-driven employee benefits. Read More
Inclusio launches VOiCE for Insurance 2025 Benchmark Report
Inclusio’s latest VOiCE report provides a data-driven view of culture, leadership and organisational readiness across the Irish insurance sector, highlighting the role of measurable culture insights in supporting better decision-making and performance.Learn more about the report
Kota launches free benefits benchmarking tool
Kota has launched a new benchmarking tool allowing HR teams to compare employee benefits across 1,800+ companies in the UK and Ireland, bringing greater transparency to benefits design and contribution levels.Benchmark Kota
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Participate in Guidewire’s InsurPitch Dublin 2026
InsurPitch returns to Dublin on 21 May at Sandbox VR, inviting insurtechs across EMEA to compete for global exposure. Finalists will pitch to industry leaders, with the winner earning a showcase at Guidewire Connections, attended by 3,000+ executives, investors and media, and joining the Insurtech Vanguards programme. Submit your 90-second demo by 17 April to apply—register here.
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.
New Team Member Spotlight
We’re delighted to welcome Lollie to InsTech.ie and are excited to have her onboard as Head of Innovation.
As insurance enters a new phase of AI-driven transformation, the real challenge is how organisations adapt from culture and capability to how people work alongside intelligent systems. Lollie will work closely with insurers and partners to support this journey and help translate transformation into practical outcomes.
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 for their continued support.
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