Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
Insurtech - statistics & facts
The insurance industry has long relied on paper‑based processes and legacy systems, but technology‑native startups have been rebuilding that model from scratch. The global insurtech sector saw its total deal count moderate in 2025, settling well below the 2021 peak as investors applied stricter capital discipline. Quarterly funding remained at subdued levels since the post‑boom correction in late 2022, reflecting a broader repricing of risk across the technology investment landscape. Yet the structural opportunity for insurtechs, especially from automating underwriting to closing the global protection gap, remained compelling.
