InsurTech Insights: What’s New | October 2026 | Edition 1
The latest events, insights, research, and announcements shaping insurance innovation.
| October is underway with a strong focus on AI, modernization, distribution, and the technology infrastructure shaping the next phase of insurance.
In this edition, we look ahead to a timely conversation on whether AI is changing the traditional build-vs.-buy equation for life carriers, along with several important industry gatherings—including Sapiens Ignite, the IDIS Annual Conference, Protectors Vegas, and Connected Claims USA. On the technology front, Sureify introduces aiCONNECT, extending CoreCONNECT with AI capabilities purpose-built for life and annuity, while its new partnership with EquiTrust puts connected infrastructure at the center of a broader digital transformation. Checkr is also entering the insurance market with a new data solution designed to support more informed carrier decisions. Plus, we spotlight APPS, examine a FieldWatch compliance case study, share new research from AdvizorPro, and highlight current career opportunities across the industry. We also feature ITX Derby 2027 and a practical ITX resource on faster EHR/APS retrieval and AI-powered medical record summaries. Let’s get into it. |
Does AI Change the Build vs. Buy Equation for Life Carriers?
Featuring Bestow
As AI makes software development faster and more accessible, one of the insurance industry’s longstanding technology questions is becoming increasingly relevant: Should carriers build, buy, or rethink the equation altogether?
This upcoming conversation explores what AI means for technology strategy in life insurance and how carriers should evaluate where proprietary development creates value versus where established platforms may provide a faster path forward.
Sapiens Ignite 2026
October 5–7 | Nashville, Tennessee
Sapiens Ignite brings insurance leaders and technology practitioners together around this year’s theme, Agile Intelligence in Action.
The summit explores how AI and intelligent technology are moving from strategy into practical insurance applications, combining industry perspectives, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities to connect with peers navigating transformation.
IDIS Annual Conference 2026
October 12–14 | Atlanta, Georgia
The International DI Society heads to Atlanta for an event focused on helping producers grow their disability insurance business.
Attendees will hear from leading producers, BGAs, carriers, influencers, and industry leaders on practical strategies for building new profit centers, expanding client opportunities, and understanding how technologies such as AI are influencing the market.
Explore the IDIS Annual Conference
Register for ITX Derby 2027Connected Claims USA 2026
November 3–4 | Orlando, Florida
Reuters Events’ Connected Claims USA will bring together 800+ senior claims and technology leaders to address some of the most pressing challenges facing claims organizations.
The 2026 agenda explores rising claims severity and litigation risk, scaling AI with confidence, workforce transformation, and how carriers can deliver faster and fairer claims outcomes.
Explore Connected Claims USA
Protectors Vegas 2026
November 9 | Las Vegas
Protectors Vegas brings together professionals across insurance and financial services for a high-energy gathering focused on the future of the profession.
The event creates an opportunity for advisors, carriers, technology companies, and industry leaders to connect around innovation, growth, and the changing insurance and financial-services landscape.
Explore the ITX Conference Intelligence Dashboard
Checkr Launches Insurance Data Solution for Carriers
Checkr has launched a new insurance offering designed to give auto, life, and home insurance carriers access to identity, driving, criminal, and public-record information during the applicant evaluation process.
The company says the solution is designed to help carriers access more structured and current information earlier in the quoting process, supporting more informed risk and pricing decisions.
Sureify Introduces aiCONNECT for Life & Annuity
Sureify has expanded its CoreCONNECT™ platform with aiCONNECT™, an AI solution purpose-built for the life and annuity industry.
aiCONNECT is designed to give carriers and distributors a secure way to apply AI across existing data, systems, and business processes while building on CoreCONNECT’s data orchestration capabilities.
EquiTrust Partners with Sureify to Build a More Connected Digital Future
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company has selected Sureify as part of a broader digital transformation initiative.
Through the implementation of CoreCONNECT™, the companies plan to create a modern integration layer connecting EquiTrust’s core systems, improving data flow, reducing operational complexity, and strengthening connectivity with distribution partners.
The initiative is intended to create a scalable technology foundation supporting future growth while improving experiences for employees, financial professionals, and policyholders.
Shelter Mutual Selects One Inc for Digital Payments
Shelter Mutual Insurance Company has selected One Inc’s ClaimsPay® and PremiumPay® solutions to expand digital payment capabilities across claims and premium transactions.
The implementation will provide additional digital payment options while supporting a more streamlined payment experience for policyholders.
APPS: Supporting the Life Insurance Underwriting Journey
From collecting applicant health information to helping streamline exam scheduling and underwriting workflows, APPS provides paramedical and data-collection services supporting the life insurance process.
Solutions highlighted through InsurTech Express include Smart Paramed, real-time exam scheduling, electronic laboratory consent, digital special authorizations, and other tools designed to reduce manual steps and improve the applicant experience.
RIA Custodian Trends Report
AdvizorPro
The RIA custody landscape continues to evolve as established platforms compete with newer technology-driven entrants and advisory firms reassess the infrastructure supporting their businesses.
AdvizorPro’s research examines custodian adoption, market leadership, platform growth, switching patterns, multi-custodial relationships, and how preferences vary across different segments of the RIA market.
For insurance, wealth, and financial-services organizations working with advisors, these trends offer another perspective on how the broader distribution ecosystem is changing.
Explore EHR, APS & AI-Powered Medical Record Solutions
How Proactive Monitoring Helped Prevent $500K+ in Potential Fines
FieldWatch
Managing compliance across large distributed networks becomes increasingly difficult as organizations grow.
In this FieldWatch case study, a national insurance provider used the platform to monitor a network of 10,000+ independent agents.
Within six months, the platform identified 1,200+ instances of noncompliant advertising, enabling the organization to intervene before regulatory action was taken. According to FieldWatch, the initiative helped the provider avoid more than $500,000 in potential fines while strengthening its compliance framework.
The case highlights a broader shift from reactive compliance reviews toward technology-enabled, proactive oversight.
Read the FieldWatch Case Study
Looking for your next opportunity in insurance, InsurTech, or financial services? Here are several positions currently featured through InsurTech Express:
Account Executive — GreenWave
A sales opportunity for professionals interested in helping grow technology-driven solutions within the insurance ecosystem.
Business Development Consultant — BUI
A B2B wholesale insurance business-development role focused on building relationships and driving new opportunities.
Lead Generation & Growth Specialist — BUI
A growth-focused position supporting prospecting, lead generation, and business-development initiatives.
Brokerage Life Underwriter — BUI
An opportunity for an experienced life underwriting professional working within the brokerage insurance market.
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