Our Scans · (FS.8.04) Insurtech · Weekly Summary

• Digital transformation and insurtech integration The integration of emerging technology will accelerate in 2026. IFA Magazine
• Insurance executives plan to increase spending on artificial intelligence in 2026 despite facing critical skills shortages that threaten their ability to scale the technology. Insurance Business
• Australian businesses are facing heightened insurance risk pressures as exposures increase across litigation, technology adoption, supply chain disruptions, catastrophic events, and geopolitical tensions. Insurance Business
• As reported by the Egyptian National Social Insurance Authority, the beginning of 2026 will see the rollout of increased pension payments for retirees, including teachers and other public sector workers. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• The insurance technology sector is set to increase at a CAGR of 51.7% from 2022 to 2030. LeadSquared
• Expect the insurance industry's digital transformation to continue in 2026, with many companies investing more in mobile technology, such as consumer-facing apps, digital platforms, and online portals. Invoca
• Several insurance experts weigh in on how different sectors of the industry will respond in 2026 as costs continue to rise and technology evolves. Yahoo Finance
• On the technology front, the Insurance Council of Australia has flagged a new wave of exposures, including the impact of AI, quantum computing and consumer-managed personal data stores as key weaknesses that could threaten Australia's cyber security future. Insurance Business
• By 2030, the intersection of climate change, regulation and technology will likely redefine how property insurance works. VIU by HUB
• Issues related to legacy systems do not just start with RPA, and another issue to look for among technology trends in the insurance industry in 2026 is the process of mainframe modernization, something that is long overdue. Intellias
• The idea of drones being among the most significant insurance industry technology trends in 2026 might sound unusual at first, but it's true. Intellias
• There are 10 major insurance technology trends that will dominate in 2026. Intellias
• The UK-Australia Insurtech Pathway has been introduced as a joint effort to support insurance technology firms seeking expansion opportunities in both markets. Insurance Business
• Fraud detection and decision making will advance, thanks to innovations such as a new service from Shift Technology designed to help insurance companies by automating classification and extraction of unstructured data. Microsoft Industry Blogs

Last updated: 05 February 2026