When you think about the influx of claims after a major catastrophe, this technology not only makes it easier for underwriters to manage claims but also expedites claims processing by pushing more claims expeditiously through the system and getting payments issued quicker to those who need them. It can also help reduce the administrative costs of claims. (Credit: Shutterstock) When you think about the influx of claims after a major catastrophe, this technology not only makes it easier for underwriters to manage claims but also expedites claims processing by pushing more claims expeditiously through the system and getting payments issued quicker to those who need them. It can also help reduce the administrative costs of claims. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Insurtech emerged around 2010, according to Investopedia, and similar to the technology used widely in the financial industry (fintech), insurtech takes digital-based capabilities — for which the slower-moving insurance industry has been long overdue — to the next level.

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