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Greater Hartford is Becoming an InsurTech Hub

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Greater Hartford is Becoming an InsurTech Hub

August 10 2018 Innovation Destination: Hartford Innovation, InsurTech 0 comments Tags: Connecticut, CT, global startups, Hartford, insurance, InsurTech startup, startups, technology
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On June 20, 2018, The Hartford Club was packed with InsurTech enthusiasts to hear predictions for the InsurTech industry. The event was a partnership between Ryan M. Keating, VP at Keating Agency, and InsurTech Hartford. (Photo courtesy InsurTech Hartford)

The Greater Hartford InsurTech scene is flourishing with activity including startup development, global companies establishing a Connecticut presence, accelerators to help startups launch and scale, and a variety of InsurTech initiatives.

INSURTECH STARTUPS

Innovation Destination Hartford met with several InsurTech startups—some of which have connected with InsurTech Hartford and other Connecticut startup resources, including Connecticut Young Insurance Professionals (CTYIP) and the reSET Impact Accelerator.

Learn more about InsurTech Hartford in our interview with Founder Stacey Brown.

Find out more about Hartford-area InsurTech startups:

CANDOO

READ: Hartford-Based Startup Provides Innovative Drone Technology
VISIT: candoodrone.com
FOLLOW:  Facebook | Twitter

RONOCO

“[At InsurTech Hartford] I found a place where I could test and retool my ideas with startup-minded people challenging the status quo in our industry,” says ronoco Founder Nick Khamarji.

READ: Connecticut Entrepreneur Founds InsurTech Startup
VISIT: ronoco.com
FOLLOW: 
Facebook | Twitter

FRIENDLY AGENT BOT

READ: InsurTech Startup Creates Innovative Chatbot-Based Solution
VISIT: www.friendlyagentbot.com
FOLLOW: Facebook | Twitter

GLOBAL TECH STARTUPS

Other startups have participated in the VentureClash Global Venture challenge and are working to create a presence in Connecticut:

FRISS

READ: InsurTech Startup from The Netherlands Wins Big at VentureClash 2017
VISIT: www.friss.com
FOLLOW: LinkedIn

BOUGHT BY MANY

“From what we’ve seen, Connecticut has a lot of insurance and InsurTech talent,” says Bought By Many CEO & Co-Founder Steven Mendel. “For businesses looking to expand internationally it’s important to find people who have the right skills, knowledge of the industry, and (this is often overlooked) fit in with the company’s culture.”

READ: London-Based InsurTech Company Is a VentureClash Finalist
VISIT: boughtbymany.com
FOLLOW: Facebook | Twitter

Additional global startups have participated in the Hartford InsurTech Hub accelerator program. Through the InsurTech Accelerator, these startups signed agreements with Hartford-area insurance companies, committed to relocating to Hartford, engaged the local business community, and hired students from the University of Connecticut as interns during the accelerator program.

Learn more by reading the Hartford Business Journal article IDH shared: Global Tech Startups Ink Demos Through Hartford’s InsurTech Accelerator

INSURTECH INITIATIVES

As the InsurTech momentum grows, local colleges and universities are getting on board to provide graduate and undergraduate curricula.

Find out more about the University of Hartford and the University of Connecticut’s collaboration to provide InsurTech courses.

INSURTECH EVENTS

Of course, several InsurTech events have been taking place in Greater Hartford, including Hackathons and startup pitch events. Be sure to check our Events page to find out what’s happening.

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