Insurtech (short for "insurance technology") refers to using technology, particularly digital tools and innovations, to disrupt and improve the traditional insurance industry. It involves leveraging advancements such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create more efficient, accessible, and customer-centric insurance products and services. Insurtech aims to address challenges in the insurance sector, like high costs, slow processes, lack of transparency, and limited access. Examples include using AI to automate claims processing, offering personalized insurance policies based on data analytics, creating platforms for peer-to-peer insurance, and using IoT devices to monitor real-time data for usage-based insurance pricing. Insurtech is revolutionizing how insurers assess risk, engage with customers, and deliver services, making insurance more convenient and affordable. 

Regtech (short for "regulatory technology") refers to the use of technology to help companies comply with regulations and manage risk more efficiently. It involves the application of digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and data analytics, to streamline compliance, reporting, and monitoring processes within highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and insurance. The primary goal of Regtech is to reduce the complexity, cost, and time required to meet regulatory requirements while improving the accuracy and effectiveness of compliance efforts. For example, Regtech solutions can automate tasks like monitoring transactions for fraudulent activity, ensuring data privacy, conducting anti-money laundering (AML) checks, or managing regulatory reporting. By using Regtech, businesses can more easily adapt to constantly changing regulations and reduce the risk of regulatory fines and penalties. 

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Cortis, D., Debattista, J., Debono, J., Farrell, M. (2019). InsurTech. In: Lynn, T., Mooney, J., Rosati, P., Cummins, M. (eds) Disrupting Finance. Palgrave Studies in Digital Business & Enabling Technologies. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02330-0_5 

 

Butler, T., O’Brien, L. (2019). Understanding RegTech for Digital Regulatory Compliance. In: Lynn, T., Mooney, J., Rosati, P., Cummins, M. (eds) Disrupting Finance. Palgrave Studies in Digital Business & Enabling Technologies. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02330-0_6 

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