BrokerTech Ventures

05/28/2026

Insurtech innovation is becoming more connected — and more global.

In this article, Susan Hatten of Holmes Murphy and BrokerTech Ventures shares insights from the Global Rapid Accelerator Program (GRAP) in London, highlighting how closer collaboration across the ecosystem is accelerating real-world progress.

Insights from London: What the Global Insurtech Program Signals for the Future of Insurtech [May 27, 2026]

05/26/2026

AI is no longer a future concept in insurance — it’s a competitive advantage today.

In this article from Leader's Edge Magazine BTV partners Dave Ashton (Holmes Murphy) Megan Cullen‑Meyer (IMA Financial Group), and Michael DeGusta (Amwins) share how they’re thinking about AI adoption, efficiency, and long‑term value creation.

Making Dollars and Sense of AI [Mar 19, 2026]

05/21/2026

BrokerTech Connect is returning to Chicago in 2026, building on the energy, conversations, and connections that made its inaugural year stand out.

Designed to stay intentionally curated, the event brings together brokers, carriers, insurtechs, and investors for thoughtful dialogue, practical insights, and meaningful relationships.

If you’re interested in where broker-led innovation is headed, BrokerTech Connect is for you.

What to Expect at BrokerTech Connect 2026 [Apr 16, 2026]

05/19/2026

What does it take to move from using AI tools to becoming an AI‑first insurance organization?

At BrokerTech Connect 2025, moderator Scott Weisman of LaunchPad Lab led a powerful discussion with Garrett Droege formerly of IMA Financial Group, Inc.

Their insights reveal how brokers and carriers can rethink workflows, talent, and decision‑making in an AI‑driven future.

AI-First Organizations Are Redefining How Insurance Work Gets Done [Mar 19, 2026]

05/14/2026

When Kate Grasman stepped into the CIO role at Heffernan Insurance Brokers, her mandate was clear: focus on transformation.

Today, that means using AI to streamline operational workflows, support producers and account managers, and test new ideas through disciplined pilots.

From policy checks to agentic AI, Kate shares how Heffernan is redesigning broker workflows with intent and measurable impact.

How Heffernan’s CIO is using AI to redesign broker workflows [Apr 16, 2026]

05/12/2026

The broker of the future isn’t being replaced by technology — they’re being amplified by it.

A 2025 BrokerTech Connect panel moderated by Jeff Heine of Novidea, featuring Raj Kalahasthi (formerly The Baldwin Group), Laurie Flanagan (Leavitt Group) and Kate Bang (USI Insurance Services) explored their perspectives on how data, AI, and ecosystem thinking are redefining the profession: https://www.brokertechventures.com/post/the-broker-of-the-future

05/07/2026

Chris Senkbile saw the same insurance pain points again and again — messy data, clunky workflows, and frustrated teams. That experience led him to build Project Ferro, and the company has continued to evolve since its time in the BTV Accelerator.

Today, Ferro is helping firms digitize exposure data at the source, unlock automation, and prepare for AI that actually works inside brokerage workflows. With new partnerships and integrations ahead, their foundation-first approach is gaining traction across the industry: https://www.brokertechventures.com/post/ferro-building-insurances-missing-foundation.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to XCaliber Health on raising $6.5M in seed funding to accelerate its workflow platform designed to help health systems manage post-acute and home-based care more effectively.

Exciting to see continued growth behind solutions improving care coordination and efficiency!

/PRNewswire/ -- XCaliber Health (XCaliber), the agentic operating system purpose-built to reduce administrative burden, cut millions in operational waste, and...

05/05/2026

ICYMI: BTV is growing, and so is the impact of our work. Our 2026 Accelerator Cohort has been confirmed and we were proud to sponsor this year’s Global Insurance Symposium.

Plus, BrokerTech Connect 2026 is headed back to Chicago this September.

BrokerTech Ventures Announces 2026 Accelerator Cohort, Sponsors Global Insurance Symposium, and Announces Dates for BrokerTech Connect 2026 [Mar 31, 2026]

05/01/2026

We love seeing our BTV partners lean into innovation.

Shoutout to The Hanover Insurance Group for hosting an impactful AI Day for their employees. Way to invest in learning and leading the way forward!