Positive signals from the Swiss InsurTech Hub

At the Swiss InsurTech Hub’s latest “General Assembly” in mid-June 2025, innovation, collaboration and new impetus were on the agenda. With updates on key events, startup presentations and expanded award programs, the event reflected the industry’s desire to help shape the future of insurance, healthcare technology and beyond .

One highlight was the announcement of a joint event with the organized together with the Swiss Association for Autonomous Mobility (SAAM) the SAAM Day Zurich on 23 June. The all-day program focused on how autonomous vehicles are challenging traditional insurance models. With new regulations taking shape in Switzerland, the aim was to stimulate new thinking on underwriting, risk models and operational innovation.

On stage: conferences that count

The calendar was packed: On June 24, the conference Reinsurance Outlook Europe opened in Zurich. With a strong turnout of top management executives, it offered valuable insights into market trends as well as a panel discussion moderated by leading representatives of the community.

In September, the Digital Health Conference which is organized together with CSS and EPFL and EPFL. This invitation-only event will focus on innovations in the field of menstrual health and announce the latest funding for the future of health.

Star line-up in November: Save the date

On November 11, 2025, the Google Auditorium in Zurich will once again host the Swiss Insurtech Summit & Award will take place again. Known for its energy and exclusivity, the summit attracts numerous players from the ecosystem. As with previous editions, early registration is important as places are limited.

Award season with a top-class jury

This year’s Summit & Award of the Swiss InsurTech Hub (SIH) will be expanded to include a more diverse jury with executives from Swiss Re, Zurich, Generali, CSS and other companies. The platform will accept nominations and the finalists will present their ideas live at the Summit in November. This is not only a chance to showcase, but also to make a real impact. The finalists from previous years have shown great commitment.

Startups in the spotlight: New ideas in play

A new group of start-ups took part in the assembly, each with convincing offers:

• Optalitix with Dani Katz, co-founder and director, presented a modular pricing and quoting platform designed to bring actuaries and underwriters together through low-code/no-code tools that scale across different markets.
• Scenario X with Achille Yomi, entrepreneur and investor, a Geneva-based company, presented its scenario modeling platform that combines finance, quantum computing and real-time stress testing.
• StarView with Radmehr Mohebi, CEO, attracted attention with its satellite and drone-based damage assessment technology that provides insights into disasters within 72 hours, giving it an indispensable advantage in disaster relief.
• InsureMo with Ankit Agarwal, EMEA Sales Head, presented a middleware platform that enables insurers to bring products to market and scale quickly. This is already being used by giants such as AXA and Amazon for the distribution of large volumes.

What’s next: From roadshows to French-speaking Switzerland

Following the success of the roadshow in Zurich, where AXA, Generali, Smile and others were visited, a new series is planned in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Groupe Mutuel has confirmed its interest, particularly in digital customer interaction and innovations in the area of life insurance.

As the summer progresses, so does collaboration. From autonomous mobility to health innovations and satellite AI. The InsureTech ecosystem is not only observing change, it is helping to shape it.

Binci Heeb

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