The 2026 edition of the “Promising Israeli InsurTech Startup” competition has concluded, with four startups selected as winners out of 27 Israeli insurtech startups that applied this year.
The startups selected for 2026 are:
Settwiz – Life & health
Caelus.Space – Claim tech
Canotera – P&C
Five Sigma – Claims & AI
The winners were chosen following a thorough evaluation process led by an Israeli and international judging panel, composed of senior experts from the insurance, technology, and investment sectors. The selection was based on the startups’ achievements to date, alongside a strong professional assessment of their potential to deliver meaningful breakthroughs and industry impact in 2026.
The competition is held for the third consecutive year and is jointly organized by InsurTech Israel, InsurTech Israel News, and Polisa Magazine. Over the past three years, the initiative has established itself as one of the most sought-after and respected recognitions within the Israeli insurtech ecosystem.
Kobi Bendelak, CEO of InsurTech Israel, commented:
“This is the third consecutive year that we have held the Promising InsurTech Startup competition, and we consistently see how startups selected in previous years went on to achieve significant breakthroughs and make a real impact on the global insurance industry. The selection process this year was highly competitive, and the startups chosen represent an impressive combination of proven execution and strong potential for a truly breakthrough year in 2026.”
Experience from previous editions shows that many of the startups recognized in past years successfully expanded internationally, formed strategic partnerships with global insurance players, and introduced innovations that reshaped parts of the global insurance value chain.
The organizers congratulated the winning startups, thanked all participating companies and judges for their professional contribution, and wished all members of the ecosystem—both selected and non-selected—a successful, impactful, and innovative year in 2026.
