Global Insurance Accelerator
AcceleratorDes Moines · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
The GIA operates as an insurtech-focused accelerator connecting early-stage founders with established insurance carriers and industry mentors. Founded as a partnership between insurance carriers, innovation leaders, and Des Moines government, it runs a 100-day mentor-led program combined with early-stage investment. The program filters and refines insurtech innovators and links them to carriers seeking new ways to make the world safer and smarter. The GIA emphasizes global founder recruitment, post-program alumni support, and partnerships with universities. It positions itself as a driver of transformation in the insurance industry.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteEcosystem partner who is a Partner and Head of InsurTech at Plug and Play.
Ecosystem partner serving as Dean of the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa.
Ecosystem partner serving as President and CEO of PLRB.
Responsible for building relationships with cohort companies and the broader insurtech ecosystem to support alumni after they exit the program. Holds a J.D. from Drake University Law School and a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College; previously a mediator and attorney.
Leads the GIA's mentor program and 100-day program, organizing daily agendas, workshops, and pitch practices. Holds a BLA from Iowa State University and previously worked in the nonprofit sector.
Ecosystem partner affiliated with Principal Financial Group, where she leads workplace benefits.
Ecosystem partner who is a corporate director and former Iowa Insurance Commissioner.
Investments · showing 60 of 62
founders shown can be your intro pathHelps P&C carriers settle personal property claims quickly using a 250M+ product database to locate accurate replacements.
B2B SaaS enterprise intelligence platform helping insurers blend business and workforce data to drive profitability and reduce risk.
Digital health data platform exchanging electronic health data between providers and insurers for underwriting and claims.
Cyber risk intelligence platform translating technical vulnerabilities into quantified financial risk for insurers and brokers.
Personal healthcare companion app that analyzes health insurance claims to save money; acquired by Clever Health.
Pre-claims data infrastructure using AI and AR to create digital records of homes and belongings before disaster strikes.
Insurtech startup; founder Candice Smith cites GIA relationships as key to its success.
Automates scheduling and streamlines claimant statements for P&C adjusters via recording, transcription, and insight extraction.
Electronic medical record platform for university and private practice clinics across many disciplines and states.
Simplifies obtaining accurate cyber insurance coverage by identifying threats and quantifying risk using AI.
Combines gaming with learning and assessment to transform end-users into a stronger defense against cyber threats.
Care navigation platform bridging oral and overall health to benefit payers, providers, and consumers.
Uses proprietary technology to make smart life insurance more accessible and affordable for mass market consumers.
2019 GIA cohort company; alumnus Jake Tamarkin is CEO.
On-demand aerial imaging and mapping service for P&C property assessment via a drone operator network.
Advanced OCR platform helping life insurers automate claim resolutions involving complex handwritten documents.
App that puts household bills on autopilot and lets users earn rewards with autopay.
Web app extracting relevant info from medical records to make preliminary underwriting decisions.
Conversational AI assistant streamlining workflows for insurance claims personnel with estimate comparisons.
All-in-one sales, CRM, and marketing automation platform for the insurance industry.
Helps insurers improve customer experience through social messaging apps; founded in Singapore.
No-code AI platform enabling insurers to leverage their data as a scalable asset.
AI-driven startup using the science of aging to improve life insurers' underwriting accuracy and engagement.
Distribution platform enabling on-demand and embedded insurance across various coverage types.
AI-native risk intelligence engine (AGRIS) for agricultural and climate-related risk pricing and parametric insurance.
Assesses each driver's unique safety challenges via smartphone and proactively safeguards driver-specific risks.
Hybrid term life insurance policy with embedded fertility protection, powered by the Fertility Protect underwriting engine.
Mobile games that gamify exercise to encourage healthier lifestyles and reduce insurance claims.
Data clearinghouse for communicating defined contribution plan participant data between insurers, asset managers, and recordkeepers.
Modern insurtech online broker bridging the trust gap between P&C carriers and Gen Z consumers, starting with renters insurance.
Insurtech/inspectech company automating damage assessment for property and vehicle insurers using computer vision.
Tech-enabled platform offering insurance solutions to mitigate athlete life cycle risks around NIL and revenue share contracts.
Voluntary employee benefit supplementing vision insurance with year-round contact care via payroll deductions.
Next-generation insurance platform enabling the travel industry to reach travelers with targeted insurance offers.
Empowers insurance carriers to evaluate apps and claims with lifestyle analytics.
Cognitive risk intelligence company measuring how people think under stress to better predict insurance risk.
Central exchange connecting carriers and distribution channels by translating data structures in real time.
Develops a solution to monitor and measure epigenetics for customized health and wellness content.
Business insurance marketplace for high-risk/specialty admitted and E&S segments connecting consumers, brokers, and underwriters.
Digitally embedded pet health insurance platform with one-click purchase experiences in shelters and benefits packages.
Provides financial security to America's mass middle during disruptive events using insurance-based emergency funds.
Multimarket solution for homeowners, contractors, and insurers creating trust, transparency, and timing.
Digital insurance distributor simplifying income protection (life and disability) for middle-market customers via data analytics.
Platform automating quoting and remarketing within brokers' existing systems using AI.
Web3 insurance platform providing embedded, on-demand insurance solutions.
Technology-enabled recruitment and training company helping insurers build a diverse, high-output workforce.
Provides carriers access to knowledge in their unstructured underwriting, risk management, and claim data.
Simplifies and accelerates the insurance regulatory compliance filing process.
AI-powered SaaS platform for lightning risk assessment enabling data-driven insurer decisions.
AI/ML solutions for automatic hail damage detection and precise damage area measurement on mobile devices.
MGA offering data-driven supplemental insurance covering out-of-pocket expenses for homeowners after catastrophes.
Provides insurance-backed protection plans to homeowners who install solar energy.
Helps small businesses offer personalized health benefits through ICHRA with a digital setup and payroll integration platform.
MGU curating insurance products with concierge services for startups in the US, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Triple-blind platform enabling adjusters and plaintiff lawyers to test for overlaps in settlement thresholds.
App-based platform that de-stresses personal finance with simple, non-judgmental exercises.
International health insurance supported by a concierge app, care team, and curated network of local doctors.
AI-powered platform helping caregivers close gaps in legacy, financial, and insurance planning.
Uses smartphones for non-invasive body scans to capture health metrics for life insurance underwriting.
B2B at-home disease testing software platform; acquired by Recuro Health.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Global Insurance Accelerator invest at?
- Global Insurance Accelerator invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Global Insurance Accelerator's typical check size?
- Global Insurance Accelerator typically writes checks of $50K – $50K.
- What sectors does Global Insurance Accelerator focus on?
- Global Insurance Accelerator focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, InsurTech.
- Where is Global Insurance Accelerator located?
- Global Insurance Accelerator is headquartered in Des Moines, US.
- Does Global Insurance Accelerator lead rounds?
- Global Insurance Accelerator typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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