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The real cost of building core insurance technology in-house
Market Insights
The real cost of building core insurance technology in-house
Published by
Root Team
Jared Lesar
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April 20, 2026
Core insurance technology costs more than just engineering payroll. Here's what your internal build is really costing you.
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ITI Europe 2026: AI, foundational tech and the future of insurance
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ITI Europe 2026: AI, foundational tech and the future of insurance
Published by
Root Team
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March 23, 2026
Root's team unpacks what Insurtech Insights Europe 2026 revealed about AI, foundational tech, and the future state of insurance.
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What to look for in a core insurance platform in 2026 and beyond
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What to look for in a core insurance platform in 2026 and beyond
Published by
Root Team
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February 12, 2026
Explore the 5 essential features of a core insurance platform in 2026. Learn how API-first architecture and low-code tools enable scale and rapid innovation.
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Poll indicates half of MGAs are at the start of their digital/API transformation journey
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Poll indicates half of MGAs are at the start of their digital/API transformation journey
Published by
Root Team
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December 15, 2025
Half of MGAs are stalled on API transformation. Discover why API-first tech is no longer optional for growth, scalability and seamless customer journeys.
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Why embedded insurance should still be part of your growth strategy
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Why embedded insurance should still be part of your growth strategy
Published by
Root Team
Jared Lesar
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November 25, 2025
Embedded insurance remains a $1.5tn opportunity. Learn how API-first systems break down data siloes and unlock speed to deliver on embedded strategies.
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Intermediaries are orchestrating the future of insurance
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Intermediaries are orchestrating the future of insurance
Published by
Root Team
Charlotte Koep
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November 6, 2025
Intermediaries are redefining insurance through APIs, modular design and orchestration - shaping a connected, flexible future for personalised cover.
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The future of MGAs: Why capacity, data and tech define success
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The future of MGAs: Why capacity, data and tech define success
Published by
Root Team
Oliver Evans
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October 23, 2025
MGAs must leverage technology, data and capacity to strengthen trust and scale smarter for tomorrow's digital insurance market.
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Insurance infrastructure isn't your differentiator - here's where to focus instead
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Insurance infrastructure isn't your differentiator - here's where to focus instead
Published by
Root Team
Cameron Parsons
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October 9, 2025
Insurance infrastructure is essential - but it’s not your differentiator. Focus on innovative products and experiences, and leverage trusted insurance tech providers.
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Customer choice in insurance: designing trust through choice architecture
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Customer choice in insurance: designing trust through choice architecture
Published by
Root Team
Lindsay Hardie
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October 1, 2025
Explore how choice architecture builds trust in insurance. Learn practical ways insurers can design journeys that boost clarity, confidence and retention.
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Customer choice in insurance: the science behind better products and journeys
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Customer choice in insurance: the science behind better products and journeys
Published by
Root Team
Jared Lesar
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September 25, 2025
Uncover how customer choice shapes insurance. Learn how behavioural science and choice architecture help insurance firms design better products and journeys.
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Driving operational efficiency in insurance: doing more with less
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Driving operational efficiency in insurance: doing more with less
Published by
Root Team
Lourens Pelser
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September 16, 2025
Modern core insurance platforms drive efficiency. Discover 4 ways to cut costs, speed up payouts, and boost customer trust with automation.
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From transactional to advisory: How brokers can elevate their role with digital tools
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From transactional to advisory: How brokers can elevate their role with digital tools
Published by
Root Team
Sizwe Mase
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September 11, 2025
Brokers can overcome admin, compliance and system challenges with digital tools that free time for advice, trust and client growth. Here's how.
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Insurability and growth: the role of tech in the future of risk
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Insurability and growth: the role of tech in the future of risk
Published by
Root Team
Ashton Williams
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August 28, 2025
Insurability is no longer static. Technology, data and modern infrastructure are redefining insurability, closing protection gaps and driving growth.
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How to replatform your insurance business
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How to replatform your insurance business
Published by
Root Team
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August 1, 2025
Replatform your insurance business with confidence. Cut costs, boost agility, and scale faster with the right core insurance platform.
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Root continues UK expansion with the appointment of Cameron Parsons
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Root continues UK expansion with the appointment of Cameron Parsons
Published by
Root Team
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July 1, 2025
Root appoints Cameron Parsons as Head of Business Development UK to drive growth and expansion in the UK.
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Change management: the engine powering a successful insurance product launch
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Change management: the engine powering a successful insurance product launch
Published by
Root Team
Lourens Pelser
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June 24, 2025
Insurance product launch success requires active change management. Learn 5 proven ways to align teams, manage risk and drive adoption for launch success.
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The #1 reason insurance product launches fail - and how to prevent it
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The #1 reason insurance product launches fail - and how to prevent it
Published by
Root Team
J'Mari Kloppers
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June 19, 2025
Discover the #1 reason insurance product launches fail - and how to prevent it. Learn how to manage misalignment, avoid complexity creep, and launch faster.
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Cell captive insurance: an overview
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Cell captive insurance: an overview
Published by
Root Team
Ashton Williams
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June 12, 2025
Cell captive insurance offers a way to provide insurance without becoming a fully licenced insurer. Here's how it works.
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Model Context Protocol (MCP): The future of insurance?
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Model Context Protocol (MCP): The future of insurance?
Published by
Root Team
Nic Botes
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May 29, 2025
Model Context Protocol (MCP) in AI is set to transform insurance. Real-time actions, true automation and personalisation are within reach.
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Root appoints Oliver Evans as Head of Growth UK to spearhead market expansion
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Root appoints Oliver Evans as Head of Growth UK to spearhead market expansion
Published by
Root Team
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May 28, 2025
Root appoints Oliver Evans as Head of Growth UK to accelerate digital insurance innovation and drive strategic expansion in the UK market.
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