BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—As digital innovation continues to redefine financial services across emerging markets, Coronation Insurance Plc has announced plans to host a webinar focused on the growing role of insurtech in driving insurance adoption and financial inclusion.
Scheduled for Thursday, March 5, 2026, the virtual session will explore how technology — from artificial intelligence and automation to embedded insurance solutions — is reshaping underwriting, claims management, and customer experience. The event is expected to convene industry leaders, technology experts, and stakeholders to examine practical pathways for expanding access to insurance protection in underserved markets.
The webinar forms part of company’s broader thought leadership efforts aimed at advancing innovation, strengthening trust, and accelerating the transformation of insurance delivery across emerging economies.
Participants will gain insights into how automation, APIs, and artificial intelligence are simplifying underwriting processes, distribution channels, and claims management. The discussion will also explore how mobile platforms and embedded insurance models are helping insurers reach underserved individuals and small businesses.
In addition, the webinar will highlight the role of technology in improving transparency, accelerating claims turnaround time, reducing fraud, and strengthening consumer confidence. Real-world case studies will provide practical examples of how innovation is increasing insurance adoption rates.
Speakers will further assess the future trajectory of insurtech, outlining what insurers, startups, regulators, and customers can expect in the next phase of industry growth.
Driving Inclusion Through Technology
Industry analysts note that boosting insurance adoption in emerging markets is increasingly a technology-driven challenge rather than solely a policy issue. As digital ecosystems expand, stakeholders are focusing on leveraging innovation to reduce friction, enhance customer experience, and improve financial inclusion.
According to the organizers, the session aims to provide practical, jargon-free insights into how technology is transforming insurance and what it means for businesses and consumers alike.
The webinar is expected to provide valuable insights into the evolving intersection of technology and insurance, and the opportunities it presents for expanding protection across emerging economies.
Interested participants can register at: https://bit.ly/insurtech2026
