# Helping Insurance Start Ups Scale | David Gritz

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Podcast: [The Vince Perri Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vince-perri-podcast-281611)
Published: 2026-01-13T14:00:44+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I sit down with David Gritz, Co-Founder of InsureTech New York, to break down what it really takes to build, scale, and commercialize an insurance startup. David works at the intersection of technology, venture capital, and insurance, helping founders go from idea → first policy → real distribution. We dive deep into how modern insurance companies are built, why most fail, and where the industry is heading next. We cover: Why distribution is the single most important factor for scaling an insurance startup How InsurTech founders actually launch new insurance products (step-by-step) The role of reinsurance, fronting carriers, and balance sheets Why traditional insurers struggle with innovation How AI is already being used in claims (and where humans are still required) Straight-through processing vs complex, long-tail claims Nuclear verdicts, claims severity prediction, and risk modeling Why many insurance companies fail after major catastrophe events What insurers are going “all-in” on for 2026 and beyond If you’re an: Insurance professional Founder or startup operator Investor or advisor Business owner interested in exits, scale, or regulated industries This conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the insurance industry actually works — beyond the headlines. 📅 InsureTech Spring Conference: March 30–31 🎙 Guest: David Gritz, Co-Founder – InsureTech New York 🎧 Host: Vince Perry – Exit Advisor & Business Broker Thank you for being a vital part of our channel🧡 ========================== 📣 You can find all our exclusive channels, freebies and offers here: https://vinceperri.com/links-channel SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/VincePerri/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceperriofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/vinceperriofficial/ https://…

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