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title: InsurTech enters higher funding phase as AI dominates, says Gallagher Re’s Andrew Johnston
description: "\"Discover the latest trends in the InsurTech sector with insights from Andrew Johnston, Global Head of InsurTech at Gallagher Re. Learn how AI is driving increased funding.\""
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# [InsurTech enters higher funding phase as AI dominates, says Gallagher Re’s Andrew Johnston](https://insnerds.com/news/insurtech-enters-higher-funding-phase-as-ai-dominates-says-gallagher-res-andrew-johnston)

 Written by [Insurance Nerds Editorial Team](https://insnerds.com/news/author/insurance-nerds-editorial-team) | May 7, 2026 4:15:13 PM

## InsurTech Sector Experiences Increased Funding, Influenced by AI, Says Gallagher Re's Johnston

Andrew Johnston, Global Head of InsurTech at Gallagher Re, and author of the InsurTech Quarterly report series, discussed the current phase of funding in the InsurTech sector during a recent interview with Reinsurance News. Johnston noted that artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in this increased level of funding within the industry.

**Original Source:** [https://www.reinsurancene.ws/insurtech-enters-higher-funding-phase-as-ai-dominates-says-gallagher-res-andrew-johnston/](https://www.reinsurancene.ws/insurtech-enters-higher-funding-phase-as-ai-dominates-says-gallagher-res-andrew-johnston/)

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