Clearspeed Named to 2026 CB Insights Insurtech 50

Clearspeed recognized for differentiated technology and unique domain expertise spanning insurance and government

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Oct. 1, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- CB Insights named Clearspeed to its fifth annual Insurtech 50, showcasing the 50 most promising insurtech startups in the world.

"The 2026 Insurtech 50 reveals the top startups shaking up the insurance industry's status quo," said Chris Sekerak, Lead Analyst at CB Insights. "The common thread across the cohort is the ability to scale differentiated businesses that are unlikely to be displaced by large AI or insurance companies."

"Being named to the Insurtech 50 validates the differentiated technology and expertise we've built across insurance and government," said Alex Martin, CEO and co-founder of Clearspeed. "As risk evolves and AI reshapes how people and businesses interact, the ability to know who and what to trust is becoming more critical. We're building for that future."

The list includes 27 insurers and intermediaries, and 23 tech vendors. Our research team picked winning companies based on CB Insights datasets, including deal activity, industry partnerships, team strength, investor strength, executive interviews, and proprietary metrics.

Clearspeed's proprietary risk-assessment technology gives insurers an in-the-moment view of risk at any point in the policy lifecycle, from application and underwriting to first notice of loss and renewal. Leading global insurers using Clearspeed have reported, on average, a 30X return on investment, a 40% rise in immediate settlements, a 50% reduction in claims handling time, a 36% increase in preventative fraud savings, and consistently high customer experience scores.

Quick facts on the 2026 Insurtech 50:

• Raised $3.0B in equity funding over time, including more than $0.8B in 2026 so far (16% of YTD insurtech funding).
• Disclosed 70+ partnerships since 2025, including with industry leaders like ADP, Marsh, and Sun Life.
• Includes 31 early-stage startups, 14 of which are at the seed stage.
• Employs 5,400+ people, with a median headcount of 52 across the cohort.
• Ranks among the top 4% of private companies globally for overall health and growth potential.

About CB Insights
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About Clearspeed
Founded in 2016, Clearspeed is the global leader in voice-based risk assessment. Its proprietary technology detects the level of risk in a person's voice based on vocal characteristics universal to all humans—enabling faster, more confident decisions. Initially developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, Clearspeed quickly exposes indicators of risk for government and military agencies in high-stakes environments. Commercially, it helps insurers, financial institutions, and other enterprises assess risks like fraud and insider threats, unlock operational savings, and elevate the customer experience. With broad applications, Clearspeed delivers bias-free, highly precise, individual risk assessment wherever achieving trust at scale is essential.

With offices in the Washington, D.C. area, San Diego, and internationally, Clearspeed is used in 37 countries and supports over 60 languages. The company has earned more than 30 industry awards, including CNBC's World's Top InsurTech Companies. Learn more at www.clearspeed.com.

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