A few thoughts about the role of New York (state) in getting insurtechs going in the US. (Though one always wonders about an article that mentions Guevara given they've now closed down!)
Forbes enthrones New York as emerging capital in insurtech, the technological innovation that is revolutionizing insurance industry. After years of undisputed Silicon Valley dominance for the tech industry, now that technology has become transversal to any other industry, the map of the most dynamic hubs is enriched with new benchmarks that leverage on specific 'vertical skills' , on the presence of research centers or industry clusters.
http://www.insuranceup.it/en/scenarios/insurtech-london--ny-are-the-cream-of-the-crop_1695.htm