Insurtech competition showcases latest innovations from late-stage insurance startups and scaleups with market-ready solutions

SYDNEY, Australia, September 23, 2026 — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the winners of the 2026 DXC Invitational, an insurtech competition designed to uncover the latest innovations for the insurance industry.

The DXC Invitational focuses on identifying late-stage startups and scaleups with market-ready solutions that improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and support compliance across the distribution value chain and lifecycle of a policy, from prevention through to claims management.

Now in its ninth year, the DXC Invitational continues to serve as a valuable launchpad for insurtechs and industry innovators. Each year, we see an exceptional calibre of ideas presented to address some of the insurance industry’s most pressing challenges.

“The 2026 winners demonstrated not only strong innovation, but also practical, scalable solutions that have the potential to deliver meaningful value across the insurance ecosystem. We look forward to exploring opportunities to collaborate with these organisations and help bring their innovations to customers across Australia, New Zealand and beyond,” said Michael Neary, Regional General Manager, Insurance, Asia Pacific, DXC Technology.

DXC collaborated with Insurtech Australia and UTS Startups to identify and showcase emerging technology providers with the potential to make a meaningful impact across the insurance industry. The competition continues to create opportunities for collaboration between established insurers, brokers, technology providers and innovative startups, helping to accelerate the adoption of new ideas and solutions throughout the market.

Commenting on the results, Simone Dossetor, CEO of Insurtech Australia, said, “The quality of this year’s finalists demonstrates the strength of innovation emerging from across Australia and New Zealand. We are proud to partner with DXC in providing a platform for startups and scaleups to connect directly with industry leaders and showcase solutions that have the potential to transform customer outcomes and industry performance.”

The 2026 DXC Invitational winners include:

• Category 1 (Improving the Insurance Value Chain): Kanopi
A customer communication and engagement platform that helps insurers deliver clearer, more personalised interactions across the policy and claims journey. Kanopi impressed the judges with its innovative approach and strong vision for improving customer engagement and delivering meaningful outcomes across the insurance lifecycle.

“The DXC Invitational was an exceptional experience, bringing together innovators, industry leaders and organisations that are genuinely committed to solving real business challenges. What excites us most is the opportunity to move beyond ideas and create meaningful outcomes for customers. We see DXC as a strategic partner with the scale, expertise and industry knowledge to help amplify innovation and accelerate impact. We’re looking forward to exploring how we can work together to bring transformative solutions to market and create lasting value for customers across the industry,” said Nigel Fellowes-Freeman, Founder andCEO, Kanopi.

• Category 2 (API Integration into the DXC Insurance Software Suite): Truuth
A digital identity and fraud detection platform that enables organisations to verify identity, detect AI-generated fraud, and improve trust in digital interactions. Truuth was recognised for its innovative use of technology to help address growing fraud and identity risks facing insurers and financial services organisations.

“Participating in the DXC Invitational was both inspiring and energising. The event created a unique environment where innovation, collaboration and practical problem-solving came together. We’re particularly excited about the opportunity to engage with DXC and its customers to address one of the fastest-growing challenges in insurance: the use of AI-generated images, documents and other synthetic content to commit fraud. This recognition validates our vision and opens the door to partnerships that can help insurers build greater trust, strengthen fraud controls and protect customers from increasingly sophisticated attacks. We’re excited about the prospect of working alongside DXC to turn innovative thinking into tangible business outcomes,” said Mike Simpson, Co-founder, truuth.

• Category 3 (Workers Compensation, Self-Insurance and Public Liability): LeapForward.ai
A clinically governed AI recovery coaching platform focused on improving recovery outcomes and supporting faster return-to-work journeys for injured workers. LeapForward.ai stood out for its strong focus on improving wellbeing and delivering measurable outcomes for insurers, employers and injured workers.

“The DXC Invitational showcased the power of bringing diverse ideas together to solve meaningful challenges. We were honoured to share our vision and be recognised alongside such an impressive group of innovators. Looking ahead, we’re excited about the opportunity to collaborate with DXC to accelerate the responsible adoption of AI and create solutions that empower people, enhance customer experiences and drive measurable business outcomes. We believe this is just the beginning of a very exciting journey and look forward to exploring what’s possible together,” said Libby Roberts, Founder, LeapForward.ai.

Among the industry judges for the 2026 DXC Invitational were Paul Hulett, Head of Claims Platforms Modernisation, WorkSafe Victoria; Laurence Hunter, Chief Underwriting Officer, Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI); Rebecca Sekulovski, National Workers Compensation & Wellbeing Manager, Inghams Group; and Win-Li Toh, Actuary & Principal, Taylor Fry.

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