Datos Insights advisors’ conversations with L/A/B insurers reveal that organizations are beginning to move beyond experimental approaches toward systematic transformation programs. However, integration challenges, regulatory compliance, and talent-acquisition concerns are creating implementation headwinds.

This report synthesizes what Datos Insights heard directly from L/A/B insurance carriers, distribution organizations, and service and solution providers in Q1 2026. It draws on advisory conversations to surface the technology strategies, solution provider decisions, and spending priorities shaping the L/A/B market and enables insurance technology executives, strategy leaders, and their solution-provider and consulting partners with current market intelligence to make faster, better-informed decisions.
Clients of Datos Insights’ Life, Annuities, & Benefits service can download this report.
About the Author
Paul Mattern
Paul Mattern is a Senior Principal in the Insurance practice at Datos Insights. He has over 30 years’ experience working in insurance and financial technology. He has expertise in IT leadership, strategy, and transformation across multiple lines of business. These include insurance (life, annuities), retirement services (401(k), 403(b), 457, pension closeouts), and group voluntary benefits. Paul also has experience with...
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Steven Kaye
Steven Kaye is Head of Knowledge Management at Datos Insights, and lead editor of the firm’s Business and Technology Trends in Insurance series. He has managed a wide range of research projects since joining the firm in 2008. Previously, Steven worked for Accenture as an insurance researcher focused on the U.S. life and property/casualty markets. He also served in both knowledge management...