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The UConn InsurTech Fellows Program offers students a comprehensive learning experience focused on understanding the insurance technology sector, entrepreneurial development within InsurTech, and practical experience with startup companies. The program combines academic coursework with hands-on experiential learning through partnerships with InsurTech startups. Fellows participate in a foundational course covering InsurTech industry fundamentals, including case studies and industry expert speakers, followed by experiential learning where they are paired with actual InsurTech startups to contribute 10+ hours weekly on real projects. The program includes mentorship from experienced insurance professionals and concludes with a capstone project.

Program details

Designed for Students. The program is in person. Participation is generally part time.

Who it is for

Full-time students enrolled at UConn or University of Hartford; students with interest in insurance technology and entrepreneurship.

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Admissions and application

Open to full-time students enrolled at UConn or University of Hartford with an interest in insurance technology and entrepreneurship.

Benefits

Paired mentorship with industry professionals; hands-on experience with active InsurTech startups; deep understanding of insurance industry innovation; opportunity for summer internships; networking with insurance and technology leaders.

Timeline

The program lasts for two semesters during the academic year.

What came of it

Participants develop specialized knowledge in InsurTech and entrepreneurship; increased employability in insurance and fintech sectors; pathways to full-time roles and internships within the InsurTech ecosystem.

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What it pays

Participants receive a stipend of $4,000 for their involvement in the program.

Questions about this program

What scholarship funding was described?

CCEI’s 2020–2021 announcement associated $4,000 in scholarship funding with participation but did not specify whether the amount was per fellow or cohort-wide. Current financial terms are not established.

Is the fellowship currently accepting applications?

The available evidence does not establish current application availability. The Werth Institute says the fellowship was placed in the School of Business Master’s in FinTech program in fall 2023; inspection of the supplied CCEI route found it redirecting to a 2018 InsurTech Week article.

About Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI)

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