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Connecting the World to the Right Insurance at the Right Time: bolttech

The company’s cloud-based platform seamlessly connects insurers, distribution partners, and end-customers to power omni-channel insurance distribution and world-class servicing – all through a single API.

By SBR
March 9, 2026 8:27 PM Updated March 9, 2026
Rob Schimek, Group CEO, bolttech Photo by SBR

Rob Schimek, Group CEO, bolttech


bolttech is a Singapore-based insurance technology company that provides cloud-based infrastructure for insurers, distributors and corporate partners worldwide. The company develops systems that allow organizations to offer insurance products, manage policies and serve customers entirely through digital channels. Services include policy distribution, management, and claims processing delivered through a unified cloud platform.

The company began with the goal of modernizing interactions between insurers and digital distribution channels. Traditional models relied on brokers, physical offices and manual paperwork. bolttech’s technology allows carriers to connect with marketplaces, apps and service platforms through secure software modules and application programming interfaces. Over time, the company expanded to support customer onboarding, policy issuance, and claims workflows.

Today the company works with insurers and corporate clients across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Organizations use the system to provide a variety of products including device protection, motor insurance and personal lines through online platforms that allow users to compare, purchase and manage coverage without leaving their devices.

Digital Distribution and Customer Access

One of the company’s main functions is to support digital distribution of insurance products. Traditional sales often required in person meetings and manual documentation. bolttech’s software reduces this friction by allowing customers to view options, obtain quotes and complete purchases online.

The system links insurers with digital marketplaces, mobile apps and service platforms. Customers can add coverage during transactions, such as including device protection at checkout or travel insurance within a booking platform, and manage their policies through the same interface.

Carriers benefit because the technology allows them to reach multiple platforms with a single integration. Rather than building separate connections for each partner, insurers can connect once to bolttech’s system and distribute products widely. Customer access features also support digital onboarding, identity verification and electronic policy delivery, reducing manual processes and speeding service.

Claims Processing and Service Workflows

Managing claims is a critical component of insurance services. Customers submit claims when covered events occur, and insurers must review and process those claims efficiently. Traditional methods involved extensive paperwork, manual reviews and phone calls between service staff and customers.

bolttech developed systems that allow insurers to handle claims digitally. Policyholders can upload documentation through web portals or mobile apps, and the software organizes information for review by claims staff. The system routes claims to the appropriate handlers, requests additional documentation when necessary and tracks progress until resolution.

Automated workflows also help apply consistent business rules, reducing administrative delays. Reviewers can access organized information, which speeds decision making and reduces errors. Policy servicing functions support customer inquiries, coverage changes and renewals. Users can update information or adjust coverage without visiting an office or making multiple calls, improving efficiency for both customers and insurers.

Global Reach and Strategic Partnerships

bolttech expanded beyond Singapore to operate in multiple regions around the world. The company works with carriers and corporate partners to bring insurance products to customers through digital channels. Partnerships include insurers, service platforms and technology firms that integrate bolttech’s systems to deliver products to their users.

Regional customization allows insurers to tailor products according to local regulatory requirements and customer preferences while relying on a shared technology infrastructure. Investment from global financial backers supported the company’s expansion, enabling it to build technology teams, open regional offices and ensure regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction.

The company’s global presence reflects broader shifts in the insurance industry. Digital ecosystems now allow carriers, platforms and customers to interact seamlessly, and providers of the infrastructure for these systems have become central to modern insurance operations.

Technology Driving Modern Insurance

Insurance historically relied on brokers and agents to connect customers with coverage. Digital platforms and mobile services have changed customer expectations, which now include online access, instant quotes and seamless policy management.

bolttech illustrates how technology supports this transition by enabling insurers to reach users on platforms they already use. Customers benefit from the convenience of comparing products, purchasing coverage and managing policies without manual paperwork or office visits. Insurers benefit because digital distribution opens new channels to deliver products at the point of need.

As digital adoption grows globally, demand for connected insurance systems continues. Enterprises require platforms that integrate distribution, service and claims functions, and companies like bolttech provide the infrastructure to meet these needs efficiently. The company’s expansion from a Singapore startup into a global Insurtech provider demonstrates how technology is shaping modern insurance delivery, distribution and customer engagement.

Rob Schimek, Group CEO, bolttech

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