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Insurtech Eye covers Polygrade’s launch
Insurtech Eye, part of the FF News network, covers Polygrade’s emergence from stealth with $6.3 million to bring AI-native claims management to warranty.
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Insurtech Eye, part of the FF News fintech news network, covered Polygrade’s launch on October 9, 2026, in a piece by Lauren Towner.
The article walks through how Polygrade’s AI agents work across first notice of loss, pre-dispatch triage, authorization, parts procurement and contractor payment, sitting above a warranty company’s existing technology rather than replacing it. It also covers Polygrade’s plans to expand into extended warranty, OEM warranty and equipment breakdown insurance.
From an insurtech perspective, the piece frames Polygrade as part of a shift in claims technology from workflow to execution, with a quote from David Steckel, founder and CEO of Polygrade.
About Polygrade
Polygrade is an AI-native claims management platform for the warranty industry. Polygrade uses specialized AI agents across the claims lifecycle, from first notice of loss through contractor payment. Founded in 2025 by veterans of Sears Home Services, Thumbtack and Setter, Polygrade has offices in Toronto, St. George, Utah and Austin, Texas, and serves warranty companies, suppliers and service providers across the United States. For more information, visit polygrade.com.
Media contact
Jess Poindexter
jess@polygrade.com
