Out of numerous entrants, solution partner expert.ai and systems integrator Cognizant emerged as the champions, showcasing their groundbreaking solutions dedicated to simplifying the insurance industry. Duck Creek Technologies witnessed an impressive array of entries in its third year of inviting external ecosystem participants and conference attendees to the Hatch-a-Thon. The event brought together its internal teams and developer community to hatch new ideas to further simplify the complexity and foster innovation within the insurance industry. It encouraged ecosystem partners to present ideas focused on maintaining the human touch in the industry, exploring synergy within insurance operations, and integrating technologies for an enhanced customer experience. The Hatch-a-Thon marathon garnered a substantial 40 entries, each evaluated closely by Duck Creek's Innovation Anywhere committee. Entries were evaluated based on criteria such as innovation, product impact, business impact, and execution.