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Bringing together the best technology and innovation for insurance and risk management together from around the world. Podcast hosted by Matthew Grant.
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Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
This week we hand over the mic to Robin Merttens as he talks to James Gillespie, Head of Pricing, and Grant Dewar, Client Services Director at Aon’s Strategy and Technology Group (STG).
In this episode, they discuss the evolution of Aon STG in the 18 months since it was created, what has been learned and what clients are seeking. It goes on to describe the body of services and resources it is building and the scale of its ambitions.
Key talking points include:
- How the role of insurance brokers is changing
- The development of the Aon STG ecosystem and plans for that
- What the data model of the future looks like and how a conjoined approach through the whole value chain could transform insurance
- The strength of what Aon can offer when the brokerage and STG join forces
- How the size of the group has attracted new business, not deterred prospects
- Nostalgia for 70’s prog rock music, art and design
- Why everyone should do Lego in their spare time
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Continuing Professional Development
This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Explain the changing role of insurance brokers, moving beyond traditional risk placement to providing value through data and analytics
- Summarise some of the methods for integration of technology divisions, talent acquisition, and the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning in the insurance sector
- Describe the concept of ecosystems in the insurance industry and how partnerships and collaborations contribute to creating a comprehensive solution for clients
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 278 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
We’re piloting a new style of podcast this week and borrowing the InsTech podcast channel to test this out.
If you are wondering what is going on behind the news items you read about in insurance or technology then this new podcast is for you. We’re bringing together experts, founders, insurers and some well know figures to tell us the news items that are capturing their attention - and why.
Matthew Grant CEO of InsTech is joined face to face in London by fellow podcasting enthusiast Nigel Walsh, Managing Director, Insurance, Google Cloud US, James Birch, Development Director at Ki Insurance and Bijal Patel, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Aurora Insurance.
And we’ve got more. This week we have an interview with the CEO of Ki Insurance Mark Allan, a listener question and a chance to hear our hosts and guests predictions for 2024.
The news we’re discussing this week is:
- Ki insurance new capacity partners Travelers and Aspen
- Why the range of loss estimates from Hurricane Otis is so high
- Howden Group £500m insurtech ventures fund
Look out for more in this new podcast series coming in 2024. Please let us know what questions you’d like our hosts and guests to answer and any new ideas to keep you listening.
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development
This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Identify the capacity for innovation in insurance
- Explain why MGAs are the future
- Summarise reasons for collaboration and data sharing
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 277 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
What drives insurers to look into adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their underwriting processes?
Salman Siddiqui at Moody’s Analytics and Adiraj Maitra at Canopius join Matthew Grant in this podcast to discuss ESG and sustainability in the insurance industry, centring the conversation around the recent Moody's report on incorporating ESG into P&C underwriting.
Key talking points:
- ESG risks and opportunities in the insurance industry
- What does sustainability mean in the context of ESG
- The challenges of finding the right data
- The future is with carbon credits
Explore more insights from Moody’s Analytics and Moody’s RMS’ annual survey of major, global P&C insurers: State of the Market 2023: Incorporating ESG into P&C Underwriting.
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Explain why ESG data is a challenge and methods to remedy this issue
- Identify the reasons why insurers are choosing to adopt ESG
- Summarise how and why carbon credit usage will increase in the future
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 276 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Inversion specialises in bespoke software development services tailored for the insurance and reinsurance sector. This week Robin Merttens spoke with Inversion's founders, Jacques Bosch and Piro Vorster, and in their conversation they touched on the story behind the creation of the company, and the various secrets to success the founders have picked up by working together.
Key talking points include:
- Founding a company and overcoming unique challenges - both inside and outside the industry
- Why excellence and expertise are important to Inversion
- The benefits of having a global, connected workforce
- Blockchain and AI technology adoption: anything but a trend
- The value of hobbies: coding and Brazilian jujitsu
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Identify which types of technology can survive the trend cycle and become integrated
- Describe what traits are needed to successfully start and lead a company
- Summarise how tailored technology solutions can aid any industry with automation
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 275 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Arbol, an MGA specializing in parametric insurance, has been rapidly growing and expanding since we last spoke a year ago. Arbol recently announced a partnership with reinsurer Beazley, enabling them to deploy capacity in the US for weather risks. Tune in to Henry Gale, Senior Research Analyst at InsTech as he speaks to Arbol’s CEO, Sid Jha, about Arbol’s plans to target unmet risks in the energy and agriculture sectors and its new products to help companies manage climate risks beyond insurance.
Key talking points include:
- Insuring renewable energy and agribusinesses with parametric
- Helping companies understand their exposure to climate risks
- Measuring carbon offsets and the potential for carbon credit insurance
- Building an ecosystem for climate risk management
- Hybrid parametric insurance for difficult-to-insure risks
- "Climate risk time bombs" in our financial system
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Describe how parametric insurance mitigates climate risks.
- List areas within different industries where parametric insurance can close the coverage gap.
- Explain how parametric insurance can help understand both past and future pay-outs with data.
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 274 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Addresscloud has grown from a team of three to a team of eleven since InsTech last spoke to Founder and CEO, Mark Varley.
In this episode, Matthew’s discussion with Mark covers Addresscloud’s core services such as geocoding and peril risk assessment, and its recent launch of a new management platform called Addresscloud Risk. Tune in to hear more about fire blocks and how Addresscloud utilises open-data sets to simulate fire spread for insurance purposes.
Key talking points include:
- Utilizing open-data sources
- Working with serverless technology
- Partnerships with Allied World Insurance and solving their pain points
- A look back to the InsTech and Addresscloud Breakfast Event
In addition to hearing about Addresscloud’s work with Allied World, we talk about other partners including Cytora, Send, Flood Re and hyperexponential.
For more information about Addresscloud and Risk, visit instech.addresscloud.com
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Describe methods to managing accumulation of risk.
- Summarise why real-time risk assessment is crucial.
- List various reasons why partnerships drive strategic growth.
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 273 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Capgemini is an information technology services and consulting company which partners with businesses to develop innovation solutions.
In this episode, Matthew Grant speaks to Kristofer le Sage de Fontenay, Insurance Leader at Capgemini, about the company's investment in generative AI. Capgemini is focusing on helping clients solve their pain points through digital solutions, investing $2 billion USD in generative AI over the next three years and recruiting 30,000 new people with expertise in data and artificial intelligence. Tune in to find out how Capgemini is trying to alleviate pain points including legacy systems, data access and control, and talent acquisition.
Talking points include:
- Developing and investing in generative AI
- Consumer trust in generative AI
- The potential for advertising through AI
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Kristofer le Sage de Fontenay and Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Describe how generative AI can be deployed and developed within a company.
- Define various pain points in the insurance industry and their causes.
- Summarise the factors that need to be considered before integrating generative AI into an industry.
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 272 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Zywave provides a platform of modular solutions that enables digital distribution and revenue operation optimisation for insurers and brokers.
Over the past five years, the company has made ten acquisitions, spending nearly $1 billion dollars to bring leading brands and innovative companies together under one unified organization. Join Matthew as he speaks to Zywave CEO, Jason Liu on how the company is a fast growing and ambitious player in the space, as well as how it focuses on the customer and external front-office operations.
Curious to find out more? Jason Liu co-authored with Don Bailey “The Sales Revolution” on demystifying digital distribution.
Key talking points:
- Evolution versus revolution - when disruption is your friend
- Why focus on the customer front end trumps back end
- Merging data and software - acquisitions that allow software to be more intelligent and automated
- Funding in 2023 - the Impact of private equity on insurance
- Top tips for a CEO - Running, mental health and company culture
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Jason Liu and Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Explain how data and software integration can occur
- Identify why Application Process Interfaces (APIs) are key for industry integration
- Summarise the changes the insurance industry has seen due to private equity
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 271 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Robin speaks to Liselotte Munk, CEO of core administration system provider Fadata, available across all major lines of business to help insurers contribute successfully to the security and well-being of customers.
Join Robin and Liselotte as they discuss meeting customer demands in an increasingly digital world, the benefits of a diverse and global workforce, the power of networking and the experience of running the insurance technology company as a woman CEO.
Topics covered include:
- The importance of trusting yourself
- The shift towards cloud-based solutions
- Experience of being a women in technology and insurance
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Summarise how networking can help develop and grow your company
- Specify the various factors needed to run a successful technology company
- Explain the value of a global and diverse workforce
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 270 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Tensorflight uses AI, aerial and street view imagery to provide property data for risk analytics on commercial, personal and industrial properties globally.
Matthew Grant was joined by Jakub Dryjas, CEO of Tensorflight. They discuss various topics including the importance of partnering, advances in commercial property information by using AI, and tips for aspiring CEOs.
Talking points include:
- What makes Tensorflight different in the aerial imagery space
- Lessons from a tech start-up CEO
- Why collaboration is necessary
- Developing commercial property characteristics
If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn.
Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning.
To find out more about InsTech, our membership and offerings visit www.instech.co or contact us hello@instech.co
Continuing Professional Development - Learning Objectives
InsTech is accredited by The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening to any InsTech podcast, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Explain how AI is being used in commercial property analysis
- Describe the necessary differences to be considered when scaling property data globally
- Identify the key methods to successfully leading a technology company
If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 269 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast.
To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.