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Assistance Stories is a podcast on a mission to raise the profile of the assistance industry, The industry is often described as insurance's "Hidden Treasure". We want to change that, and shine a light on the people who make it work. At Lexxika, we've been providing services to the assistance industry for years and we constantly meet great people doing amazing things, to help people all over the w... more

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What happens when insurance stops waiting for claims - and starts paying automatically?

In this episode of Assistance Stories, Tom & Elliott sit down with Chris Lee, Head of Strategy at Blink Parametric, for a fascinating deep dive into the world of... more

In this episode of Assistance Stories, we explore one of the most practical innovations transforming the assistance industry: cashless payments through virtual credit cards.

James and Elliot are joined by Sabine Radun, CEO of Valora International As... more

In this episode of Assistance Stories, James and Elliot are joined by Sarah Watson, co-founder of the Travel & Health Insurance Series (THIS), to explore the biggest trends shaping insurtech and the global assistance industry.

With a unique, indepen... more

In this episode of Assistance Stories, Tom and Elliot are joined by Daniel Poole, Director of Product at Healix, to explore how technology, geopolitics, and changing traveller behaviour are reshaping travel risk management and assistance.

Daniel sha... more

In this episode of Assistant Stories, hosts Tom Bool and Elliot are joined in person by Søren Bøgen Andersen, Co-Founder and CEO of Lab 6502, to explore how AI is reshaping claims in the travel insurance and assistance industry.

Recorded in Amsterda... more

In this episode of Assistance Stories, Tom and Elliot are joined by Romain Di Meglio (APRIL International) and Julien Condamine (Novo.ai) to explore what AI in insurance actually looks like in practice - beyond the hype.

Together, they unpack how AP... more

This week James and Elliot are joined by Amy Brown, Founder of Authenticx.

We hear all about Amy's background in assistance and her journey, as a "non-techie", creating an AI company. Authenticx was founded to help contact centres review all of thei... more

In this episode of Assistant Stories, Tom and Elliot sit down with Daniel Green, CTO of Faye, one of the most successful travel insurance InsurTechs in the market. Daniel shares how Faye is redefining travel protection through proactive technology, s... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Lee
Head of strategy at Blink Parametric
Blink Parametric
Episode: S7:E9 - Chris Lee - Blink Parametric
Sarah Watson
Speaker from Travel Health Insurance Series
Travel Health Insurance Series
Episode: S7:E7 - THIS - Sarah Watson
Daniel Poole
Director of Product at Healix
Healix
Episode: S7:E6 - Healix - Daniel Poole
Søren Andersen
Co-founder and CEO of Lab 6502
Lab 6502
Episode: S7:E5 - Lab3502 - Søren Bøgen Andersen
Romain Di Meglio
Represents APRIL International, an MGA/TPA specializing in international health and travel assistance
APRIL International
Episode: S7:E4 - APRIL & Novo.ai - Romain Di Meglio & Julien Condamines
Julien Condamine
Co-founder of novo.ai, an AI claims automation company
novo.ai
Episode: S7:E4 - APRIL & Novo.ai - Romain Di Meglio & Julien Condamines
Amy Brown
Founder of Authenticx, AI company focused on unstructured data in insurance and assistance
Authenticx
Episode: S7:E3 - Amy Brown - Authenticx
Daniel Green
CTO of Faye
Faye
Episode: S7:E2 - Daniel Green from Faye
Elliot Draga
Head of Growth at iStack; former leader at Nordic Insurance Software; CEO roles in travel/health insurance tech
iStack
Episode: S7:E1 - Season Intro with Elliot Draga!

Hosts

Tom Ball
Host of the show, often introducing guests and guiding conversations; affiliated with Assistance Stories / Lexxika
Elliott
Co-host and frequent co-presenter across seasons; contributes to technical discussions and guest coordination
James Austin
Host and co-host introducing guests and guiding interview; often drives topic framing
Elliot Draga
Head of Growth at iStack; former leadership roles in Nordic Insurance Software; segment expert on tech in assistance

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#183
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Apple Podcasts
#232
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S6:E9 - Elliot Draga - Nordic Insurance Software
Q: If you could change one thing in travel insurance, what would it be?
Ensure that everyone travels with adequate protection by making travel insurance a standard, perhaps compulsory, part of travel requirements to prevent financially catastrophic medical bills and provide peace of mind.
S7:E6 - Healix - Daniel Poole
Q: How is AI influencing your product development and where do you still rely on human input?
AI is being explored to automate testing and accelerate notifications, but human-verified alerts and human-led assistance remain central, especially for medical and crisis guidance where certainty and judgment are critical.
S7:E6 - Healix - Daniel Poole
Q: Tell us about Healix and the kinds of services you offer when supporting clients in crises.
Healix is a global travel risk management provider offering healthcare risk management, evacuation support, and crisis response, backed by tools for risk tracking, intelligence, and multi-channel communications to keep travelers safe and informed during emergencies.
S6:E4 - Kristin Toth - On Call International
Q: Kristin, first thing we'd like to ask you is just give us a little bit of an introduction to On Call International.
Kristin explains that On Call has been helping travelers for over 30 years, delivering medical security and travel risk management 24-7, with a proactive, education-forward approach to keep travelers safe.
S7:E1 - Season Intro with Elliot Draga!
Q: Will your products be merging or integrating, or are you going to remain two separate products?
They intend to keep the products separate for the near term but are exploring closer collaboration, shared processes, and potential future integration as they learn from each other and grow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Assistance Stories

What is Assistance Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on the people and technologies shaping the assistance industry, with a strong emphasis on travel risk, insurance tech, and AI-enabled service. Conversations typically explore how providers streamline claims, automate workflows, and improve customer experiences across the trip lifecycle, from proactive risk management to post-disruption support. Notable throughout is a practical, technology-forward lens: real-world deployments of AI, data exchanges, and platform integrations, plus ethical and human-centered considerations when automation meets high-stakes traveler needs. A recurring strength is assembling leaders from insurers, TPAs, and assistance firms to reveal how cross-border operations, wellness tech, and emergency s... more

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Recent guests on Assistance Stories include:

1. Chris Lee
2. Sarah Watson
3. Daniel Poole
4. Søren Andersen
5. Romain Di Meglio
6. Julien Condamine
7. Amy Brown
8. Daniel Green

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