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InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin Merttens

InsTech
Insurance
Insurance Industry
Insurance Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
Generative AI
Underwriting
Catastrophe Modeling
Parametric Insurance
Risk Management
Insurtech
Automation
Digital Transformation
Commercial Insurance
London Market
Agentic AI
Data Management
Data Analytics
Swiss Re
Hurricanes

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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Introduction

Insurance has never been short of technology promises. From Blueprint 2 to successive waves of digital transformation, the ambition has often outpaced the results. According to Elizabeth Wooliston, that's beginning to change.

Joining R... more

For decades, catastrophe modelling has largely been about choosing the best view of risk. But what happens when no single model can capture the full picture?

In this episode, Matthew Grant speaks with Rob Newbold, President of Catastrophe and Risk S... more

Innovation in insurance is no longer just about creating entirely new products. Increasingly, the biggest opportunities lie in rethinking how existing products are underwritten, distributed and delivered.

In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by... more

In just twelve months, the conversation around Agentic AI in insurance has changed dramatically.

What began as curiosity about autonomous AI agents has evolved into a much more practical discussion about implementation, governance, economics and com... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Wooliston
Chief of Markets and Artificial at Artificial
Artificial
Episode: Elizabeth Wooliston, Chief of Markets: Artificial: Why the London Market is ready for intelligent automation (413)
Rob Newbold
President, Catastrophe and Risk Modeling at Verisk
Verisk
Episode: Rob Newbold, President, Catastrophe and Risk Solutions: Verisk: Beyond a single view of risk: why catastrophe modelling is becoming more collaborative (412)
Tom Graham
Head of Partnerships and Innovation at Chaucer
Chaucer
Episode: Tom Graham & Iryna Chekanava: Chaucer: How insurers decide which innovations succeed (411)
Iryna Chekanava
Senior Innovation Underwriter at Chaucer
Chaucer
Episode: Tom Graham & Iryna Chekanava: Chaucer: How insurers decide which innovations succeed (411)
Harry Vardigans
Head of Insurance at Flood Modeling Company, Fathom (owned by Swiss Re)
Fathom / Swiss Re
Episode: Harry Vardigans, Head of Insurance: Fathom: Will it make the boat go faster? (409)
Mark Twigg
CEO of Agentiv-x
Agentiv-x
Episode: Mark Twigg & Rob Agnew: Agentiv-x: Why neurosymbolic AI could transform insurance broking (408)
Rob Agnew
Chief Strategy Officer of Agentiv-x
Agentiv-x
Episode: Mark Twigg & Rob Agnew: Agentiv-x: Why neurosymbolic AI could transform insurance broking (408)
Nick Williams-Walker
Group COO, McGill
McGill
Episode: The future and how to get there (406)
Ian Thompson
Global insurance and claims expert
IMT Advisory
Episode: The future and how to get there (406)

Hosts

Matthew Grant
Host of InsTech podcast; guides conversations and asks questions to illuminate insurance and innovation topics.
Robin Merttens
Co-host and moderator; helps frame discussions with industry context and questions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Captivating and Ins-ight-full !!

    Full marks to Matthew and team for doing a great job ! I chanced upon this podcast during the pandemic and quickly binge heard 50 odd episodes fromthem 😀. I appreciate the authenticity of the hosts and the quality of the conversations ! This podcast reignited my passion in insurance and frankly was a re-calling on a industry I was beginning to give up on !! I cannot thank you guys enough for the impact you had on me and the industry at large !! My every industry leader conversation is now that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vamdan
    United States3 years ago
  • Essential listening!

    Always a great listen with interesting guests, discussion and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JG897547863739
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Must-listen for InsTech Entrepreneurs & Innovators

    The Instech Podcast expertly demystifies the complex insurance landscape with engaging discussions and deep insights. The hosts' knowledge and enjoyable delivery make it a must-listen for anyone interested in insurtech. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max_CR
    Germany3 years ago
  • This podcast is becoming very commercial

    Was the best insurance podcast. Lately it’s becoming promotional and very little information about the topic. Very disappointing!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    an342g
    United States4 years ago
  • Captivating and Ins-ight-full !!

    Full marks to the team for doing a great job ! This is a career defining podcast for me, and frankly a calling !! Keep it up and one day I will be your guest 😜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vamdan
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Overall positive sentiment; some feedback about promotional tone in a few episodes.
High-quality guests with real-world ROI examples.
Thoughtful, practical insurtech insights from executives and founders.

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Elizabeth Wooliston, Chief of Markets: Artificial: Why the London Market is ready for intelligent automation (413)
Q: What makes AG Labs unique in developing agentic AI for insurance?
AG Labs partners with carriers to sandbox agentic AI in controlled environments, testing safe implementations and practical use cases, with the goal of enabling more agent-to-agent transactions in the long term while starting with smaller, safer steps.
Elizabeth Wooliston, Chief of Markets: Artificial: Why the London Market is ready for intelligent automation (413)
Q: How does Artificial approach build versus buy in this space?
They advocate a hybrid model: they can spin up a tailored solution for a client, train internal users to configure the platform, and then hand the tools back, combining external build with internal capability for long-term adaptability.
Elizabeth Wooliston, Chief of Markets: Artificial: Why the London Market is ready for intelligent automation (413)
Q: What evidence supports the idea that the market is finally ready for intelligent automation?
Elizabeth points to the shift from top-down infrastructure overhauls to independent, faster moves by firms, the universal adoption of digital strategies by large brokers, and the practical success of facilities as a beachhead that is expanding into more complex open-market placements.
Rob Newbold, President, Catastrophe and Risk Solutions: Verisk: Beyond a single view of risk: why catastrophe modelling is becoming more collaborative (412)
Q: What is your view on the potential of generative AI or agentic AI to change modeling in the next 12 months?
AI advances, including NLP and agentic workflows, could enable automated, higher-volume scenario testing and more accessible modeling for users beyond expert analysts within a year.
Rob Newbold, President, Catastrophe and Risk Solutions: Verisk: Beyond a single view of risk: why catastrophe modelling is becoming more collaborative (412)
Q: What role does community play in improving insurance decisions in this increasingly connected ecosystem?
Community sharing perspectives and collaboration, as embodied by InsTech, helps spread ideas and best practices, amplifying the impact of risk analytics.

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

Across recent episodes, the show centers on how technology, data, and governance reshape insurance and risk management. Conversations orbit AI deployment in underwriting and claims, data quality and standards, and practical implementations of broker workflows, MGA models, and climate risk. Guests range from insurtech founders and data scientists to regulators and brokers, with recurring emphasis on end-to-end automation, auditability, and ROI. A standout angle is the focus on real-world deployments, governance, and the human element of claims and underwriting, making insights actionable for practitioners, investors, and potential guests or sponsors.

Noteworthy aspects include a strong tilt toward insurance-specific AI and data infrastructu... more

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Recent guests on InsTech include:

1. Elizabeth Wooliston
2. Rob Newbold
3. Tom Graham
4. Iryna Chekanava
5. Harry Vardigans
6. Mark Twigg
7. Rob Agnew
8. Nick Williams-Walker

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