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InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin Merttens

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ESG
AI Hub
AON
Algorithmic Underwriting
Risk Management
Embedded Insurance
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P&C Underwriting
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Digital Transformation
Insuretech
Inversion
Sustainability
Aurora
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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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Introduction

In this episode, Matthew Grant speaks with Rachel Delhaise, Chief Sustainability Officer at Convex, about what climate sustainability really looks like inside a modern insurance business.

While attention may have shifted elsewhere, the... more

In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Sasha Haco, CEO and Co-founder of Unitary, about how AI is being applied in practical, high-impact ways across insurance operations.

Sasha’s route into the industry is far from typical. With a background i... more

In this episode, Matthew Grant and Robin Merttens hit the 400-episode mark and ask a slightly uncomfortable question: after all these conversations, are we still human or just very convincing AI?

What follows is a sharp, unscripted reflection on how... more

In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Martha Dreiling, Co-founder and President of Reserv, to explore how AI is actually transforming claims, and why the biggest breakthroughs are happening in places most people overlook.

With a background sp... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Delhaise
Chief Sustainability Officer at Convex
Convex
Episode: Rachel Delhaise, Chief Sustainability Officer: Convex: Insurance’s critical role in global resilience (402)
Sasha Haco
CEO and co-founder of Unitary
Unitary
Episode: Sasha Haco, CEO & Co-founder: Unitary: From black holes to bordereaux: building AI agents for insurance (401)
Martha Dreiling
Co-founder and President, Reserv
Reserv
Episode: Martha Dreiling, Co-founder & President: Reserv: Rethinking claims: from ‘boring but brilliant’ AI to real industry change (399)
Richard Louden
Partner in KPMG's Financial Services Direct Tax Practice, specializes in VAT and IPT for insurance
KPMG
Episode: Candy Staples & Richard Louden: KPMG: The tax playbook for insurance and insurtech (398)
Candy Staples
Director in KPMG's Innovation Incentives team, focuses on government incentives for innovation (R&D credits, patent box)
KPMG
Episode: Candy Staples & Richard Louden: KPMG: The tax playbook for insurance and insurtech (398)
Tessa Wardle
Director of Portfolio Solutions, QBE
QBE
Episode: Portfolio underwriting in 2026 (397)
Jonathan Spry
CEO, Envelop Risk
Envelop Risk
Episode: Portfolio underwriting in 2026 (397)
Emily Stanford
Executive Director, Gallagher
Gallagher
Episode: Portfolio underwriting in 2026 (397)
Nicola Turner
Co-founder of Scrub AI
Scrub AI
Episode: Nicola Turner & Alex Ley: Scrub AI: Rethinking Build vs Buy in insurance (396)

Host

Matthew Grant
Host of the InsTech podcast (insTech brand) with a focus on insurance technology and innovation.

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

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Some feedback notes growing commercial focus but still valuable for founders and practitioners.
Listeners praise authentic, insightful conversations and high-quality guests.
Episodes are a reliable source for insurtech insights and practical industry knowledge.

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Sasha Haco, CEO & Co-founder: Unitary: From black holes to bordereaux: building AI agents for insurance (401)
Q: When did you move into the insurance space and what motivated the shift?
She describes recognizing the universal need in insurance for automating manual, data-heavy tasks and the opportunity to apply the same AI-driven automation approach to underwriting, claims, and policy administration, which catalyzed their pivot into insurance.
Sasha Haco, CEO & Co-founder: Unitary: From black holes to bordereaux: building AI agents for insurance (401)
Q: Now, tell us a bit of your background because you're not an insurance person through and through. What were you doing before you co-founded Unitary?
Sasha explains her background in physics and academia, detailing a long exploration from studying black holes to discovering a passion for applying AI to real-world problems, ultimately leading to founding Unitary.
Martha Dreiling, Co-founder & President: Reserv: Rethinking claims: from ‘boring but brilliant’ AI to real industry change (399)
Q: How did Reserv come together after CJ and you each worked in different parts of the insurtech ecosystem, and what was the early vision?
Martha explains the venture incubation origin with Bain Capital Ventures and All Thai Ventures, and how their complementary backgrounds in fintech and claims technology formed a strong foundation for Reserv's tech-enabled approach to data and risk.
Martha Dreiling, Co-founder & President: Reserv: Rethinking claims: from ‘boring but brilliant’ AI to real industry change (399)
Q: I know you're president, but what's the day-to-day job involved?
Martha describes leading Reserv's commercial strategy, talking to customers to understand where value is added to insurance offerings, and identifying where further value can be delivered.
Portfolio underwriting in 2026 (397)
Q: What is the state of the market for portfolio solutions and is the growth sustainable?
The panel notes more facilities and appetite than before, but stresses the need for quality data, clear governance, and sustainable profitability, especially as the market softens.

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Frequently Asked Questions About InsTech

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

This program focuses on how technology, AI, and data innovations are reshaping insurance and risk management across global markets. Episodes feature founders, CEOs, and senior leaders from insurtechs, MGAs, and software providers, discussing build-versus-buy decisions, automated underwriting, AI risk, and the practical deployment of policy administration and claims tech. Listeners get strategic takes on scaling, data governance, and the evolving role of technology in underwriting, claims, and product development, with real-world anecdotes and guidance for practitioners, investors, and corporate buyers. A notable strength is the mix of founder-led perspectives and industry-level analysis, offering actionable insights for teams evaluating too... more

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Recent guests on InsTech include:

1. Rachel Delhaise
2. Sasha Haco
3. Martha Dreiling
4. Richard Louden
5. Candy Staples
6. Tessa Wardle
7. Jonathan Spry
8. Emily Stanford

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