Rephonic
Artwork for InsTech

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
Data Management
Data Analytics
Swiss Re
Hurricanes
Agentic AI

Bringing together the best technology and innovation for insurance and risk management together from around the world. Podcast hosted by Matthew Grant.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded9 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
InvestingBusinessEntrepreneurship

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for InsTech

Latest Episodes

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

What do ocean rowing, flood modelling and insurance innovation have in common? More than you might think.

In this episode, Matthew Grant is joined by Harry Vardigans, Head of Insurance at Fathom, for a conversation that spans Atlantic Ocean rowing, ... more

In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Mark Twigg, CEO of Agentiv-x, and Rob Agnew, the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, to explore how neurosymbolic AI could reshape commercial insurance broking.

While much of the insurance AI conversation h... more

This week, the tables turn as Matthew Grant steps behind the microphone solo to reflect on seven years, 400+ episodes and the lessons learned from building one of insurance innovation’s most recognisable podcast platforms.

From storytelling and inte... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

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)
Paul Donger
Head of AI, NatWest Group
NatWest Group
Episode: The future and how to get there (406)
Carrie Thomas
Data Insights advisor recounting her personal insurance journey
Datos Insights
Episode: Carrie Thomas, Account Director: Datos Insights: Should I stay or should I go now? A personal perspective of flood risk in Florida (405)
Max Richter
EMEA CEO and Global Growth Leader at Mea
Mea (MEA)
Episode: Max Richter, EMEA CEO: mea: What's changed? Why AI is moving from experimentation to execution (404)
Mark Cunningham
Managing Director at PriceHubble, leading insurance data analytics in Europe
PriceHubble
Episode: Mark Cunningham, Managing Director: PriceHubble: Is your data useful or useless? (403)

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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mark Twigg & Rob Agnew: Agentiv-x: Why neurosymbolic AI could transform insurance broking (408)
Q: How does neuro-symbolic AI help in insurance decisions?
The neural side handles messy data and pattern recognition, while the symbolic side enforces rules and evidence-based reasoning, enabling transparent, traceable recommendations that brokers can trust and act on.
Mark Twigg & Rob Agnew: Agentiv-x: Why neurosymbolic AI could transform insurance broking (408)
Q: What problem were you aiming to solve for brokers with Agentiv-x?
We wanted to reduce the heavy manual workload brokers face when evaluating multiple policies and documentation, while improving decision quality and consistency through auditable, explainable AI.
Harry Vardigans, Head of Insurance: Fathom: Will it make the boat go faster? (409)
Q: What makes this Atlantic crossing a useful analogy for insurance and risk management?
It demonstrates how disciplined planning, risk awareness, and attention to evolving data can drive meaningful gains and better outcomes, both in a marathon-like race and in building robust flood models for insurers.
Max Richter, EMEA CEO: mea: What's changed? Why AI is moving from experimentation to execution (404)
Q: What is MeaOps? What's different about MeaOps? Where does it fit into the discussion we've been having?
MeaOps is the execution layer that automates the submission, triage, pricing, and downstream activities across underwriting, claims, and finance; it moves AI from insight to actual process execution, embedding insurance-specific intelligence and governance.
Max Richter, EMEA CEO: mea: What's changed? Why AI is moving from experimentation to execution (404)
Q: To the skeptics listening out there, why do you think the industry is truly ripe for transformation now and it probably didn't cross the opportunities earlier?
Because the technology can finally meet the operational realities of insurance, enabling end-to-end automation rather than isolated improvements, with production-grade outcomes and measurable ROI.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About InsTech

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

Where can I find podcast stats for InsTech?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for InsTech. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to InsTech and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does InsTech get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for InsTech, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for InsTech?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for InsTech, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does InsTech have?

To see how many followers or subscribers InsTech has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to InsTech?

These podcasts share a similar audience with InsTech:

1. The Rest Is Politics
2. Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
3. The Rest Is Politics: Leading
4. The Rest Is Politics: US
5. The Rachman Review

How many episodes of InsTech are there?

InsTech launched 9 years ago and published 300 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact InsTech?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for InsTech?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for InsTech from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for InsTech?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of InsTech. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on InsTech?

Recent guests on InsTech include:

1. Harry Vardigans
2. Mark Twigg
3. Rob Agnew
4. Nick Williams-Walker
5. Ian Thompson
6. Paul Donger
7. Carrie Thomas
8. Max Richter

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days