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InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin Merttens

InsTech
Generative AI
Instabase
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ESG
AI Hub
Insurance Technology
Aon
Risk Management
Embedded Insurance
Algorithmic Underwriting
Insurance
P&C Underwriting
Hurricane Otis
Digital Transformation
Insuretech
Inversion
Sustainability
Ki Insurance
Catastrophe Modeling

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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In this episode, Richard Gunn, President & CRO at hyperexponential, joins host Matthew Grant to share the inside story of hyperexponential's expansion journey from the UK to the US, and how the company is reshaping pricing and underwriting in the ins... more

In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Tim Hardcastle, CEO and Co-founder of INSTANDA, to reflect on what it takes to turn a contrarian vision into a global insurtech platform and what the next decade of innovation might look like.

Tim left a ... more

In this episode, Robin Merttens sits down with Haris Khan and Arved Pohlabeln, co-founders of Novee, to unpack what’s broken in specialty underwriting — and how AI is finally in a position to fix it.

Having met as consultants at Deloitte, Haris and ... more

In this episode, Matthew Grant sits down with Jonathan Rake, CEO of Risk Data Solutions at Swiss Re, to explore how a major reinsurer is building data and analytics as core capabilities beyond traditional risk‑transfer. Jonathan explains why the shif... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Grant
Expert in catastrophe modeling with 25 years of experience
InsTech
Episode: How to leverage AI and third-party data in catastrophe modelling (378)
Julian Schoemig
CEO and co-founder of Diesta
Diesta
Episode: Julian Schoemig, CEO: Diesta: Why insurance still struggles to move money (376)
Richard Hartley
CEO and co-founder of Cytora
Cytora
Episode: Richard Hartley, CEO: Cytora: Transforming risk in insurance: lessons from Cytora’s journey (373)
Jonathan Spry
CEO and co-founder of Envelop Risk
Envelop Risk
Episode: Jonathan Spry, Co-founder & CEO: Envelop Risk: How portfolio thinking and data science are rewiring cyber reinsurance (372)
Chris Quirk
VP and General Manager of Insurance Ecosystems
Insurity
Episode: Christopher Quirk, VP & General Manager, MGA Markets: Insurity: The global push: Why US insurance tech is eyeing Europe (371)
Bob Frady
CEO and Co-founder of PropertyLens, former CEO of Hazard Hub
PropertyLens
Episode: Bob Frady, CEO & Co-founder: PropertyLens: What startups get wrong about risk, data and dilution – and how to get it right (367)
Dani Katz
Co-founder and Director of Optalitix
Optalitix
Episode: Dani Katz, Co-founder & Director: Optalitix: Adapting underwriting systems for a softening market (366)
Guillaume Bonnissent
CEO at Quotech, a technology provider for commercial underwriters and brokers.
Quotech
Episode: Guillaume Bonnissent, CEO: Quotech: AI hype vs reality in insurance - what really matters (360)
Todd Rissel
CEO and co-founder of E2Value, focusing on property insurance and valuation
E2Value
Episode: Todd Rissel, CEO: e2Value: Understanding insurance to its core (359)

Host

Matthew Grant
Host of a podcast focused on insurance and technology, engaging with industry leaders and innovators to explore the latest trends and insights in the sector.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 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 States3 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 States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback indicates that the podcast provides significant insights into the insurance industry, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and quality of discussions, often highlighting the informative and engaging nature of the content.
Some critiques suggest a shift towards more promotional content, with a desire for deeper exploration of topics rather than marketing focus.

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Jonathan Rake, CEO, Risk Data Solutions: Swiss Re: The case for certainty and real-time insight in insurance (380)
Q: What are the strong themes coming out that people want help with?
On the insurance side, certainty of insights in real time, and on the corporate side, regulatory changes and supply chain risks are the main needs that clients want to address.
Jonathan Rake, CEO, Risk Data Solutions: Swiss Re: The case for certainty and real-time insight in insurance (380)
Q: Can you just talk a little bit about why Swiss Re has moved in that direction for offering data analytics as well as reinsurance?
It's an evolution more than a departure from existing practices, as the need for real-time insights has been growing rapidly due to changing client needs and market dynamics.
Julian Schoemig, CEO: Diesta: Why insurance still struggles to move money (376)
Q: What is Diesta and what problem does it solve?
Diesta is a payment operations layer that connects various financial systems in the insurance industry to streamline payment processing and reconciliations.
Julian Schoemig, CEO: Diesta: Why insurance still struggles to move money (376)
Q: What made you transition from working at Munich Re to payments?
Julian Schoemig moved into payments due to personal experiences in his past side hustle and witnessing similar issues in the insurance industry, where focusing on cash presence is often neglected.
Hurricanes and climate change: are we ready for a Cat 6? (375)
Q: What would it take to shake the insurance market?
Any event beyond a one in 200 probability, especially if it is unexpected or unmodeled, would cause significant disruptions in the insurance industry.

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This podcast focuses on the intersection of technology and innovation within the insurance and risk management sectors. Through conversations with industry experts, leaders, and innovators, it explores the latest trends and advancements shaping the future of insurance. Notable topics include insights into the application of artificial intelligence, data-driven underwriting, claims automation, and the evolving roles of managing general agents (MGAs) and brokers in a rapidly digitizing landscape. This podcast stands out for its engagement with influential figures in the insurtech space and its ability to present complex subjects in an accessible and thought-provoking manner.

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1. Matthew Grant
2. Julian Schoemig
3. Richard Hartley
4. Jonathan Spry
5. Chris Quirk
6. Bob Frady
7. Dani Katz
8. Guillaume Bonnissent

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