Details about upcoming events, an interview with Bdeo and Howden and the latest insurance insights.
Investing in innovation around the world - Podcast 203
Matthew was joined by Steve Pretre, a partner at World Innovation Lab (WiL). WiL is a US & Japan-based venture capital firm with capital from governments and leading global corporations based in Japan and throughout Asia. The company's vision is to be the bridge between startups and corporations in key hubs across the globe - starting with Japan and the US.
InsTech in London: Lloyd’s and Embedded Microinsurance, 13 September, 5.30pm, The Steel Yard
To celebrate the launch of MIC Global’s Lloyd's Syndicate-in-a-Box (Syndicate 5183) we are holding an event to look at what is happening in embedded microinsurance. We will look at some of the latest products to come to the market, where the worlds of microinsurance and Lloyd’s come together and where the best opportunities lie.
Pen Underwriting: Providing customer-centric solutions in diverse niches
Pen Underwriting (Pen) is an MGA which underwrites a broad range of specialist risks in the UK and internationally, and is part of the Arthur J. Gallagher group. InsTech’s Tara Allsopp spoke with Markus Mohr, Pen’s Strategic Business Development Manager. They discuss the growth strategy of the business, how to add value across the value chain and the company’s e-trading portal.
Members only interactive briefing: Key trends in parametric insurance
We are hosting a members-only webinar on 6 September 2022. We will be providing an overview of the parametric insurance market including the potential market size, funding activity to date, common and newer applications and the different approaches taken in selling parametric products. If you work for one of our member organisations and are interested in attending please email Iryna@instech.co for further information.
Bdeo: improving claims for insurers and customers
InsTech’s Ali Smedley caught up with Julio Pernía, CEO at Bdeo, to talk about why the company was founded, how to detect fraudulent claims, its expansion plans and new use cases in property insurance.
The Reinsurance Podcast: Robin Merttens and Jerad Leigh
Robin Merttens joined Jerad Leigh and Ben Rose of Supercede on The Reinsurance Podcast to discuss London Market innovation initiatives, what they have learnt over the years and the difficulties of obtaining cross-industry consensus. They also talk about the recent InsTech report highlighting the growing trend for smaller niche marketplaces and risk exchanges.
From MGA to Full Stack Insurer - Everything You Need to Know
It is a good time to be an MGA. There has been significant growth amongst both new and traditional agencies. Inevitably, many MGAs are looking at the potential next stage of their evolution - becoming full-stack insurers. Find more information in our write-up from our live event ‘From MGA to Full Stack Insurer - Everything You Need to Know’, sponsored by PKF.
Cognizant selected by AXA UK and Ireland as a technology partner
Cognizant will help AXA consolidate, modernise and manage part of its IT operations as part of its technology transformation. Cognizant will provide multi-faceted cloud migration services to help improve AXA’s customer experience and will provide IT services spanning service desk support, end-user computing, application development and maintenance.
Interview with The Times - David Howden: ‘We’re a force for good — just ask Ukraine’
The article covers David Howden’s profile, the company’s early days as Hyperion, how it has been running since the pandemic and his views on climate change. It also covers the work they’re doing to alleviate food shortages for people in the Middle East and Africa who have traditionally relied on Ukrainian grain.
VIPR Solutions announces Veteran Insurance Executive Greg Massey as North American Advisor
Greg Massey was a property/casualty insurance executive with nearly 40 years of experience in commercial lines underwriting and recently retired from Zurich North America, where he served for 13 years in various senior roles.
