September 28, 2025
Modelling the future of reinsurance
In this episode, Matthew Grant sits down with Matthew Eagle, Head of Global Model Solutions and Advisory at Guy Carpenter, to explore how one of the industry's most respected voices sees the future of modelling, capital management and advisory in reinsurance.
September 21, 2025
Transforming risk in insurance: lessons from Cytora’s journey
In this episode, Matthew is joined once again by Richard Hartley to reflect on a major milestone in Cytora’s journey: its acquisition by US-based Applied Systems.
September 9, 2025
Specialty claims are ready for automation – here’s why
On 7 May 2025, InsTech hosted an evening event on claims automation in specialty insurance – tackling the myths, showcasing real-world adoption and exploring the role of AI. Speakers included carriers, Lloyd’s representatives and technology firms, alongside pitches from four early-stage innovators.
August 31, 2025
From ratios to risk ops: what the next chapter means for insurers
In this special edition of the InsTech podcast, Robin introduces listeners to new colleague Chris Eberly, Insurance Practice Lead at Datos Insights, following Datos’ recent acquisition of InsTech.
August 24, 2025
Where is specialty insurance headed in 10 years?
In this panel discussion from InsTech’s Outpace. Outprice. Outperform event, Robin Merttens leads a conversation with four senior experts on the future of the market and the forces that could reshape it.
August 17, 2025
Partners’ Chat – What the future holds for InsTech and beyond
In this milestone edition of Partners Chat, Robin and Matthew sit down for their first episode since InsTech's transition to new ownership.
August 14, 2025
The Future of Specialty Insurance – where will we be in 10 years time?
In this panel from InsTech's New York event, industry leaders from Google Cloud, Cytora, Concirrus and Insurance Thought Leadership share predictions on the future of the insurance model and how key parts of the value chain from underwriting to distribution are evolving.
August 3, 2025
Adapting underwriting systems for a softening market
In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined once again by Dani Katz, Co-founder and Director of Optalitix, for a sharp analysis of what’s changed since their last conversation and why now really is the time to fix the roof.
June 22, 2025
AI hype vs reality in insurance – what really matters
In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks to Guillaume Bonnissent, CEO and founder of Quotech, a platform built specifically for underwriting teams. What emerges is a sharp portrait of a market in transition, one that’s slowly waking up to the need for class-specific tools, data-first workflows and AI that’s genuinely useful.
May 25, 2025
The beauty of technology is in the small things
In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Pravina Ladva, Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Swiss Re, to explore what it means to drive impact through innovation at scale.
May 22, 2025
Decode the deception: Tackling fraud in complex insurance risks
This webinar explored how technologies like AI, process automation and business rules engine are not only reshaping how fraud is committed, but also how it’s detected and prevented. You also learnt why effective solutions don’t have to mean a complete system overhaul or significant investment.
May 4, 2025
The underwriting evolution through quiet AI transformation
Matthew Grant speaks with Matt McGrillis, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Send, to explore how the company’s underwriting workbench is embedding AI into core workflows to help underwriters write more business, more profitably.
