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Asia InsurTech PodcastEP 242 – How Can AI Help You Get Better Insurance? – Aneesh Chaudhry – Chief Data & Analytics Officer, Sun Life Asia
Artificial intelligence is starting to play a powerful role in transforming the insurance industry, especially in how companies operate behind the scenes and connect with clients. While many insurers are still catching up to other parts of financial services, they are beginning to use AI to improve productivity, speed up processes, and support employees—particularly in areas like underwriting, customer service, and agent training.
However, deeply rooted legacy systems and a cautious approach to change continue to slow the pace of progress. The real challenge lies in reimagining old processes, not just automating them, and doing so in...
2025-04-0732 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 240 – Is Life Insurance in Australia Ready to Embrace the Future? – Peter Tilocca – NobleOak
In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Peter Tilocca, Head of Underwriting at NobleOak Insurance, dives into the transformative innovations reshaping the underwriting landscape. From digital tools becoming the baseline to the vast potential of wearable data, Peter highlights how technology and data are streamlining risk assessment and enhancing customer experiences.
He emphasizes the need for ethical AI usage and smarter risk segmentation, moving away from outdated practices like mandatory medical exams. Wearables, gamification, and non-traditional data sources such as socio-economic factors are proving to be game-changers in improving affordability and personalization in life...
2025-03-0231 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 239 – Is Generative AI Revolutionizing Insurance for Underserved Communities in India? – Dhirendra Mahyavanshi – Turtlemint
The Asia InsurTech Podcast recently welcomed back Dhirendra Mahyavanshi, co-founder of Turtlemint, to discuss the transformative journey of his company and the InsurTech industry at large.
We spoke about how the evolution of InsurTech is reshaping the way insurance and financial services are accessed and delivered, particularly in underserved markets. Technology has become a key driver of innovation, enabling companies to address gaps in distribution, personalization, and engagement.
By leveraging artificial intelligence and embedded insurance models, businesses are creating frictionless experiences that reach consumers in tier-three and tier-four markets. Small-ticket insurance products are becoming...
2025-02-1528 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 237 – Is Australia Building the Future of Global Insurance? – Simone Dossetor – CEO of InsurTech Australia
Australia’s InsurTech scene is a hotbed for innovation. Simone Dossetor, CEO of InsurTech Australia, sheds light on why the country’s collaborative culture and global outlook make it an ideal place for InsurTech startups to thrive. With a single national regulatory framework, InsurTechs can efficiently scale and test new ideas in a manageable environment before expanding globally. Add to this Australia’s diversity—fueled by international talent from its renowned universities—and the result is a dynamic ecosystem that fosters creativity and cross-border collaborations.
While Australia serves as a perfect launchpad for innovative solutions, the road to scaling...
2024-12-3030 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 230 – The Convergence of InsurTech and FinTech: Making Insurance Invisible – Anthony Lee – co-Founder and CEO of LydiaAI“I feel like there’s a convergence going on. And that’s, that’s with InsurTech and FinTech. And what’s being left behind in the world of InsurTech is increasingly, in my view, core systems, a new generation of core systems. But everything else, like when you talk about embedded insurance, it’s becoming part of embedded finance. And […]
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2024-05-2037 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 226 – Bernhard Kotanko – McKinsey & Company – Overcoming Obstacles and Seizing Value in Asia’s P&C Insurance Market“Asia, of course, is a construct of many, many geographies. And each geography is very different…I see a real opportunity to leapfrog and not go through all the stages… Here in Asia, you can make markets, you can create markets.” – Bernhard Kotanko In this second episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast featuring Bernhard Kotanko, […]
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2024-04-0837 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 225 – Bernhard Kotanko – McKinsey & Company – A Paradigm Shift – Navigating APAC’s Dynamic Life Insurance LandscapeAmidst a backdrop of slowed growth rates in Life Insurance, both developed and developing markets in Asia are facing critical junctures. In an insightful episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Bernhard Kotanko, a Senior Partner and Asia-Pacific Insurance Practice leader at McKinsey & Company delves into the transformative shifts within Asia’s Life Insurance sector. Bernhard […]
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2024-03-2531 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 224 – Adedamola Oloko and Victoria Olorunmola – AXA Mansard – A Deep Dive into Africa’s InsurTech EvolutionIn a truly fascinating episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Damola Oloko and Victoria Olorunmola dive deep into the transformative potential of InsurTech across the African continent. Highlighting the critical importance of tailoring insurance technology solutions to local cultures and consumer behaviors, they discuss how understanding regional nuances can drive the adoption of insurance products. […]
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2024-03-1833 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 222 – Jack Xia – Chief Actuary at Igloo – Using Math and Statistics to Predict and Manage Financial RiskThe world of InsurTech continues to rapidly evolve, driven by technological advancements, innovative products, and a push to expand insurance penetration in emerging markets. The podcast was joined by Jack Xia, the Chief Actuary at Igloo, who shed light on several critical insights into the InsurTech landscape, particularly in Southeast Asia. Jack explored how Igloo […]
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2024-02-1939 minAsia InsurTech PodcastYear End Special 2023When we wrapped 2022, we did a list of the pod’s top ten episodes. This year was a bit different. AIP split into two shows and birthed a brand new podcast we called InsurTech Amplified to give us the opportunity to cover all of the excitement in the Insurance and InsurTech spaces outside of Asia. […]
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2024-01-0131 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 217 – Theresa Blissing – co-Founder AIP – The Future of Insurance, Volume IV – Asia RisingThe Asia InsurTech Podcast had the pleasure of speaking with Theresa Blissing, the Founder of AIP and the best-selling author of the book “The Future of Insurance Volume IV, Asia Rising”. Theresa grew up in a household with parents who owned an insurance agency, she was constantly surrounded by conversations about the challenges and developments […]
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2023-10-3033 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 214 – Mark Simmons – CEO Europe and Asia at bolttech – I See It as a Way to Supercharge Customer ExperienceThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Mark Simmons, the CEO of bolttech for Europe and Asia, and delved into the changing landscape of insurance and insurtech, focusing on emerging trends in Asia and Europe. Highlighting the concept of “life of the asset,” Mark explains how building services around an asset, be it a car, mobile […]
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2023-08-2141 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 211 – Japhire Gopi Kannan – Jaguar Transit – Technology Became an Empowering Tool For UsThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Japhire Gopi Kannan, the founder and CEO of Jaguar Transit, an insurtech that addresses the challenges faced by the trillion-dollar cash, gold, and valuables in-transit industry. Combining on-demand insurance, high-security bags, and a risk intelligence technology platform, it offers an innovative approach to in-transit insurance. Japhire shares the unique […]
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2023-07-1040 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 210 – Jonathan Rake – Swiss Re Corporate Solutions – Working Off the Same Single Source of TruthThe Asia InsurTech Podcast had an in-depth conversation with Jonathan Rake, CEO of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions. Key Topics Discussed: Insurance Trends Jonathan mentions generative AI and partnership ecosystems as strong emerging trends in insurance and insure tech in Asia and globally. They discuss the changing customer perspectives, moving from a singular view on insurance […]
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2023-06-2630 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 209 – Tom Gerritsen – AIA – This Is the iPhone Moment of AIThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Tom Gerritsen, Head of Group Data Analytics at AIA, about the impact and implications of AI in the insurance industry. Tom highlights AI as the most significant emerging trend in insurance and insurtech with transformative capabilities for customer engagement and business operations. Tom perceives the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT […]
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2023-06-1227 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 208 – Alex Taylor and Lapman Lee – ITC Asia 2023 ESG Panel – All of These Things Are Fundamentally InterconnectedIn partnership with ITC Asia, the Asia Insurtech Podcast discussed ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing in the context of insurance and insurtechs with the panelists Lapman Lee, Professor of Practice ESG FinTech and Climate Tech, and Alex Taylor, Global Head of Emerging Technology at QBE Ventures. The panel emphasized the importance of understanding and […]
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2023-05-2936 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 207 – Amit Patel – a co-Founder and CEO at Peachy – It’s Time to Rewrite the PropositionThe Asia InsurTech Podcast genuinely enjoyed speaking with Amit Patel, a Founder at Peachy. Some of the topics Amit covered in detail include: Some other titles we considered for this episode: Please read the best-efforts transcript below: Michael Waitze 0:00Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. Today we are […]
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2023-05-0136 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 204 – Raunak Mehta – co-Founder and CEO at Igloo – People Want to Be ProtectedThe Asia InsurTech Podcast had a great back-and-forth conversation with Raunak Mehta, a co-founder and the CEO of Igloo. Some of the topics Raunak discussed: Some other titles we also considered: Please read the best-efforts transcript below: Michael Waitze 0:00That’s, let’s go. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. […]
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2023-04-0344 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 63 – Theresa Blissing, David Gritz and Michael Waitze – The Tourists in InsurTech Are GoneThe biggest news in InsurTech in February? The Asia InsurTech Podcast published its 200th episode! A lot has changed since Michael Waitze and Theresa Blissing started the Asia InsurTech Podcast in May 2019. The InsurTech landscape has matured and many Asian InsurTechs have become global players. InsurTech funding, however, has declined by 50% in 2022 […]
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2023-02-2836 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 201 – Evan Tanotogono – co-Founder and CEO at Rey – We Want Healthier IndonesiansAsia InsurTech Podcast enjoyed having Evan Tanotogono, a co-Founder and the CEO of Rey back on the show. Some of the topics Evan covered included: Please read the best efforts transcript below: Michael Waitze 0:10Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back the Asia InsurTech Podcast. Today we are joined by Evan Tanotogono, a co […]
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2023-02-2741 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP 200th Anniversary EpisodeThe Asia InsurTech Podcast is celebrating its 200th episode! We took the opportunity to check in with some of our industry friends to understand how InsurTech in Asia has developed over the years and what new trends are emerging. We spoke with Alvin Kwock, co-founder of OneDegree in Hong Kong, Cindy Kua, co-founder and CEO […]
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2023-02-2038 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 196 – Daniel Fogarty – Founder and CEO at Evari and a non-Executive Director at InsurTech Australia – Waking Up to InnovationThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Daniel Fogarty, the founder and CEO at Evari, about how insurers can innovate down to the core and the constraints the industry is facing. Michael Waitze 0:03Hi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. Today we are joined by Daniel Fogarty, the founder and […]
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2023-01-0934 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 61 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – InsurTech Has Grown Up, in a WayWhat an amazing year for InsurTech in Asia and globally. Michael and Theresa review for the last time in 2022 the InsurTech news in Asia and make some predictions for 2023. At the end of 2022, we see more InsurTech accelerators and funds launching. In Malaysia, FWD and Artem Ventures launched a RM45 million fund […]
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2022-12-3026 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 193 – Gregor Arn – CEO at Verso Finance – It Is Not Just a Question of TechnologyThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Gregor Arn, the CEO of Verso Finance about how Gregor’s career and his experience as a consultant led him to the founding of Verso Finance and Wallet Engine. Gregor discussed emerging trends in insurance and InsurTech, specifically the potential for parametric insurance with blockchain technology. Check out the transcript […]
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2022-12-0540 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 60 – Hugh Terry, Theresa Blissing and Simon Phipps – Raising a RoundClose to the end of 2022, we see more money pouring into InsurTech in APAC. Australian Cover Genius raises $70M in Series D funding, Hong Kong InsurTech platform CoverGo received a strategic investment from Middle Eastern venture capital fund Noria Capital and Singapore InsurTech Igloo increases its Series B to $46M. Many are predicting a […]
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2022-12-0229 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 189 – James Benham – CEO and Co-founder of JBKnowledge – It’s Like Endless OptimismThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with James Benham, the co-founder and CEO of JBKnowledge and the host of the InsurTech Geek Podcast about the crucial components of innovation, the lessons learned from being an entrepreneur and investor and the biggest opportunities in the insurance industry. Here is the transcript of our conversation. Michael Waitze 0:05Hi, […]
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2022-10-1743 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 187 – Michelle Chan – co-Founder and Managing Partner at The Phygital – Digital Methods Aren’t MagicThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Michelle Chan, a co-founder and managing partner at The Phygital and the FinTech Association of Hong Kong co-chair of InsurTech, about how to connect the physical world and the digital world. Want to learn more about InsurTech in Hong Kong? Listen to our episode with Lapman Lee, aProfessor […]
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2022-10-0321 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 181 – Andrew Schwabe – Founder, Chairman at ForMotiv – People Are Starting to Wake Up and Say “Service Matters”The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Andrew Schwabe, the founder of ForMotiv, about his decision to build an US focused InsurTech in Vietnam and how data analytics can help insurer provide better customer service. Michael Waitze 0:01Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. Today we are […]
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2022-08-1556 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 179 – Mohandeep Singh – co-Founder and CEO of Agiliux Cloud Insurance – In the Next Ten Years, the InsurTechs Will DieThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Mohandeep Singh, a co-founder and the CEO of Agiliux, about the evolution of InsurTech and why InsurTechs might disappear in the next 10 years. Here is the transcript of our conversation. Michael Waitze 0:05 Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. Today we […]
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2022-08-0134 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 177 – Lapman Lee – Professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Building Trust With Data and TechnologyThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Lapman Lee, a professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Chulalongkorn University and a board member of the Hong Kong FinTech Association. We talked about the FinTech and InsurTech ecosystem in Asia and their global connections and how FinTech and InsurTech can become greener and support the UN Sustainability […]
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2022-07-1828 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 176 – Chris Borrett – Chief Officer at Flip Insurance – We Want Things to Be Super SimpleThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Chris Borrett, the Chief “Everything” Officer at flip, about how flip is targeting younger demographics with new insurance products and how to build a fun but trusted brand. Michael Waitze 0:04 Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. You can’t […]
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2022-07-1135 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 174 – Michael Waitze and Theresa Blissing – Has It Been Three Years Already?Happy (belated) Birthday AIP! Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze have started the Asia InsurTech Podcast over three years ago and a lot has happened since then. Theresa and Michael discuss what has changed over the past three years, how InsurTech in Asia has grown up and became an inspiration for markets in the West and […]
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2022-06-2727 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 173 – Irene Tsang – Founder & CEO of LIFTwomen Group – We Have to Change the Narrative for WomenThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Irene Tsang, the founder and CEO at LIFTwomen, about why we see fewer female founders, what challenges women experience when trying to raise funds and how LIFTwomen is supporting female entrepreneurs. Michael Waitze 0:32Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast today we are […]
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2022-06-2038 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 172 – Luiza Gusmao – VP Customer at Cover Genius – We Create MagicThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Luiza Gusmao, the VP Customer at Cover Genius, about the excitement of working for an InsurTech startup and the power of embedded insurance. Listen to our other episodes with the team at Cover Genius here. Find the transcript of our conversation below. Michael Waitze 0:31Hi, this is Michael Waitze […]
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2022-06-1339 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 170 – George Kesselman – Chief Commercial Officer, SEA at ZA Tech – Ambiguity, Uncertainty and SpeedThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with George Kesselman, the Chief Commercial Officer for Southeast Asia at ZA Tech and the founder of the InsurTech Asia Association, about what it means to work in a startup, what we can all learn from InsurTech in China and what to expect from ICT Asia June 7-9. Join ITC […]
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2022-05-3032 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 169 – Matthias de Ferrieres – CEO at Wellnex – People Don’t Care About the Plan, They Care About the AdvisorThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Matthias de Ferrieres, the CEO at Wellnex, about the current InsurTech hype and what academic research says about it. Matthias holds a PhD in Entrepreneurial economics and published a disertation with the title: “The Rise of the Digital Economy: Estimating the Impact of a New Generation of Entrepreneurs as […]
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2022-05-2334 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 168 – InsureTech Connect Asia – Cherie Wang, Eddy Wong and Lapman Lee – What’s Next in InsurTech in Asia?In partnership with TDI Connect and ITC Asia we recorded a live podcast with Cherie Wang, a co-founder and CEO of Planner Bee, Eddy Wong, a co-founder and CEO of VSure and Lapman Lee, a Professor of Practice (ESG and FinTech) at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Board Member of the FinTech Association […]
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2022-05-1625 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 167 – InsurTech Sustainability – Gordon Tay, Matthias de Ferrieres, and Nicolas Faquet – How Do I Create Long-Term Value?In partnership with InsureTech Connect (ITC) Asia, we recorded a podcast panel with Gordon Tay, the Co-founder of Surer, Matthias De Ferrieres the founder and CEO of Wellnex, and Nicolas Faquet, the founder and CEO of Roojai. 2021 has been a record year for InsurTech, however, we have seen very little evidence of profitability yet. […]
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2022-05-0938 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 166 – Tetiana George – Founder and CEO of Curium – Death of the DisruptorsThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Tetiana George, a founder and the CEO of Curium, about the potential for InsurTech enablers, why nobody has solved the biggest challenges in claims management yet and how Curium is planning to make a difference. Michael Waitze 0:04Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech […]
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2022-05-0233 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 163 – Sorabh Bhandari – Founder of Riskcovry – Going Towards the VertexThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Sorabh Bhandari, a co-founder of Riskcovry, about how insurance can be integrated in other business models and how contextual insurance is changing the game. Find the transcript of our conversation below. Michael Waitze 0:00Hi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. We are joined […]
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2022-04-1131 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 162 – Varun Dua – Founder and CEO at Acko – Before Malls Could Happen, There Was eCommerceThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke to Varun Dua, the founder and the CEO of Acko, about what sets Acko apart from other InsurTech players in India and how the insurer is changing the game for health insurance. Here is the transcript of our conversation. Michael Waitze 0:00Okay, we are on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. […]
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2022-04-0434 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 161 – Christina Cai – co-Founder and COO at LydiaAI – How Do We Link Health and Wealth?The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Christina Cai, a co-founder and the COO of Lydia AI, about applying AI to healthcare data and the challenges of founding a startup. Find the transcript of our conversation here: Michael Waitze 0:00Okay, the recorders on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. […]
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2022-03-2847 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 160 – Sanchit Malik – co-Founder and CEO of Pazcare – Every Problem Requires a Founder Market FitThe Asia InsurTech Podcast had a great conversation with Sanchit Malik, the co-Founder and CEO of Pazcare. We discussed approaching the Insurance and InsurTech markets from a B2B perspective and how Sanchit and the Pazcare team look at solving problems and creating efficiencies using technology. Please see the transcript of the conversation below. Michael Waitze […]
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2022-03-2128 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 157 – Bob Wouters – FWD and bolttech- It’s Digital With a Human TouchIn January 2022, the Asia InsurTech Podcast was catching up with Bob Wouters who is in charge of FWD general insurance in Thailand and bolttech InsurTech Exchange. bolttech has entered the market in Thailand with its device protection cover, transformed former aggregator Frank.co.th into the bolttech Insurance Exchange and partnered with telco provider DTAC. Listen […]
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2022-02-2829 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 156 – Vipul Sud – Head of Insurance – Azentio Software – We Want Those Different Colors To Change into MercuryThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Vipul Sud, the head of insurance at Azentio Software, about the importance of identifying the underlying business objective and how Azentio is consolidating the fragmented InsurTech platform market globally. The company has acquired essential tech capabilities to be one of the leading software providers in the financial services industry […]
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2022-02-2130 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 155 – Simon O’Dell – InsurTech Gateway Australia – Let’s Hold Hands and Partner, PleaseThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Simon O’Dell, the managing director at InsurTech Gateway Australia, about the state of InsurTech in Australia and how the industry has accelerated over the past years. Here is the transcript of our conversation: Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is […]
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2022-02-1427 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 152 – Skye Theodorou and Anish Sinha – UpCover – There’s Something HereThe Asia InsurTech Podcast caughtup with Skye Theodorou and Anish Sinha, the co-founders of UpCover to talk about how UpCover has pivoted and redefined their business model. Listen to the episode and hear them discuss the lessons they learned starting an InsurTech from scratch and managing through adversity. Listen to our first episode with Skye […]
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2022-01-2436 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 151 – Andy Ann – CEO and co-Founder of YAS Digital – It Feels Like a GiftThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Andy Ann, the co-founder of YAS Digital, about embedded, small ticket micro-insurance and how the pandemic has helped accelerate digital transformation of the insurance industry. Listen to our first episode with Andy Ann in November 2020 here. Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia […]
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2022-01-1731 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 150 – Hamilton Angluben – Founder and CEO at Kwik Insure – You Have to Be OmnipresentThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Hamilton Angluben, the founder and CEO at Kwik Insure about how digital transformation of insurance has accelerated in the Philippines. Michael WaitzeOkay. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that gives entrepreneurs, thought […]
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2022-01-1025 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 149 – Alex Leung – OneDegree – In Hindsight, Everything Is PlannedThe Asia IsnurTech Podcast spoke with Alex Leung, a co-founder of OneDegree, about their journey from starting a virtual insurer in Hong Kong selling pet insurance to cybersecurity and NFTs. Here is the transcript of our conversation: Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only […]
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2022-01-0330 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 148 – Jess Tham – KSK Insurance – We Should Embrace Change and Not Fear The InevitableThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Jess Tham, the Executive Director and Head of claims of KSK in Thailand, about how incumbent insurer KSK is working together with InsurTech startup Sunday. Find the transcript of our conversation below. Michael WaitzeOkay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. […]
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2021-12-2730 minAsia InsurTech PodcastYear End 2021 Special2021 has been another record year in InsurTech. According to Willis Towers Watson’s Quarterly InsurTech Briefing – October 2021, InsurTech investments in 2021 could reach the entirety of 2018 and 2019 added together. Willis Towers Watson’s Quarterly InsurTech Briefing- October 2021 But InsurTech is no longer just about startups. The Asia InsurTech Podcast has closely […]
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2021-12-2240 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 146 – Kevin Angelini – Head of Strategy & M&A, Asia Pacific – Zurich Insurance – Customers Want Processes to Be Easy and SeamlessThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Kevin Angelini, the head of strategy and M&A for Asia Pacific at Zurich Insurance about the Zurich Innovation Championship and how startups can work with insurance incumbents. Here is the transcript of our conversation. Michael Waitze Okay, we are on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to […]
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2021-12-1329 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 144 – Evan Tanotogono – CEO and co-Founder at Rey – A New Level of AwarenessThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Evan Tanotogono, a co-founder and the CEO of Rey, about his vision to revolutionize healthcare in Indonesia and the reason why seasoned insurance executives are leaving the corporate world to start their own InsurTech. Michael Waitze Okay, we are on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to […]
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2021-11-2926 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 142 – Andrew Wong – Koba Insurance – We Jumped in the Big Kids’ GameThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke to Andrew Wong, the founder of Koba Insurance, about the insurance market in Australia and the potential of pay-per-mile usage-based insurance. Michael Waitze Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that […]
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2021-11-1530 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 141 – Arijit Chakraborty – Managing Director, APAC at CoverGenius – Seamless, Curated, Event-based individual NeedsThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Arijit Chakraborty, managing director for APAC at Cover Genius, about embedded insurance and the need for personalization. Here is the transcript of our conversation. Michael Waitze Okay, that’s on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only show in Asia […]
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2021-11-0831 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 140 – Prannay Batra – Director, Head of General Insurance at PhonePe – We’ve Barely Scratched the SurfaceThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Prannay Batra, Director and Head of General Insurance at PhonePe about affinity partnerships and the massive opportunities in the Indian insurance market. Michael Waitze Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that gives […]
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2021-11-0131 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 139 – Aniruddha Sen – Kenko Health co-Founder – There Is Almost a $350BN Gap Waiting to Get FilledThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Aniruddha Sen, a co founder at Kenko Health about health insurance penetration in India and how Kenko Health is planning to close the gap in the market. Michael Waitze Hi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia, […]
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2021-10-2538 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 138 – Nicolas du Cray and Rajive Keshup – Cathay Innovation – The Ecosystem Is Now Too Big to IgnoreThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Rajive Keshup, a director at Cathay Innovation and Nicolas du Cray, a partner at Cathay Innovation, about ecosystems, embedded insurance and the role of InsurTechs when it comes to accelerating financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. Find the transcript of our conversation here: Michael WaitzeOkay, we’re on. Hi, this is […]
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2021-10-1838 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 136 – Roopa Malhotra – Head of Digital, APAC at Chubb – Digital Is Part of EveryoneThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Roopa Malhotra, the head of digital APAC at Chubb Insurance, about embedded insurance and how to build an innovation culture that embraces digital. Make sure to join Roopa’s keynote panel at the much-anticipated FinTech Connect Asia (5-7 October, SGT): ‘Digital led business models in Insurance – How are start-ups […]
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2021-10-0429 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 135 – Ala Uddin Ahmad – CEO MetLife Bangladesh – Customer Expectation Has Changed SignificantlyThe Asia InsurTech Podcast was speaking with Ala Ahmad, the CEO of MetLife in Bangladesh, about insurance innovation in Bangladesh. As one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia and with an insurance penetration of 0.5 % of GDP, Bangladesh presents lots of opportunities for insurers and InsurTech. Find the transcript of our conversation below. Michael […]
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2021-09-2727 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 133 – Aparajit Bhattacharya – Managing Partner at Insure First – From a Product-Centric Approach to a Solution-Centric ApproachThe Asia InsurTech Podcast was speaking with Aparajit Bhattacharya, a managing partner at Insure First, about what kind of products, processes and technology is required to take insurance to the underserved. Find the transcript of our conversation below: Michael WaitzeOkay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. […]
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2021-09-1326 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 45 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – I Know What You Want to SayThere is no summer break for InsurTech. Hong Kong’s OneDegree raised $28 million in a new round of funding and is looking to expand further in Asia. The InsurTech startup holds a virtual general insurance for Hong Kong and also has a SaaS business that operates across Asia. Listen to our 2020 episode with co-founder […]
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2021-09-0132 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 44 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – You Have the Perfect InsurTech StormWe are kicking off the second half of the year with more incredible news on InsurTech. Global investment in InsurTech is at an all-time high, a trend we have been following in Asia all year. The good news is that investment in established players is increasing and the number of early-stage deals. We are looking […]
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2021-07-3133 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 125 – Guiam Wainwright – co-Founder at Jamm – Changing Those Habits Requires Lots of Little EngagementsThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Gui Wainwright, a co-founder of Jamm about customer engagement in insurance and the future of telematics. Find the transcript of our conversation below. Michael WaitzeWe are on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia, focused on […]
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2021-07-1950 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 124 – Dominique Roudaut – Hannover Re – The Idea Is To Empower Your LifestyleThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Dominique Roudaut, Head of Asia InsurTech Partnership and Innovation Solutions at HannoverRe, about the major trends in InsurTech, namely embedded insurance, parametric insurance, and becoming a risk partner. Find the transcript of our conversation below: Michael Waitze Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech […]
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2021-07-1244 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 123 – Amarit Franssen – co-Founder AppMan – It’s About Connectivity and TeamworkThe Asia InsurTech Podcast was catching up with Amarit Franssen, a co-founder of Thai InsurTech Appman to talk about the impact of Covid, the future of motor insurance, and Appman’s latest funding round. Find the full transcript of our conversation below: Michael Waitze Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech […]
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2021-07-0539 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 122 – Sarbvir Singh – CEO at PolicyBazaar – Technology Platforms Tend To Bring TransparencyThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Sarbvir Singh, the CEO of PolicyBazaar, about the future of the insurance industry in India and the power of data analytics. Find the transcript of our conversation here: Michael Waitze Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the […]
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2021-06-2841 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 120 – Gustaf Agartson – Founder & CEO at Bima – Combine the Digital Approach With the Human TouchThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Gustaf Agartson, the founder and CEO at Bima about the opportunities for insurance in emerging markets like Africa and Asia. Find the full transcript of our conversation below: Michael Waitze Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. I’m already nervous, […]
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2021-06-1435 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 119 – Russell Higginbotham – CEO Reinsurance Asia at Swiss Re – Ultimately, We Should Be Driven By How Our Customers Want To Do BusinessThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Russell Higginbotham, the CEO of Reinsurance Asia at Swiss Re about changing consumer behavior, the latest consumer trends and the new role of insurance. Here is the transcript of our conversation: Michael Waitze Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech […]
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2021-06-0735 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 42 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – Hopefully, We Are Getting Into a More Normal WorldAnother month, another regional expansion for bolttech in Southeast Asia. In May, bolttech announced its partnership with Vietnam’s e-commerce platform Tiki to offer device protection plans. The Asia InsurTech Podcast has been following the trend of alternative distribution channels for a while and bolttech is certainly one of the major ecosystem players in the region. […]
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2021-06-0128 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 118 – Nitin Malhotra – Yoors – This Is the Right Time To Invest In Digital ToolsThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Nitin Malhotra, a co-founder and Head of Growth for Yoors about how insurers can drive digital transformation and about use cases that allow insurers to quickly digitize and optimize their sales channels. Michael Waitze Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia […]
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2021-05-3129 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 117 – Naval Goel – CEO PolicyX.com – The Difference Lies In How You Serve Your CustomersThe Asia Insurtech Podcast spoke with Naval Goel, the founder and CEO of Policyx.com. Michael Waitze Hi. This is Michael Waitze. And welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that gives entrepreneurs thought leaders and investors a platform to discuss how technology is reshaping the […]
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2021-05-2430 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 116 – Rahul Nawab – Insurance Analytics and RPM, EXL – Are My Insurance Journeys Just As Robust as an Amazon Is?The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Rahul Nawab, Practice Leader – Insurance Analytics at EXL about data analytics, digital transformation and how InsurTech is impacting the insurance industry as a whole. Michael Waitze Is that working? Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech podcast. This should […]
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2021-05-1741 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP and AIR Conversations on Emerging Markets – EP 02 – Tunde Salako and Thereas Blissing – The Dots Are Being ConnectedTheresa Blissing and Michael Waitze from the Asia InsurTech Podcast and Tunde Salako from Africa InsurTech Rising came together for another episode of Conversations on Emerging Markets. This time the three are discussing alternative forms of distribution. Distribution is one of the hardest codes to crack in micro-insurance and in general insurance for low-income populations. […]
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2021-05-1628 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 114 – Thomas Dijohn – SVP Asia-Pacific at dacadoo – Banking Is a High-Frequency Environment, Insurance Is NotThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Thomas Dijohn Senior Vice President Asia Pacific at Dacadoo about living in real time, ecosystems and data analytics. Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that gives entrepreneurs, thought leaders and investors […]
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2021-05-0337 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – EP 41 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – It Just Doesn’t Stop, Does It?No slowing down in InsurTech in Asia. Despite the ongoing pandemic we see new funding rounds every month. This time, Hong Kong-based InsurTech Ignatica secured US$7 million in a pre-series A. Listen to our episode with CEO Manuel San Miguel here. In Malaysia, Bolttech continues its expansion across Asia and announced another partnership with Samsung. […]
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2021-05-0227 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 113- Julie Kim – CEO SmallTicket – You Have To Jump In, Otherwise You Will LoseThe Asia InsurTech Podcast was catching up with Julie Jung-Eun Kim, the founder and CEO at Smallticket to get an update on how the Korean insurance market has changed over the past two years. Just like in other Asia markets, platforms have attracted new partnerships with insurers and Smallticket is offering insurance coverage to food […]
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2021-04-2624 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 112 – Adrit Raha – CEO at Symbo – The Disciplined Pursuit of Doing LessThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Adrit Raha, a co-founder and co-CEO of Symbo, about how InsurTechs can help insurance incumbents to digitize along the value chain. Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused on insurance that gives entrepreneurs, thought […]
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2021-04-1931 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 111 – Sherry Du – Managing Director Asia Pacific at RGAX – Open Minded To New IdeasAsia InsurTech Podcast had the pleasure of speaking with Sherry Du, a Managing Director of RGAX APAC at Reinsurance Group of America in Hong Kong. We had a great conversation during which we discussed: How access to new data streams can provide better products and services Sherry’s extensive experience in the insurance industry The importance […]
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2021-04-1225 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – Episode 39 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – Whoever Owns the Ecosystem Owns the WorldThe first quarter of 2021 ends with more major InsurTech news. Zhong An Online, China’s first online insurer and InsurTech unicorn, has announced its results for 2020. The insurer ranked 9th for P&C insurers in China and passed breakeven with a reported USD 85MM in profit. FWD has launched an InsurTech and Takafultech accelerator programme […]
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2021-04-0130 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 109 – Vivek Ramji Iyer – Grant Thornton Bharat – Risk Protection To Risk PreventionThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Vivek Ramji Iyer, partner and national leader of financial services and risk advisory at Grant Thornton Bharat about how insurers are moving from risk protection to risk prevention. Michael WaitzeHi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia in InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in […]
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2021-03-2926 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 108 – Rohit Nambiar – Tune Protect – If You Really Want To Innovate, Be Ready To Be FiredThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Rohit Nambiar, the group Chief Executive Officer at Tune Protecy Group about what it takes to be an innovator and what role technology plays. Michael WaitzeOkay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This is the only podcast in Asia focused […]
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2021-03-2237 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 107 – Gourab Mukherjee – CEO at Aktivo Labs – Building More Contextual EcosystemsThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Gourab Mukherjee, the CEO at Aktivo Labs about how InsurTechs and HealthTechs can help consumers live a healthier life and avoid lifestyle and chronic desease. Find the transcript of our conversation here: Michael Waitze 0:00Okay, the recorders on Hi, this is Michael Waitze, and welcome back to the Asia […]
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2021-03-1534 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 105 – Steven Tannason – co-Founder AmanCo – A Reflection of Shifting Consumer BehaviorThe Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Steve Tannason, a co-founder of Amanco.id about what we can learn from social media platforms like TikTok for InsurTech and how Amanco.id is planning to change employee benefits in Indonesia. See the full transcript below: Michael Waitze 0:00Okay, we’re on. Hi, this is Michael Waitzer and welcome back to […]
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2021-03-0127 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 102 Kulin Shah and Yogesh Agrawal – Solving a Problem, Not SellingAsia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Kulin Shah and Yogesh Agrawal, the co-founders of Onsurity. The startup just celebrated its one year anniversary. Onsurity has the vision to bring affordable healthcare to SMBs and to increase insurance penetration in India. Transcript: Michael Hi, this is Michael Waitze and welcome back to the Asia InsurTech Podcast. This […]
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2021-02-0833 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – Episode 35 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – It Doesn’t Mean You Get the Journey RightIt is only the first month of the New Year and we already have Asia’s first InsurTech unicorn of 2021. Certainly a promising start! Indian InsurTech and licensed general insurer Digit achieved a valuation of US$1.9 billion. The company was only founded in 2017 by industry veteran Kamesh Goyal, who previously worked for insurance incumbent […]
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2021-02-0124 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 101 – Kamesh Goyal – Chairman of Digit Insurance – One Has To Really, Really Focus On BasicsAsia InsurTech Podcast spoke to Kamesh Goyal, the founder and the Chairman of Digit Insurance which has reached unicorn status in January 2021 with a valuation of USD 1.9 billion. Kamesh has been working in insurance for almost 33 years. Before starting Digit, he worked with Allianz for almost 16 years in Asia, the Middle […]
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2021-02-0127 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 100 – Winnie Wong, Avo Insurance and Walter de Oude, Aviva SingLife – Go Big or Go HomeFor our 100th episode, Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Winnie Wong, the CEO and Executive Director of Avo Insurance and Asia Insurance, and Walter De Oude, the deputy chairman of Aviva SingLife, about InsurTech in Asia. How has the industry developed over the past 2 years? What is next in InsurTech in Asia? There is […]
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2021-01-2529 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 98 – Nicolo Robba – COO at Lifepal – Trust Is Built OnlineAsia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Nicolo Robba, the Co-founder and COO of Indonesian InsurTech Lifepal. Nicolo first came to Southeast Asia with Lifepal co-founder Giacomo Ficari when both of them were working for startup studio and venture builder Rocket Internet and helped build e-commerce giant Lazada. Seeing the massive opportunities for insurance in Indonesia with […]
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2021-01-1128 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 96 – Deepak Bhuvneshwari Uniyal – CEO at Insurance Samadhan – It’s So Complex, You Don’t Really Understand If You Want To Buy It or NotAsia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Deepak Bhuvneshwari Uniyal, Co-founder and CEO of Insurance Samadhan, a tech platform resolving insurance complaints and claims in life, health, and general insurance. Deepak has started as an insurance sales agent and experienced first hand why insurance is so important for people to manage risks. Insurance being a very technical […]
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2020-12-2826 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 95 – Michael Gerber – CEO of 360F – What Is Transactional Insurance?Asia InsurTech Podcast talked to Michael Gerber, the CEO of 360F. Originally from Switzerland, Michael has worked as a consultant in over 100 projects in more than 20 years and understands the pain points the insurance industry is facing. He shares why he chose to work in insurance and why the industry has often a […]
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2020-12-2138 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 94 – John Brisco – CEO and co-Founder of Coherent – How Do Insurance Companies Increase Product Speed To Market?Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with John Brisco, CEO & Co-Founder of Coherent. Originally from Scotland, John has worked for insurance incumbents AXA, QBE, and Manulife in Europe, Australia, and Asia. With his rich experience in the industry, he started Coherent to help insurers get new, innovative products out to market faster, tackling the challenges around […]
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2020-12-1435 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 93 – Mark Wales – co-Founder of Galileo Platforms – At the Heart of Our Platform Is a BlockchainAsia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Mark Wales, co-founder of Galileo Platforms, a B2B platform technology company. Mark has over 30 years of experience in financial service IT and spent the past 16 years in Hong Kong and Singapore. After working for major international corporations including ING, he co-founded Galileo in 2016. Galileo’s blockchain powered platform […]
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2020-12-0738 minAsia InsurTech PodcastAIP News RoundUp – Episode 31 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – Why Does So Much Money Keep Flowing Into InsurTech?November ends with more news from Singlife. The newly formed holding company Aviva Singlife issues S$550m subordinated notes to be listed on the Singapore Exchange. The money collected will be used for funding the purchase of Aviva Singapore operations and the capital requirements. In India, InsurTech startup Turtlemint raises $30 million. Turtlemint works with insurance […]
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2020-12-0132 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 92 – Harprem Doowa – CEO of Frank – How Does It Really Feel to Get Acquired?Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Harprem Doowa, the CEO and Co-Founder of Frank.co.th. Before starting Frank.co.th, Harprem was working in the e-commerce space and co-founded e-commerce company WhatsNew and Moxy. The lessons he learned about selling products online helped Harprem to start the successful online distribution platform Frank.co.th which was fully acquired in 2019. The […]
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2020-11-3025 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 91 – Andy Ann – co-Founder YAS Digital – How Can Content and Data Analytics Drive Insurance Loyalty?The Asia InsurTech Podcast talked to Andy Ann, co-founder of YAS Digital. Andy is a serial entrepreneur who has won numerous awards and brings a wealth of big data, digital media and entrepreneurship expertise. He is the founder and Chairman of NDN Group, a digital conglomerate focusing on data, mobile and media technologies and founded […]
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2020-11-2327 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 90 – Ruth Haller – co-Founder and CEO at Anapi – How Can Startups Find Insurance To Cover Emerging Risks?The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke to Ruth Haller, the CEO and co-Founder of Anapi, an insurtech platform that helps startups and entrepreneurs get key insurance coverage to cover new and emerging risks. Ruth is a very experienced insurance executive who started her career with incumbent Zurich Insurance. Ruth and the team at Anapi are focused […]
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2020-11-1630 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 89 – Victor Roy – Founder of Bindcover – How Can the Smaller Brokers Compete With the Biggest Brokers?The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke to Victor Roy, the Founder of Bindcover. Victor has almost two decades of experience in the insurance industry. He has worked in brokerage firms, did some marketing and also opened his own agency, which is still active. Running his own agency at the beginning was difficult because all of the […]
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2020-11-0926 minAsia InsurTech PodcastEP 88 – Melissa Wong – Group Chief Digital Officer, bolttech – How Do We Make Insurance Contextual?We talked to Melissa Wong, the Group Chief Digital Officer at bolttech. Like insurer FWD, bolttech is part of Pacific Century Group (PCG) and the group’s latest international InsurTech business. It was launched in Asia in 2020 and is integrating three capabilities including device protection, insurtech exchange, and digital insurance. Melissa comes from a digital […]
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2020-11-0231 min