Episodes
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EP 245 – Can Insurers Move From Claims to Care With Embedded Health? – Shane Di and Sebastien Gaudin – The CareVoice
Embedded health is transforming the traditional role of insurers from passive claim-payers to active partners in their customers’ health journeys. By integrating health services—like wellness tools, virtual care, and personalized health content—directly into existing insurance apps and digital...
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EP 244 – Why Transparent Policy Communication Matters More Than Ever – Jasmin Flori-Hess – Founder and CEO at Raindrop
Insurance policies are designed to be comprehensive and legally sound, but their complexity often leaves both customers and professionals overwhelmed and uncertain. Bridging the gap between regulatory necessity and user understanding requires more than just simplifying language — it demands a new...
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EP 243 – Can Luxury Goods Insurance Go Completely Digital? – Stephan Kaiser – Founder and CEO of KoverNow
While banking and investment platforms rapidly moved to mobile apps over a decade ago, the insurance industry’s transition has been slower. This delay has made it more difficult for the industry to adapt to newer technologies like AI and seamless digital integration. The result is a significant...
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EP 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…
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EP 241 – How Does AI Help Create the Best Insurance Policy for You? – Amit Boni – CEO of Ensuredit
The insurance industry is at a turning point, driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and digital technology. Traditional models of risk assessment and product creation can be slow and often fail to address the unique needs of individuals and businesses. Generative AI is…
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EP 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…
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EP 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...
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EP 238 – How Is Generative AI Making Life Insurance More Accessible? – Satishwar Balakrishnan – Bandhan Life Insurance
The insurance industry is on the brink of a technological revolution, and Satishwar Balakrishnan, Managing Director and CEO of Bandhan Life Insurance, is at the forefront of this transformation. In this episode, Satishwar shares how generative AI is reshaping life insurance by enabling...
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EP 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...
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EP 236 – Will Embedded Insurance Change How We Buy Protection Forever? – Nigel Fellowes-Freeman – Kanopi
In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, we explore how embedded insurance is transforming the insurance industry with Nigel Fellowes-Freeman, the CEO of Kanopi. Embedded insurance simplifies the buying process by offering tailored coverage directly within products or services consumers...
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EP 235 – Pivoting Under Pressure Could Be the Secret to Startup Success – Tetiana George – Curium
In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Tetiana George, co-founder and CEO of Curium. Tetiana opens up about the challenges of fundraising and why she chose to walk away from investors who offered terms she found restrictive. Instead of…
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EP 234 – How Generative AI Is Reshaping the Insurance Industry – Julien Condamines – Novo AI
In this episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the insurance industry with Julien Condamines, co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Novo AI. Julien believes there is an urgent need for change, and he highlights the growing gap between claims payments and premiums, driven...
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EP 233 – How Insurance Provides a Critical Safety Net for Families and Businesses – Ronak Shah – CEO QBE Singapore
In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Ronak Shah, CEO of QBE Singapore, shares his 20+ years of experience in the insurance industry, shedding light on its significant impact on people’s lives. He emphasizes how insurance provides a critical safety net, protecting individuals and…
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EP 232 – Navigating Unique Challenges and Opportunities in the Asian Insurance Market – Jeff Heine – Chief Revenue Officer, Novidea
“I do think AI is going to start to play a bigger and bigger role. Because I think it’s just naturally something, when you start to think about opportunities we talked about with data, AI can be used to produce data, so injecting that within business processes where it could take over some…
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EP 231 – Global Expansion: Data-Driven Local Strategies for Sales Excellence – Yamini Bhat – co-Founder and the CEO of Vymo
In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, we sat down with Yamini Bhat, co-founder and CEO of Vymo, to discuss the intricacies of global expansion and the strategic insights she has gained from growing Vymo. Yamini highlighted the critical importance of localizing business strategies to fit...
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EP 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...
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EP 229 – From Legacy to Leading Edge: Transparent, Affordable and Flexible Item-by-Item Insurance – Katherine Clayton – co-Founder and CEO of Peachii Insurance
“So we’re getting great conversion rates on eligible items. And we’re just in that period. Now. We’re moving to convert those customers to paid customers. So I’ll keep you posted on what that looks like. But really, I mean, honestly, you know, when you launch something, you go, this is going to…
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EP 228 – Building Meaningful Health Scores: Understanding Health in the Digital Age – Peter Ohnemus – President and CEO of dacadoo
“Health is not a sprint. Health is a marathon. We spent seven years only creating the health score. 400 million man years of clinical data. So it was an enormous undertaking to create that health score.” – Peter Ohnemus In this episode of the Asia InsurTech Podcast, Peter Ohnemus, President & CEO...
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EP 227 – Revolutionizing Health Insurance: Embedded Health Solutions and Driving Customer Engagement – Sebastien Gaudin – Founder and CEO of The CareVoice
“When you talk to customers, I would say both we have to make sure that insurers are willing to embark on the journey with us and that it addresses their needs. But ultimately, the end user is super important, if solutions are not compelling for the end users, you know, it doesn’t work.” –...
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EP 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...
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EP 225 – Bernhard Kotanko – McKinsey & Company – A Paradigm Shift – Navigating APAC’s Dynamic Life Insurance Landscape
Amidst 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…
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EP 224 – Adedamola Oloko and Victoria Olorunmola – AXA Mansard – A Deep Dive into Africa’s InsurTech Evolution
In 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...
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EP 223 – Gourab Mukherjee – CEO of Aktivo Labs – It’s Going to Be a $7 Trillion Health Care Bill
The Asia InsurTech Podcast was joined by Gourab Mukherjee, CEO and co-founder of Aktivo Labs, to discuss the transformative power of technology in the health and insurance sectors. Gourab highlighted the significant advancements in health monitoring and management through the integration of...
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EP 222 – Jack Xia – Chief Actuary at Igloo – Using Math and Statistics to Predict and Manage Financial Risk
The 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...
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AIP News RoundUp – EP 65 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – Mergers, Consolidation, and Strategic Market Expansion
Welcome back to the AIP News RoundUp co-hosted by Michael Waitze and Theresa Blissing. This episode focuses on key developments in the InsurTech sector for January 2024, highlighting significant trends and strategic movements within Asia’s insurance industry. Theresa and Michael discuss the…
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EP 221 – Avinoam Baruch – COO at Previsico – To Be Flooded Is a Devastating Experience
The Asia InsurTech Podcast recently spoke with Dr. Avi Baruch, a co-Founder and COO of Previsico. Avi shared his insights on the important global issue of flooding, emphasizing its far-reaching impacts beyond just financial loss. He described how his journey from academia to entrepreneurship led…
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EP 220 – Shaun Quincey – Simfuni – Capitalizing on the Payment Interactions to Enable More Experiences
Shaun Quincey, co-founder and CEO of Simfuni, is a self-proclaimed “payments geek” who has dedicated his career to building elegant payment experiences. His initial experience in payments led him to start a successful buy now, pay later business, which was later sold to Latitude in 2019. Driven…
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Year End Special 2023
When 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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EP 219 – Fred Hegner – Insurance Industry Expert – The Fundamental of the Claim Is the Promise to the Customer
The Asia InsurTech Podcast hosted Fred Hegner, an expert in life and health insurance claims. Fred’s deep passion for the insurance industry, particularly in the realm of claims, makes for a compelling dialogue. Drawing inspiration from his father’s legacy in the field, Fred shares his unique...
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EP 218 – Divyajot Singh – Neutrinos – The Introduction of Technology in Abundance
The Asia InsurTech Podcast was joined by Divyajot Singh, the Principal Product Strategist at Neutrinos. He dove into the topic of democratizing insurance through the use of technology and low-code platforms. Neutrinos is a platform that helps insurers and carriers overcome the complexities and...
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EP 217 – Theresa Blissing – co-Founder AIP – The Future of Insurance, Volume IV – Asia Rising
The 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...
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EP 216 – Michail Chopra – Mayfair Group – A 30 Year Journey of Insurance Innovation
The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Michail Chopra, CEO of Mayfair Group, and unveiled an in-depth exploration of the shifting terrains of the insurance industry, particularly through the lens of technology and empathetic cultural practices. Michail and his team leveraged technological...
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EP 215 – Terence Ho – Chief Commercial Officer at Nanoinsure – We Just Love Insurance
The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Terence Ho, Chief Commercial Officer at Nanoinsure, and delves into the evolution of the insurance industry in Hong Kong, especially its digital transformation. A significant highlight was the development of a self-configuration platform by a bootstrapped...
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EP 214 – Mark Simmons – CEO Europe and Asia at bolttech – I See It as a Way to Supercharge Customer Experience
The 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…
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EP 213 – Marco Mirabella – Ensuro – Certainty of Payment and a Simple Claims Process
The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Marco Mirabella, the founder and CEO of Ensuro to discuss trends in the insurance industry, parametric insurance, and how blockchain can revolutionize this sector. Ensuro, a blockchain-based reinsurance company, uses cryptocurrency as solvency capital for its...
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EP 212 – Carolina Dreifuss – SyncTechnologies – There Is Always a Family or a Business Behind the Claim
The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Carolina Dreifuss, Co-founder and CEO at SyncTechnologies, discusses the company’s mission to create a digital twin solution for the construction industry. She explains how the construction industry faces challenges with coordinating information among…
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EP 211 – Japhire Gopi Kannan – Jaguar Transit – Technology Became an Empowering Tool For Us
The 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...
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EP 210 – Jonathan Rake – Swiss Re Corporate Solutions – Working Off the Same Single Source of Truth
The 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...
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EP 209 – Tom Gerritsen – AIA – This Is the iPhone Moment of AI
The 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...
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EP 208 – Alex Taylor and Lapman Lee – ITC Asia 2023 ESG Panel – All of These Things Are Fundamentally Interconnected
In 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…
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EP 207 – Amit Patel – a co-Founder and CEO at Peachy – It’s Time to Rewrite the Proposition
The Asia InsurTech Podcast genuinely enjoyed speaking with Amit Patel, a Founder at Peachy. Some of the topics Amit covered in detail include: Technology paradigm shifts Controlled cannibalization and being brave Data-enabled product personalization Insurance as a Service Splitting Peachy into...
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EP 206 – Jeffrey Khoo – Vice Chairman APAC at Arbol – Why Am I So in Love With Parametric Insurance?
The Asia InsurTech Podcast was impressed by Jeffrey Khoo’s energy level and his love of parametric insurance. Jeffrey is the Vice Chairman in APAC for Arbol, the future of climate risk management. Some of the topics that Jeffrey covered: Climate change and its impact on the agriculture sector and...
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EP 205 – Samantha Ghiotti – co-Founder and CEO at Habitto – Japan Is Built for Resilience and Long-Term Stability
The conversation with Samantha Ghiotti, a co-founder and the CEO of Habitto, both started and ended with a smile. It also included a ton of interesting insights from Sam, who frankly surprised me with her knowledge of the nuances of the Japanese market and the culture into which it is deeply...
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EP 204 – Raunak Mehta – co-Founder and CEO at Igloo – People Want to Be Protected
The 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: The intertwining of health and economic well-being How outlier events can set back families financially for years Customer centricity as a...
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AIP News RoundUp – EP 64 – Theresa Blissing and Michael Waitze – Insurance for Public Passenger Vehicles via Electronic Systems
The Asia InsurTech Podcast team got together again to go over some of the biggest stories from the region in March 2023. We started off with the news that Grab has partnered with Dhipaya Insurance to create Thailand’s first-ever pay-as-you-go insurance for ride-hailing drivers and their…
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EP 203 – Anjana Rao – Chief Strategy Officer at IndiaFirst Life – How Do I Make Myself Available Where My Customer Is?
The Asia InsurTech Podcast welcomed Anjana Rao, the Chief Strategy Officer of IndiaFirst Life. IndiaFirst Life’s new-age intuitiveness drives its value through state-of-the-art digitalization initiatives across its value chain. Some of the topics Anjana covered: How the entire ecosystem…
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EP 202 – Arvind Swami – Director at Red Hat – From Siloed Data to Hyper-Personalization
The Asia InsurTech Podcast spoke with Arvind Swami, a director of Financial Services APAC at Red Hat, about the importance of data and the many opportunities advanced data analytics unlock. While data analytics is not a new topic, especially for the insurance industry, the way leading…
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AIP News RoundUp – EP 63 – Theresa Blissing, David Gritz and Michael Waitze – The Tourists in InsurTech Are Gone
The 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....
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EP 201 – Evan Tanotogono – co-Founder and CEO at Rey – We Want Healthier Indonesians
Asia 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: The integration of curative and preventive health care with its financing Changing people’s habits and starting with hydration Behavioral economics…
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AIP 200th Anniversary Episode
The 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,...
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