Streamlining Insurance: M&A as a Catalyst for Insurance Innovation

On this episode of Streamlining Insurance, we sit down with Sara Phillips, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Investments, Innovation Strategy at Great American Insurance Group. Sara brings a wealth of experience in M&A and innovation strategy, having led efforts to leverage acquisitions and partnerships as tools for growth, talent, and technological advancement. We discuss how carriers evaluate insurtech opportunities, the balance between building versus buying, and what it takes for startups to become attractive partners. For startups, carriers, and investors alike, this conversation provides a front-row view into how strategic investments and partnerships are reshaping insurance — from data analytics to distribution — and why collaboration is at the heart of digital transformation. Unlock how M&A, strategic investments, and AI innovation are redefining insurance. #Insurance #Insurtech #AIinInsurance #InsuranceInnovation #StreamliningInsurance #RiskEducation #GreatAmericanInsurance #Underwriting #MergersAndAcquisitions Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.