Best InsurTech Rising Podcasts (2025)

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Where is the industry today? - a view from the C-suite (387) 30:11

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In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Dr Thomas Kuhnt (HDI Global SE), Ed Ackerman (Qover) and Vincent De Ponthaud (AXA) for a rare C-suite perspective on Agentic AI — what it is, how it's being deployed and why senior leaders are walking a tightrope between bold innovation and operational risk. Agentic AI promises transformative value, but …

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Family Wealth. PE-Backed Wealth Management. 39:43

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For decades, wealth management was defined by proximity. Advisors, Families, relationships built on continuity. The industry scaled slowly because wealth is personal, and stewardship doesn’t lend itself easily to industrial logic. That assumption is now breaking. Over the past five years, the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) industry has entered…

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How insurers can better evaluate cat models in a multi-vendor world (386) 24:10

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In this episode, Claire Souch is joined by Tom Philp, CEO of Maximum Information; James Lay, AVP of Product Management at Verisk; and Stephen Martin, Head of Catastrophe Modelling at Westfield Specialty, for a timely discussion on the future of catastrophe model evaluation, and why it's no longer enough to simply trust what’s in the black box. As n…

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Inside the Rise of Gaming Insurance: Digital Risk, Gamer Behaviour and How Skins, Hardware and Accounts Are Insured - Sung Feng Wu, CEO of Avata | Eps.66 - The Reinventing Finance Podcast 55:44

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In this episode of the Reinventing Finance Podcast, ⁠⁠KASKO⁠⁠ CEO & Co-Founder ⁠⁠Nikolaus Sühr⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠VIG Platform Partners⁠⁠ CEO Dr. ⁠⁠Ronald Engel⁠⁠ speak with Sung Feng Wu, CEO of Avata. Here are some of the key topics discussed in the episode: – how insurers currently misunderstand digital risk, gamer behaviour, and the scale of the gaming eco…

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The Data Behind the $Multi-Trillion Rise of Asset-Based Finance 37:22

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As banks retreated after the financial crisis of 2007-2008, Private Credit filled in the gap. What started as a niche within private equity now operates like a global lending system. And it extends beyond corporate balance sheets, asset-based finance, the ability to lend against real, cash-generating assets is growing fast and offers countless oppo…

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The rise of niche model vendors (385) 26:05

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In this episode, Brian Owens is joined by Dana Foley (Head of Catastrophe Research at Chaucer), Joss Matthewman (Chief Revenue Officer at Reask) and Olivia Sloan (Head of Catastrophe Products at Fathom) to explore the growing influence of specialist model vendors in catastrophe risk modelling and why they’re anything but “niche”. With decades of co…

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Finding Alpha in Distressed Debt | Dan Bird - EMEA Credit and Special Situations 37:39

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I’ve been hoping to discuss special situations and distressed debt, one of the least hyped but most interesting areas of finance and credit for a while. Distressed debt investing requires a triple threat skillset: understanding legal frameworks, financial health, and industry landscapes. It offers unique diversification benefits, standing apart fro…

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Jack Miller, Co-founder & CEO: nettle: Reinventing risk engineering with AI (384) 28:04

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Introduction In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Jack Miller, CEO and Co-founder of nettle, to explore how generative AI is being applied to one of insurance’s most complex and resource-constrained challenges: risk engineering. Jack shares how his work at McKinsey, leading AI transformations for insurers, exposed him to the inefficiencies …

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Building Trust and Value in the German Insurance Comparison Platform Market - Aljoscha Ziller, Managing Director of Verivox Versicherungsvergleich GmbH | Eps.65 - The Reinventing Finance Podcast 1:09:43

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In this episode of the Reinventing Finance Podcast, ⁠KASKO⁠ CEO & Co-Founder ⁠Nikolaus Sühr⁠ and ⁠VIG Platform Partners⁠ CEO Dr. ⁠Ronald Engel⁠ speak with Aljoscha Ziller, Managing Director of Verivox Versicherungsvergleich GmbH. Here are some of the key topics discussed in the episode: – how Verivox Versicherungsvergleich GmbH as price comparison …

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Richard Gunn, President & CRO: hyperexponential: What it takes to scale insurtech across markets (383) 32:40

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In this episode, Richard Gunn, President & CRO at hyperexponential, joins host Matthew Grant to share the inside story of hyperexponential's expansion journey from the UK to the US, and how the company is reshaping pricing and underwriting in the insurance sector. Richard reflects on seven years at hyperexponential, starting as the first non-engine…

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Active Cyber Insurance & Systemic Risk - Kyle Bryant, Head of International Coalition | Eps.64 - The Reinventing Finance Podcast 1:11:56

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In this episode of the Reinventing Finance Podcast, KASKO CEO & Co-Founder Nikolaus Sühr and VIG Platform Partners CEO Dr. Ronald Engel speak with Kyle Bryant, Head of International at Coalition. Here are some of the key topics discussed in the episode: – how “active insurance” combines live internet scanning with underwriting to prevent claims, no…

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Tim Hardcastle, CEO & Co-founder: INSTANDA: What it really takes to change insurance from the inside out (382) 20:05

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In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Tim Hardcastle, CEO and Co-founder of INSTANDA, to reflect on what it takes to turn a contrarian vision into a global insurtech platform and what the next decade of innovation might look like. Tim left a senior role at Hiscox to build a no-code platform for insurers at a time when most said it couldn’t b…

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Haris Khan & Arved Pohlabeln: Novee: Redesigning underwriting for the specialty market (381) 29:33

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In this episode, Robin Merttens sits down with Haris Khan and Arved Pohlabeln, co-founders of Novee, to unpack what’s broken in specialty underwriting — and how AI is finally in a position to fix it. Having met as consultants at Deloitte, Haris and Arved kept encountering the same themes: overworked underwriters, inconsistent submissions, and trans…

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Cracking the PBM Black Box: Why Employers Pay Too Much for Drugs 29:27

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Change is barreling down the haul road and we’re riding shotgun! In this father-and-son deep-dive, Rodney Jr. grills Rodney Sr. on the White House’s new “Most-Favored-Nation” executive order, the secret costs hiding inside PBM contracts, and three instant levers from the Triforta Benefits Playbook that can chop thousands off your next renewal. Whet…

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How Employers Can Save Millions: The Blueprint Behind Better Benefits 42:02

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Episode: Blueprints for Better Benefits – How Triforta Is Fixing America’s Broken Healthcare System Host: Rodney Jr. Guest Expert: Rodney Sr., Founder & CEO of Triforta In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the rising costs, hidden mechanics, and overlooked opportunities inside America’s healthcare system. For decades, our team of actu…

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The AI-Powered Future of Insurance & Cost Containment 59:49

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Revolutionizing Insurance & Healthcare Cost Containment In this exclusive interview, Rodney Mattos Sr., Founder & CEO of Triforta, sits down with Andy Neary to share his game-changing approach to insurance, healthcare, and cost containment for employers. ✅ How Triforta is tackling the broken healthcare system ✅ Cost-saving strategies for businesses…

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Jonathan Rake, CEO, Risk Data Solutions: Swiss Re: The case for certainty and real-time insight in insurance (380) 40:25

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In this episode, Matthew Grant sits down with Jonathan Rake, CEO of Risk Data Solutions at Swiss Re, to explore how a major reinsurer is building data and analytics as core capabilities beyond traditional risk‑transfer. Jonathan explains why the shift matters, how analytics are being embedded in real‑time workflows, and what insurers and corporates…

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Navigating uncertainty in cat risk (379) 20:02

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Catastrophe models have come a long way - but are decision-makers keeping up? In this panel from InsTech’s The future of catastrophe risk: where science meets reality, Alice Kaye (Inigo), Caroline McMullan (Verisk) and host Dickie Whitaker (Oasis LMF) confront the challenges of turning sophisticated risk models into clear, actionable decisions. Tog…

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When Real Estate Results in Total Losses: the Weird Case of Yieldstreet (Willow Wealth) 40:07

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In this solo episode, George Aliferis explores the complexities and risks associated with high-yield investment platforms, focusing on Yield Street, now rebranded as Willow Wealth. Through personal investigation and a detailed case study, he uncovers how Yieldstreet’s business model potentially leads to significant losses for investors, despite att…

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How to leverage AI and third-party data in catastrophe modelling (378) 29:25

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In this special episode of the podcast, originally hosted by Indico Data’s Unstructured Unlocked, Matthew Grant, CEO of InsTech, joins Tom Wilde and Michelle Gouveia to discuss how insurers are harnessing third-party data and AI to make more informed, efficient underwriting decisions. With over 25 years in catastrophe modelling and analytics, Matth…

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Echoes of ETFs: The Coming Fixed Income Revolution 36:04

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We discuss the transformative developments in the fixed income market with Blake Lynch from IMTC. Advancements in cloud computing and automation are streamlining the traditionally manual processes associated with fixed income investments, allowing for customized portfolios at scale. This has made SMA wrappers (Separately Managed Accounts) a lot mor…

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What are we still missing in catastrophe modelling? (377) 15:11

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What are we still missing in catastrophe modelling and how can we close the gap? As part of InsTech’s The Future of Catastrophe Risk: Where Science Meets Reality event, this expert panel explored the limitations of current catastrophe models and how the insurance industry can evolve its approach to risk. Hosted by Ludovico Nicotina (Inigo), with in…

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Julian Schoemig, CEO: Diesta: Why insurance still struggles to move money (376) 26:15

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In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Julian Schoemig, CEO and Co-founder of Diesta, to explore why payments and settlements remain one of the insurance industry’s biggest unsolved problems, and what it will take to fix them. From his early days selling boxing machines to Munich pubs to underwriting aviation at Munich Re, Julian’s career has…

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How Warranty & Indemnity Insurance Is Transforming M&A - Jefferey Doran CEO Talos | Eps.63 - The Reinventing Finance Podcast 59:38

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In this episode of the Reinventing Finance Podcast, ⁠KASKO⁠ CEO & Co-Founder Nikolaus Sühr and VIG Platform Partners CEO Dr Ronald Engel speak with Jeff Doran, Co-Founder of Talos, an MGA specialising in transactional risk insurance. Doran discusses the evolution of the warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance market and how technology is shaping its…

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Hurricanes and climate change: are we ready for a Cat 6? (375) 20:55

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What would happen if the next hurricane wasn’t just stronger but completely off the scale? Are we prepared for a Category 6 event, and would it even show up in our models? In this panel discussion from InsTech’s July evening event The future of catastrophe risk: where science meets reality, supported by Inigo, Ruth Petrie leads a conversation on ho…

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Matthew Eagle, Head of Global Model Solutions and Advisory: Guy Carpenter: Modelling the future of reinsurance (374) 30:39

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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. With three decades of experience, Matthew reflects on what’s changed — and what hasn’t — i…

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S1E6 | The #1 Reason Producers Lose Whale Accounts (And How to Protect Yours) feat. Warren Cleveland, CEO, Captive Coalition 1:11:14

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Agencies lose their biggest accounts for one brutal reason: They never present a captive or alternative risk strategy. In this episode of The Riches in the Niches Show, Warren Cleveland, CEO at Captive Coalition, shares how losing a $300K revenue client nearly destroyed his book of business...and how captives became his unfair advantage. 👉 If you’r…

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Richard Hartley, CEO: Cytora: Transforming risk in insurance: lessons from Cytora’s journey (373) 33:24

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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. But as Richard makes clear, this isn’t the end of the road. It’s a platform for scale. Listeners will hear how Cytora evolved from tackling political risk to transforming how risk flows t…

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Jonathan Spry, Co-founder & CEO: Envelop Risk: How portfolio thinking and data science are rewiring cyber reinsurance (372) 30:58

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Jonathan Spry, CEO and co-founder of Envelop Risk, joins Robin Merttens for a deep dive into how data science, AI and portfolio-level modelling are transforming cyber reinsurance. As one of the earliest voices in the industry championing machine learning and systemic risk analysis, Jonathan shares what he's learned over nine years of building Envel…

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Christopher Quirk, VP & General Manager, MGA Markets: Insurity: The global push: Why US insurance tech is eyeing Europe (371) 23:46

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What happens when a major US insurance tech player sets its sights on Europe? This week, Robin Merttens speaks with Chris Quirk, VP and General Manager at Insurity, to unpack the drivers behind the company’s international expansion and what it signals for the wider market. Chris brings a unique cross-market perspective, working with carriers, MGAs …

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Chris Eberly, Insurance Practice Lead: Datos Insights: From ratios to risk ops: what the next chapter means for insurers (370) 28:39

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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. Chris brings more than 30 years of carrier experience and a unique practitioner’s perspective on the forces shaping insurance today. Together they explor…

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Where is specialty insurance headed in 10 years? (369) 32:30

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What will the specialty insurance market look like a decade from now? Will we still be talking about legacy systems and manual processes, or will the model itself have changed? 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…

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Partners’ Chat - What the future holds for InsTech and beyond (368) 25:36

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In this milestone edition of Partners Chat, Robin and Matthew sit down for their first episode since InsTech's transition to new ownership. With nearly 11 years of leadership behind them, they reflect candidly on founding and growing the business, navigating a sales process and what lies ahead under Datos Insights. Listeners will get rare insights …

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Bob Frady, CEO & Co-founder: PropertyLens: What startups get wrong about risk, data and dilution – and how to get it right (367) 49:55

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If you want a masterclass in how to build a business, sell it well and stay hungry for the next idea, listen to Bob Frady. In this episode, Matthew Grant catches up with Bob, CEO and Co-founder of PropertyLens and former CEO and founder of Hazard Hub, to hear what he’s learned across three startups, why he’s building again post-exit and how he’s tu…

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Dani Katz, Co-founder & Director: Optalitix: Adapting underwriting systems for a softening market (366) 24:48

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Insurers have had fair warning: the hard market is softening, and those still relying on legacy tech may soon feel the chill. So what does it take to stay competitive as conditions turn? 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 co…

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Agentic AI 2.0: from Efficiency to Alpha 50:08

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Marco Aboav, CEO of Etna Research, delivers a contrarian take on the current state of AI and automation in financial services. The real challenge now is not technology, but change management, for operational efficiency. But not as a magic bullet for generating alpha. The real edge comes from domain expertise, data selection, and sophisticated model…

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Matt Coleman, Chief Risk Officer: The Demex Group: Underwriting weather: reducing uncertainty with claims-driven models (365) 21:38

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At its best, parametric insurance delivers clarity when volatility strikes. But scaling that promise takes more than models: it takes real claims data, market feedback and the ability to solve for both reinsurers’ confidence and cedents’ earnings risk. In this episode, Matthew Grant speaks with Matt Coleman, Chief Risk Officer at The Demex Group, a…

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Diary of a Quant Hedge Fund - Dr Richard Saldanha 18:15

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A deep dive into the inner workings of hedge funds and quantitative investing, with Dr. Richard Saldanha, a seasoned quant, former hedge fund manager, and now an academic and consultant.Richard shares stories from his career, including cautionary tales of fraud, and offers a contrarian take on the democratization of finance. Learn why adaptability,…

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Garret Gray, President, Insurance Solutions: Cotality: Catastrophe models, claims tech and the power of platforms (364) 35:21

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What does it take to rebuild after disaster as a business leader, a homeowner and a policyholder? Garret Gray has spent his career trying to improve how insurers and property owners respond to damage. As President of Insurance Solutions at Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) and founder of Next Gear Solutions, he’s been at the centre of building tools fo…

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Taking the Drama out of Estate Planning to Deliver More Holistic Wealth Advice - Gene Farrell, President & CEO, Vanilla 42:12

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I love referring to the HBO show Succession, it’s one of the greatest dramas, I would go as far as to compare it with my all-time favourite, “The Sopranos”. And… it truly is a masterclass in how NOT to handle estate planning. Family feuds, intense legal battles, and being reckless with your assets are great for drama, but you don’t want any of that…

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What’s blocking claims innovation? (363) 17:26

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Why has claims innovation taken off in personal lines, but still lags behind in specialty? It’s a question that many in the market have asked and in this episode, a panel of senior experts set out to answer it. Hosted by Andrew Pedler, Vice President at Reserv, this special discussion brings together three experienced voices from across the claims …

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Hyper-trained AI agents for private markets data | Andrea Carnelli Dompe - Tamarix Technologies 26:52

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My chat with Andrea Carnelli Dompe, the founder and CEO of Tamarix Technologies, about the intersection of private market investing and AI technology. We discuss the usefulness of AI agents in helping institutional investors, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals escape the operational chaos of private markets investing. It’s also a …

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Tim Quayle, CEO: OneAdvent: What makes an MGA succeed? (362) 25:14

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What does it take to build an MGA that not only launches but lasts? Tim Quayle has spent the past decade answering that question, not in theory, but in practice. As CEO of OneAdvent, a London-based MGA incubator and service platform, he’s helped launch and scale more than 15 underwriting businesses and seen plenty more that didn’t make it. In this …

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Underwriting in 2025: digital platforms, broker models and insurer strategy explained (361) 13:39

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Enhanced underwriting has become one of the most talked-about shifts in the London Market, but it’s also one of the least clearly defined. In this episode, we share a live panel discussion from our Enhanced Underwriting event, featuring: Colum D’Auria, Canopius Rob Jarvis, Tokio Marine Kiln Tessa Wardle, QBE The conversation begins with a basic que…

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Democratizing Private Market Knowledge | Leyla Kunimoto - Accredited Investor Insights 37:41

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I spoke with Leyla Kunimoto, the writer behind the Accredited Investor Insights Substack, and I finally got what it takes to “democratize private assets”. One approach is to incentivize financial advisors to distribute evergreen funds and enroll them in a 'university' established by one of the dominant firms in the market. Alternatively, you can em…

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Guillaume Bonnissent, CEO: Quotech: AI hype vs reality in insurance - what really matters (360) 28:08

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At its core, insurance underwriting is about judgment: making sense of messy information, pricing for uncertainty and doing it at speed. Technology and AI should make that easier, but is it really the answer to underwriting’s most persistent challenges? In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks to Guillaume Bonnissent, CEO and founder of Quotech, a pl…

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Is it possible that we're better off without ESG investing? [Remix & Reflect: Alex Edmans X James Lawrence] 16:06

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Once a celebrated investment concept amassing over $50 trillion in assets, ESG is now facing criticism and skepticism. George Aliferis reflects on ESG, recalling previous podcast conversations with two experts: Alex Edmans, an academic and author, and James Lawrence, Head of Investment at Smart Pension. If it's end of ESG, is this the beginning of …

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Todd Rissel, CEO: e2Value: Understanding insurance to its core (359) 30:12

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At its best, insurance is about clarity in uncertain times. Pricing that reflects reality. Promises that hold up when things go wrong. In this episode, I speak with Todd Rissel, CEO and co-founder of e2Value, an independent company that has spent the last 25 years helping insurers and homeowners understand the real cost of rebuilding property, and …

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Broker and carrier insights: new market opportunities using data and digital technology (358) 19:53

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Underwriting is undergoing a fundamental shift. As technology matures and data becomes more accessible, insurers and brokers are rethinking how they deploy capital, manage risk and respond to client needs in real time. In this special episode of the InsTech podcast, recorded live at our event “The growth of Enhanced Underwriting — the opportunity a…

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A New Era of Wealth Management | Ross Milward - Quantifeed 38:25

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I chat with Ross Milward from Quantifeed about moving beyond product sales towards a future where technology empowers investors. Today’s investors need more than a list of products—they need guidance. By integrating software solutions, the wealth management industry can align itself with the long-term goals of clients, build better portfolios and e…