The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & Innovation

The insurance industry gets better through sharing innovation. On the Leadership in Insurance Podcast we speak to insurance thought leaders that are changing the game. The LIIP is a podcast helping Insurance professionals, Investors and supporters learn what it takes to achieve and succeed in the global insurance industry. We specifically look at what it takes to build a modern insurance business and how great teams are built, we share their stories to educate and inspire change to help build the future of insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & Innovation is a technology podcast hosted by Alex Bond, with 326 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  TigerLab's Blueprint: Building Insurance Technology for the AI Era

  Aug 16, 202637 min

  In the latest episode, host Dan Briselden sits down with Tobias Bergmann CEO & Founder, and Bassel Hamadeh , Head of Innovation at TigerLab — a company that has been building insurance technology from Southeast Asia to global markets for nearly two decades. What makes TigerLab's perspective different: Founded before the InsurTech boom — they've lived through 2.0 and are now helping carriers, MGAs and brokers navigate 3.0 Global reach with deep domain expertise — from Malaysia to Europe to an expanding US presence ⚙️ A product-led approach that combines a core platform with bespoke builds so clients get exactly what they need, fast What else they cover: Where AI is actually delivering ROI right now and where it isn't ready yet (spoiler: confidently wrong is worse than no decision at all) Why email triage, document ingestion and multilingual support are the unglamorous AI wins that are transforming underwriting workflows The build vs. buy debate and why domain expertise will separate the long-term survivors from the white-labelled newcomers ‍ Why human relationships in insurance will remain irreplaceable even as automation reshapes the size and shape of teams Whether you're an MGA scaling fast, a carrier weighing your AI strategy, or simply curious about what two decades of insurance tech experience looks like in practice, this is a grounded and honest conversation from people who've seen the industry evolve from the inside. Follow Leadership in Insurance so you never miss an episode #LeadershipInInsurance #InsurTech #AI #CoreSystems #MGA #Insurance #Podcast #TigerLab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  The Psychology of Risk: Gráinne Murphy on Behavioural Science

  Aug 9, 202634 min

  In the latest episode, host Alex Bond sits down with Gráinne Murphy from Swiss Re's Risk Data Solutions to explore how behavioural science is reshaping insurance — from underwriting to claims to AI adoption. A few highlights: Why under-insurance persists — people consistently undervalue future risk against present-day cost How behavioural science helps debias expert judgment in underwriting, especially for novel or high-volatility risks where data alone isn't enough Why loss aversion is a far more powerful lever than statistics for getting people to buy insurance Inside Swiss Re's AI transformation — how an "AI champions network" is driving real adoption and trust in AI tools If you work in underwriting, pricing, or product — or you're just curious about the psychology behind why people buy (or don't buy) insurance — this one’s a must-listen. #LeadershipInInsurance #InsurancePodcast #BehavioralScience #SwissRe #InsurTech #RiskManagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  From Startups to Shaping Canadian InsurTech: Finn Magee on Building a Movement and a Fund

  Jul 19, 202631 min

  Finn didn't come from insurance. He came from startups — real estate, entertainment, a TPA. But when he looked at the Canadian Insurtech landscape and saw how much was being left on the table, he decided to do something about it. He took over InsurTech Canada. And then he started rebuilding it from the ground up. In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Alex Bond sits down with Finn for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to build an insurtech ecosystem — not just talk about one. Finn shares how he transformed InsurTech Canada from a non-profit meetup organisation into a for-profit, deal-flow-focused platform with a curated membership of 27 companies. And he opens up about his next move: launching an InsurTech investment fund, focused primarily on Canadian companies but with eyes on the US and UK markets too. They also get into: ✅ Why Canada lags 2–3 years behind other markets — and what needs to change ✅ The talent drain pulling founders and operators south of the border ✅ How to evaluate founders (and why people skills matter as much as product) ✅ His vision for Canada to become a genuine global hub for InsurTech innovation ✅ What it means to have "skin in the game" when you're championing an ecosystem With a clear commercial mindset, a growing network across carriers, brokers, MGAs, and capital providers — and a fund on the horizon — Finn is one to watch. #LeadershipInInsurance #Podcast #Insurtech #InsurtechCanada #VC #Innovation #Insurance #Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Backed by Space, Built for Insurance: James Rendell, Founder of BirdsEyeView

  Jul 12, 202629 min

  In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Dan Briselden sits down with James Rendell, CEO and founder of BirdsEyeView — a UK-based insurance technology company backed by the European Space Agency — for a conversation that spans the journey from Lloyds broker to InsurTech entrepreneur. James brings a rare blend of market knowledge and technological curiosity to the world of natural catastrophe modelling. His path didn't start with a lightbulb moment: it started with a genuine obsession with emerging technology, a willingness to show up alone to InsurTech events, and a growing conviction that satellite data could meaningfully improve how the insurance market models and manages catastrophe risk. In this episode, James and Dan explore: 🔹 How BirdsEyeView secured backing from the European Space Agency and why that rigorous, year-long process turned out to be the best thing the business ever did 🔹 Why building customer-first — really understanding the day-to-day problems underwriters face — has been the key driver of early traction across Lloyds, Australia and the US 🔹 The challenge of selling into a market that's historically slow to adopt new technology, and how to shorten the sales cycle by starting niche and expanding from there 🔹 Why secondary perils like wildfire and severe convective storm represent the biggest product opportunity and where BirdsEyeView is investing to stay ahead of the incumbents 🔹 How AI has already transformed output at BirdsEyeView — and why James believes the science-heavy, domain-specific nature of catastrophe modelling keeps them well ahead of any AI-generated challengers James also shares his vision for where BirdsEyeView is heading: to become the go-to tool for at-desk hazard modelling and exposure management — bridging the long-standing gap between the lightweight tools underwriters use daily and the sophisticated outputs of the traditional vendor models. If you work in underwriting, exposure management, or catastrophe risk — or if you're building a business in the Lloyds or cover holder market — this episode is full of honest, hard-won insight from a founder who's done it the right way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Data First, AI Second: Stan Smith, Founder & CEO of Gradient AI

  Jun 28, 202639 min

  In the latest episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, host Dan Briselden sits down with Stan Smith, CEO and founder of Gradient AI — one of the fastest-growing AI platforms in the insurance industry — for a wide-ranging conversation on data, decisioning, and what it actually takes to build something that sticks in this market. Stan is a six-time startup veteran who came to insurance not from the industry itself, but from a deep belief that machine learning could solve problems most insurers didn't yet know how to articulate. His route in — through Milliman's franchise model and a patient, trust-first approach to data partnerships — is one of the most instructive origin stories in InsurTech. In this episode, Stan and Dan explore: 🔹 How Stan leveraged Milliman's brand to unlock carrier data at a time when no one was handing it over — and why that decision became the foundation of Gradient's competitive moat 🔹 The real ROI numbers: from single-digit millions on smaller books to 10x returns confirmed by clients' own internal data science teams and why Stan measures success by value delivered, not just revenue earned 🔹 How Gradient navigated the journey from MGA-focused startup to large carrier partner, and why the warmest first carrier deals came through MGAs using their paper 🔹 Where AI is genuinely replacing human effort in insurance and where Stan believes human judgement will always be the differentiator, from complex claims to nuanced underwriting calls 🔹 The governance and bias challenge in AI-powered underwriting, and why Stan thinks regulators will increasingly focus on what data models are fed, not just how they work Stan also shares his vision for where Gradient is heading next — from individual healthcare lines like Medicare Advantage and MedSupp through to disability and life — and why he believes there has never been a better time to be building AI in insurance. If you work in underwriting, claims, or insurance technology — or if you're trying to understand what AI adoption actually looks like at scale across the carrier and MGA market — this episode is packed with hard-won insight from someone who has been building in this space for over a decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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