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Esteemed insurtech and insurance buffs...last year went supernova with a whooping sum of $15.5bn funding globally in Insurtech . To set the tone for the year, as our tradition ( as was done in 2021),we are bringing you outlook conversations for 2022.We are super elated to have had a renowned and global pace- "tracker" sit down with our Managing partner to discuss his views and, speak to us on the likely path for 2022 via his own lenses. This is none-other than the Iconic Andrew Johnston global head of Insurtech of Gallagher Re (formerly Willis Re). Andrew Johnston(aka AJ) has been writing stellar quarterly reports on insurtech briefings since 2017!!! His reports have gained global recognition and have served as reference point for all stakeholders. These reports have been featured in Insurance times UK, intelligent insurer, insurance journal and many more. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
CIMA (Inter African Conference for Insurance Markets) is one organisation that has helped simplify the insurance process in Africa. It was established by treaty in 1992 and covers 15 countries in Francophone Africa, bringing virtually all insurance supervisory, legislative and regulatory powers under the CIMA Code. This regional insurance oversight body was created based on the notion that a large single market with common rules and a common regulatory authority will result in a more effective and efficient supervisory structure and will promote stable and secure insurance markets in the region. Join co-host, Jean-Stephane (JS) and Luc Noubissi, Commissaire Controleur Principal, CIMA in yet another exciting episode of AIR Francophone series.
Axionable is the specialist in sustainable and responsible Artificial Intelligence consulting. Their mission is to assist companies in creating sustainable value via responsible AI, with positive and measurable impacts for businesses and the society as a whole. They develop meaningful, purpose-oriented artificial intelligence side by side with clients as well as a diverse ecosystem. In this exciting episode of AIR Francophone, co-host Jean-Stephane (JS) sits with Minetou Ndiaye, Director, Sustainable Insurance Axionable as they uncover current trends and happenings at Axionable
REMA, is a remote medical collaboration service dedicated to African doctors and connects african doctors for better medical decisions. Their mission is to improve the quality of medical decisions on the continent. REMA today, represents the largest active community of doctors in Africa and therefore constitutes the audience of choice for medical companies during their information, awareness or communication campaigns aimed at African doctors. We invite you to join Co-host Jean-Stephane (JS) and REMA's CEO and Founder, Sedric Degbo in this enlightening conversation on the AIR Francophone Series.
Unfrauded is a Tunisian Startup founded in August 2019 by 4 young computer engineers. The story started after they won the Tunisia Digital Summit Hackathon, this resulted in a collaboration with the largest insurance company in the country to build Unfrauded. Unfrauded manages financial institutions processes faster and more efficiently to detect fraud with the power of AI. We invite you to join co-host, Jean Stephane (JS) and Unfrauded Co-founder and Business Development Officer, Kamilia Nali, in yet another exciting episode of AIR Francophone Series
DWF is a listed legal business with an award-winning reputation for client service excellence, effective operational management and innovation. The company became the first main market premium listed legal business on the London Stock Exchange in March 2019. DWF has also been named by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s most innovative legal businesses and has been independently recognised for its quality of legal advice, service delivery and responsiveness. We invite you to seat with co-host Jean Stephane (JS) in this stimulating conversation with DWF partners, Romain Dupeyre and Souleymane Simpara as they share inside stories of happenings at DWF Group.
Macir Vie is Algeria's first 100% private insurance company specializing in personal insurance in the fields of travel, life and health. Founded in 2011 and a subsidiary of the International Insurance and Reinsurance Company (CIAR), Macir Vie offers a wide range of services and solutions to meet different needs, whether professional or private. Esteemed AIR Francophone community, join co-host JS in this scintillating discussion with Macir Vie's CEO, Hakim Soufi to get first hand knowledge on Macir Vie - the present and what to expect in the future.
No matter the complexity or location within Africa, Deloitte Africa is helps to maximise business potential. In yet another exciting episode of AIR Francophone, co-host JS seats with Deloitte Africa's Director, Sana Attig and Partner, Financial Services Advisory to get insights on Deloitte Africa, one of Africa’s leading professional services firm with an unrivalled capability to service its clients’ with the highest standard regardless of the challenges of geography and bureaucracy.
Created in 2018, TradeIn is a Saas Fintech/Assurtech platform that allows you to evaluate in real time the payment behaviour of your B2B customers, to protect yourself against non-payment and to finance your cash flow.A member of the Village by CA network, TradeIn is a start-up that offers VSE/SMEs the opportunity to cover their payment risks and prevent payment incidents thanks to a collaborative platform for sharing financial and behavioural information on companies. Join our dear co-host J.S as he seats with the founder and co-founders of Tradein to get insiders' scoops on what's ahead for the company!
HUB2 aims to unify and simplify payment processes in creating the link between banking and telecommunications spheres thank to our digital platform. Today, they are operative in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso and Madagascar, and soon in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Congo Republic.They target companies that generates high volumes of recurring transactions like mass distribution, insurance providers and banks. Join JS as he seats with the CEO- Ashley for insider scoops on what's next for the innovative powerhouse!
Hello InsurTech buffs! So we made the announcement recently we had created a spin-off. In our bid to cover Francophone Africa, please join us in welcoming our co-host Jean-Stephane Gourevitch aka J.S. Now J.S s going to be serving us fresh narratives, insights and scoops in french and damn! does he have an exciting line up or what!! In his first episode, he interviews Souleymane Gning, CEO- Assuraf, Senegal. ASSURAF is a Pan-African insurtech digital insurance aggregation platform, innovation lab for disruptive products, business models and ultra-customized policies; and digital advisor PLUS software factory for the industry value chain (insurers, re-insurers, brokers, end-users,) and ecosystem of partners.
AICARE OFFERS TAILORED TELEMATICS TO STRONG PLAYERS IN THE MOTOR INSURANCE SECTOR. THEY COMBINE TELEMATICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO GIVE THE MOST ACCURATE RISK ASSESSMENT OF YOUR MOTOR BOOK, VEHICLE BY VEHICLE.THEY ARE ON A MISSION TO EMPOWER MOTOR INSURANCE COMPANIES BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE TELEMATICS TECHNOLOGIES. JOIN US AS WE HAVE A SEAT-DOWN AND TALK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE COMPANY WITH THE CEO ARTHUR MULWA.
On this episode, we have an extermely intriguing dialogue with Mike who is the CEO and founder of P1 Ventures, a VC firm backing Insurtechs and Fintechs in Africa! Mike shares with us even minute details from the swahili meaning behind the company name to the kind of portfolio companies they have backed, and also to future trajectory. Fellow VCs, Angels, PEIs, LPs you need to hear this! Why? Mike's confidence level and insights of the terrain could just be your turn-around point for the African market!
Esteemed insurance and technology buffs! imagine a whole new future where all the spreadsheets, table shuffling, physical interfaces are all retweaked in simple and mapped 3 step process? Fascinating! and this is what Jerad and Ben break down in this episode on how they have turned this pain experienced as industry practitioners and birthed a technology driven solution via their company called SUPERCEDE!!! Check this out and get insights on "Reinsurance Technology"
Ovia is the Chief Executive Officer of RADIANT YACU MICROINSURANCE COMPNAY, the First& only Dedicated Microinsurance in Rwanda . . Ovia has got 15 years’ experience in Insurance industry with 5 years in Microinsurance space. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Kampala International University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.Ovia went through a Microinsurance Master Leadership program in the Philippines and she is now a Microinsurance Master in the Country. Together with other stake holders, she is playing a significant role in the design &implementation of Rwanda National Agriculture Scheme under Livestock & Crop insurance.
On this episode we have a very intriguing and unscripted dialogue with one of the grand- masters of tracking data, insights and the "treasure" trail. Matt Connolly, the CEO of SONR global shares some very interesting information he's detected and picked up on the SONR radar . Dig in to learn what, why and where the trail is leading. SONR global is a partner to A.I.R on the bridge program by A.I.R+ITC coming this summer.
Esteemed listeners, again we team up this month with Theresa and Michael for another news round up and conversations on emerging markets. This time around, we talked about alternative distribution channels and the potential this can unlock in the insurance value chain. What do you think?
* Esteemed listeners , as we round up the month of April, we decided to do something slightly different. Asia Insurtech Podcast teamed up with Africa Insurtech RIsing to churn out a special episode on emerging markets! Join Theresa Blissing , Michael Waitze, and Tunde Salako as they give an emerging markets round up reviewing APAC and Africa.
Pai Health is a global SaaS company servicing life and health insurers that offers the science-backed Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) metric which is fast becoming a new global health standard for physical activity. Their engaging app and flexible API solutions enable life/health insurers to use wearable data to develop tailored products and experiences hence, guide customers to better health. They are leveraging ambulatory data that the medical community has long-known to be valuable for population health management but historically has been limited to counting steps. Unlike steps, the PAI metric is personalised, scientific and inclusive to all activities because it measures the heart’s response to any physical movement.Through a fully inclusive, accessible suite of digital tools, insurers can use PAI to help members build health resiliency and accelerate workflows through familiar data points. PAI Health’s Analytics Dashboard gives insurers access to real-time, continuous reporting that can be used to accelerate workflows, enhance risk stratification, and reward members with a meaningful, universal metric. Find out more as we speak to Sally , GM of Pai.
In this episode, we freestyle with the Grandmaster of micro-insurance a.k.a Richard Leftley! We talk about how the emerging markets like Africa can lend learning experiences on the concept of "micro" to mature systems. Additionally, we cover Richard's journey and experiences from transiting from Microensure to the Microinsurance company by his merger with TonkaBI and their ultimate goal- to provide insurance to 4billion people!
This week, we are joined by Microinsurance Master's founder- Bert, who has worked with numerous microinsurers in Africa and Latin America while establishing the microinsurance practice at BRS and played a key role in the establishment of the microinsurance key performance indicators. These are now accepted as industry-standard.In addition, he served as a working group facilitator and board member of the Microinsurance Network and ICMIF’s Development Committee
Curacel provides an AI powered claims automation and fraud detection software to health insurance companies in Sub Saharan Africa. Join us as we share insights with CEO and founder Henry, has he shares his insights , current trends with claims, products and future trajectory of the company which is currently in Nigeria and Uganda.
Naked was started by a team that had seen the inside of insurance and realised that the only way to change it for the better was to build a different version of it from scratch.Insurance veterans Sumarie, Alex and Ernest worked for many years as consulting actuaries with many of SA’s leading insurers before getting Venture Capital seed funding in 2016 to start building Naked independent of any legacy insurance systems.Together with a team of in-house developers, data scientists and designers they started building Naked in November 2016 before launching car insurance to the public in April 2018. In 2019 Naked was awarded as the best financial solution and overall winner of best app in MTN’s app of the year awards. It’s rapid growth in 2019 stemmed primarily from word of mouth, as clients shared stories of convenience, savings and unprecendented service.
OneSpark is on a mission to make insurance quicker, more accessible, smarter and honest,by embedding advanced technology and absolute transparency into the insurance industry. They are creating life insurance experience that is smart, quick, convenient, simple and super affordable. Founded by an ambitious and divergent group of innovators, they are creating stellar products such as the millionaire funeral plan which comes at less than 50% of market industry price. One spark has also raised significant pre-seed dollar funding in order to continuously met out more creative products.
Insurtech -PULA has been making the news round its series A fund raising of USD6 million!!🦾🦾 In total- they have raised a whooping sum of about USD10 million In our agro-series, we are set our coordinates to #eastafrica and spoke to Thomas Njeru, founder and Co-Ceo of PULA to get more insights on the next steps for them and how the journey has been from starting up -2-scaling.
On this episode, Simon a microinsurance specialist that uses his innovative organization to bring parametric crop insurance to smallholder farmers in Africa. OKO insurtech is now active in Mali and Uganda and has established major partnerships with Orange and Allianz and has been listed as one of the top fintech companies globally by KPMG
Happy new year folks! We are kicking off the year with an electrifying episode with an InsurTech Grandmaster! l This is no other than the iconic - Sabine VanderLinden. Download or stream this episode to get insights on her predictive trends and patterns for the Insurtech space around the globe and Africa!
This episode we speak to Jimmy the CEO and founder of Floatbot on the unique use-cases they have deployed in upping the bar in customer experience through Floatbot's conversational A.I Suite
Listen in to Jay, Founder & CEO of Insuretech connect as he walks us through what to expect at the ITC global event and line up plus the new ITC platform and its exciting new features. He also shares a bit about the birth of Insuretech Connect . The ITC global kicks off on the 19th of October.
In this episode, we have an interesting chat with Christoph of NRW Invest. Established in 1960, NRW.INVEST GmbH supports foreign and German companies with investment projects and business locations in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). They are a state owned agency that invest and hand-hold startups interested in offering and growing their solutions in the North-Rhine area, no strings attached!!
