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May 26, 2025

From Corporate Boardrooms to Insurtech Frontlines: Sabine VanderLinden’s Journey of Innovation, Leadership, and Reinvention

In this powerful episode of FS Brew, hosts Renjit Philip and Vidya Veerapandian sit down with none other than Sabine VanderLinden, the influential CEO, investor, and powerhouse behind multiple innovation ventures in the Insurtech world. Known for he…

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May 26, 2025

How Jonathan Cooper Is Building a Smarter Insurtech for Travel—and Why He Started at 43

In a world where most startup founders are under 35, Jonathan Cooper decided to launch an Insurtech firm at the age of 43. What makes his journey even more compelling? He didn’t just start a company—he’s reshaping how travel insu…

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April 9, 2025

Navigating the World of Insurance with Fareed Lutfi: Insights from a Legendary Career

In the world of insurance in the Middle East, few names resonate as strongly as Fareed Lutfi. With over four decades of experience under his belt, Mr. Lutfi has become a fixture in the insurance sector, serving as the Secretary General of the Emirat…

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March 15, 2025

Hacking Attention for Insurance Innovation: Lessons from Dr. Robin Kiera

Introduction In the evolving landscape of the insurance industry, staying ahead often requires an adaptive strategy that incorporates the latest trends in digital marketing and customer engagement. This is especially true in the age of social media…

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May 16, 2024

Rising Tides, Rising Innovations: How AI and Insurtechs Are Reshaping Risk Management

Imagine a world where insurance payouts are as predictable as the rising tide. In Freeport, Texas, this isn't just imagination—it's reality, thanks to a new approach to insurance.Picture a warehouse owned by Postlane Partners in Free…

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May 12, 2024

Unveiling the Power of Embedded Insurance with CoverGenius

Embedded Insurance: A Game-Changer in Digital Platforms Embedded insurance has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation, enabling digital platforms to seamlessly integrate insurance products into their offerings. This revolutionary approach transform…

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May 9, 2024

Ever wondered what sets the Insurtech market in Saudi Arabia apart?

  We recently discussed this with @Preeti Mundhra, the CEO of Tree 🌳, on our podcast. Here are some key insights that can't be ignored. #Insurtech #SaudiArabia #InnovationEconomic Pressures: Rising living costs and inflation…

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May 7, 2024

The Dawn of AI in Insurance: A New Era of Innovation

Now that there is so much noise about AI (induced by ChatGPT, #bard and #poe, and other Large Language models!), there is an interest in knowing more about its applications in the Insurance industry. We recently released an FS Brew&nb…

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May 7, 2024

Don't compete, if you don't have a moat!

If you don’t have a moat, don’t compete…That’s a tough message that I am forced to give some founders that I consult with. This thinking was reinforced by a conversation that I recently had.On the FS Brew podcast, we sp…

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Nov. 17, 2023

UAE and KSA News Analysis: New End of Service Benefits Scheme, Gen AI and More

 In today's episode, we dive into the new end-of-service benefits scheme for employees in the private sector, explore the introduction of unemployment insurance, discuss insurance integration into popular apps, and highlight the exciting develo…

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Nov. 1, 2023

Yas Micro Insurance: A Deep Dive into Insurtech Innovation

In the dynamic realm of insurance, Yas Micro Insurance is making waves. Originating from Hong Kong and having expanded its reach to Malaysia and the UAE, Yas is redefining the insurtech landscape. Origin of the Name 'Yas' The inspiration behind th…

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Oct. 24, 2023

Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape in the MENA Region: A Comprehensive Conversation with Ahmed Elgabri of Shorooq Partners

Introduction The venture capital (VC) ecosystem in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Pakistan is a dynamic and rapidly evolving space. Ahmed Elgabri, an investment professional at Shorooq Partners, recently shared valuable insights into the…

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Oct. 22, 2023

Comprehensive Guide to Insurance Market.ae's Success in the UAE Insurance Industry

Introduction The insurance industry is significantly transforming, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behavior. In this context, insurancemarket.ae stands out as a brand that has survived and thrived. In a recent podcast, Av…

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Oct. 22, 2023

How Chat GPT and AI are Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry

Introduction The insurance industry has long been criticized for its complex processes, slow response times, and high operational costs. However, the advent of Chat GPT and AI technologies is poised to bring about a seismic shift in the sector. Th…

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Oct. 17, 2023

An In-Depth Conversation with Harold E., an expert in Venture Building from SC Ventures

Introduction Venture building in the fintech and insurtech sectors is a multifaceted endeavor. Harold, a seasoned expert in this field, recently shared his insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead. This article delves into the key takeawa…

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Oct. 16, 2023

Transforming the Future of Insurtech: A Conversation with Preeti

Introduction The insurtech industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behavior. In a recent podcast interview with us, Preeti, the CEO of Tree, sheds light on these transformations. This articl…

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Oct. 16, 2023

Special Elements of the Customer and Market in Saudi Arabia

Introduction Saudi Arabia's insurtech market is a unique ecosystem with its own set of challenges and opportunities. In a recent podcast recording with us, Preeti, the CEO of Tree, discussed these nuances in detail. This article highlights the uniq…

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Jan. 16, 2023

UAE Insurance Market: 2022 Roundup and 2023 Predictions

  Q: So, let's kind of start with the high-level market performance. If you can give us a view of the market in 2022 in terms of the, you know, sort of overall performance coming from our, from your report.   So interestingly, the 2022 perfo…

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Dec. 30, 2022

Interview with Walid Dib- CEO of Hala Insurance, UAE

 Q: Well, it's really great to have you with us. Welcome to the podcast. Thank you, guys. It's a pleasure. I've been watching your podcast for quite some time. I'm glad that I'm taking part in it. Very good to have you here finally. Awesome. Thank y…

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Sept. 28, 2022

Driving Digital Transformation in the APAC region- Conversation with a new Leader

Q: So, this is a question that we ask all our guests. How did you get into the exciting world of insurance? And can you also please tell us a little bit about your role at Zurich? A: Sure. No, I think it's, it's a cliche answer to begin with that. …

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Aug. 25, 2022

Interview with Frederik Bisbjerg: Guide to being a successful Chief Digital Officer

Q: You speak quite extensively on the subject of Digital transformation on various social media channels. Specific to the insurance, what are the top three to five things that you think an incumbent Insurer should consider before they embark on this…

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April 17, 2022

Interview with Tanja Magas from Democrance

This is an edited transcript from the podcast episode. Q: Tanya, this is a question we ask all our guests and, you know, many times insurance is not the number one career that people get into. So how did you get into insurance? And can you please a…

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Feb. 5, 2022

FS Brew in Conversation with Insurancemarket's Rachel Mughairi

We spoke to Rachel Al Mughairi (search for RB Al Mughairi DipCII on LinkedIn ), Chief Engagement Officer from InsuranceMarket.ae™ By AFIA Insurance Brokerage Services LLCQuestions and Topics:- Day in the life of a Chief Engageme…

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Feb. 5, 2022

Conversation with PolicyBazaar.ae's CEO Neeraj Gupta

We are so excited to share FS Brew's special interview with Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policybazaar UAE.ae!  Neeraj gave us many insights about PolicyBazaar and its DNA, which continues to shape the way they work. We spoke in…

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