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43: News with Analysis: Hayah launches Tribe, Sukoon and Wax tie up and Crypto insurance is here
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Feb. 29, 2024

43: News with Analysis: Hayah launches Tribe, Sukoon and Wax tie up and Crypto insurance is here

Hosts, Vidya Veerapandian and Renjit Philip review four news pieces from the UAE insurance industry:- HAYAH Insurance's app called TRIBE BY HAYAH- a great move by the team, creating a more comprehensive 'fintech' proposition starting with term life, medical insurance, and savings-linked investment products- Sukoon Insurance and WAX partnership- opening up a whole new way of segmenting target audience with a differential proposition- (📣reinsurers, take note of the variety of risks being underw...
09: Customer experience + Insurance aggregator = Disruption
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Dec. 23, 2021

09: Customer experience + Insurance aggregator = Disruption

We spoke to Rachel Al Mughairi (RB Al Mughairi DipCII on LinkedIn ), Chief Engagement Officer from InsuranceMarket.ae We had an interesting conversation about all things customer and employee engagement, innovation in the UAE insurance market, and key metrics used by the aggregator. We even tackled the much-discussed topic of pricing in the motor insurance portfolio driven by the 'discount' culture. Questions and Topics: Day in the life of a Chief Engagement Officer. Building an insurance brand ...
08: Data is much more than the “new oil” for insurance. Conversation with Head of Data- RSA Insurance
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Nov. 12, 2021

08: Data is much more than the “new oil” for insurance. Conversation with Head of Data- RSA Insurance

Here's the much-awaited episode with Varghese Skariah from RSA Middle East ! We spoke in-depth about data in the context of the Middle Eastern insurance market: 🚀 the data maturity in the region and ways to improve ▶️ 3 main pillars Varghese Skariah focuses on at RSA Middle East 🌳 importance of building a sustainable insurance model versus the short-term model of playing the 'price game' 🚖 underwriting model of the future with the autonomous vehicles- the knowns & the unknowns And much more! #in...
07: Pay how you drive is coming to the UAE while KSA regulator drafts rules for insurtechs
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Oct. 31, 2021

07: Pay how you drive is coming to the UAE while KSA regulator drafts rules for insurtechs

We are excited to present FS Brew's next 'news with analysis' episode! ☕ In this episode, we have deep-dived into: - KSA's Saudi Central Bank – SAMA's draft rules on #insurtech set-up - RAK Insurance's telematics survey for consumers to understand their preferences and behaviours 🚗 - Hala هلا's Home Insurance campaign review....use of both online and offline channels 🏠 - AXA Gulf's preliminary look as a GIG brand Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P - On-going motor insurance campaigns' reviews, inclu...
06: Digitally Transforming an Insurance company: Sidd Iyer- Head of Digital, Axa Middle East
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Oct. 1, 2021

06: Digitally Transforming an Insurance company: Sidd Iyer- Head of Digital, Axa Middle East

Wecome to FS Brew! We are delighted to welcome Siddhaarth Iyer (Head of Digital for Axa Middle East, to the FS Brew Podcast! Sidd is a start-up guy turned corporate with a wide experience in creating amazing Digital journeys for customers across industries like Insurance, Agriculture, Healthcare, Government & Procurement tech. Sidd has been a Digital-tech guy throughout his career with a keen focus on customer/user experience and business innovation. Sidd holds multiple approved US innovatio...
05: Fireside chat- Past, Present and Future of Insurance with Dr. Sanjeev Jha and Adrit Raha
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July 14, 2021

05: Fireside chat- Past, Present and Future of Insurance with Dr. Sanjeev Jha and Adrit Raha

Hello and Welcome to FS Brew's first fireside chat with industry leaders. I am Renjit Philip , I advise Startups on their digital business models, go to market strategies, funding and financials. I work with a Insurtech called Symbo, where we help insurers, brokers and agents in going digital. For today's episode, we have with us two stalwarts from the Industry- Dr. Sanjeev Jha and Adrit Raha. Dr. SANJEEV JHA is the Founder & Principal of Strumng , a niche consultancy services focused on develop...
04: Beema Insurance on a growth path and Hala is #upto something!
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June 22, 2021

04: Beema Insurance on a growth path and Hala is #upto something!

Hot serving of FS Brew is out! ☕ Welcome to the fourth episode of FS Brew ! In this episode, the hosts, Vidya Veerapandian and Renjit Philip have packed in a whole bunch of local news pieces that are trending: - Beema Insurance impresses us with its breakthrough growth trajectory - Oman Insurance Company launch an app for its customers - hala Insurance is #upto something- find out more! - AXA Gulf launch 20% flat discount motor insurance campaign & InsuranceMarket.ae™ By AFIA Insurance Brokerage...
03: The Rise of the SPACs and Wedding Insurance
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May 24, 2021

03: The Rise of the SPACs and Wedding Insurance

The next brew is in the house! ☕Welcome to the third episode of FS Brew! In this episode, the hosts, Vidya Veerapandian and Renjit Philip have scouted a couple of homegrown start-ups to highlight and packed a bunch of trending global news: - Protect4less, an #InsurTech that provides mobile and gadget insurance, secures funding 📱- Hippo Insurance, a start-up that sells home insurance in USA, takes the #spacs route (What is that? The hosts dwell into it) 🏠 - AXA Green Crescent launches Emp...
02: Pet Insurance and Ramadan Digital Marketing by Insurers
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April 29, 2021

02: Pet Insurance and Ramadan Digital Marketing by Insurers

Welcome to the second episode of FS Brew! In this episode, the hosts, Vidya Veerapandian and Renjit Philip, have packed a whole lot of news that is trending in the UAE and globally: - The hottest Ramadan Motor Campaigns in the UAE 🔥- A new entrant in the Pet Insurance market 🦮- AXA Gulf’s Travel Campaign and AXA and Rise's Campaign - Amazon’s foray into insurance (after Google) - BLINK by Chubb- an engaging young brand from a sizeable P&C insurer Watch this episode to know more. Plea...
01: Pilot- Google enters Cyber Insurance and shadow websites
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April 12, 2021

01: Pilot- Google enters Cyber Insurance and shadow websites

12th April, 2021: Welcome to the first episode of FS Brew, where we talk about interesting events, news and products from the world of insurance and financial services. Each of us have picked few latest market news and developments which we felt was interesting. Podcast hosts: Renjit Philip (www.renjitphilip.com) : Startup Advisor & Head- Business Development for an Insurtech called Symbo Insurance. Vidya Veerapandian: CEO/Founder of AndFwd.com I hope you will enjoy listening to our take on thes...