Feb. 15, 2026

GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovation Meets Action

GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovation Meets Action

FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory ChangesWelcome to FS Brew, the region's premier podcast for insurance enthusiasts! In this January news and analysis episode, hosts Vidya, founder of Forward, and Renjit, partner at Futureu Strategy Group, tackle the latest developments in the insurance industry. Discover how AI-native carrier Corgi secured a $108 million funding round to revolutionize insurance for startups. Dive into the impact of new GCC regulations on brokers and MGAs. Learn about Advanced Technology Assurance Limited's $50 million facility targeting AI-related risks. Finally, explore how Saudi telecom giant Zain is making waves with its embedded insurance venture. Don’t forget to support us by subscribing to our YouTube channel and following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Engage with us and stay ahead in the world of insurance!00:00 Welcome to FS Brew00:29 AI Native Insurance Carrier Corgi's $108M Funding01:59 Impact of AI on Traditional Insurers02:10 Middle East InsureTech Developments03:29 GCC Licensing Framework Updates05:48 Advanced Technology Assurance's $50M Facility08:47 Saudi Market Innovations11:45 Challenges of Embedded Insurance13:01 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionRenjit Philip:Consulting: https://linktr.ee/futureustrategygroup/Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.onemorethinginai.com⁠⁠⁠Work: https://www.futureu.coSocials:Twitter / X: @renjitphilipLinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/renjit-philip⁠⁠⁠Vidya Veerapandian:⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-veerapandian/⁠I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy this conversation, please double check that you’ve liked the video and subscribed to the channel! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this, really appreciate you!