FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory Changes

Welcome 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 Brew
00:29 AI Native Insurance Carrier Corgi's $108M Funding
01:59 Impact of AI on Traditional Insurers
02:10 Middle East InsureTech Developments
03:29 GCC Licensing Framework Updates
05:48 Advanced Technology Assurance's $50M Facility
08:47 Saudi Market Innovations
11:45 Challenges of Embedded Insurance
13:01 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Renjit Philip:

Consulting: https://linktr.ee/futureustrategygroup/

Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.onemorethinginai.com⁠⁠⁠
Work: https://www.futureu.co
Socials:
Twitter / X: @renjitphilip
LinkedIn: 
⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/renjit-philip⁠⁠⁠

Vidya Veerapandian:
⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidya-veerapandian/⁠

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