Welcome to FS Brew, the UAE and Middle East’s first podcast dedicated to insurance and Insurtech.
In this episode, Renjit Philip and Vidya Veerapandian sit down with Jonathan Cooper, CEO and Founder of WIS Group (Worldwide Insurance Solutions).
Jonathan shares his journey from working in claims at a local insurer to building an innovative Insurtech company offering travel, cyber, pet, and gadget insurance.
We dive into:
• The rise of personalized travel insurance
• How AI is reshaping policy delivery
• Trends in embedded insurance
• Local market dynamics and expansion plans into Saudi Arabia and Europe
• Building ancillary revenue streams for the travel sector
• Jonathan’s personal story of transformation and entrepreneurship
Whether you’re in insurance, Insurtech, or just curious about the future of embedded coverage, this episode is full of insights.
🎧 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro to FS Brew and Hosts
00:28 – Guest Intro: Jonathan Cooper, WIS Group
00:51 – Getting Started in Insurance
02:26 – Founding WIS Group
03:56 – Product Focus and Company Growth
04:22 – Trends in Travel Insurance
08:28 – Market Challenges & Opportunities
14:09 – Innovative Insurance Products
17:44 – Embedded Insurance Explained
24:05 – Expansion into KSA and Europe
27:18 – Rapid Fire Round
32:52 – Closing Thoughts
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