InsurTech Business Series

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youThe IBS Insurance Innovation Roundtable has become a convening ground for leaders across Nigeria's insurance ecosystem—insurers, InsurTechs, regulators, brokers, investors, and enablers—to engage in open, constructive dialogue on the future of insurance.The Roundtable emerged from the need to bridge the persistent disconnect between traditional insurance players and the innovation ecosystem.IBS Roundtable is an initiative of Grye and has been greatly supported by MyCover.ai & Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA)This summary was done by Google's NotebookLMCheck out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseriesJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youIn this episode of IBS Podcast, we sit down with Festus William Amoyaw, Co-Founder of FigTech, a rising InsurTech startup out of Ghana that's taking a bold approach by focusing on life insurance—a space often overlooked.FigTech isn't following the crowd. Instead of targeting the more popular health or motor segments, they've built a platform aimed at improving access to life insurance and other financial services products like Pension and Investment. In this chat, we explored:Why they chose life insurance and what makes it a powerful yet underserved marketHow they started and the challenges of partnering with traditional insurersThe funding hurdles faced as a young startup in a niche space4-year wait to get the National Insurance Commission (NIC) of Ghana's approvalTheir Commitment to closing the protection gap in Ghana and beyondThis conversation offers real insight into the grit, vision, and strategic thinking required to innovate in underserved markets like Ghana. It does also paint vivid picture of opportunity that exist for #InsurTechinAfrica Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseriesJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youWe're continuing in the year with an insightful discussion featuring two leading voices in the #InsurTech space speaking on the State of Insurance & Innovation on the African Continent.Rahab Kariuki, Engagement Director at Busara, agronomist, and seasoned insurance professional with over a decade of experience across Africa. Her perspective? “The industry is moving.” But where exactly is it headed, and how can innovation steer its course?  Dr. Ikpeme Neto, Founder/CEO of Wellahealth, sheds light on the numerous untapped opportunities within the insurance industry. But how can we recognize and harness these opportunities in a constantly evolving landscape?  In this episode, we cover:  The trends shaping the future of #InsurTechinAfrica  Why Africans do not buy InsuranceHow innovation is driving inclusive and accessible insurance solutions   Embracing momentum and navigating the industry's growing ecosystem  Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this conversation is filled with practical insights and forward-thinking ideas to inspire fresh perspectives.   Read the latest article on IBS Features here with Bryan FalchukCheck out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseriesJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youQuickfire Questions for Rahab Kariuki & Dr. Ikpeme NetoAI, big data, blockchain, super apps—hype or reality?Let's say you had a magic wand and could instantly fix one thing in Africa's insurance industry—what would it be?Which African country will lead in insurance innovation by 2030? The most important tech for the future of InsurTech? If you could describe your work in one word, what would it be?Read the latest article on IBS Features here with Bryan FalchukCheck out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseriesJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youOn this episode Folumy had the pleasure of chatting with the new General Manager, aYo Nigeria Nkiruka Okere on her career and journey into insurance, her mission for aYo in Nigeria and the interesting dynamics of their strategic partnership with Sanlam and MTN Nigeria.Nkiru describes herself as a customer-centric leader on a mission to help Nigerians get access to simple and affordable insurance coverage.Read the latest article on IBS Features here with Bryan FalchukCheck out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseriesJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from youCube Cover recently held its launch event and hosted a timely discussion on insurance accessibility, challenges, lessons, opportunities and what the future holds. In this episode, Deji Macaulay CoFounder/CEO of Cube Cover sat alongside A'isha Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria, Jumoke Odunlami, Chief Distribution Officer at AXA Nigeria and Habib Kowontan, Group Head, Wealth Products at PalmPay on a panel moderated by Damola Oloko to touch on the practical realities of solving financial inclusion, insurance adoption and penetration via mobile platforms like Telecommunications and Mobile Apps.Key TakeawaysMobile offers a very huge opportunity for driving insurance adoption with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), mass market Fintech players being key players. Nigerians want insurance but barriers like education, long processes, high pricing & lack of Trust make it difficult to get one.Strategic partnership, collaboration is not negotiable in the drive to ensure more Nigerians have the protection, financial cushion they need when risk occurs.Micro-insurance plans are best for mass market approaches and mobile agent networks offer opportunity to make insurance not only more accessible but also relevant to everyday needs.This episode is sponsored by Cube Cover; an InsurTech startup on a mission to revolutionize insurance accessibility by seamlessly embedding innovative, affordable microinsurance solutions into everyday digital platforms.Read the latest article on IBS Features here with Rbo Galbraith Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseriesJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Hello! Send us a quick text In this episode, we sit down with Temitope Adeyemi, co-founder and CEO of Pay-U, a Nigerian startup revolutionizing the auto insurance industry through a flexible, pay-as-you-use model. Described as the Uber of Comprehensive Motor Insurance, Temitope shares his personal inspiration behind Pay-U's creation, the challenges of making insurance accessible to all, and the innovation that set the platform apart. We also explore the evolving InsurTech landscape in Africa and what the future holds for Pay-U as it continues to empower drivers with affordable, on-demand coverage.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Welcome to Season Two!On the first episode of this new season we host a conversation with Jeremy Leach who is the Founder & Executive Director of Inclusivity Solutions; a leading #InsurTechinAfrica focused on micro and embedded insurance offerings to African customers.Join us to learn about Jeremy's journey into insurance and the evolution of Inclusivity over the years. This work also saw them win the Fintech & E-Commerce Award at  Viva Tech Africa Tech Awards 2024.Since this episode was dropped, Inclusivity has announced that they have served over 3 million customers across the markets they play.Hello! We would love to get your feedback. Send us a quick text Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

We are gearing up for fresh conversations in season two of InsurTech Business Series Podcast. Subscribe now and join our communityHello! We would love to get your feedback. Send us a quick text Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

This is a panel session from the first-ever #IBSConference in 2022 moderated by the new Deputy Commissioner for Insurance in Nigeria  (Technical) Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon and featuring Richard Leftley ( Founder, Wavu), Sam Baddoo (Founder/CEO, Fleri), Eunice Maina (Founder/CEO, Bismart) and Opeyemi Osiyemi (Co-Founder, Claimsify).Hello! We would love to get your feedback. Send us a quick text Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Our guest, Adebowale Banjo is the Co-Founder of MyCover.ai is a serial entrepreneur who has been in the InsurTech space far longer than many in the space today. He was General Manager of the first InsurTech startup in Nigeria; AutoGenius, a business that he described as being way ahead of its time.In this episode, he shares insights into the pressing challenges within the insurance industry, particularly in the dynamic African market and the critical role of tech infrastructure will play in shaping the future landscape of insurance accessibility and relevance, ultimately paving the way for greater financial inclusion and security across Africa.It is on this premise that MyCover.ai was born and its what continues to drive their growth and expansion.Hello! We would love to get your feedback. Send us a quick text Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Our guest, Adebowale Banjo is the Co-Founder of MyCover.ai is a serial entrepreneur who has been in the InsurTech space far longer than many in the space today. He was General Manager of the first InsurTech startup in Nigeria; AutoGenius, a business that he described as being way ahead of its time. In this episode, he shares insights into the pressing challenges within the insurance industry, particularly in the dynamic African market and the critical role of tech infrastructure will play in shaping the future landscape of insurance accessibility and relevance, ultimately paving the way for greater financial inclusion and security across Africa.It is on this premise that MyCover.ai was born and its what continues to drive their growth and expansion.Hello! We would love to get your feedback. Send us a quick text Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

This is a panel session from the first-ever #IBSConference in 2022 where Dooshima Dapo-Oyewole (Digital Transformation Expert) moderated a conversation featuring Dr. Babatunde Obrimah, (COO, FinTech Association of Nigeria),  Akin Jones (Founder/CEO, Aella) and  Rob Galbraith (Founder/CEO, Forestview Insights).This session was proudly sponsored by Curacel Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Throwback to when our co-founder ‘Damola Oloko had a fireside chat during the 2020 IBS Conference with Rashidat Adebisi CCO, AXA Mansard & Henry Mascot Founder, Curacel.The IBS Conference 2020 was the first InsurTech conference in Africa and was sponsored by AXA Nigeria; a leading composite insurance company & Curacel; the leading #InsurTech startup in Nigeria.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Old but Gold. Here you can listen to the first panel session at our first IBS Conference in 2020 with Muhammed Adebiyi- then of YOA Insurance Brokers (Moderator), Dr. Ikpeme Neto- Founder, Wellahealth, Adeola Adebanjo- then the Head of Retail Solutions, AXA Mansard, Aparajit Bhattacharya- Co-Founder, Insure First and Dr. Tunde Salako- Co-Founder, Hadiel.This session was proudly sponsored by AXA Mansard Insurance PlcJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Ever wonder what it takes to change the course of a whole industry? We're honored to host Arun P. Iyer, the Founder and CEO of Alpha Direct InsurTech, who is doing just that in the African insurance landscape. Brace yourself for an inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing, to a young boy investing in stocks, to a CEO transforming the insurance industry in Botswana.Revolutionizing the highly regulated insurance industry, Alpha Direct is challenging the status quo with their disruptive approaches. Arun shares the story of Alpha Direct's genesis, discussing their innovative solutions that address the root cause of low insurance penetration in the lower middle class of Botswana. From the game-changing 'insurance in a box' initiative to leveraging mobile money platforms, expect to be enlightened by the ways Alpha Direct is making waves in the industry.But what lies ahead for the future of insurance in Africa? Arun casts a spotlight on Alpha Direct's plans and their strategy for maintaining their standing in the underwriting market, optimizing the claims process and enhancing customer experience.  Tune in and join us in exploring the future of insurance in Africa from the city of Gaborone in Botswana. Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Do you ever wonder how the world of insurance is shaking up in Asia? You're in for a treat! This episode offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Asia's insurance industry, with insightful conversations with Theresa Blissing, Founder of the Asia InsurTech Podcast.Theresa Blissing, a seasoned insurance professional who cut her teeth at Generali, takes us on a journey through her career, which has been steeped in insurance from childhood to adulthood and across both mature and emerging markets.On the episode, we delve into the journey of One Degree, a Hong Kong-based InsurTech, and their innovative foray into pet insurance. We also navigate the fascinating world of Ping An, the second-largest insurer globally, and dissect its successful ventures and unique ecosystem strategy. For all insurance or tech enthusiasts out there, this episode is a gold mine of insights and stories that promises to enrich your understanding of the industry. Its also amazing to see the uncanny similarities between the Asian and African market.Get the Future of Insurance: Asia Rising here Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

For episode 41, we catch up with Dr. Ikpeme Neto, Founder/CEO of leading InsurTech/HealthTech WellaHealth on their work around solving the challenge of out-of-pocket expenditure for healthcare; a $7b market.In this episode, we venture into the often challenging terrain of global healthcare delivery, tackling thorny issues like regulation & market accessibility, and delve into how the diaspora could potentially unlock access to quality, affordable healthcare in Nigeria. The discussions don't stop there; we also scrutinize the importance of fostering trust within the insurance industry, and the potential impact of broad-scale education campaigns on changing people's perceptions and understanding of insurance benefits.Finally, we put the spotlight on the potential game-changer: embedding insurance into products. Dr. Neto enlightens us on the exciting challenges and opportunities that this concept brings, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs for creating bespoke insurance products. We also take a deep dive into how technology can be a game-changer in making insurance accessible, especially in emerging economies. Plus, you won't want to miss our conversation on the role of partnerships in making insurance more accessible and the potential of technology in creating new markets. Take a listen and discover how insurance can be transformed, one innovation at a time. Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

On this Episode Damola & Folumy host an enriching conversation with Patrick Kelahan, The Insurance Elephant. He is the Chief Elephant at The Insurance Elephant Incubator and sits on the board of a number of InsurTech startups.Patrick is so full of knowledge about innovation and technology within the insurance industry and he unpacks his thoughts during the interview.With focus and passion for the growth of Insurance Technology #InsurTech in emerging markets, Patrick continues to back and support founders and innovators pioneering groundbreaking initiatives in Africa as well as Asia.The conversation is broken into two and this is Part 2 (Concluding part) Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

On this Episode Damola & Folumy host an enriching conversation with Patrick Kelahan, The Insurance Elephant. He is the Chief Elephant at The Insurance Elephant Incubator and sits on the board of a number of InsurTech startups.Patrick is so full of knowledge about innovation and technology within the insurance industry and he unpacks his thoughts during the interview.With focus and passion for the growth of Insurance Technology #InsurTech in emerging markets, Patrick continues to back and support founders and innovators pioneering groundbreaking initiatives in Africa as well as Asia.The conversation is broken into two and this is Part 1Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

In this episode, we delve into the transformative world of microinsurance in Africa, focusing on Motisure, an innovative InsurTech company based in Kenya. Join us as we explore how Motisure is closing the protection gap for commercial motorbike riders (Boda boda riders) through their unique microinsurance offerings, developed in collaboration with trade associations (SAACO).Damola & Folumy sat with Joel Macharia, the visionary founder of Motisure, to uncover their journey of leveraging technology, data, and human-centered design (HCD) principles to develop customized insurance products that cater to the specific needs of boda boda riders in Kenya. Together, we shed light on the significant impact of microinsurance in increasing financial inclusion and enhancing the livelihoods of this vital segment of the African workforce. Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

On this episode we sit with Ted Pantone who is the Co-Founder/CEO of leading #InsurTech and microinsurance player, Turaco. Turaco has recently announced that they have insured 1m customers across the three markets they are currently in (Uganda, Kenya & Nigeria); the majority of whom are engaging with insurance for the first time.Ted shared in this episode his journey, his motivation and how he and his team are wow-ing low-income customers with simple, quality and affordable insurance coverage which they need by leveraging innovation, partnership and a customer first mindset.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

To celebrate the first year of #IBSPodcast Damola & Folumy hosted Rob Galbraith, Bryan Falchuk, Eunice Maina & Frederik Bisbjerg to discuss their books, trends in insurance innovation and opportunities that exist for the growth of the space.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

In the episode, we sit with Tunji Andrews Founder/CEO of Awabah to discuss the interesting work Awabah is pioneering in the Nigerian Pensions space. Awabah is the first micro pension startup in Nigeria, working with Pension Funds Administrators (PFA) to offer pension services to gig workers, and underserved members of society from developers, influencers, and musicians to market women, general contractors etc.Awabah's mission is to help people outside of the regular 9-5 work model plan towards a financially safe and secure futureJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

We discussed the realities of insurance in Africa being male-dominated, opportunities that inclusion brings and possible solutions, action points needed to change this reality for good.SpeakersAdeolu Adewumi-Zer - MD/CEO, Allianz NigeriaJihan Abass - Founder/CEO, Lami Insurance TechnologyRashidat Adebisi - ED/Chief Client Officer, AXA MansardMarjorie Ngwenya - Past President, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries IFoABimbo Onakomaiya - Vice President, Professional Insurance Ladies Association of NigeriaThis event is brought to you by Grye Limited & sponsored by AXA Mansard.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

Following the pandemic, we have seen development and drive from forward-thinking insurers and InsurTechs to offer new and innovative insurance services to customers; partnership is being embraced, embedded insurance (finance) is on everyone's lips, new insurance models are being tested and adopted and products are being designed from the scratch with the customer at the center of it all.We are keen to have a conversation on these new trends and what they mean for the future of insurance in Africa as well as for new markets insurers are now engaging with via InsurTechs. This is why we invited: Naby Mariyam- Founder/CEO of CoverheroJoel Macharia- Co-Founder/CEO of MotisureSizwe Ndlovu- CTO at PineappleNonso Opurum- Founder/CEO of SOSO CAREJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

We sat with one of the women disrupting insurance as we know it in Africa for an exclusive chat; talking about the opportunities in the space, her journey into innovating for insurance and what the future holds for mTek an InsurTech based in Kenya.  Bente Krogmann is CEO of mTek Services is a "digital online insurance platform that provides an entirely paperless ecosystem for the insurance industry." mTek recently announced funding of $3m  which Bente explains in the episode is mainly going into their expansion plans to other East African countries. Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

In this episode, we sit with the InsurTech Queen  Sabine Vanderlinden Co-Founder/CEO of Alchemy Crew, a company whose mission is to guide disruptive leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to scale-up growth and profitable returns in a post-pandemic world. Sabine shares with us her experience early on in insurance and how she is making a lasting difference in the development of innovation in the insurance industry through Corporate Venture Labs and a new concept called VC-as-a-Service.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

On this episode we sit with Gbenro Dara Founder/CEO of Octamile one of the pioneer  InsurTechs in Nigeria.Octamile is helping insurers reach more and most especially new markets by integrating their products on Octamile's Super API. Gbenro and team is able to offer insurance to customers on  digital platforms in various industries where customers are already transacting. Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Following the trends in 2021, 2022 looks to be the year for #InsurTechinAfrica to burst out than ever before. Key to that is the increased interest and activities of investors in the space. In this year's first #IBSWebinar we had an in-depth conversation about the realities of raising capital as an InsurTech operating in Africa and also understand what the investors are looking for in startups.Panelists:Ashley Immanuel - CEO, EFInASam Baddoo - Founder, FleriZacharia George - Managing PArtner, Launch AfricaGbenro Dara - Founder, Octamile Inc.Watch the webinar on our YouTube ChannelJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

In this episode we have a chat with Gigaloluwa Ilori former Head of Strategy Execution at AXA Nigeria and Founder of Agnosys Health, a healthtech company based in Nigeria and focused on providing quality home healthcare services to Nigerians.Our conversation with Giga touched on his experience in the insurance industry, his interest in Healthcare and how technology, innovation and collaboration can help propel the Nigerian Insurance industry to new heights in 2021 and beyond.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

In this episode we have a chat with Hermann Fried Managing Director of Bsurance, an insurtech company based in Austria. Bsurance is specialized in embedded insurance and our conversation with Hermann centered around his experience in insurance, what Bsurance is looking to achieve in the insurance space and what the future of insurance is going to look like.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

In this episode, we are joined by Sizwe Ndlovu who is Chief Technology Officer at South African InsurTech company, Pineapple. We talked about his journey into insurance, what Pineapple is looking to achieve and what the future hold for InsurTech in South Africa and RoA.Join our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

In this episode, we are joined by Marjorie Ngwenya who wears so many hats these days. She is a Past President of the prestigious Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, a leadership Coach, an Actuary by profession, an Author, Speaker and currently a Board Member of Tangerine Africa.We delve into her background and experience in the insurance space and also explore the current landscape as well as the future of the insurance industry.Want to reach Marjorie? marj.coach@gmail.comJoin our IBS community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Nonso Opurum is the Founder and CEO of Nigerian InsurTech startup SOSO Care who are providing Nigerians with access to quality healthcare by leveraging micro health insurance and alternative premium financing options like collecting Recyclables.Their aim is to get more Nigerians insured especially those in the low-income bracket and are looking for partners to help them grow.Email: nonsoopurum@gmail.comWebsite: https://sosocare.comOffice email: support@sosocare.com

In today's episode, we are joined by two women pushing, reshaping microinsurance in Ghana and Kenya. Leona Abban (Country Manager, MicroEnsure Ghana) & Wairimu Njoki (Country Manager, MicroEnsure Kenya) shared with us their experience, the regulatory landscape in their countries and strategies they are employing in order to scale simple and affordable insurance products. Watch the IBS Women In Insurance Webinar featuring Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, Marjorie Ngwenya, Jihan Abass, Rahsidat Adebisi and Bimbo Onakomaiya: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EKKcQGG8zMU&t=460sJoin our community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

In this episode, we sat with Simon Schwall, a micro-insurance specialist and Founder of OKO; an insurtech company leveraging mobile technology & Satelite data to offer simple and affordable Crop Insurance to small-scale farmers in Africa.OKO is based currently operating in Mali and Uganda and is looking to expand across Africa starting with Cote D'Ivoire.Register for the IBS Women In Insurance Webinar: https://bit.ly/womenininsuranceWatch our Anniversary Event featuring Rob Galbraith, Eunice Maina, Frederick Bisbjerg & Bryan Falchuk: https://youtu.be/icXYVl81VJYJoin our community on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram

Having played in the microinsurance space in Africa for almost two decades, Richard Leftley is an authority on the topic. In our episode today, we ask him about the challenges so far, opportunities that still abound through innovation and technology and what models he has tried and which one has worked.Richard is Executive Vice President, Micro Insurance Company which was formally MicroEnsure.Register for the IBS Women In Insurance Webinar: https://www.linkedin.com/events/womenininsurance-untappedvaluef6780435943951335424/Watch our Anniversary Event: https://youtu.be/icXYVl81VJY

Milad is a Business Consultant and is currently on a journey with Penni.io to revolutionize insurance distribution through embedded insurance.Penni.io is on a mission to make insurance easier to understand and more accessible to everyone.

In recent months, Blockchain has become come under the spotlight and different use cases have been discussed including insurance.On Episode 25, we were privileged to chat with Africa's Blockchain Evangelist and one of LinkedIn's top voices, Shadrack Kubyane.He is the Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain and he spoke to us practically about blockchain and the role it can play in building trust, ensuring data privacy and curbing claims fraud.He also sheds light on the new African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which took effect from January 1, 2021.Join us at our anniversary event via LinkedIn Live- https://www.linkedin.com/events/insurtechbusinessseries1stanniv6783383876627759104/Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series

We cap the first year of IBS with a conversation with Elias Omondi who is the Innovation Lead at IRA of Kenya. He shared openly with us the focus of the regulator, how they are fostering innovation in the industry and why they are supporting insurtechs with Bima Regulatory Sandbox as well as Bima Lab.Join us at our anniversary event via LinkedIn Live- https://www.linkedin.com/events/insurtechbusinessseries1stanniv6783383876627759104/Follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series

On this episode we take a trip down to Sydney, Australia to chat with Naby Mariyam who is the Founder/CEO of Coverhero. Coverhero's mission is to deliver relevant, hyper-personalised coverage in moments that matter to their customers. At the moment they are focused on providing protection to Gig Economy workers and we were super interested in hearing all about that. Naby also share with us her experience as a woman in the industry and what the future holds for her company.

On this Episode we sit with Saurabh Sharma who is the General Manager, Microinsurance at one of the biggest insurers in East Africa, Britam. He shares with us his thoughts on how best we can scale insurance on the continent, how Britam is going about that by leveraging ecosystem partnerships & technology and also their journey to profitability.Connect with him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saurabh-sharma-60254160Watch our #IBSWebinar on Agribusiness in Africa: https://youtu.be/V9TcmuHC6wEFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-seriesDon't forget to click that follow button.

On Episode 21 we had the privilege of hosting the new MD/CEO of Allianz in Nigeria in the person of Adeolu Adewumi-Zer. She shares with us her experience as an Allianzer for the past 10 years, experience in the Turkish and East African market, her motivation and what exactly Allianz 2.0 means for their operations in Nigeria. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/message

In Episode 20 we host one of the world's top speaker & thought-leader on insurtech and insurance; Dr. Robin Kiera who is a “recovering agent” and now a consultant helping insurers rejig their sales processes and communication. He is based out of Germany and is CEO of Digitalscouting. Listen, Subscribe and Share this podcast with someone if you enjoyed the conversation. (We are sure you would) #Staysafe COVID-19 is Real--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/message

To kick-off the year 2021, we sat down with Ope Osiyemi who is Co-Founder/CEO of Claimsify as she shares her personal experience with a fire incident that spurred her to do something about the claims experience of insurance customers. She also shared her thoughts on skills insurance professionals must be embracing and the strategies insurers need to begin to employ in order to grow the industry particularly focusing on providing value other than just bottom-line.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/message

On our last episode for the year 2020, we speak with Jihan Abass, Founder & CEO of Lami Insurance Technology; an insurtech company based in Kenya but has its sights on having a presence all over the continent of Africa. We speak to Jihan about her journey into the insurance industry, what Lami is bringing to insurers, the role the Kenyan Regulator (IRA) is playing in order to foster innovation, her experience as a young female in a male-dominated insurance industry and a recent partnership with top e-commerce company, Jumia in Kenya.Lami is on a mission to facilitate the increase in the level of penetration of insurance in Africa by offering technologies that can help insurers design and scale their insurance products to more people and markets than ever before.Lami- www.lami.world/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/message

A new reality for insurance has berth and this has brought a new realization when it comes to the nature of work in the industry. The skills, abilities, persons needed has changed and there is a need for HR professionals to re-engineer, rethink their work. It's to this end we had the privilege of hosting Kunbi Adeoti who is the Divisional Director-HR at one Nigeria's leading insurance firms, Leadway Assurance Company Limited. Recently Leadway was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces 2020 by Great Place To Work Institute ans so it was great to hear the strategies they are using to retain, retrain and attract talent.Watch IBS Conference 2020: https://youtu.be/H71CxjofwD4--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/message

There is a lot of opportunity for microinurance on the African continent and we had the King of Microinsurance, Luis Kinuthia on to discuss in detail the situation, challenges and where the industry can improve in order to get more people insured.With experience working with the likes of Mico Ensure in Kenya, Luis is currently working on his own insurtech startup and consults for a number of microinsurers in Kenya.Connect with Luis- https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-kinuthia/Register for InsurTech Business Series Conference free- bit.ly/IBSConference2020Follow us on: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/message