The We Are InsurTech Women Podcast

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The We Are InsurTech Women podcast was created to bring together and better connect those in the InsurTech space. We speak with exciting female Founders, Execs and Investors within the industry to motivate and inspire others.Hosted by different guest presenters in the Insurtech industry and brought to you by FinPro Search Partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Aug 12

    Melissa Collett on Why Insurtech UK Needs More Female Founders

    This week new host Charlotte Gregory is joined by Melissa Collett, the first-ever CEO of Insurtech UK and someone whose 25-year career spans law, the Financial Ombudsman, Fairer Finance, the CII, and now leading Insurtech UK. In this conversation, Melissa shares: ✅ What building a role — and an organisation — from scratch feels like ✅ Why founders and trade body leaders have more in common than you'd think ✅ The real stats behind gender parity in Insurtech, including the gap in equity investment and funding for female-led AI startups ✅ The sponsor who changed the trajectory of her career, and what real allyship looks like in practice ✅ Her honest advice for anyone — especially women — considering a move into Insurtech It's a conversation about building something new, taking risks, and why representation still matters, even when the numbers are moving in the right direction. #WeAreInsurTechWomen #InsurTech #WomenInInsurance #Leadership #DiversityInTech #InsurTechUK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Melissa Collett on Why Insurtech UK Needs More Female Founders

  2. Aug 5

    Charlotte Gregory: Confidence, Curiosity and Allyship in Insurtech

    🎙️ We Are Insurtech Women is back — and this new series kicks off with a twist. For the relaunch, our host Charlotte Gregory, Partner at Capital Law, swaps seats and steps into the guest chair herself — interviewed by Alex Bond, founder of FinPro, WAIW sponsor, and host of The Leadership in Insurance podcast. In this episode, Charlotte shares: 🔹 Her path from insurance litigator to one of the go-to legal voices in insurtech — and why she made the leap when the sector was still finding its feet back in 2017 🔹 Why staying curious and comfortable with the unknown has been the key to building a career at the intersection of law, regulation and fast-moving tech 🔹 Her honest take on why conversations about women in insurtech matter — and why they're not only for women 🔹 Reflections on how the market has matured, why round sizes and access to capital still differ for female founders, and why some of the same voices keep getting the platform at industry events 🔹 What good allyship really looks like — and why staying curious and asking better questions beats making assumptions, every time This episode sets the tone for a series built around spotlighting brilliant women in Insurtech, having more nuanced conversations about leadership and diversity, and making space for everyone — not just women — to learn from them. 🎧 Tune in to the first episode of the new series of We Are Insurtech Women. #Insurtech #WomenInInsurtech #Insurance #Leadership #Podcast #DiversityAndInclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Charlotte Gregory: Confidence, Curiosity and Allyship in Insurtech

  3. 09/05/2025

    The Future of Auto Repair: Inside ServiceUp with Stephanie Mier

    Delighted to share this weeks We Are InsurTech Women podcast where I had the pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Mier, Chief Insurance Officer at ServiceUp. ServiceUp have had a huuge year! their platform is modernizing the vehicle repair process through a seamless, tech-enabled platform. By connecting insurers, fleets, and repair shops, they reduce repair cycle times, eliminate manual follow-ups, and deliver a better experience for everyone involved. Stephanie and I discuss... 🔹 What sparked her transition from insurance to insurtech 🔹 How ServiceUp is solving real-world pain points for insurers, fleets, and consumers 🔹 How they’re cutting repair cycle times by over 30% !! 🔹 The role of automation and AI in transforming the repair journey 🔹 Their recent $55M Series B raise and expansion into Canada 🔹 The future of insurtech, mobility, and the biggest areas ripe for disruption Stephanie brings a sharp perspective, deep expertise, and a passion for building solutions that truly work. Whether you're in insurance, tech, mobility, or just love a good founder story this episode is a must! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Future of Auto Repair: Inside ServiceUp with Stephanie Mier

  4. 08/27/2025

    Accelerating Change: Wrisk, Auto Insurance, and Global Leadership a conversation with Christen Smith

    Loved having Christen Smith on the latest We Are InsurTech Women podcast who is the Director of Platform Solutions at Wrisk. 🚗 Wrisk is redefining automotive insurance through cutting-edge technology and customer-first solutions, enabling car brands to deliver smarter, seamless insurance experiences. From moving from the U.S. to London early in her career, to now leading from France for a UK-based startup, Christen shares her unique perspective on working across borders, insights to Wrisks unique platform and the exciting insurtech trends in the space.  We discuss: 🔹 What sparked Christens passion for insurance and technology 🔹 Lessons learned from navigating international career moves 🔹 The experiences that most shaped her approach to innovation 🔹 What drew her to Wrisk and how their platform is standing out 🔹 The company’s recent £12M Series B milestone and what's next 🔹 Key insights on European expansion and embedded insurance trends 🔹 Her advice for InsurTech professionals eyeing global roles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Accelerating Change: Wrisk, Auto Insurance, and Global Leadership a conversation with Christen Smith

  5. 08/06/2025

    The future of Urban Mobility Insurance, a conversation with Jen Young and Kelly Lau from the Outdoorsy Group and Roamly

    Loved having Jennifer Young, Co-Founder & CMO, and Kelly Lau, Product General Manager of Outdoorsy Group and Roamly, on this weeks We Are InsurTech Women podcast. 🚐 Outdoorsy is the world’s leading outdoor travel marketplace, connecting travelers with RVs and road trip experiences. Its insurance arm, Roamly, is a digital provider that's revolutionizing RV insurance-offering innovative, tailored coverage built for the unique needs of the outdoor travel and rental economy. This episode is a masterclass in how embedded product strategy, customer insight, and visionary leadership has led formed and innovative and unique insurance offering. 🚀 Jen, Kelly and I discuss… Jen’s track into insurtech and what inspired her to co-found Outdoorsy Group How Roamly emerged from a real market gap within the Outdoorsy platform Why Roamly’s embedded model gives it an edge over standalone insurtechs The AI-powered Actuarial Rater™ that earned Roamly a Celent Model Insurer Award Expansion into Canada: challenges, opportunities, and what’s next Roamly’s new status as a Lloyd’s of London Coverholder Real talk on leadership, disruption, and advice to other aspiring leaders and Founders  Advice for women entering insurtech, the leap from traditional insurance to innovation, and  Plus what’s up next for Roamly?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The future of Urban Mobility Insurance, a conversation with Jen Young and Kelly Lau from the Outdoorsy Group and Roamly

  6. 07/30/2025

    Innovating and building an Insurtech for smarter business insurance, a conversation with Renee Walkom, COO of Foxquilt

    Excited to share our latest we are insurtech women podcast with Renée Walkom, COO at Foxquilt -  a company transforming small business insurance through technology and data. 🦊 What is Foxquilt? Foxquilt is a leading insurtech that provides smarter, faster, and more affordable business insurance tailored for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Their platform is built to solve real pain points legacy insurers have long ignored. Foxquilt have had a super exciting year and their growth is continuing so it was great to chat through their product and key milestones further  We discussed… Her path to becoming COO at Foxquilt What drew her into the insurtech space and Foxquilt specifically The key drivers behind Foxquilt’s growth and expansion into new regions How their model differs from traditional insurers and and the problems Foxquilt are solving that legacy providers haven’t cracked How they’re addressing the needs of small businesses and underserved clients Top leadership lessons learned in a high-growth tech environment and advice for young professionals interested in insurance or tech How the industry can better attract and retain young talent What Renee is most excited about for the future of Foxquilt and insurtech 🚀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Innovating and building an Insurtech for smarter business insurance, a conversation with Renee Walkom, COO of Foxquilt

  7. 07/23/2025

    Driving innovation at the leading insurance comparison site, a conversation with Gemma Ros, CTO of The Zebra.com

    Thrilled to have welcomed Gemma Ros, CTO of The Zebra, on the latest WAIW podcast Gemma is leading the tech and product teams driving innovation at The Zebra.com, one of the top insurance comparison platforms in the U.S. The Zebra helps millions of consumers compare car and home insurance in seconds, bringing much-needed transparency to a traditionally complex industry. Brilliant to have dug into the technology behind The Zebra.com, how Gemma builds high-performing teams and products, and what it means to lead during both growth and change. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: Gemmas path to CTO, including 8 years on Wall Street and co-founding a tech start up.  The impact The Zebra are having on the US and how they are using technology to make the customer experience more transparent and empowering.  How a digital-first mindset shapes products, teams, and culture How being a founding Chief Miami helps Gemma advocate for more women in leadership and tech And… what’s next for The Zebra.com ?! 👀 Whether you're in insurtech, building a tech team, or an aspiring CTO -definitely worth a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Driving innovation at the leading insurance comparison site, a conversation with Gemma Ros, CTO of The Zebra.com

  8. 07/18/2025

    Claims Innovation and the key to high-growth, a conversation with Harriet Parkinson, VP of Claims at ClaimSorted

    Excited to share this weeks We Are InsurTech Women with Harriet Parkinson, VP of Claims at ClaimSorted. ClaimSorted has had a super exciting year which has been a reflection of the product strength and team calibre they’ve built. They’re reimagining the traditional TPA model by combining automation, AI, and top-tier claims talent to deliver faster, smarter, and more human experiences when it matters most. Harriet and I discuss... 🔥 What makes ClaimSorted different? A fully in-house claims platform, built from scratch AI and automation used thoughtfully - enhancing, not replacing, the customer experience Faster claims, reduced leakage, and data insights that drive real improvement Deep empathy at every customer touchpoint A team packed with technical and industry expertise We also dive into: Harriet's time as COO of Insurance at Revolut Why she joined ClaimSorted- a passion for fixing the broken claims experience and belief in the founders’ tech vision How to strike the right balance between empathy and efficiency in claims ClaimSorted’s continued growth across the UK and US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Claims Innovation and the key to high-growth, a conversation with Harriet Parkinson, VP of Claims at ClaimSorted
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The We Are InsurTech Women podcast was created to bring together and better connect those in the InsurTech space. We speak with exciting female Founders, Execs and Investors within the industry to motivate and inspire others.Hosted by different guest presenters in the Insurtech industry and brought to you by FinPro Search Partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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