In this Episode 10 of Insurtech Unscripted, Ali Safavi talks about innovations in the market. Did you know that the insurance industry saw its first technology wave back in the 1980s? Today's guest, Amir Kabir, general partner at AV8 and a well-known investor in the InsureTech space, is here to take us on a truly enlightening journey through the evolution of InsureTech. We'll start from the birth of big insurance companies in the early 1900s, moving into the tech infusion of the 80s and 90s, and finally arriving in the present day with a focus on the rise of venture capital funding and the bir ..read more

In this Episode 9 of Insurtech Unscripted, Ali Safavi talks about what if the future of insurtech is not about eliminating offline brokers, but empowering them? Prepare to have your perceptions about insurance distribution challenged as we welcome TX-Zhuo, the general partner at FICO Ventures, on our podcast. In a landscape often dominated by digital disruption, he advocates for a unique approach - leveraging artificial intelligence to empower traditional brokers and enhance their customer service. As we navigate the evolving world of insurtech, we tackle the contentious debate between the em ..read more

Join us in this riveting episode 7 of Insurtech Unscripted with Ali Safavi and our guest Charles Birnbaum from Bessemer Venture Partners. Charles sits down to dissect the ins and outs of the insurtech world. Dive deep into the fundamental issues challenging traditional business models and how innovative solutions are turning the tide. We explore emerging risks and the unparalleled opportunities that await for those who dare to venture. Charles brings a unique lens to the table as he discusses the latest products that have the industry buzzing and delves into the intricacies of cyber risk, an ..read more

Join us in this riveting episode 7 of Insurtech Unscripted with Ali Safavi and our guest Charles Birnbaum from Bessemer Venture Partners. Charles sits down to dissect the ins and outs of the insurtech world. Dive deep into the fundamental issues challenging traditional business models and how innovative solutions are turning the tide. We explore emerging risks and the unparalleled opportunities that await for those who dare to venture. Charles brings a unique lens to the table as he discusses the latest products that have the industry buzzing and delves into the intricacies of cyber risk, an ..read more

Welcome to Episode 6 of Insurtech Unscripted,  with Ali Safavi. In this episode, we dive deep into the burgeoning world of insurtech investments, risks, and future trends with none other than Marcus Ryu, an influential figure in the insurtech landscape. Marcus sheds light on the unprecedented levels of venture capital flowing into the insurtech industry, underscoring the reasons behind this investment boom. He provides insider perspectives on the current trends, strategies, and the potential implications for established insurance companies, startups, and investors alike. The conversatio ..read more

Our Insurtech Unscripted Episode 5 is out! In this episode Ali Safavi has a chat with Alexander Niehenke, where they explore the exciting reasons why this industry is a prime investment opportunity. Discover the importance of risk knowledge, identifying opportunities, cyber policy, and industry trends in the rapidly evolving insurtech landscape. Gain valuable insights into the fusion of insurance and technology, its potential for growth and innovation, and how it shapes the future of the insurance industry. #COVU #insuranceangency #insurance #insurtech  #podcast #technology #investment ..read more

On our episode 4 of Insurtech Unscripted “Is purely digital overrated compared to digital enabled in creating generational companies?" Ali Safavi talks to Rick Zullo about investment solutions, and how being a startup founder of long tale has given him big opportunities. They talk about the digitalization of insurance agencies, startups and much more... #COVU #insurance #insuranceagency #insuranceagent #insurtech #investment #business #agencies #podcasts #businesspodcast  #technology #tech  ———————— COVU is founded and advised by a team of insurance, finance, and tech industry vete ..read more

On this episode Ali talks with Dave about how underwriting has traditionally been a process done manually. However, with the advent of new technologies, underwriting can now be done in an embedded fashion and more quickly. This could help to manage risk and speed up the entire insurance process. How to use data to avoid risk. The startups that came and left the insurance industry, and much more... #COVU #Podcast #Insurance #Agencies #InsurtechUnscripted #insurtech #technology #underwritting #investment  At COVU we believe insurance started as a noble concept – bringing together communiti ..read more

On this first episode Ali Safavi talks to Eugenio Gonzalez, partner at Plug and Play. In a very interesting chat they go from Insurtech beginnings to the fundraising environment impact on 2023. The wins of embedded insurance, human connection with clients and so many other topics. #COVU #Podcast #Insurance #Agencies #InsurtechUnscripted  At COVU we believe insurance started as a noble concept – bringing together communities with a common goal of taking care of each other. Yet, like many novel ideas, motives shift, and intentions are blurred over time. COVU’s vision for the future is abou ..read more

On this intro episode COVU's CEO Ali Safavi, interviews Tasos Chatzimichailidis COVU's CIE.  They had a great talk about risk solutions, the future of the insurance industry, the gaps, the way to enable the trust, also they give their views on the controversial issues to go to the mass markets. It's a great episode to start this series of podcast to come!  #COVU #Podcast #Insurance #Agencies  At COVU we believe insurance started as a noble concept – bringing together communities with a common goal of taking care of each other. Yet, like many novel ideas, motives shift, and int ..read more