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!
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
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?!
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 🚀
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!
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
This week on the We Are Insurtech Women podcast, I had the huge pleasure of speaking with Kirstin Duffield, CEO of Morning Data, now part of Verisk.
Kirstin, who also recently joined the executive board of Verisk following their acquisition of Morning Data, brings a wealth of knowledge on insurance innovation, data, and leadership. Her insights and career is a must-listen for anyone interested in the insurtech space and the future of our industry.
In this episode, we dive into:
• Kirstin’s background, from stepping into the family-run Morning Data to leading its evolution
• How Morning Data supports brokers, MGAs, and carriers by connecting and streamlining processes
• The power of data standardisation and how it helps unlock hidden value across the insurance ecosystem
• The story behind Morning Data’s acquisition by Verisk, and how it’s impacted their scale and mission
• Lessons learned transitioning from an independent business to a global organisation, with advice for others navigating similar journeys
• Why diverse leadership and creating space where people feel seen and heard is so critical
• Kirstin’s honest take on imposter syndrome and her advice for overcoming self-doubt
Thrilled to share this weeks We Are InsurTech Women podcast with Sharon Rodriguez, CEO of HighPeak.
Sharon brings a powerhouse background at the intersection of healthcare, insurance, fintech, and AI, including being the 5th employee at Unqork! and is now leading HighPeak in its mission to transform how we think about healthcare financial planning and equip financial advisors with precise, AI-powered tools.
We discuss-
- What inspired Sharon to take the helm at HighPeak
- How her dual lens as a corporate exec and venture investor is shaping the company’s growth
- Why AI-driven hyper-personalized forecasting is the future of financial planning- particularly when looking at healthcare costs.
- How HighPeak is earning trust in a risk-averse industry
-The power of Prudential’s backing and proprietary data
- Balancing innovation with empathy and legacy transformation and why empathy is a strategic advantage in today’s fast-changing world.
- What’s next as HighPeak scales new markets and partnerships- big year ahead so definitely one to follow!
Excited to share this week's podcast with Elodie, Managing Director of EMEA for Duck Creek.
Elodie is at the helm of one of the leading and largest insurtechs, driving growth and innovation across Duck Creek’s EMEA region so it was great to hear how she structures this, her track to being there and advice for other leaders and anyone navigating or moving into the space.
Her career path before joining Duck Creek and what led her into insurtech
What it means to lead Duck Creek’s EMEA region- her focus areas, teams, and strategic priorities
How she builds high-performing, cross-functional teams and keeps them aligned
Elodie's approach to onboarding and integrating talent into Duck Creek’s collaborative culture
How she keeps top performers engaged in high-stakes roles like sales and implementation
Duck Creek’s commitment to DEI- from hiring through to mentorship, promotion, and flexibility
Her perspective on managing a demanding leadership role while raising a family
The advice she’d give to women entering enterprise tech or insurance today
What’s next for Duck Creek in EMEA- and where AI and innovation are creating real momentum- including new internal AI products!
In this weeks episode we're joined by Natasha Alexeeva, Founder & CEO of Friendly, the AI platform helping insurers turn massive volumes of unstructured data into clear, actionable decisions- quickly and accurately.
Friendly have made some huge moves recently with some key hires and launching in new markets and they're definitely a company to watch.
🔹 What sparked the idea for Friendly and what impact are they having on the insurance space
🔹 How the team and product grew without taking outside investment
🔹 Key growth milestones, including their launch in the UK
🔹 The art of scaling remote teams and building culture without borders
🔹 What’s next for Friendly - from new features to fresh markets
In our latest We Are InsurTech Women podcast episode I had the huge pleasure of speaking with Datha Santomieri, Co-Founder & COO of Steadily Insurance Company.
Fresh from their Series C, it was great to hear how and why Steadily was formed, the huge impact they're having on the US with Landlord Insurance and insights to their success.
We discuss-
🟣 How a frustrating personal experience led to the founding of Steadily
🟣 The surprising gaps in landlord insurance - and how Steadily is fixing them
🟣 The very strong combination of skills Steadily founders have.
🟣 What it was like launching a startup while pregnant (!!) and the advice she has for other women navigating big life transitions
🟣 The moments, strategies, and culture choices that fuelled Steadily’s explosive growth
🟣 What’s up next for Steadily…
This week on the We Are InsurTech Women podcast I had the huge pleasure of speaking with Melanie Hayes, co-founder and COO of KYND.
KYND has grown into a trusted partner for insurers, brokers, and businesses looking to manage cyber exposure proactively. The podcast is full of insights for anyone building in regulated or technical markets - especially if you're trying to make complex things feel simple.
Melanie talks us through:
🔹How Melanie went from leading European marketing at Experian to launching a cyber startup?
🔹 What was the moment that turned KYND from an idea into a real company?
🔹 How tough was that leap to becoming a founder on a personal level?
🔹 What exactly does KYND enable for both insurers and insureds - and why is visibility on both sides so important?
🔹 How does KYND simplify cyber risk?
🔹 What role has funding played in scaling the business - especially with KYND’s growing presence in the US?
Excited to share our latest conversation with Sokhiba Mukhitdinova Founding Member & Principal at InsurTech NY, one of the leading voices driving innovation and investment in the insurance space.
Sokhiba and I discussed-
Only 3% of venture capital goes to female founders. Why? What can we actually do about it?
The systems and support that make a difference
What it’s like reviewing 2,000+ pitches, and the 19 that earned investment and why they stood out.
What makes a pitch stand out in a crowded field
The growing trends of women's health, IVF and Fertility in Insurtech.
The next big thing for women in tech and insurtech
This week on the We Are InsurTech Women podcast I was joined by Kristy Lovegrove, Group Head of Technology and Digital Services at Pro Global
Kristy is leading Pro’s digital automation efforts for their re/insurance clients so it was super interesting to her her perspective on how top insurers and reinsurers are embracing automation and where the industry is heading.
We dive into:
- How insurers vs reinsurers approach automation- and how Kristy tailors solutions for each
- The role of AI and machine learning in transforming industry practices
- When to optimize existing processes before chasing new tech
- The challenges of introducing innovation in a traditionally conservative space
- Digital transformation trends across major insurers and reinsurers
- Her thoughts on leadership, lifelong learning, and where she finds inspiration in tech
On this weeks We Are InsurTech Women podcast, I had the huge pleasure of speaking Rafaela Andrade, Partner at Mundi Ventures.
A super useful listen if you're an Insurtech founder, looking to move into VC or just generally interested in investment trends and the insurtech landscape.
We cover:
🔘 Key factors Rafaela and Mundi look for in insurtechs
🔘 The biggest risks investors consider
🔘 How founders can stand out in a tough market
🔘 What makes Mundi Ventures different
🔘 The biggest trends in our space
🔘 Rafaela's prior experience in investment banking and being a founder herself- what she learnt along the way
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Tanja Deane, Head of Insurance Solutions and Strategy at Augmented (part of Pleiad group) on the podcast .
Tanja has been a great member of WAIW and close with FinPro so we loved finally having her on the podcast and discussing what’s happening at Augmented.
Tanja’s Background: From large corporates to start-ups, Tanja shares her track to Augmented and the Pros and Cons of both .
Augmented's Mission: how are they providing transparent data at all levels of an org by augmenting the human decision making process.
Products & Launch: two new products coming to the insurance space- hear what Augmented have developed
Pre-Launch Team Dynamics: Essential qualities needed for a pre-launch team.
Testing and Pilots are always crucial to growth, Tanja discusses how Augmented structured it and importance feedback can have.
Shoutout to MyCena for being Tanjas product to watch this year!
I was joined by Lena Chukhno, CRO of Bestow, who has had a super impressive career to date, working in consulting before scaling high-growth start ups and revenue teams.
She shared insights on:
🔹 Why Bestow? – A big vision, a massive opportunity, and a hard problem that Bestow has found a solution for
🔹 Transferring skills from consulting to a scale-up – why are these so valuable for high-growth companies
🔹 Scaling revenue & team growth – from strategy to execution, client obsession, and hiring the right talent
🔹 Building culture across distributed teams – fostering authenticity, connection, and collaboration
🔹 Women in revenue leadership – the importance of visibility and recognition in a field where only a tiny proportion of CROs are women
Plus, Lena gives insight into Bestow’s big year ahead, from tripling revenue to expanding partnerships and so much more!
This week on the We Are InsurTech Women podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Daria Kępa-Green, VP of Marketing at Cytora.
Daria has had an impressive career and has been at the forefront of Cytora's marketing who have had a huge year so it was great to hear insights into her thinking, Cytora's product and what's worked for them.
Tune in to hear Daria discuss-
- How working in multiple countries has shaped her approach to marketing and working in a start up.
- How marketing differs in Insurance vs other industries
- How Cytora have taken an innovative approach to their GTM strategy and how/why it's been successful.
- Cytora's product market fit which has been reflective in the growth they have gone through over the past year.
- What's happening this year for Cytora, including their recently announced Cytora platform 3.0!
Excited to share this week’s We Are InsurTech Women podcast where I had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Kemp, CFO of Clearcover.
Jen has had an impressive career, and it was a great to dive into her route to becoming CFO and hear her advice for others in the industry.
Tune in to hear about:
🔹 Jen’s transition from traditional insurance to Insurtech, and what inspired the move
🔹 Key advice on preparing for the shift from a large corporation to a scale-up
🔹 Clearcover’s huge year and their innovative approach to auto insurance
🔹 The unique challenges women face in senior leadership roles in insurance, along with Jen’s insights for other women in the field
🔹 How Jen’s leadership values have shaped her impact in a startup/scale-up environment
🔹 Jen’s path to becoming CFO and her guidance for aspiring finance leaders
This week on theWe Are InsurTech Women podcast I had the pleasure of chatting withKatie Upton, Director of Finance atSigo Seguros.
Katie shared her route from major consulting firms to scaling at Sigo, an InsurTech who recently secured a $10.5 million Series A.
Here’s a glimpse of our discussion:
🔹 The shift from working for the likes of Accenture and and BCG to early-stage scale-up and what made the switch so appealing and advice to those considering doing so.
🔹 What drew Katie to Sigo- their huge impact they're having on the space and their important mission.
🔹With the company’s headcount still small, how does Sigo ensure every new hire is aligned with its mission and values?
🔹Why Sigo is specifically focused on the Hispanic market and the importance of that decision.
🔹 What's next for Sigo? Big things coming up
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