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Tune in to discover yet another insightful episode delving into the challenges of transformation in the insurance industry. This podcast is about an exploration of the transformative journey at the edge of existing paradigms within across industry. It conveys the idea of being on the forefront of change, where traditional approaches meet the evolving digital transformation landscape. The podcast delves into discussions, insights, and interviews that shed light on the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for navigating this paradigm shift and embracing the digital transformation within the given sector.

The podcast series is a collaborative venture with VirtusLab, a leading company dedicated to developing innovative technologies and delivering high-performance solutions to clients.

Dan Fiehn

As a seasoned business and technology leader with over 30 years of experience, Dan has a track record of driving growth in insurance companies. His expertise lies in operational delivery, spearheading innovation and digital agendas, and assisting C-Level leadership in new business development. Dan’s technology leadership services are tailored to help businesses navigate digital transformation and achieve growth.

Insurance

Is the Insurance Sector Lagging in Digital Adoption?

In this insightful episode, we dive into the complexities of the insurance sector’s digital landscape. Join us as we explore whether the industry is keeping pace with the rapid advancements in technology. Our expert guest, Dan Fiehn, shed light on the challenges and opportunities that define the digital adoption journey in insurance. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the digital transformation of one of the oldest industries and understand the strategies that can propel it into the future.

The podcast series is a collaborative venture with VirtusLab, a leading company dedicated to developing innovative technologies and delivering high-performance solutions to clients.

Dan Fiehn

As a seasoned business and technology leader with over 30 years of experience, Dan has a track record of driving growth in insurance companies. His expertise lies in operational delivery, spearheading innovation and digital agendas, and assisting C-Level leadership in new business development. Dan’s technology leadership services are tailored to help businesses navigate digital transformation and achieve growth.

Insurance

Predicting the Future of Digital Transformation in Insurance

Dive into the future of digital transformation in the insurance industry with our latest Sphere.it Podcast episode featuring the insightful perspectives of Dan Fiehn. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of insurance and how digital transformation is shaping its future.

The podcast series is a collaborative venture with VirtusLab, a leading company dedicated to developing innovative technologies and delivering high-performance solutions to clients.

Dan Fiehn

As a seasoned business and technology leader with over 30 years of experience, Dan has a track record of driving growth in insurance companies. His expertise lies in operational delivery, spearheading innovation and digital agendas, and assisting C-Level leadership in new business development. Dan’s technology leadership services are tailored to help businesses navigate digital transformation and achieve growth.

Insurance

Meet the Minds Behind the Mic | Bonus Episode

Get ready for our special bonus episode, where Peter Ratcliffe and Dan Fiehn share more about their journey and experiences. It’s your chance to know more about the people behind the mic!

Dan Fiehn

As a seasoned business and technology leader with over 30 years of experience, Dan has a track record of driving growth in insurance companies. His expertise lies in operational delivery, spearheading innovation and digital agendas, and assisting C-Level leadership in new business development. Dan’s technology leadership services are tailored to help businesses navigate digital transformation and achieve growth.

Platform Engineering

Background and Evolution of Platform Engineering

In our inaugural episode of another series, we delve into the foundations of platform engineering, exploring its historical context and evolution. Our guest will provide insights into their background in platform engineering and share their expertise on the subject. We’ll define platform engineering for newcomers and discuss its unique aspects compared to other fields like software development and system administration. Furthermore, we’ll explore how platform engineering contributes to the overall success of organizations and highlight key milestones in its development over the years.

Bartek Antoniak

As the Head of Cloud at a rapidly growing software house in Central Europe, Bartek has the opportunity to grow alongside the company’s size, culture, and processes. With extensive experience in software development and architectural design, particularly in cloud technologies, he has a proven track record of leading engineering and operations teams working remotely. While also navigating complex enterprise environments.

Insurance

Managing the surge of zettabytes of Data within the insurance domain

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts which we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London

Andrew Turner

As GM, Praxi Data, I lead the expansion and operations of the only automated data platform pre-trained by experts, serving clients in healthcare, insurance, banking, life sciences, and defence. With over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, I have a proven track record of delivering strategic planning, proposition development, marketing, sales, and account management for large multinationals, global software authors, and consulting organisations.

Insurance

Revolutionising Underwriting: The Journey of Scala Open-Source and System Integration Challenges

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Marek Nelken, CTO at Curotech Specialty

Marek Nelken

CTO at Curotech Specialty

Insurance

Trustly Streamlining Insurance: The Impact of Digital Payments on Industry Dynamics

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Johan Sundström, Director of Sales – Financial Services – Trustly

Johan Sundström

Sales/Business Development with focus on the Financial Service sector, helping companies send and receive payments fast, simple and secure.

Insurance

Courage in Calculation: Increasing ROI by Embracing Greater Risk in Insurance

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing John Walker, Head of Data Science and Engineering at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group

John Walker

Head of Data Science and Engineering at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group

Insurance

Innovative Investments: Exploring Opportunities in the Insurance Industry

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Kagabo Ngiruwonsanga, Head of Innovations Underwriting at Greenlight Re

Kagabo Ngiruwonsanga

Head of Innovations Underwriting – Greenlight Re

Insurance

Continuous evolution of the warehouse: Why Data Warehouse Projects Should Never Truly End

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Chris Woodward, Head of Data Engineering at Convex Insurance

Chris Woodward

Head of Data Engineering at Convex Insurance

Insurance

Genetic Technology: Adding Wholesome Value to the Insurance Experience

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Matjaž Petrovič, VP of Sales at GenePlanet

Matjaž Petrovič

Experienced Director of Sales & Marketing with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry. Skilled in International Sales, Business Development and Sales Management .

Insurance

Ecosystem Architects: How Insurtech Hubs are Crafting the Future of Insurance

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Brijesh Luthra, Digital Transformation, Innovation & Value Creation Leader – CxO Advisor & VP Swiss InsurTech Hub

Brijesh Luthra

• Business leader with >20 years of experience in driving Business & Digital transformation, innovation, Quality & Operational excellence, value creation, business turnaround, Strategic deals sourcing & advisory and Target Operating Model design for global firms across across Europe, US & Asia • Multi industry experience ranging from financial services, industrial, consulting & outsourced services • Led transformation project portfolios >100 M USD investment budget, project delivery teams, outsourced services engagements & external provider management • Realized >200 M USD value by harnessing the power of data, technology, people & process • Set-up & led new business units, project delivery organisations, managed private equity led value creation programs & integrations

Insurance

Using technology and AI to benefit motor insurance customers

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Antonio Santolaya, Co-founder Pluginsurance & Aictuari.com

Antonio Santolaya

20+ years developing online insurance projects

Insurance

An international view of Insurance Brazil in focus

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Pedro London, Partner / Executive Director CQCS

Pedro London

Advertiser, postgraduate in Business Management and with more than 15 years’ experience in the areas of Communication, Marketing and Sales with a long corporate career.

Insurance

Adapting to customer-centricity brokers insurers and the Insurance payments/receivables space

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Donny Wiesenfeld, Account Executive at Blink

Donny Wiesenfeld

Our widely-acclaimed online portal and UK-based team are the power behind the payment platform revolution. At Blink, we continuously ‘explore the possible’ by constantly challenging convention, innovating and utilising the latest technology. We want to make keeping track of payments and getting paid as easy as possible for our clients.

Insurance

The story of a start-up in the digital Insurance world

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One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Stephen Voss, Co-Founder / CSO #1 End-to-End Insurance Factory NEODIGITAL VERSICHERUNG AG & CEO Neodigital Autoversicherung AG

Stephen Voss

Stephen Voss is a Sales & Marketing expert with over 25 years of experience in the banking & insurance industries. He has held senior positions with Zurich, AIG, Hartford Life , the Halifax Bank of Scotland (now Lloyds TSB), and Deutsche Bank, where he gained a wealth of experience. Since Jan 2017 Stephen is founder, investor and CEO of the newly listed NEODIGITAL AG, a full digital venture to explore the possibilities of a fully process orientated digital insurance service.

Insurance

Future-proofing life underwriting through technology innovation

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Luanna Eroles, Insurtech | Product Owner | Innovator – samplemed

Luanna Eroles

Passionate about Life and Technology, I was given the opportunity to drive global growth through innovative strategies in North America and Europe, Specialize in expanding market reach, I devise robust marketing strategies, and forging impactful partnerships across insurance and reinsurance markets.

Insurance

The importance of ESG in a people and talent business

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Paul Baker, Director @DiSRUPT Agency & Co-founder

Paul Baker

A Co-founder, Director and ESG Speaker driving cost effective and innovative purpose-driven talent solutions. As part of the leadership team for two certified B Corporations, I provide over 20 years of experience in delivering Inclusive/Sustainable Business Advisory, RPO, Change Management/Project Management Recruitment and Leadership Search (Interim & Permanent) services for amazing organisations. I work with SMEs, start-ups, innovators, and established brands across Insurtech, Fintech, Technology, Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency, Property/Construction and Consumer Goods. I help business leaders attract and retain the best talent that aligns with their size, growth strategy, mission, vision, and values.

Insurance

Building new innovative products for MGA’S

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Andrea Garcia Beltran She is a Board Advisor | Multi-Award Winner |SERM, InsureTech & Cybersecurity Consultant CyberSpecs TM | Professor – Partner & Head of Cyber Media & Tech Europe – Nirvana

Andrea Garcia Beltran

CIPP/E; Cybersecurity Leader, InsureTech, Advisory Board with 19th years of experience in LatAm, EMEA and UK. International Speaker Multi-Award Winner Colombian Lawyer, Master’s degree in Insurance and Risk Management & in Personal Insurance. Cybersecurity certificate.

Insurance

Data Science maturity gap and the reality of making AI work

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Polina Vertex – Co-Founder, CBDO & Head of Research Co-Founder, CBDO & Head of Research Syntagma Labs

Polina Vertex

• I conducted research for the UN, the Economist, Cambridge University, Inter-American Development Bank and Microsoft before turning 27 yo; • Two quantitative Master’s degrees; • I’m passionate about decentralization and democratization of the web and beyond. For more detail, read Syntagma’s vision here: https://syntagmalabs.medium.com/launching-syntagma-a1b632c6e964 ; • I’m committed to promoting equal gender participation in high-tech and emerging industries. I’m a dedicated coordinator for the “Syntagma Ladies Club,” a support program for female entrepreneurs https://syntagmalabs.com/ladiesclub, and I’m an active member of the Women in data, the Association for Women in Crypto, The Bigger Pie, and others.

Insurance

Managing climate change Risk and an AI use case

One of the many interviews with Insurance Experts that we recorded at the Insurtech Insights 2024 in London. Interviewing Federico d’Albenzio, Business Developer at Eoliann

Federico d’Albenzio

Master’s Degree in Management Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. Really passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development. Team worker, great communicator, propositive and proactive.

Platform Engineering

Navigating The Platform Engineering Landscape

Welcome to the SpHERe.it Podcast Series: Platform Engineering, where we explore the intricate world of building and managing developer platforms that drive innovation and growth in modern businesses. Whether you’re a seasoned platform engineer, a curious technologist, or a business leader looking to harness the power of developer platforms, join us as we embark on this enlightening journey into the heart of platform engineering.

Starring Bartek Antoniak, Head of Cloud Engineering at VirtusLab.com. Check https://www.engineeringprimer.com

In this episode, we delve into navigating the platform engineering landscape, the biggest challenges faced in platform engineering today, the impact of the adoption of cloud on the platform engineering, current trends.

Bartek Antoniak

As the Head of Cloud at a rapidly growing software house in Central Europe, Bartek has the opportunity to grow alongside the company’s size, culture, and processes. With extensive experience in software development and architectural design, particularly in cloud technologies, he has a proven track record of leading engineering and operations teams working remotely. While also navigating complex enterprise environments.

Platform Engineering

Meet the Minds Behind the Mic | Platform Engineering Bonus Episode