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Gilbert Harrap & Michael Watson: InsurX: Smart Syndication and Wise Owls (321)


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This week we are combining youthful enthusiasm with sage wisdom on the podcast, as Robin Merttens speaks to InsurX’s CEO, Gilbert Harrap and Chairman, Michael Watson. InsurX is a platform that enables insurers and brokers to undertake portfolio underwriting, automated contract binding, algorithmic underwriting and instant risk matching.

Touching on the importance of driving digitisation in the London Market, Michael also shares highlights from his distinguished career, with a focus on his success at Canopius and his reasons for joining InsurX. 

An important episode for all those interested in digital trading, algorithmic underwriting and the future of the London Market.

Key talking points include:

  • The Hot Topic - digital trading solutions and an introduction to 
  • Never close to being at the “end” of a career - looking back at career achievements
  • Wise owls and youthful enthusiasm - the perfect pairing?
  • Plans for fundraising 
  • Development in the London Market - where are we at?
  • The tension between centralised infrastructure and entrepreneurs
  • What is next for InsurX and the potential to bring digital trading beyond portfolio underwriting
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    Continuing Professional Development

    This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.

    By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:

    • Describe what is a digital trading platform in insurance and why is it important in the context of the London Market
  • Explain why bringing new tools is difficult in a centralised infrastructure like insurance, and how companies can work around this issue
  • Identify reasons why it is valuable to mix young entrepreneurs with industry veterans when building out a new tool
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