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