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We’re continuing in the year with an insightful discussion featuring two leading voices in the #InsurTech space speaking on the State of Insurance & Innovation on the African Continent.

Rahab Kariuki, Engagement Director at Busara, agronomist, and seasoned insurance professional with over a decade of experience across Africa. Her perspective? “The industry is moving.” But where exactly is it headed, and how can innovation steer its course?  Dr. Ikpeme Neto, Founder/CEO of Wellahealth, sheds light on the numerous untapped opportunities within the insurance industry. But how can we recognize and harness these opportunities in a constantly evolving landscape?  

In this episode, we cover:  

• The trends shaping the future of #InsurTechinAfrica  
• Why Africans do not buy Insurance
• How innovation is driving inclusive and accessible insurance solutions   
• Embracing momentum and navigating the industry’s growing ecosystem  

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this conversation is filled with practical insights and forward-thinking ideas to inspire fresh perspectives.  

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Quickfire Questions for Rahab Kariuki & Dr. Ikpeme Neto

• AI, big data, blockchain, super apps—hype or reality?
• Let’s say you had a magic wand and could instantly fix one thing in Africa’s insurance industry—what would it be?
• Which African country will lead in insurance innovation by 2030? 
• The most important tech for the future of InsurTech? 
• If you could describe your work in one word, what would it be?

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This is a panel session from the first-ever #IBSConference in 2022 where Dooshima Dapo-Oyewole (Digital Transformation Expert) moderated a conversation featuring Dr. Babatunde Obrimah, (COO, FinTech Association of Nigeria),  Akin Jones (Founder/CEO, Aella) and  Rob Galbraith (Founder/CEO, Forestview Insights).

This session was proudly sponsored by Curacel

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Throwback to when our co-founder ‘Damola Oloko had a fireside chat during the 2020 IBS Conference with Rashidat Adebisi CCO, AXA Mansard & Henry Mascot Founder, Curacel.

The IBS Conference 2020 was the first InsurTech conference in Africa and was sponsored by AXA Nigeria; a leading composite insurance company & Curacel; the leading #InsurTech startup in Nigeria.

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Old but Gold. Here you can listen to the first panel session at our first IBS Conference in 2020 with Muhammed Adebiyi- then of YOA Insurance Brokers (Moderator), Dr. Ikpeme Neto- Founder, Wellahealth, Adeola Adebanjo- then the Head of Retail Solutions, AXA Mansard, Aparajit Bhattacharya- Co-Founder, Insure First and Dr. Tunde Salako- Co-Founder, Hadiel.

This session was proudly sponsored by AXA Mansard Insurance Plc

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Ever wonder what it takes to change the course of a whole industry? We're honored to host Arun P. Iyer, the Founder and CEO of Alpha Direct InsurTech, who is doing just that in the African insurance landscape. Brace yourself for an inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing, to a young boy investing in stocks, to a CEO transforming the insurance industry in Botswana.

Revolutionizing the highly regulated insurance industry, Alpha Direct is challenging the status quo with their disruptive approaches. Arun shares the story of Alpha Direct's genesis, discussing their innovative solutions that address the root cause of low insurance penetration in the lower middle class of Botswana. From the game-changing 'insurance in a box' initiative to leveraging mobile money platforms, expect to be enlightened by the ways Alpha Direct is making waves in the industry.

But what lies ahead for the future of insurance in Africa? Arun casts a spotlight on Alpha Direct's plans and their strategy for maintaining their standing in the underwriting market, optimizing the claims process and enhancing customer experience. 
 
Tune in and join us in exploring the future of insurance in Africa from the city of Gaborone in Botswana.

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Do you ever wonder how the world of insurance is shaking up in Asia? You're in for a treat! This episode offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Asia's insurance industry, with insightful conversations with Theresa Blissing, Founder of the Asia InsurTech Podcast.

Theresa Blissing, a seasoned insurance professional who cut her teeth at Generali, takes us on a journey through her career, which has been steeped in insurance from childhood to adulthood and across both mature and emerging markets.

On the episode, we delve into the journey of One Degree, a Hong Kong-based InsurTech, and their innovative foray into pet insurance. We also navigate the fascinating world of Ping An, the second-largest insurer globally, and dissect its successful ventures and unique ecosystem strategy.

For all insurance or tech enthusiasts out there, this episode is a gold mine of insights and stories that promises to enrich your understanding of the industry. Its also amazing to see the uncanny similarities between the Asian and African market.

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For episode 41, we catch up with Dr. Ikpeme Neto, Founder/CEO of leading InsurTech/HealthTech WellaHealth on their work around solving the challenge of out-of-pocket expenditure for healthcare; a $7b market.

In this episode, we venture into the often challenging terrain of global healthcare delivery, tackling thorny issues like regulation & market accessibility, and delve into how the diaspora could potentially unlock access to quality, affordable healthcare in Nigeria. The discussions don't stop there; we also scrutinize the importance of fostering trust within the insurance industry, and the potential impact of broad-scale education campaigns on changing people's perceptions and understanding of insurance benefits.

Finally, we put the spotlight on the potential game-changer: embedding insurance into products. Dr. Neto enlightens us on the exciting challenges and opportunities that this concept brings, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs for creating bespoke insurance products. We also take a deep dive into how technology can be a game-changer in making insurance accessible, especially in emerging economies. Plus, you won't want to miss our conversation on the role of partnerships in making insurance more accessible and the potential of technology in creating new markets. Take a listen and discover how insurance can be transformed, one innovation at a time.

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On this Episode Damola & Folumy host an enriching conversation with Patrick Kelahan, The Insurance Elephant. He is the Chief Elephant at The Insurance Elephant Incubator and sits on the board of a number of InsurTech startups.

Patrick is so full of knowledge about innovation and technology within the insurance industry and he unpacks his thoughts during the interview.

With focus and passion for the growth of Insurance Technology #InsurTech in emerging markets, Patrick continues to back and support founders and innovators pioneering groundbreaking initiatives in Africa as well as Asia.

The conversation is broken into two and this is Part 2 (Concluding part) 

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On this Episode Damola & Folumy host an enriching conversation with Patrick Kelahan, The Insurance Elephant. He is the Chief Elephant at The Insurance Elephant Incubator and sits on the board of a number of InsurTech startups.

Patrick is so full of knowledge about innovation and technology within the insurance industry and he unpacks his thoughts during the interview.

With focus and passion for the growth of Insurance Technology #InsurTech in emerging markets, Patrick continues to back and support founders and innovators pioneering groundbreaking initiatives in Africa as well as Asia.

The conversation is broken into two and this is Part 1

Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries

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