InsurTech Business Series

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1631617/open_sms] The IBS Insurance Innovation Roundtable has become a convening ground for leaders across Nigeria’s insurance ecosystem—insurers, InsurTechs, regulators, brokers, investors, and enablers—to engage in open, constructive dialogue on the future of insurance. The Roundtable emerged from the need to bridge the persistent disconnect between traditional insurance players and the innovation ecosystem. IBS Roundtable is an initiative of Grye [https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries]and has been greatly supported by MyCover.ai [https://www.MyCover.ai] & Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) [https://nigeriainsurers.org/] This summary was done by Google's NotebookLM Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries [https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries] Join our IBS community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/InsurBusSeries], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/insurtechbusseries/]

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1631617/open_sms] In this episode of IBS Podcast, we sit down with Festus William Amoyaw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/festus-william-amoyaw-13152b7/], Co-Founder of FigTech [https://myfigtech.com/], a rising InsurTech startup out of Ghana that’s taking a bold approach by focusing on life insurance—a space often overlooked. FigTech isn’t following the crowd. Instead of targeting the more popular health or motor segments, they’ve built a platform aimed at improving access to life insurance and other financial services products like Pension and Investment.  In this chat, we explored: * Why they chose life insurance and what makes it a powerful yet underserved market * How they started and the challenges of partnering with traditional insurers * The funding hurdles faced as a young startup in a niche space * 4-year wait to get the National Insurance Commission (NIC [https://nicgh.org/]) of Ghana's approval * Their Commitment to closing the protection gap in Ghana and beyond This conversation offers real insight into the grit, vision, and strategic thinking required to innovate in underserved markets like Ghana. It does also paint vivid picture of opportunity that exist for #InsurTechinAfrica Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries [https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries] Join our IBS community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/InsurBusSeries], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/insurtechbusseries/]

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1631617/open_sms] 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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-rahab-kariuki/], Engagement Director at Busara [https://busara.global/], 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 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikpemeneto/], Founder/CEO of Wellahealth [https://www.wellahealth.com/], 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.   Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries [https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries] Join our IBS community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/InsurBusSeries], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/insurtechbusseries/]

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1631617/open_sms] 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? Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries [https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries] Join our IBS community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/InsurBusSeries], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/insurtechbusseries/]

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1631617/open_sms] On this episode Folumy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiyinfoluwa-olorunmola/]had the pleasure of chatting with the new General Manager, aYo Nigeria Nkiruka Okere [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkiruka-okere-profile/] on her career and journey into insurance, her mission for aYo in Nigeria and the interesting dynamics of their strategic partnership with Sanlam [https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanlamnigeria/] and MTN Nigeria [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtn-nigeria/]. Nkiru describes herself as a customer-centric leader on a mission to help Nigerians get access to simple and affordable insurance coverage. Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation in the African Insurance space here https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries [https://linktr.ee/insurtechbusinessseries] Join our IBS community on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/insurtech-business-series/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/InsurBusSeries], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/insurtechbusseries/]