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🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Green The Chain has been selected as one of the top 100 global finalists in the prestigious AcceliCITY 2024 cohort! 🎉 This incredible recognition underscores our commitment to revolutionising sustainable procurement and making it easier for businesses to make eco-friendly choices. At Green The Chain, we bridge the gap between sustainably-minded buyers and environmentally focused suppliers, simplifying the path to a greener supply chain. Being part of AcceliCITY's 2024 cohort is a significant milestone for us. This opportunity will allow us to further enhance our platform, connect with forward-thinking innovators, and accelerate our mission to empower businesses globally to source sustainably and reduce their environmental impact. A huge thank you to AcceliCITY for this honor, to our dedicated team for their relentless hard work and passion, and to our supporters worldwide. Together, we are driving meaningful change towards a sustainable future. Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this exciting journey with AcceliCITY! #AcceliCITY2024 #GreenTheChain #SustainableProcurement #EcoFriendly #TechForGood #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityInclusion #BusinessInnovation

Attention Brokers - looking to understand more about what Insurtechs are out there and how they are looking to support you and your businesses? Come along to the Insurtech Australia event Insurtech Empowering Brokers. We'll be there, so come and say hi! #insurancebrokers #insurtech #insurancemarketing #brokertech

#itcvegas2023 Panel Discussion: Investing in the Future: The Role CVCs Play in Accelerating Innovation in Insurance. Thanks to panelists James Orchard from QBE Ventures, Debbie Brackeen from CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, Carsten Middendorf from Allianz X, Jonathan Soberg from MS&AD Ventures and moderator Andrew Lerner from IA Capital Group for an interesting discussion on their relationships with Insurtechs. Although capital is an important factor, it’s not the only one – collaboration benefits both sides, often leading to growth and policy change for carriers and access to mentors, support networks and education for startups. Simone Dossetor Lawrence Roqueza Carolyn Johnston Vanessa Dobson Daniel Fogarty Tetiana George （梅玉瑛）Skye Theodorou Jamie Smith Codafication Covertech Australia daisee handdii Evari MRTY Kanopi Red Planet Software Simfuni Reask #insurtechaus InsureTech Connect #insurtech #insurance #innovation #collaboration #mentors #capitalfundraising #support #partnerships #networks #growth #event #vegas

🚀 We're looking back at a groundbreaking partnership! Otonomi and Redkik, once finalists in our startup competition, now lead the charge in transforming logistics risk management. This duo closed a massive $50 billion #protectiongap in the #timecritical freight sector. 🏆 And the accolades don't stop there! Both were featured in the esteemed #Forward50 Americas report by Sønr Global, showcasing the most promising emergent insurtechs in 2023. Their November achievements alone set high expectations for what's next! 🌟 Are you poised to revolutionize InsurTech? Apply to this year's competition by the February 5th deadline! Application link in the comments. Got an InsurTech founder in your network? Tag them below. #InsurTechInnovations #IndustryPartnership #ITNY

Plug and Play Partner, Eugenio Gonzalez will be speaking at Insurtech Insights on June 6th from 12:10 - 12:50 PM, on the Blue Stage. Join the session on “Mind the Gap: Bridging the Insurtech - Carrier Divide” . Hemant Sarma, Ryan Cole, Sean Madgett, Eugenio Gonzalez, Calvin Yeung(moderator) divulge how culture alignment plays a critical role in any partnership roadmap. "To thrive in 2024, striking the correct partnerships is critical. An essential part of building successful partnerships lies within aligning the different cultures of incumbents and insurtechs. Nimble, fail fast minded insurtechs often differ from their more cautious process driven counterparts. Failure to address this gap and partners risk not optimizing tangible and intangible ROI." #ITIUSA2024

Insurtech Australia’s Investor Event, a collaboration with Investment NSW and Stone & Chalk, is only a couple of weeks away! Whether you’re an investor, an insurtech or an interested insurance industry participant, you can register here: https://lnkd.in/gKhmGAkg Insurtech represents a massive $7 trillion opportunity but faces challenges in attracting external capital in Australia. The Insurance industry is at the forefront of #climatechange and #technology advancements by providing immediate financial relief to customers and finding ways of mitigating new risk efficiently. Most of the #innovation is driven by #insurtech - a diverse sector encompassing #proptech, #regtech and #medtech amongst others. During this event, our panel of investors and insurtechs will: - Dispel common investor myths about insurtech investment obstacles - Draw the "big" picture of what falls under the "insurtech" definition - Simplify industry jargon and provide a simple and comprehensive view on the opportunity Panellists include: Tetiana George （梅玉瑛）CEO and Co-Founder at Curium App Jayden Basha, Investment Principal at Investible Claire Bull, Head of Ecosystems at Rainmaking APAC Derek Feebrey, CEO at Trendspek | Precision Asset Intelligence Francoise Gelbard, Co-Founder Head of Business Development & Strategy, HumanableCX Come along and find out more! We're looking forward to seeing you at this in-person Sydney event. Simone Dossetor Lawrence Roqueza Carolyn Johnston Vanessa Dobson Daniel Fogarty James Orchard Jamie Smith Skye Theodorou Jacqui Duncan Sung Kim #insurtechaus #insurance #innovation #members #partners #founders #startups #scaleups #investor #investors #investment #growth #opportunity #australia #sydney #event #discussion #risk #capital

Don't miss out on the fantastic, InsurtechLIVE 24 conference! A panel discussion on how Insurtech can help tackle challenges in the evolving risk environment is just one of the exciting items on the agenda. Follow the link in the post below for full details and to register. Deborah Young Alison Shapiera Carolyn Johnston #RegTech #RegTechMatters #RegTechGlobal #Insurtech #insurtechlive24 #risk

It's that time of the year again 🥁 Ahead of releasing our yearly report on the state of InsurTech Europe, we're happy to share with you that overall, €700m were invested in InsurTech startups across Europe this year. How does that compare with a year before or with the long-term trend? Which parts of the market (maturity, value chain, business lines) were the most active? What should we expect next in insurance innovation? We'll share our in-depth analysis early next year. Hence, make sure to attend our online conference (register via the link in the comments below). 🔥 And if you'd like to get the full report when it is available, leave a comment (ask a question you'd like us to cover in the report ; tag a colleague who should have a look at it too ; or just say 'hi'). #insurance #insurtech #venturecapital 

Worth any corporate innovator’s read. 👇 Innov8rs’ picks are always worth it. There’s precious little good reporting on our space. Makes me happy when folks like Innov8rs.co put consistent effort into high-quality output. Some interesting stories again this time, including by Elliott Parker on effective #innovationgovernance priorities for #chiefinnovationofficers and #cfos.

Is the Insurtech Dream Fading? We've all seen the headlines: Wefox, a major German insurtech, on the brink of insolvency without a funding lifeline. This isn't an isolated incident. The once-booming insurtech sector is facing a reality check. Here's why some insurtechs are struggling: #Funding slowdown: Venture capital is drying up, with total insurtech investment dropping 50% in 2022 [BCG report on insurtech funding decline]. Investors are demanding proven business models and profitability, not just disruptive ideas. #Unsustainable growth strategies: Focusing solely on rapid customer acquisition with low premiums can lead to a house of cards. Insurtechs need to find the right balance between growth and financial sustainability. #Legacy giants fight back: Traditional insurers are waking up to the digital revolution. They're investing in technology and improving customer experiences, making it harder for pure-play insurtechs to stand out. So, is insurtech dead? Absolutely not! There's still massive potential for innovation in insurance. The key for insurtechs now is to: 🔸Demonstrate a clear path to profitability. 🔸Focus on solving real customer problems, not just offering the cheapest policy. 🔸Partner with established players to leverage their reach and expertise. 🔸The future of insurtech will belong to those who can adapt, innovate, and build sustainable businesses. What are your thoughts on the current state of insurtech? Let's discuss in the comments! #insurtech #innovation #financialservices #Funding #Challenges