Evaluating whether AI can truly achieve predictive insurance, this episode concludes it is partially real but aspirational: while AI models analyze large datasets (IoT, weather, traffic) to price risk more accurately and show tangible benefits, limitations include the inability to predict "black swan" events and the critical need for data quality and transparency.
Major Insurtech Trends: AI, Personalization, Automation
This episode explores the three major forces reshaping insurance—AI, hyper-personalization, and automation—explaining that AI transforms core processes like underwriting and claims, while personalization creates customer stickiness and reduces churn, with the combination of these trends enabling new, scalable business models such as embedded and parametric coverage.
Why Are Insurtechs So Attractive to Investors?
Insurtech attracts capital due to significant market inefficiencies in legacy systems and strong margin potential derived from automation, with tech-driven value propositions such as embedded and parametric insurance enabling new products and revenue streams; European funding exceeded $4.5 billion in 2025, showing investors are seeking startups that combine deep technology with real-world risk solutions.
Top 5 Insurtech Startups to Watch in 2026
From Berlin to Paris, we count down the most promising insurtech startups in Europe that are poised for a breakout year.
The Next Generation of Insurtech Founders: Trends to Watch in Europe
Who is building the future of insurance? We spotlight the key trends new founders are leveraging, from embedded insurance to climate risk and parametric products.
How AI is Changing the Underwriting Process in B2B Insurance
A deep dive into a specific B2B opportunity. We examine how AI is replacing manual underwriting, enabling new types of commercial insurance products to be built.
Episode 20 : AI Agentic Playbook
Welcome to the podcast series hosted by Minh Q. Tran, Managing Partner of Mandalore Partners, and with Sabine VanderLinden, Founder of Alchemy Crew Ventures.
AI in Insurance: From Claims Automation to Risk Prediction
We explore the practical applications of AI in insurtech. This episode covers how machine learning is making claims processing faster, pricing more accurate, and risk models predictive.
Is There Still Room for Disruption in the European Insurance Market?
Insurance is a legacy industry, but is it ripe for new challengers? This episode identifies the remaining white space and opportunities for insurtech founders in Europe.
From Unicorn Dreams to Revenue Reality: Minh Q. Tran on Venture Capital in Insurtech
FSBrew, the Middle East's leading podcast on insurance and insurtech, welcomes Minh Q. Tran, a venture capitalist with 25+ years of experience in tech and finance. Minh leads Mandalore Partners, specializing in corporate venture capital as a service, helping insurance companies invest in innovative startups.
The discussion covers startup funding, collaboration in the insurance industry, revenue generation, market fit, product competitiveness, and team expertise. Minh shares insights on disruptive vs. collaborative startups, AI adoption, regulatory challenges, and reinsurance opportunities in the Middle East. He also provides advice on scaling, investment strategies, and navigating local regulations.
In the rapid-fire round, Minh discusses blockchain, his investment philosophy, and key traits of successful entrepreneurs. This episode is packed with valuable insights for Insurtech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.
Episode 17: #Web3surance - views from Alvin Foo
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Episode 16: Firechat with Gin Chao on #Web3surance
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Episode 15 - Assurance santé: le modèle mutualiste en mutation
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Assurance santé: le modèle mutualiste en mutation - Podcast Mandalore Partners - Episode 16
Episode 14: Changement climatique et innovation dans l'assurance
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Episode 13: Les tendances de demain en assurance
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Episode 10 : Reinventing Insurance-as-a-Service with KASKO
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Episode 9: Insurtech France
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Episode 8: Post-covid: l'assurance universelle
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Episode 7: Critical times requires new mindset in Insurance
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Episode 4: Role of Innovation in the Insurance Industry
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