From an attack-diving unit to leading Zurich’s commercial business across the Middle East. Peter Englund, Senior Executive Officer for the Middle East at Zurich, joins FS Brew to talk about risk, capital and the future of insurance in the Gulf. Peter has spent nearly two decades at Zurich, including a…
FS Brew is the first podcast dedicated to insurance and insurtech in the UAE and the wider Middle East. In this episode, hosts Renjit Philip and Vidya sit down with Ahmed Nasef, CEO of Fidelity United Insurance, to unpack how one of the region's oldest insurance licenses is being rebuilt…
FS Brew is the first podcast dedicated to insurance and insurtech in the UAE and the wider Middle East. In this episode, hosts Renjit Philip and Vidya sit down with Ahmed Nasef, CEO of Fidelity United Insurance, to unpack how one of the region's oldest insurance licenses is being rebuilt…
FS Brew is the region's first podcast dedicated to insurance and insurtech across the UAE and the broader Middle East.In this episode, hosts Renjit Philip, Managing Partner at Futureu Strategy Group, and Vidya, Founder of FWD, sit down with Max Robbie, CEO of Markel International Dubai, to mark ten years…
FS Brew is the region's first podcast dedicated to insurance and insurtech across the UAE and the broader Middle East. In this episode, hosts Renjit Philip, Managing Partner at Futureu Strategy Group, and Vidya, Founder of FWD, sit down with Max Robbie, CEO of Markel International Dubai, to mark ten…
FS Brews News + Analysis (H1 2026): Airline-Embedded Travel Insurance, MAS AI Governance, Insurtech Funding Rebound, Data Center Risk & Cover Genius M&AIn this episode of FS Brews News with Analysis, the hosts cover key insurance and Insurtech developments across regions: UAE airlines Etihad and Emirates are embedding travel insurance…
FS Brews News + Analysis (H1 2026): Airline-Embedded Travel Insurance, MAS AI Governance, Insurtech Funding Rebound, Data Center Risk & Cover Genius M&A In this episode of FS Brews News with Analysis, the hosts cover key insurance and Insurtech developments across regions: UAE airlines Etihad and Emirates are embedding travel…
Marsh Launches Coverpro.ae for UAE SMEs + Global Insurtech Funding Surges on AIIn this episode of FS Brew: News with Analysis, the hosts discuss Marsh UAE’s launch of CoverPro.ae, a new retail website aimed at small and medium enterprises, marking a shift toward digital-first distribution and raising questions about how…
Marsh Launches Coverpro.ae for UAE SMEs + Global Insurtech Funding Surges on AI In this episode of FS Brew: News with Analysis, the hosts discuss Marsh UAE’s launch of CoverPro.ae, a new retail website aimed at small and medium enterprises, marking a shift toward digital-first distribution and raising questions about…
How Novo AI Uses AI to Cut Claims Leakage: Julien Condamines on Fraud, Waste & Abuse | FS BrewRenjit and co-host Vidya welcome Julien Condamines, co-founder of Novo AI, to the FS Brew Insurtech podcast to discuss why he chose claims as the starting point for innovation and how Novo…
How Novo AI Uses AI to Cut Claims Leakage: Julien Condamines on Fraud, Waste & Abuse | FS Brew Renjit and co-host Vidya welcome Julien Condamines, co-founder of Novo AI, to the FS Brew Insurtech podcast to discuss why he chose claims as the starting point for innovation and how…
AI in Commercial Insurance, Fully Autonomous Carriers, and Emirates’ War Risk Coverage | FS Drew’s News + AnalysisIn this episode of FS Brew's News with analysis, Renjit and Vidya discuss three insurance developments shaped by AI and geopolitical risk: insurtech Shepherd’s $42M Series B and its AI-driven commercial insurance platform…
AI in Commercial Insurance, Fully Autonomous Carriers, and Emirates’ War Risk Coverage | FS Drew’s News + Analysis In this episode of FS Brew's News with analysis, Renjit and Vidya discuss three insurance developments shaped by AI and geopolitical risk: insurtech Shepherd’s $42M Series B and its AI-driven commercial insurance…
War Risk Cover Pulled in Strait of Hormuz, Hippo Turns Profitable, Aon Tests Stablecoin Premiums | FS Brew NewsVidya and Renjit discuss insurance developments amid the Iran–Israel–US conflict, noting major insurers have withdrawn war risk cover for ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, pushing premiums from about…
War Risk Cover Pulled in Strait of Hormuz, Hippo Turns Profitable, Aon Tests Stablecoin Premiums | FS Brew News Vidya and Renjit discuss insurance developments amid the Iran–Israel–US conflict, noting major insurers have withdrawn war risk cover for ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf, pushing premiums from…
FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory ChangesWelcome to FS Brew, the region's premier podcast for insurance enthusiasts! In this January news and analysis episode, hosts Vidya, founder of Forward, and Renjit, partner at Futureu Strategy Group, tackle the latest developments in the insurance industry. Discover how…
FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory Changes Welcome to FS Brew, the region's premier podcast for insurance enthusiasts! In this January news and analysis episode, hosts Vidya, founder of Forward, and Renjit, partner at Futureu Strategy Group, tackle the latest developments in the insurance industry. Discover…
Insurtech is reshaping the way the travel industry protects its customers. In this episode, Jonathan Cooper, CEO & Founder of WIS Group, shares how insurtech is playing an increasingly important role in the travel ecosystem — helping agencies offer smarter protection, enhance customer confidence, and improve overall travel experiences. As…
Building digital health solutions starts with understanding people, not just technology. In this episode, Mirka Strano, Regional Director for Employee Benefits Consulting at Howden for the Middle East and Africa, shares insights on the challenges in digital health and why creating products based on real customer behaviour and needs is…
Welcome to FS Brew, the UAE and Middle East's first podcast dedicated to all things insurance and InsureTech. In this episode, hosts Renjit and Vidya are joined by Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policy Bazaar UAE, for an insightful discussion on the latest innovations and challenges in the insurance landscape. Neeraj…
Employee wellbeing is no longer a benefit — it’s a business priority. In this episode, Mirka Strano, Regional Director for Employee Benefits Consulting at Howden for the Middle East and Africa, shares key insights into the challenges and emerging trends in employee wellbeing. She highlights why organizations must continuously evolve…
The future of the insurance industry depends on the talent we attract today. In this episode, Gaenor Jones, Regional Director at the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), discusses why bringing young, diverse talent into the insurance sector is critical for long-term growth and innovation. From fresh perspectives to future-ready skills, nurturing…
Welcome to FS Brew, the UAE and Middle East's first podcast dedicated to all things insurance and InsureTech. In this episode, hosts Renjit and Vidya are joined by Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policy Bazaar UAE, for an insightful discussion on the latest innovations and challenges in the insurance landscape. Neeraj…
Welcome to FS Brew, the UAE and Middle East's first podcast dedicated to all things insurance and InsureTech. In this episode, hosts Renjit and Vidya are joined by Neeraj Gupta, CEO of Policy Bazaar UAE, for an insightful discussion on the latest innovations and challenges in the insurance landscape. Neeraj…
