InsurTech Magazine November 2020 | Page 3

FOREWORD

I nsurance continues to be a stabilising influence in global communities ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic . Far from offering the bare minimum to policyholders , the modern industry is offering smart , customisable and innovative solutions with the capacity to change lives .

In our cover story this month , entrepreneurs Gabino and Stephen Roche outline how their company , Saphyre , is introducing some much-needed disruption to an inefficient financial system . Capable of streamlining processes in order to help its clients achieve revenue faster , readers will find out about the company ’ s unique and valuable offering :
“ We chose to take on this endeavor because the status quo wasn ’ t serving people ’ s best interests ,” explained Stephen . ” We just cut through the bureaucracy and deliver what the client actually needs .”
Elsewhere , Jeremy Johnson , CEO of Protective Insurance , enthuses that insurance companies should embrace
‘ the art of the possible ’ and outlined why problem-solving is at the heart of Protective ’ s business strategy .
Containing fresh insights from executives , thought leaders and insurance / tech industry experts across a range of subjects , we interviewed Sapiens , Majesco , ABBYY , Software AG and many more . This issue explores how to create a compliant and secure insurance firm , learns from SAS what the industry effect of analytics platforms has been , and counts down our selection of 10 leading insurtech startups you should know about .
Be sure to check out the magazine ’ s ‘ virtual roundtable ’ feature , where seven experts debate the use , relevance and evolution of RPA in modern insurance .
Will Girling william . girling @ bizclikmedia . com
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