99. Extreme weather causes $40bn losses and Flock raises $17M

Nigel Walsh and Benjamin Ensor are joined by a great panel of guests to discuss the most recent and exciting news in the world of Insurtech. Joining us today are: Jillian Williams, Principal at Cowboy Ventures Alex Wheal, Commercial Client Manager, Hiscox We cover the following stories: Extreme weather blows out catastrophe insurance losses to $40bn 3:19 Aon chief defends logic of failed $30bn Willis tie-up 15:44 Connected car insurance startup Flock raises $17M Series A led by Chamath Palihapitiya 26:30 Rise in number of parents illegally ‘fronting’ kids’ car insurance 36:52 BI insurance claims payouts nearing £1bn but ‘it should have been more’ 47:40 Gangs on e-scooters targeting GPS farm equipment 49:17 ‘Please die responsibly,’ says DeadHappy in new ad campaign 50:41 All that and much more on this week's episode of Insurtech Insider! Subscribe so you never miss an episode, leave a review on iTunes and every other podcast app. Spread the insurtech love by sharing or tweeting this podcast. Special Guests: Alex Wheal and Jillian Williams . Links: Extreme weather blows out catastrophe insurance losses to $40bn Aon chief defends logic of failed $30bn Willis tie-up Connected car insurance startup Flock raises $17M Series A led by Chamath Palihapitiya Rise in number of parents illegally ‘fronting’ kids’ car insurance BI insurance claims payouts nearing £1bn but ‘it should have been more’ Gangs on e-scooters targeting GPS farm equipment ‘Please die responsibly,’ says DeadHappy in new ad campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices