Matheson Talks Insurtech Insights Podcast
Financial Institutions Group
Episode one: building an Insurtech start-up (Kota)
In the first episode of Matheson Talks Insurtech Insights, James Grogan speaks with Luke Mackey, CEO and Co-Founder of Kota, to discuss building one of Ireland's fastest-growing Insurtech businesses. Luke shares his journey from entrepreneur to Insurtech founder, the challenges of building a technology-first business in a highly regulated industry, and how Kota is reshaping employee benefits through digital innovation. The discussion also explores scaling a start-up, fostering a high-performance culture, working with regulators and insurers, and the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for the insurance industry.
Episode two: Ireland’s insurtech ecosystem
In this episode of Matheson Talk Insurtech Insights, James Grogan sits down with Gary Leyden, CEO of InsTech.ie, to explore the growth of Ireland's Insurtech ecosystem and its ambition to position Ireland as a global hub for insurance innovation. Gary discusses the role of startups, insurers, regulators and investors in driving innovation, the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and why Ireland is uniquely placed to become a leader in Insurtech.
Episode three: the future of insurance
In this episode of Matheson Talk Insurtech Insights, James Grogan speaks with Tim Graham, CEO and Founder of Malcolm, about how AI is transforming the insurance customer journey. Tim explores the growing role of AI agents in helping consumers research, compare and purchase insurance, the regulatory and consumer protection challenges that come with this shift, and how insurers can prepare for a future where AI-powered assistants become a primary channel for customer engagement. The discussion also examines the opportunities for greater personalisation, improved customer outcomes and a fundamentally different approach to buying insurance.
