Welcome to FS Brew, the UAE and Middle East’s first podcast dedicated to insurance and Insurtech.In this episode, Renjit Philip and Vidya Veerapandian sit down with Jonathan Cooper, CEO and Founder of WIS Group (Worldwide Insurance Solutions).Jonathan shares his journey from working in claims at a local insurer to building an innovative Insurtech company offering travel, cyber, pet, and gadget insurance.We dive into: • The rise of personalized travel insurance • How AI is reshaping policy delivery • Trends in embedded insurance • Local market dynamics and expansion plans into Saudi Arabia and Europe • Building ancillary revenue streams for the travel sector • Jonathan’s personal story of transformation and entrepreneurshipWhether you’re in insurance, Insurtech, or just curious about the future of embedded coverage, this episode is full of insights.🎧 Timestamps00:00 – Intro to FS Brew and Hosts00:28 – Guest Intro: Jonathan Cooper, WIS Group00:51 – Getting Started in Insurance02:26 – Founding WIS Group03:56 – Product Focus and Company Growth04:22 – Trends in Travel Insurance08:28 – Market Challenges & Opportunities14:09 – Innovative Insurance Products17:44 – Embedded Insurance Explained24:05 – Expansion into KSA and Europe27:18 – Rapid Fire Round32:52 – Closing Thoughts🔗 Subscribe for more conversations with industry leaders in insurance and Insurtech.Include in every epsiode

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