In this episode of Insurtech Rap, host Dave Wechsler brings together venture capital leaders Martha Notoras (Brewer Lane Ventures), Andy Lerner (IA Capital Group), and Ramneek Gupta (Proven Capital) to discuss their insights into the future of insurtech, trends for 2025, and advice for entrepreneurs. Key themes included the pivotal role of AI in improving operational efficiencies, leveraging better data, and enabling innovation in claims and underwriting. They emphasized the growing importance of partnerships between startups and insurance incumbents to navigate the complexities of the industry. Looking ahead, the panel highlighted climate tech, health benefits, and profitability as major focus areas, while expressing optimism for a $10 billion insurtech exit in the near future. The episode concluded with actionable advice for entrepreneurs to build grit, focus on collaboration, and embrace the potential for transformative growth in insurtech.

Episode links below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthanotaras/
https://www.brewerlane.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-lerner-217b267/
https://www.iacapgroup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramneekgupta/
https://www.pruvencap.com/

The Podcast

Join Dave Wechsler as he dives into the amazing world of Insurtech. Every week we chat with a stellar panel of industry experts, VCs and special guests. As one of the first Insurtech operators turned investor, Dave leads OMERS Ventures Insurtech portfolio which includes investments in well-known players such as Clearcover, Foresight and Joyn. Dave is an active writer and speaker on emerging technologies in the InsurTech space. He is also a licensed P&C insurance producer.

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