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FS Brew Insurtech and Insurance Podcast
FS Brew Insurtech and Insurance Podcast
Welcome to FS Brew! FS Brew is the region’s first podcast focusing on all things insurance and insurtech here in the UAE and the broader Middle East. The viewers and listeners are from the insurance industry and from industries serving the insurance sector in the region. In every episode, the hosts, Vidya Veerapandian and Renjit Philip, pick up and analyze news pieces and talk to leaders from the industry. Why we launched this podcast? Increase awareness on insurance, insurtechs, digital marketing and transformation Create a community of like-minded people from the insurance industry Create a forum for discussing global issues that impact the insurance industry in the UAE and the wider Middle East Connect innovators and entrepreneurs with investors, incumbents and accelerators in the region
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Inside the InsurTech Revolution: Jonathan Cooper Tells All

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 Ins...

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May 26, 2025

From Corporate Boardrooms to Insurtech Frontlines: Sabine VanderLinde…

In this powerful episode of FS Brew, hosts Renjit Philip and Vidya Veerapandian sit down with none other than Sabine VanderLinden, the influential CEO, investor, and powerhouse behind multiple innovation ventures in the Insurtech world. Known for he…

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May 26, 2025

How Jonathan Cooper Is Building a Smarter Insurtech for Travel—and Wh…

In a world where most startup founders are under 35, Jonathan Cooper decided to launch an Insurtech firm at the age of 43. What makes his journey even more compelling? He didn’t just start a company—he’s reshaping how travel insu…

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May 20, 2025

Inside the InsurTech Revolution: Jonathan Cooper Tells All

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 …

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May 20, 2025

Inside the InsurTech Revolution: Jonathan Cooper Tells All

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 Ins...

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May 20, 2025

Inside the InsurTech Revolution: Jonathan Cooper Tells All

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 a…

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May 10, 2025

How to Lead with Courage in InsurTech: Insights from Sabine VanderLin…

Exploring InsurTech and Innovation with Sabine VanderLinden | FS Brew PodcastWelcome to the FS Brew Podcast, the UAE and Middle East's first podcast dedicated to all things insurance and InsurTech. In this episode, hosts Vidya, and Renjit are joined by Sabine VanderLinden, a renowned corporate stra…

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May 26, 2025

From Corporate Boardrooms to Insurtech Frontlines: Sabine VanderLinde…

In this powerful episode of FS Brew, hosts Renjit Philip and Vidya Veerapandian sit down with none other than Sabine VanderLinden, the influential CEO, investor, and powerhouse behind multiple innovation ventures in the Insurtech world. Known for he…

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May 26, 2025

How Jonathan Cooper Is Building a Smarter Insurtech for Travel—and Wh…

In a world where most startup founders are under 35, Jonathan Cooper decided to launch an Insurtech firm at the age of 43. What makes his journey even more compelling? He didn’t just start a company—he’s reshaping how travel insu…

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April 9, 2025

Navigating the World of Insurance with Fareed Lutfi: Insights from a …

In the world of insurance in the Middle East, few names resonate as strongly as Fareed Lutfi. With over four decades of experience under his belt, Mr. Lutfi has become a fixture in the insurance sector, serving as the Secretary General of the Emirat…

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About the Hosts

Renjit Philip Profile Photo

Renjit Philip

Lifelong Learner, Builder, Operator

Senior professional with 20+ years of startup and corporate experience in retail finance, payments, insurance, and technology consulting. Startup and scale-up expertise in successful business units. International work experience: USA, India, China & MENA region.

Ex-founder: Insurtech Startup in US. Currently advising Startups in the US, India & UAE. Investor: Early Stage to Series A

Mentor/session leader at Accelerators: Founder Institute (GCC Silicon Valley)| NSRCEL, IIMB, Bangalore| Loyal VC, Canada

Specialties: Startup leadership, Business Strategy, Program Management, Design Thinking, Growth, Business Development and Strategic Partnership

Newsletter on AI:
www.onemorethinginai.com

Thought Leadership
www.renjitphilip.com

Socials
Twitter: @renjitphilip
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/renjit-philip

Vidya Veerapandian Profile Photo

Vidya Veerapandian

Founder- FWD

Vidya Veerapandian
Senior Insurance Marketing Leader with expertise in digital transformation, CX and go-to-market strategies
Core strengths: 1] to lead P&L centric omni- channel marketing strategies for direct, broker and affinity businesses and 2] to direct seamless and consistent user- centered design and experience across multivariate customer journeys
International work experience: MENA and India
Specialties: design thinking, growth marketing, brand strategy, creative thinking & management
Awards: Winner MEPRA and SABRE awards for Best Campaign & Comms; recipient of MENA IR Awards

Reviews

Good informative dialog !

"Good guests !"

San.Sam | May 9, 2022