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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 transformationCreate a community of like-minded people from the insurance industryCreate a forum for discussing global issues that impact the insurance industry in the UAE and the wider Middle EastConnect innovators and entrepreneurs with investors, incumbents and accelerators in the region
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FS Brew: Navigating the Iran-Israel-US Conflict's Ripple Effects on Insurance

War Risk Cover Pulled in Strait of Hormuz, Hippo Turns Profitable, Aon Tests Stablecoin Premiums | FS Brew NewsVidya and Renjit discuss insurance developments amid the Iran–Israel–US conflict, noting major insurers have withd...

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FS Brew: Navigating the Iran-Israel-US Conflict's Ripple Effects on Insurance
March 19, 2026

FS Brew: Navigating the Iran-Israel-US Conflict's Ripple Effects on I…

War Risk Cover Pulled in Strait of Hormuz, Hippo Turns Profitable, Aon Tests Stablecoin Premiums | FS Brew NewsVidya and Renjit discuss insurance developments amid the Iran–Israel–US conflict, noting major insurers have withd...

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GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovation Meets Action
Feb. 15, 2026

GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovat…

FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory ChangesWelcome to FS Brew, the region's premier podcast for insurance enthusiasts! In this January news and analysis episode, hosts Vidya, founder of Forward, and Renjit, partner at Futureu Strategy Group, tackle the latest developments in…

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GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovation Meets Action
Feb. 15, 2026

GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovat…

FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory ChangesWelcome to FS Brew, the region's premier podcast for insurance enthusiasts! In this January news and analysis episode, hosts Vidya, founder of Forward, and Re...

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GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovation Meets Action
Feb. 9, 2026

GCC & Global Insurtech News with Analysis from FS Brew: Where Innovat…

FS Brew January Roundup: AI InsurTech Boom & GCC Regulatory ChangesWelcome to FS Brew, the region's premier podcast for insurance enthusiasts! In this January news and analysis episode, hosts Vidya, founder of Forward, and Renjit, partner at Futureu Strategy Group, tackle the latest developments …

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Insurtech is reshaping the way the travel industry protects its customers. #fsbrew #insurtech
Feb. 9, 2026

Insurtech is reshaping the way the travel industry protects its custo…

Insurtech is reshaping the way the travel industry protects its customers.In this episode, Jonathan Cooper, CEO & Founder of WIS Group, shares how insurtech is playing an increasingly important role in the travel ecosystem — helping agencies offer smarter protection, enhance customer confidence, …

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Building digital health solutions starts with understanding people, not just technology. #fsbrew
Feb. 5, 2026

Building digital health solutions starts with understanding people, n…

Building digital health solutions starts with understanding people, not just technology.In this episode, Mirka Strano, Regional Director for Employee Benefits Consulting at Howden for the Middle East and Africa, shares insights on the challenges in digital health and why creating products based o…

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Recent Blog Posts

Recognition for FS Brew Podcast- Top 20 in the World of Insurtech pods!
July 13, 2025

Recognition for FS Brew Podcast- Top 20 in the World of Insurtech pod…

 We are excited to share that our podcast, FS Brew- Insurtech and insurance in the Middle East, has been recognized as one of the Top 40 Insurtech Podcasts Ranking below:https://www.millionpodcasts.com/insurtech-podcasts/ 

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From Corporate Boardrooms to Insurtech Frontlines: Sabine VanderLinden’s Journey of Innovation, Leadership, and Reinvention
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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How Jonathan Cooper Is Building a Smarter Insurtech for Travel—and Why He Started at 43
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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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