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🤩 What a great day at our Insurtech Expo 13! Our Insurtech Munich Expo 13 has wrapped, and we’re still buzzing from the energy, innovation, and incredible connections! Couldn’t make it? Don’t worry—we’ve got the highlights right here ✨ 🎤 The Keynote by Florian Graillot We were thrilled to welcome Florian Graillot (astorya.vc & InsurTech Weekly) on stage! Florian’s insightful talk on insurtech investments in Europe and best practices for the future had the audience captivated. 💡 The Panel Discussion on Innovation KPIs Industry leaders Marek Rydzewski (BARMER), Chris Curran (Irish Life), and Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl (Plug and Play) shared their perspectives on rethinking innovation KPIs to align with the ever-evolving innovation landscape. A truly eye-opening discussion moderated by Rebecca Kutscheit! 🏆 Versicherungskammer Bayern won the Corporate Innovation Award A big congratulations to Versicherungskammer Bayern for winning the Corporate Innovation Award! Since 2018, VKB has been a pillar of excellence and innovation in our Munich Insurtech platform. 🏆 Aindo won the Best Startup Award Shoutout to Aindo, our Batch 13 startup champion! Specializing in synthetic data, they wowed the audience and earned the Best Startup Award. 📸 Official Photo Album here: https://lnkd.in/deN26Z_e Browse, share, and don’t forget to tag us! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this incredible event, especially to our batch startups Beyond Presence, Buddywise, Erisna, Fluent AI, GreenAnt, i-Virtual, In Parallel, Retorio, Suitcase, TELLUS AI, Wave Claims, Willow & Xaver and our corporate partners Versicherungskammer Bayern, UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa, Irish Life, Aflac & Vienna Insurance Group (VIG). Until next time! #PNPTC #PNPInsurtech #Batch13 Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

🤩 Let’s wrap up our Batch 13 Insurtech Program in Munich! The 13th edition of our program in Munich has come to an end after 3 months of intense work — and we are inspired by the incredible collaboration, innovation, and growth that we have witnessed! 🤝 Our #batch13 in numbers: 👉 14 startups took part in the program 👉 110+ mentoring sessions were hosted 👉 35+ investor meetings were organised 👉 5+ workshops were offered to the startups Our program is made of people, and that’s why a huge thank you goes to our mentors network who supported our startups along the way. We are grateful to have you with us! Shout out to the most active ones Victor Tremols (Versicherungskammer Bayern), Tanja Brettel (Bain & Company), Filippo Maria Stefania (Generali) 🏆 , and all the other mentors we offered guidance in the program, including: Recaredo Arias Jimenez, Martin Bartetzko, Henning Bloss, Björn Schneider, Robert Buchberger, Jana Bulkin, Orna Carni, Stefan Lemper, Gregor Mandt, Vincent M., Christian Mylius, Christian Kuechler, Dirk Oliver Scholl, Achim Schweizer, Dr. Bernd Schulze, Antonio da Silva, Priyesh Soundararajan, Kevin Sullivan, Sebastian Sujka, Colin Turner, Ole Pape, Henning Zander, Jocelin Zheng, and Thunder Zhang Last but not least, thank you to our corporate partners Versicherungskammer Bayern, UnipolSai Assicurazioni Spa, Irish Life, Aflac & Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) for supporting us in shaping the future of insurance 🚀 #PNPTC #PNPTCInsurtech #Program

➡️ How is data shaping the future of industries like insurance? On the morning of our #InsurtechMunichExpo13, we are hosting the exclusive Roundtable: Innovating with Data to kick off the day! This invite-only roundtable will bring together data leaders from startups and services to explore how data-driven innovation is developing. The discussion will feature industry stakeholders Oliver Koeth (NTT DATA) and Alessandro di Pietro, MBA (Aindo), moderated by Katya Rozhkova, Ventures at Plug and Play. Details: 📅 9:30 – 11:30 AM 📍Munich 🎟️ Want to join the session? As it's invite-only, join our waiting list here: https://lu.ma/2nwtwf16 We will be in touch! #PNPTC #PNPMunich #PNPInsurtech #InsurtechMunichExpo13 Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

🚀 Exciting update from Xcela! At ITC 2024, the founders were interviewed showcasing their revolutionary AI-driven approach to life insurance. Their mission: to shorten the sales cycle from months to weeks, empowering agents and brokerages. The interview covers: 👉 The inspiration behind Xcela 👉 How SalesXcelerator boosts underwriting efficiency 👉 Future AI visions in life insurance 🖥️ Watch the full interview on InsuranceNewsNet: https://lnkd.in/eWNhww6r #InsurTech #LifeInsurance #AI #Innovation Nicholas Bowman, CFP®, MS, CEP®, Angus Dunn

As we continue our Summit Recap, our team supported our Corporate partners in hosting two workshops during our November Summit. 1. Co-hosted with our Partner EXL - New approaches: Turning Data into IP What does it take to turn raw data into real business value? This event used examples to illustrate new ways to approach data strategy, scalable processes, and technologies that turn data into insights. Panelists: Sandeep Manchanda, Nikhil P., Dror Katzav, Natasha Alexeeva 2. The Intersection Of Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Risk Management - Hosted by Gallagher. During this session, Damion Walker, Managing Director of Technology for Arthur J Gallagher, with the help of a panel of experts explored how the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence is heightening risk for all organizations. Panelists: Aubrey Weaver, Beau Hengst, and Brandon Welch If you missed any of the sessions and would like to connect, please DM us! -- Alexander Tran Andres Diaz Martinez Brenda Flores-Reyes Daisy (Xiaoyi) Li Eugenio Gonzalez Francesco Carmisciano Jasmin Taypan Junko Hayashida Paula Ramoneda Pierrick Guetin Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Sean V. Sergio R. Insuasti

What an incredible experience at the Plug and Play Tech Center Silicon Valley November Summit! A huge thank you for having Xcela on such a prestigious stage. The energy and innovation at this event were truly inspiring. It was an honor to witness so many amazing startups, especially those in our cohort: Qumis, Testudo, Excarta, Faura, Fair, Ace AI, Glean, Replicant, Emerge , Resistant AI, weav.ai | Enterprise AI Copilots, Graphio.ai, datavent.io, Beanstalk Benefits, t+1, Genomate Health, 7Analytics, Manifest and Smirk Health and of course, Xcela. The collective creativity and drive are truly remarkable! At Xcela, we’re on a mission to help life insurance agents sell better, faster, and smarter with our AI-powered platform. The Summit has reaffirmed the power of collaboration and innovation in driving industries forward, and we’re excited to be part of this journey. Thank you again, Plug and Play, for organizing such an amazing event and for fostering a partner community where ideas turn into action. #Innovation #AI #LifeInsurance #PlugAndPlay #Xcela #AI4LifeInsurance

As we continue our Summit Recap, our team supported our Corporate partners in hosting two workshops during our November Summit. 1. Co-hosted with our Partner EXL - New approaches: Turning Data into IP What does it take to turn raw data into real business value? This event used examples to illustrate new ways to approach data strategy, scalable processes, and technologies that turn data into insights. Panelists: Sandeep Manchanda, Nikhil P., Dror Katzav, Natasha Alexeeva 2. The Intersection Of Artificial Intelligence, Regulation and Risk Management - Hosted by Gallagher. During this session, Damion Walker, Managing Director of Technology for Arthur J Gallagher, with the help of a panel of experts explored how the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence is heightening risk for all organizations. Panelists: Aubrey Weaver, Beau Hengst, and Brandon Welch If you missed any of the sessions and would like to connect, please DM us! -- Alexander Tran Andres Diaz Martinez Brenda Flores-Reyes Daisy (Xiaoyi) Li Eugenio Gonzalez Francesco Carmisciano Jasmin Taypan Junko Hayashida Paula Ramoneda Pierrick Guetin Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Sean V. Sergio R. Insuasti

🚀 Our #InsurtechMunichExpo13 is just around the corner! 👏 ⏰ The countdown to Insurtech Expo 13 has begun – don’t miss your chance to connect with top innovators, hear game-changing insights, and network with industry leaders! 🔥 What's in store? Here's a sneak peak: ➡️ Insurance Trends & Insights by Plug and Play Munich ➡️ Batch 13 startup pitches – we are looking forward to welcoming Aindo, Beyond Presence, Buddywise, Erisna, Fluent AI, GreenAnt, i-Virtual, In Parallel, Retorio, Suitcase, TELLUS AI, Wave Claims, Willow & Xaver! ➡️ Exploring the Insurtech Landscape in EMEA | Keynote by Florian Graillot (astoryaVC & InsurTech Weekly), one of the most influential European voices in the insurance landscape ➡️ Innovation KPIs: Redefining Success in the Insurance Industry | Panel discussion with Marek Rydzewski (BARMER), Chris Curran (Irish Life), Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl (Plug and Play), moderated by Rebecca Kutscheit (MUNICH STARTUP) Event details: 🗓️ December 3rd ⏱️ 1 PM - 9 PM 📍 Munich 📱 Join us in Munich! ➡️ Register Now: https://lnkd.in/dbxsgNdX *Tickets are limited and access will be granted only with a valid ticket. #PNPTC #PNPMunich #PNPInsurtech #InsurtechMunichExpo13 Dr. Xenia Isabel Gioia Schmahl Livia Mazzola Fabian Scheugenpflug Philipp Wohlfart Helena Turck Konstantin Klettke Jan Osthues Katya Rozhkova Adrian K. Christina Niedermeyer (geb. Brandmair) Giota Papavasileiou Daria Pelini

🌟 Last week, Plug and Play Tech Center hosted November Summit 🌟 With over 3,000 attendees, the energy was electric as we came together to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and progress. As part of the Summit, our InsurTech Team hosted Batch 18 Expo celebrating 19 program startups. A standout moment was the panel discussion moderated by our Partner, Eugenio Gonzalez, featuring Cambria Bratcher, Innovation Manager at American National, and Wayman Leung, Senior Director at C3 AI. We also had the honor of celebrating Taiyo Life Insurance Company on stage as the recipient of our Partner Award! 🏆 This recognition highlights their exceptional engagement with our ecosystem and the remarkable progress they’re achieving. These are just a few of the many highlights from an unforgettable Summit. Let’s keep the momentum going—stay connected for more exciting updates! Alexander Tran Andres Diaz Martinez Brenda Flores-Reyes Daisy (Xiaoyi) Li Eugenio Gonzalez Francesco Carmisciano Junko Hayashida Momo Nakamura Paula Ramoneda Pierrick Guetin Rafael Sainz Sainz de Baranda Sean V.