Oliver Wyman

In this episode of Reinventing Insurance, Dave Wechsler, principal at OMERS Ventures joins our host Paul Ricard to discuss the latest developments in insurtech, venture capital plays, and what makes an attractive insurance investment.&nbsp;Dave also hosts a podcast, <a href="https://www.insurtechrap.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Insurtech Rap,</a>&nbsp;offering a networking community to engage on insurtech, venture capital deal making, and to hear from insurance industry leaders.

Paul Ricard is a Partner in Oliver Wyman’s Financial Services, Insurance and Asset Management and Digital practices. Paul works closely with businesses to reinvent their strategies, products, and services — and to fuel top-line growth opportunities. Paul specializes in advising leaders on large-scale digital transformation programs, greenfield business design, and digital operating model development. He is also the CustomerFirst platform lead for Insurance and Asset Management, working collaboratively with clients to develop novel value propositions rooted in customer needs. He is actively connected with the Insurtech and Fintech communities, and has facilitated strong partnerships between incumbents and Fintech/Insurtech players.

Paul Ricard is a Partner and Head of Asia-Pacific in Oliver Wyman’s Insurance & Asset Management practice

Paul Ricard

Oliver Wyman, Partner & Host of the Reinventing Insurance Podcast

David Wechsler is a Principal at OMERS Ventures. 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, Joyn and Wefox. Dave also hosts a podcast, Insurtech Rap, offering a networking community to engage on insurtech, venture capital deal making, and to hear from insurance industry leaders.

David Wechsler

Principal, OMERS Ventures

Episode 16: Venturing Into Insurance, a conversation with David Wechsler, OMERS Ventures

Oliver Wyman Reinventing Insurance Podcast

Oliver Wyman Reinventing Insurance

Customers' needs are changing and so are the rules of the game. The Reinventing Insurance Podcast by Oliver Wyman uncovers the latest growth and digital opportunities for insurance leaders today. Join Paul Ricard for interviews with industry change makers, thought leaders, and insurtech players. We discuss the biggest challenges and forces reshaping insurance and help businesses reinvent their strategy, operations, and relationships with customers. We explore themes and reflections on building a modern insurance business, leveraging customer insights, demystifying design thinking, becoming a digital insurer, thriving with commerce and super apps, best practices for partnering with insurtechs, and elevating your technology stack. About Oliver Wyman: Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE:MMC]. We work with clients to optimize their business, improve operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organization to seize the most attractive opportunities. Subscribe to the Reinventing Insurance Podcast and learn more by visiting Oliver Wyman's website: www.oliverwyman.com/reinventinginsurance