Beyond Boundaries | Inside Insurtech Australia with Anna Cranney & Tetiana George
Welcome back to the Beyond Boundaries interview series, where we speak with the people shaping how insurance is built, scaled, and reimagined around the world.
In this episode, Sønr’s CEO Matt Connolly is joined by Anna Cranney, Partnerships Manager at Insurtech Australia, and Tetiana George, Co-Chairperson & Director of Insurtech Australia and CEO & Founder of Curium. Together, they share an honest conversation about building and sustaining one of the world’s most geographically unique insurtech ecosystems.
They reflect on Insurtech Australia’s role in supporting startups, scaling local players, and connecting the community to global markets. From fostering partnerships across Asia-Pacific and beyond, to driving conversations on AI, healthtech, and financial innovation, Anna and Tetiana share open insights on what makes an ecosystem thrive.
🎙 In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How Insurtech Australia fosters collaboration between startups and incumbents
- Why ecosystem maturity demands community, education, and strong sponsorship
- The importance of deep partnerships and flexible approaches to growth
- Tech trends shaping the industry: healthtech, wealth & pensions, cyber, and mental health
📍 What you’ll also hear:
Anna and Tetiana share lessons from trade missions, how they help members balance ambition with execution, and why global connectivity is essential for Australia’s continued growth. They also touch on the importance of associations in helping ecosystems stay resilient and future-ready.
A huge thank you to Anna and Tetiana for sharing their perspectives on how ecosystems mature and why community-led innovation matters.
To explore more of the people and companies defining global insurance innovation, the full Beyond Boundaries study offers a deep dive into emerging ecosystems, investor themes, and insurer strategies worldwide. The 2025 report will officially launch at ITC Vegas this October – a milestone moment for the global insurtech community.
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