Beyond Boundaries | Alex Bond on Talent, Trends & Building the Insurtech Ecosystem
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 Alex Bond, Founder of FinPro. and host of the Leadership in Insurance podcast, for an open and insightful conversation on recruitment, market shifts, and supporting the growth of the global insurtech ecosystem.
Over the past decade, Alex has worked exclusively with insurance and insurtech companies, from early-stage startups to global carriers, to help them find the talent they need to scale. He’s also built one of the sector’s most-listened-to podcasts, featuring candid discussions with founders, executives, and innovators from across the world.
In this episode:
🧭 How FinPro. grew into one of the go-to executive search firms for the sector
🌍 Global recruitment trends, including emerging talent hotspots in LATAM, Africa, and Asia
📉 The signals of a cooling market and what’s still driving demand
🎙 Behind-the-scenes of the Leadership in Insurance podcast and landing high-profile guests
🚀 What’s next for the business, including the We Are Insurtech Women initiative
📍 What you’ll also hear:
Alex shares his perspective on how the insurtech landscape has matured through different “versions” — from distribution-heavy plays to more complex and sustainable models. He discusses the need for diversity in leadership and the role of recruitment in shaping the future of the industry.
A huge thank you to Alex for sharing his journey and his continued commitment to supporting the sector.
💡 This is a must-listen for founders, hiring managers, and anyone working in the insurance and insurtech talent space.
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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