Beyond Boundaries | How Insurtech Australia Champions Innovation with Simone Dossetor
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 Simone Dossetor, CEO of Insurtech Australia, to explore the story of one of the sector’s most dynamic associations.
Simone reflects on her career journey, from COO at Munich Re to leading Insurtech Australia, and how the association has grown over the past four years. From building international links with Insurtech New Zealand and Insurtech UK, to hosting trade missions and supporting startups through education and connections, she highlights the unique role associations play in developing ecosystems.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🌏 How Insurtech Australia grew into a hub for over 100 members and global partners
💡 Why startups need both local roots and global connections to scale
🤝 The value of trade missions and collaboration with regulators, incumbents, and international associations
📊 How AI, automation, and digital adoption are reshaping Australia’s insurance market
📍 What you’ll also hear:
Simone reflects on challenges like time zones and distance, how associations help navigate AI and R&D opportunities, and why building global connections is essential for Australia’s insurtech future.
A huge thank you to Simone for sharing her perspective on how ecosystems mature and the important role associations play in driving innovation.
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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