From Trainee Underwriter to CEO: Andrew Passfield's journey to becoming ICE Insuretech's CEO
In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Andrew Passfield, CEO and co-founder of ICE Insuretech, to discuss his remarkable journey from trainee underwriter to leading a successful InsurTech business.
Andrew shares his career story, pivotal moments, lessons learned, and insights on how ICE became a key player in the insurance technology space. They also explore how ICE grew through strategic customer partnerships, the importance of trusting your instincts, and the evolving role of AI in insurance.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Andrew's early career in underwriting and transition into technology
- How playing squash with an IT manager led to a programming career
- Building ICE from scratch after redundancy
- The strategic decision to develop ICE's claims and policy products
- Pivotal wins, including the transformative RSA deal
- The role of AI in shaping the future of insurance and ICE's product evolution
- Advice for aspiring CEOs from a technology background
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