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Powering the future: how UK insurtech is driving jobs, growth and innovation with Melissa Collett

Georgie SimisterAnna Hawkins
Georgie Simister, Anna Hawkins25 Nov 2025

In this episode of Insurance Technology: Fact or Fiction, Georgie sits down with Melissa Collett, CEO of InsurTech UK, to explore the dynamic evolution of the UK's InsurTech landscape and why the UK is a hotbed for insurance innovation.

Powering the future: how UK insurtech is driving jobs, growth and innovation with Melissa Collett

Melissa shares insights from her 25-year journey in insurance, reflecting on how technology is transforming the industry to be fairer, faster, and more inclusive. With over 360 InsurTechs now operating in the UK and a sector value poised to hit £20 billion, she unpacks how AI is not replacing jobs, but creating more meaningful ones that are fuelled by innovation and entrepreneurial energy.

Melissa also discusses key findings from InsurTech UK’s collaboration with McKinsey, including a roadmap of 11 policy recommendations to support sector growth. She highlights the UK’s global leadership in InsurTech density and unicorn count, as well as exciting international expansions, like the creation of trade corridors with Australia and the US. Whether it’s gamifying wellness or tackling underserved markets, this conversation underscores why InsurTech is redefining the future of financial services.

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