InsurTech Startup Pitch Competition

Driving Advantage From InsurTech

Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Toronto Sheraton Centre

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Details of the InsurTechTO Pitch Competition

The InsurTechTO pitch competition is open to any early-stage start-up working on a technology-enabled solution with an application for the insurance industry.

  • A select group of start-ups will be chosen to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges consisting of experts in the field of start-up development, insurance, and technology.
  • Each start-up will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 4-5 minutes of Q&A from the judges.
  • Accepted pitchers will be given more information on adjudication and judging criteria prior to the event.
  • Applicants must be available on November 7 in Toronto to pitch; the competition will end our afternoon agenda.
  • Thanks to everyone who submitted an application – discover the winner at InsurTechTO!

The Winner

The winner, as selected by our judges, is FindBob. Congratulations!

The Contenders

Auto Shield
Don Miller,
President & CEO, Auto Shield

Digital MGA
Jeff McCann,
CEO, Digital MGA Marketplace Ltd.

Foundation Insurance Systems
Brian Hitchlock,
Founder, Foundation Insurance Systems

Volyse
Stephanie El-Chakieh,
Founder & CEO, Volyse

BobTrak
David Kelly,
Founder & Architect, BobTrak Inc.

Chisel.ai
Ron Glozman,
CEO, Chisel

FindBob
Roland Chan,
Founder & CEO, FindBob

STRAAM Group
Thomas A. Winant,
President, STRAAM Group

The Prize

Along with bragging rights, the prize for the winning start-up is a booth and 2 passes to the 17th annual Insurance-Canada.ca Technology Conference (ICTC2019), valued at over $4,500.

The annual Technology Conference brings together more than 400 insurers, brokers, venture capitalists, and InsurTechs in Toronto for thought leadership, networking, and the presentation of the Insurance-Canada.ca Technology Awards (ICTAs). Participation in this event will be of great value for any start-up looking to network with peers and potential clients and stay up-to-date on industry trends and professional development.

The Jury

Andrew Lo, InsurTech Innovator
Adam Mitchell, President, Mitchell and Whale Insurance Brokers
John Rocco, VP - Marketing & Communications, Travelers Canada

Register Today

Hear from and learn about the innovators who are changing the nature – and the future – of insurance.

Register now and discover the winner on November 7!

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