Global Insurance Accelerator

After you have eaten some Thanksgiving turkey this week, head over and listen to Global Insurance Accelerator's Managing Director, Dan Israel, on the The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, hosted by Alex Bond. Dan and Alex chat about the GIA, how mentorship plays a vital role in guiding founders on their startup journeys, the GIA's selection process and identifying founders with new ideas, and trends and themes shaping the future of insurance. Thank you, Alex, and The Leadership In Insurance Podcast, for having Dan! What an excellent opportunity to connect and discuss the GIA's mission of supporting early-stage Insurtech founders as they strive to solve pain points within the industry. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eppGA9jQ #globalinsuranceaccelerator #theleadershipininsurancepodcast #insurtech #futureofinsurance Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen

At the Global Insurance Accelerator, we believe in our mission to support the early-stage Insurtech startups that come through our 100-Day program, so they can grow their business and impact the future of the insurance industry. We are excited to share that the second alumni founder and company to be featured for November in our new, "Focusing on the Future of Insurance" section of our newsletter, is 2024 Cohort member, Saif AlJaibeji and Starup Insurance. Starup Insurance is working hard to support founders, so they are able to focus on the work their startup is dedicated to. In this month's learning feature, Starup founder, Saif, shares some valuable information on how founders can take better care of themselves. "With over 500 founders already served, the company has created a five-step formula to help entrepreneurs maintain a strong mindset for building successful businesses."   To learn more about Starup's five-step formula, how to protect founders from burnout, and what burnout triggers might look like head to the link below. https://lnkd.in/gWwWBDeE (If you aren't already receiving our newsletter, click here to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g9QhHaYQ) Dan Israel; Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska; Delta Dental of Iowa; EMC Insurance Companies; Farm Bureau Financial Services; Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance; Global Atlantic Financial Group; IMT Insurance; Principal Financial Group; Sammons Financial Group Companies; Shelter Insurance Companies; Plug and Play Tech Center; Wellabe; Drake University; The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business; The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business Iowa Economic Development Authority; Greater Des Moines Partnership

At the Global Insurance Accelerator, we believe in our mission to support the early-stage Insurtech startups that come through our 100-Day program, so they can grow their business and impact the future of the insurance industry. Over the last ten years, 72 early-stage Insurtech startups have come through our 100-Day Program and worked hard to accelerate their company with the support of our investor and sponsor companies, and our vast pool of mentors. Roughly 70% of these cohort companies are still active and impacting the industry today. We are extremely proud of our alumni founders and their companies, and we are excited to announce that each month, we will be featuring two GIA alumni founders and their companies in the "Focusing on the Future of Insurance" section of our newsletter. (If you aren't already receiving our newsletter, click here to subscribe: https://lnkd.in/g9QhHaYQ) We are looking forward to sharing our alumni founders and their companies with you each month, starting with 2020 Cohort member, Kyle Gernhofer and DenScore Inc. DenScore is helping people make informed choices about their dental care through their unique platform.   "Our mission is to help consumers make informed decisions about their dental care—whether it's finding the best dentist, selecting the right dental insurance, or choosing dental treatment that meets their needs. About 18 months ago, we launched an online dental navigation tool offering free 24/7 dental advice, making DenScore the only platform of its kind globally. Thousands of users have benefitted from our tool, and to expand our reach, we began publishing directories to help people find the best dental insurance and dentists for their needs. Our 'best dentist' directories now cover over 2,200 cities, and we offer 300 'best dental insurance' directories nationwide across categories like implants, braces, high annual maximums and more. Many of these directories rank on Google’s first page, generating substantial leads for our top-ranked dental plans."   To see the complete feature and to learn more about DenScore Inc. and founder, Kyle Gernhofer, check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/gKAVkMre Dan Israel; Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska; Delta Dental of Iowa; EMC Insurance Companies; Farm Bureau Financial Services; Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance; Global Atlantic Financial Group; IMT Insurance; Principal Financial Group; Sammons Financial Group Companies; Shelter Insurance; Plug and Play Tech Center; Wellabe; Drake University; The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business; Iowa Economic Development Authority; Greater Des Moines Partnership

Our friends at Reuters Events are one week out from the Connected Claims Conference in Austin, TX. Limited tickets remain for the event where you can dive into Solution-focused discussions on humanizing claims with tech, exclusive executive sessions, and engaging workshops on key challenges and AI utilization. Don't miss out and register here! (https://lnkd.in/gHNTmHfw)

Heads up to anyone interested or involved in the #startup ecosystem in #DSMUSA and all over. On Wednesday, November 13th, the Global Rapid Accelerator Program will be heading to Gravitate in downtown Des Moines for networking, pitches from 12 amazing global startups, drinks, and fun! The networking begins at 4:30PM and pitches will start at 5:00. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to hear from some fantastic companies and be a part of what makes this ecosystem such an amazing force! Register here (https://lnkd.in/gWKwG2h4) Dan Israel Jessica Louis Jennifer Gruenisen Kobi Bendelak John Jackovin

The Global Insurance Accelerator has arrived in #LasVegas for InsureTech Connect! Come find us and many of our cohort companies in the Global Insurance Accelerator Hub in the Expo Hall! AppEase; Pilotbird; tumbleweed; Tylmen Tech; Lightship Neuroscience LLC; Vitalii Istushkin; ReFocus AI; Innocuous AI; RainyDayPal; Sola; Lotus Fertility Insurance ; Starup Insurance; Cybercade; JAUNTIN' Dan Israel; Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen

Congratulations to Global Insurance Accelerator founder, Colby Tunick, PMP, and ReFocus AI, from the 2023 Cohort, for being included in the 2024 #InsurTech100 list assembled by FinTech Global! This prestigious list includes innovative InsurTech companies and we are proud to see a GIA company listed alongside so many other impressive InsurTechs. We love to see GIA alumni companies, like ReFocus AI, continue to influence the future of the insurance industry! Congratulations! Dan Israel; Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen

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*****2025 100-Day Program APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!**** Due to high demand, the deadline for the Global Insurance Accelerator's 2025 100-Day Program has been extended through the weekend! The Application will now close at 8pm CST on Sunday, September 22, 2024, and the deadline will not be extended any further, so take advantage of this opportunity. Check out our website for more information and the application. https://lnkd.in/ghZmVBiZ Dan Israel; Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen GIA Investors: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska; Delta Dental of Iowa; EMC Insurance Companies; Farm Bureau Financial Services; Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance; Global Atlantic Financial Group; IMT Insurance; Principal Financial Group; Sammons Financial Group Companies; Shelter Insurance Companies GIA Sponsors: Plug and Play Tech Center; Wellabe; Drake University; The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business; Iowa Economic Development Authority; Greater Des Moines Partnership #insurtech #globalinsuranceaccelerator #insurtechfounders #accelerator #insurance #application #100dayprogramapplication #insuranceaccelerator

*****APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY!!!***** Insurtech founders—today is the last day to submit your application for the 2025 Global Insurance Accelerator's 100-Day Hybrid Accelerator Program! If you're an early-stage, insurtech company, looking to impact the future of the insurance industry, you won't want to miss out on the opportunity to apply! The application will close TODAY, Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5pm CST. Head to our website to apply! https://lnkd.in/ghZmVBiZ Questions? Reach out to Dan Israel at dan@globalinsuranceaccelerator.com Jessica Louis; Jennifer Gruenisen #insurtech #accelerator #startup #insurance