Alex Haar, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer: Parsyl: Keeping it cool with a fresh $20m (338)

InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin Merttens

How is technology redefining supply chain insurance and resilience in a changing world?

Parsyl is combining innovation, data and ambition to transform the way essential supply chains are insured. Robin Merttens speaks with Alex Haar, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Parsyl, about the company’s impressive growth, their $20M Series C funding and the advanced technologies powering their solutions. From leveraging AI and IoT to expanding into non-perishable cargo, Parsyl is building a future where insurers and businesses can better predict, price and mitigate risks across global supply chains.

Key Talking Points:

• From tech startup to global supply chain insurer – Parsyl’s journey
• $20M Series C funding led by Lightsmith Group – what it means for Parsyl
• Essential supply chains – focusing on food, life sciences, and renewable technologies
• The role of AI – predictive models and generative AI powering underwriting
• IoT in action – real-time data for monitoring and managing risks
• Data partnerships – leveraging Lineage and other innovative sources
• The underwriter’s role – blending expertise with cutting-edge tools
• Preparing for the future – expanding in the U.S. and launching new products
• Resilience to climate change – Parsyl’s mission to protect critical supply chains

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