Alvaro Takashi Yamashiro
Expert in:
Insurtech Global Outlook
About
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Alvaro Takashi, holding a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa in São Paulo, Brazil, and a Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, brings forth a wealth of international experience. With a strong foundation in strategy and advisory for the insurance sector, complemented by expertise in the financial sector and banking, Alvaro has spearheaded significant contributions throughout his career, notably at NTT DATA. Driven by a passion for growth and partnership cultivation, he continues to make impactful strides in financial services, technology, and strategic consulting.
Authored by Alvaro Takashi Yamashiro
Post / The Role of AI in Assessing Cyber Risks: A Modern Tale of Defense
Ransomware surged, with crypto payments doubling to $1.1bn in 2023. BECs and supply chain attacks caused billions in losses globally.
Post / Modernizing Legacy Systems in Insurance
With IT spending on the rise, insurers must modernize their systems or risk falling behind in a fast-paced, customer-centric market.
Post / Are Drones and Robotics the Key to Insurance’s Satellite Future?
Drones and robotics are reshaping insurance by improving risk assessment, claims management, and underwriting, driving innovation in the industry.
Post / The Future of Insurance: Embracing Hyperpersonalization
Hyperpersonalization leverages Data and AI to create customized Insurance experiences.
Post / Insurance and the Gen AI hype
AI is transforming the insurance industry for efficiency and customer service but faces governance and privacy challenges.
Post / AI & Risk Management: Tackling Climate Risks, Boosting P&C Profits
AI-Driven Risk Management: Boosting P&C Profits Amid Climate Risks
Post / How the shifts in powers and parties influence the Insurtech in UK?
Big challenges for the Insurtech industry after the UK general election. Lloyd’s aims to collaborate with the government on growth and resilience.
Post / How LATAM Insurtechs Operate in High-Insecurity Areas
Low growth and inequality define LATAM society. Despite wealth, poverty and crime persist.
Post / Modernizing Insurance: Success Strategies for the New Generation
To appeal to younger customers, insurance companies are simplifying offerings and focusing on mobile-centric, user-friendly solutions.
Post / Unlocking Opportunity: Lower Market Caps Propel Insurtech M&A Surge
Insurtech M&A surges amid tech's insurance transformation. Lemonade's unique brand highlights acquisition challenges.
Podcast / Exploring the 'Insurtech Global Outlook 2024 Report'
Explore with Sichen and Alvaro the three waves currently shaping the insurance industry landscape.
Paper / Insurtech Global Outlook 2024 - Crafting the Evolution of the Insurance Industry. Navigating the Three Waves of Innovation
Insurtech Global Outlook 2024: Funding received by Insurtects, M&A, Insurers bets & 3 Innovation Waves: Connected, Digital and Generative Insurance
Paper / Insurtech Global Outlook 2024 - Interviews
Insurtech Global Outlook 2024 Interviews: Leaders discuss AI, embedded insurance, and strategies for global growth, focusing on innovation
Paper / Insurtech Global Outlook 2024 - Executive Summary
Insurtech Global Outlook 2024: Key insights on AI's impact, global leadership strategies, and the future of insurance through tech advancements.
Post / Insurtech Post Hippo-LMND-Root
Insurtech's adapt to challenges; Lemonade, Root, Hippo redefine industry through digital innovation, profitability focus, and market responsiveness.
Post / Listening to Customer Concerns: Gen Z, Cyberbullying, and Insurance
As cyberbullying cases skyrocket, insurance tech is adapting to provide innovative solutions to meet the growing challenges of online harassment.
Post / Developing a Net Zero Insurance Strategy in the Era of Climate Change
Explore the rise and fall of the Net Zero Insurance Alliance. Learn strategies for successful net-zero insurance in a changing climate landscape.
Post / Risk Fragmentation: Thoughts on the Next Wave
Risk Fragmentation revolutionates traditional models, transforming insurance risk assessment
Post / Navigating the Evolution: A Reflection on Insurtech Journey
Emerging companies with different business models and technologies strengthen the argument for Insurtech 2.0. in the 2022-2023 period.
Post / Why Inflation Does Not Scare new Health Insurtechs?
Some countries anticipate health insurance increases of 8.7% and 6.5%, respectively, in the coming year
Post / Nothing grows in the Desert
The insurance industry needs a substantial transformation in order to addapt to the climate goals. The current role of the sector is being discussed.
Post / Simplifying Life Insurance: A Paradigm Shift in the Digital Age
In today's digital age, simplicity is reshaping life insurance. Streamlining processes, enhancing customer experience. Welcome to the future!
Post / Unleashing the Power of Super Apps
Super apps revolutionize daily life, offering a one-stop solution for everything from shopping and payments to travel and entertainment.
Post / InsurTech Industry in Transition: Investment and Emerging Trends
The InsurTech industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation, evolving from its early existence stage to the survival stage.
Post / Qumata: Simple and frictionless life insurance
Underwriting has become a key factor in the new global context. That is way Qumata has faced several challenges due to changes in market conditions.
Post / CybSafe – The Behavioral Security Platform
The company focuses on the human element of cybersecurity by providing training and education to individuals and organizations.
Post / Rebranding Betterfly: Putting wellbeing first
The company Betterfly emphasizes prevention and well-being first, followed by life insurance
Post / Bolttech: Pioneering the Future of Insurance Exchange Platforms
Insurtech Bolttech connects insurers, partners, and customers on its insurance exchange platform, offering over 6,000 products across 30 countries
Post / Descartes Underwriting
The company provides personalized climate risk coverage with efficient pricing for global natural catastrophes
Post / 2022 - Insurtech Market Impact Difference in US and Europe
An analysis of the investment received by insurtechs in these two large markets: USA and Europe
Post / The Lemonade Case
The recent partnership between BNP Paribas and Lemonade to launch renter’s insurance for younger generations in France puts Lemonade on spot, again.