Forging Partnerships – Swiss Re and Fintechs

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Swiss Re has a long tradition in collaborating with specialised innovation partners to create valuable outcomes for clients and customers. Partnerships with fintechs and insurtechs make a valuable contribution to our solution and service offerings.  It is important for us to conduct these partnerships for mutual benefit to both parties.

By signing to the UK Fintech Pledge we commit to strengthening these partnerships and fostering innovation to support our purpose of making the world more resilient.

The Fintech Pledge sets globally leading standards for the establishment of partnerships between the UK’s largest financial institutions and fintech firms.

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The key principles of the Fintech Pledge:

We are committed to making it as easy as possible for fintechs and insurtechs to become one of our suppliers, through the adoption of the Fintech Pledge principles.

Guidance:

Clear guidance on the onboarding process through a dedicated online landing page

Clarity:

Clarity on potential partner progress through the onboarding process together with a named contact, guidance and feedback

Practices:

Encourage good practice and improvement

“We're excited to sign the FinTech Pledge and help shape the future of the insurance industry. The pledge supports Swiss Re's efforts to further transform into a tech and data led risk knowledge company and adapt to the evolving needs of our clients. Collaborating with start-ups accelerates our innovation process and the development of new products, and supports our test-and-learn approach. Our purpose is to make the world more resilient and we are convinced that this can be best achieved together with strong partners.” Pravina Ladva, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Swiss Re

Our Onboarding Process

Step 1: Awareness
  • Please use our ‘getting in touch’ form to make contact - we will respond within 4 weeks to provide feedback
  • We may invite you to a pitch session to provide opportunity to demonstrate what you can offer and to make sure that we work well together
  • We may ask you to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) at this stage

Step 2: Due Diligence
  • We may suggest a PoC to further assess your offered capability
  • An NDA will be required at this stage
  • The potential scope of working together will be discussed and agreed
  • A risk assessment will be conducted
  • Business sponsorship will be sought internally
  • A technology assessment will be conducted

Step 3: Onboard
  • We will begin your setup on our supplier systems
  • A contract will be formed and agreed
  • Delivering the first capability will commence

Getting in touch

If you would like to work with Swiss Re please register your interest. This is an opportunity to provide information about your organisation and what you do.

Please complete the message section of the form via the contact link below and include the following information:

  • Link to company website
  • Funding stage
  • Business Case Proposal (Up to 250 words)
  • Contacts you are already working with at Swiss Re

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