23 Industry Experts already confirmed for ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2025

Twenty-three leading industry professionals have already been confirmed to provide expert insight and feedback at ILC’s ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2025, making the event an unmissable opportunity for insurance claims start-ups to showcase their innovations.

Taking place on 19 June 2025 in London, the event will bring together a formidable panel of decision-makers from across the insurance claims ecosystem – offering a rare and valuable chance for start-ups to gain exposure, build connections, and access growth support.

The stellar group of industry leaders, representing a broad spectrum of claims and insurtech expertise include:

• Paul Branch, Head of Claims, NFU Mutual
• Greg Cole, UK Claims Director, Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe
• Paula Coulthard-Griffiths, VP – Insurance & Partnerships, Marshmallow
• Carl Cripps, Claims Director, Direct Commercial Ltd
• Andrew Eade, Head of AD Strategy & Fulfilment, First Central
• James Fairgrieve, Head of Innovation, Aventum Group Ltd
• Charlotte Halkett, Senior Consultant, Milliman
• Tom Hewitt, Head of First Response, Trinity Claims
• Lee Kemp, Senior Product Owner – Claims, Markerstudy Insurance Services Ltd
• Richard King, CEO, Ticker
• Paul Llewellyn, Head of Claims (Motor), Ageas Insurance Ltd
• Byron McGill, Change, Innovation & Technology Lead, Aviva
• Marc Mercer, Director of European Claims, Inshur Inc
• Hannah Pinches, Head of Motor Claims, Direct Line Group
• Andy Rodgers, Head of Home Claims Transformation, Hastings Direct
• Victoria Sutton, Head of Claims Operations, Howden
• Dave Thompson, Director of Claims, Tesco Underwriting
• Sharna Thomson, Head of Customer – UK Claims, Zurich Insurance
• Victoria Wallace, Head of Fraud, Zego
• Daniel Ward, Telematics Director, Carrott Insurance
• Jason White, Head of Claims Operations, Arch Insurance
• Robert Williams, Claims Director, Right Choice Insurance / Lucida Group
• Jess Woodhouse, Chief Operating Officer, Homeprotect

The esteemed panel will offer real-time feedback to start-ups pitching their claims-related technologies, giving participants direct access to decision-makers capable of shaping future partnerships and innovation pathways.

Headline sponsored by global law firm Kennedys, with Entegral as Showcase Sponsor, ClaimsTech – The Pitch provides a dynamic and inclusive platform for start-ups focused on transforming the claims process.

The event continues to gain international momentum, supported by Associate Partners Insurtech UK, Finpro, and InsurLab Germany.

The overall winner will walk away with industry-wide recognition and a business development prize package worth £35,000, designed to accelerate growth, build credibility, and open doors to new commercial opportunities.

Past winners include Enviro Trees (2024) and Shift Technologies (2023), both of which have since gone on to achieve significant growth and industry partnerships.

Your chance to pitch

Start-ups looking to showcase their solutions to the most influential claims leaders in the industry are encouraged to apply now.

Think you have what it takes to pitch? Apply now!