{"id":3090,"date":"2019-07-10T17:34:41","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T15:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insurlab-germany.com\/?p=3090"},"modified":"2022-08-18T13:56:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T11:56:37","slug":"on-startup-exploration-tour-the-insurlab-germany-in-tel-aviv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insurlab-germany.com\/en\/auf-startup-erkundungstour-das-insurlab-germany-in-tel-aviv\/","title":{"rendered":"On a Startup Exploration Tour: InsurLab Germany in Tel Aviv"},"content":{"rendered":"

From July 7 to 9, 2018, we traveled to Tel Aviv together with some InsurLab Germany members to get to know the Israeli startup ecosystem and to meet with our partners SOSA<\/a> & FinTLV<\/a> to discuss the development of the industry. Dr. Christopher Lohmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of Gothaer General AG<\/a>, tells us today about his experiences.<\/em>
\nFor the second time, an InsurLab Germany delegation made its way to Tel Aviv to immerse itself in Israel's startup scene, follow technological trends and learn about exciting new business approaches. Five companies were at the start, insurers as well as service providers - from software architects to innovation managers to CEOs.
\nWhat awaited us after a long journey, besides the hot and humid temperatures of Tel Aviv in July, were 15 almost consistently first-class presentations, some still young, some already developed startups from Israel. As in 2018, the venue was the rooms of SOSA<\/a> & FinTLV<\/a>. Among other things, they offer a kind of coworking & scouting space where established and young companies come together with the aim of promoting cooperation and financing and developing new business ideas. MunichRe (among others) is always sitting there. We as Gothaer<\/a> come once a year.
\nSOSA<\/a> & FinTLV<\/a> are an integral part of the digital ecosystem in Israel; the visible success of the approach recently resulted in SOSA<\/a> is setting up a largely analog concept in the Big Apple on behalf of the city of New York. As one hears, the step to Germany is also imminent. It is obvious that Sebastian Pitzler & Co had a good nose when choosing these partners in Tel Aviv, bringing the innovative power and speed of Israel to the Rhine. A real plus for InsurLab. We are curious to see how this will develop further.
\nThere is not enough space here to present all 15 startups that we were able to experience. And quite honestly, everyone should develop their own curiosity, set out, experience the atmosphere of departure and be amazed. Nevertheless, perhaps as an appetizer: What could be discovered on this Innovation Journey to Israel?
\n1. new business ideas from startups that are looking for suitable partners on the part of insurers to enter the German market.<\/strong>
\nWhat we found particularly exciting in this block Voom<\/a> - the on demand, telematics-based insurance of (among others) e-scooters. A good idea and great technology for vehicles that are (finally!) also registered in Germany. A convincing answer to the \"micro-mobility\" megatrend, which is already much more present in Israel than here. After all, it's hard to imagine Tel Aviv's cityscape without e-scooters.
\n2. exciting and very tangible approaches,...<\/strong><\/p>\n