The latest episode of the Leadership Insurance Podcast features Matt Connolly, founder and CEO of Sonr, making his third appearance on the show as part of host Alex Bond's end-of-year review series.Key takeaways from this episode: Innovation is Decentralizing Matt talks about seeing a fundamental shift across Sonr's global carrier clients, moving from central innovation teams to operational functions like claims owning their transformation. 2025: The Comeback Year After some tough years, capital is flowing back into InsurTech, IPOs are re-emerging, and the market is maturing with a more pragmatic approach to tech adoption. Sonr’s Record growth in 2025 Matt thinks it’s down to market appetite for understanding the tech and innovation landscape. Horizon One Focus Matt’s take on 2025 as being mostly about "horizon one":  applying technology to level up core business operationsAI innovationAI is enabling previously unprofitable micro-insurance and niche products to become commercially viable and changing what's possible. Global Learning Matters From micro-insurance in Africa to climate resilience solutions, there's incredible value in looking beyond domestic borders and industries for innovation insights. Looking Ahead to 2026 As Sonr approaches its 10-year anniversary, it’s refreshing to hear Matt share his honest reflections on building in insurance, describing Sonr as a "10-year overnight success" that's been "like pushing water up a hill" - a reality many founders will recognize.Also, exciting to hear Matt talk about Sonr’s version 2.0 launch in January - an AI-powered platform democratizing market intelligence across the insurance ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.