Alex Thomson is the co-founder of Naked Insurance, a company that is building a new generation of insurance.<\/p>\n
Thomson previously worked as the Joint Managing Director and Consulting Actuary at Quindiem Consulting, where he stayed for over 10 years.<\/p>\n
He then served as a Director, Partner, and Head of Africa Actuarial Services at Ernest & Young for more than five years.<\/p>\n
Thomson then co-founded Naked Insurance in 2016, which has quickly become a leading insurance provider in South Africa.<\/p>\n
In this Business Talk interview, Thomson explains what led him to start Naked insurance, and talks about the challenges he faced starting a business in South Africa.<\/p>\n
He then explains how Naked Insurance is improving the customer experience through technology.<\/p>\n
Thomson also talks about the funding that Naked Insurance has received from various investors, including Naspers, and highlights how it will be used to grow the company.<\/p>\n
He also unpacks the influence of the pandemic on the insurance industry in South Africa, as well as the pandemic-induced effects of changes in consumer trends.<\/p>\n
Thomson concludes by offering advice to start-ups and explaining how they can effectively pitch their ideas to potential investors.<\/p>\n