On this episode of Streamlining Insurance, we sit down with Sara Phillips, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Investments, Innovation Strategy at Great American Insurance Group.
Sara brings a wealth of experience in M&A and innovation strategy, having led efforts to leverage acquisitions and partnerships as tools for growth, talent, and technological advancement. We discuss how carriers evaluate insurtech opportunities, the balance between building versus buying, and what it takes for startups to become attractive partners.
For startups, carriers, and investors alike, this conversation provides a front-row view into how strategic investments and partnerships are reshaping insurance — from data analytics to distribution — and why collaboration is at the heart of digital transformation.
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Sara Phillips is the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Investments, Innovation Strategy at Great American Insurance Group. In a 2022 interview with InsurTech Ohio, she discussed Great American’s approach to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), emphasizing that acquisitions are a strategic tool to address needs such as talent acquisition, geographic expansion, and technological advancement. She highlighted the company’s interest in technology-driven acquisitions, particularly in areas like data analytics and distribution, to enhance underwriting outcomes and operational efficiency InsurTech Ohio – NEW.
Darren Bloomfield is a graduate of Butler University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management & Insurance and Finance. As a former underwriter turned SaaS professional, Darren is passionate about modernizing the insurance industry. He partners with carriers and brokers at Feathery to implement workflow automations that eliminate manual tasks and unlock growth. In Streamlining Insurance, Darren explores how insurance leaders are building the future of operations, distribution, and technology.
