Tim Hardcastle - Instanda - Insurtech Insights Europe 2023
Tim Hardcastle, CEO and co‑founder of Instanda, took the stage at Insurtech Insights Europe 2023 to unveil the company’s flagship offering – a no‑code digital core platform designed specifically for insurers. He positioned Instanda as the world’s first truly no‑code solution, promising unprecedented speed and agility for product development and operational transformation. The conversation highlighted several industry pain points: legacy systems hinder rapid innovation, CIOs are stretched between day‑to‑day maintenance and strategic projects, and large carriers fear brand damage from experimental launches. Instanda’s platform addresses these challenges by democratizing technology, providing a sandbox where business units can safely prototype new products before scaling them securely. Hardcastle illustrated his points with personal anecdotes, from a Porsche test‑drive that sparked his interest in high‑performance innovation to his former role as a CIO grappling with resource constraints. He also noted collaborations with consulting giants such as EY, Deloitte, and PwC, which help insurers adopt the platform while managing risk. Additionally, Instanda promised to release a framework of “digital insurer attributes” later this year, offering concrete steps for insurers to become more progressive. The broader implication is clear: no‑code platforms could become a catalyst for the insurance sector’s digital overhaul, enabling faster time‑to‑market, lower development costs, and a safer path to scale innovative offerings. Insurers that adopt such tools are likely to gain a competitive edge and unlock new revenue streams.
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