Caitlin Saenz

Caitlin Saenz is the Chief Operating Officer of Coverhound and a seasoned motivational speaker with a deep passion for guiding professionals through the intricate landscape of business protection. With her extensive expertise in insurance and her motivational insights, Caitlin brings a fresh perspective to the evolving world of InsurTech.

As a panelist for "The Power of Partnership," Caitlin will delve into how InsurTechs and legacy insurers can collaborate to shape the future of insurance. She will emphasize the importance of supporting diversity and fostering diverse partnerships to drive innovation. Caitlin will share her insights on bridging the cultural gaps between large established insurers and tech startups, highlighting how diverse environments can come together to create groundbreaking solutions.

During the session, Caitlin will cover key topics such as the changing InsurTech landscape as carriers solve their own problems, past friction points that are no longer barriers (like payments), and the role of headless APIs in facilitating seamless collaboration between carriers and InsurTechs. She will also discuss various collaboration models, including investments, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships, offering guidance on selecting the best fit for successful and inclusive collaboration.