Ben Allen is the co-founder and CTO of London-based insurtech startup Laka, introducing a new business model for insurance based on claims settled, rather than policies sold. He has been building software teams and systems for more than 17 years, delivering pioneering cloud-based services to various industries including recruitment, big data analytics, tax and accountancy, and fintech. At Laka, Allen oversees technical design and delivery, using emerging technologies to drive true disruption in the insurance industry.