Otus is led by Ed Parkin and supported by a network of specialists and regional experts. Ed is a product and commercial leader with a clinical background, specialising in innovative life and health solutions across insurtech, healthtech and digital health.
Ed has delivered product and proposition work across rules-based and data-driven risk assessment models, applied in underwriting and in health, wellness and engagement solutions. His work has been validated and adopted by leading insurers, reinsurers and analytics firms. His approach is hands-on, detail-driven and grounded in evidence, with a focus on suitability for regulated markets.
He has held senior roles in APAC and Europe in both startup and corporate settings, most recently leading the life and health division at a health-focused data analytics insurtech, overseeing commercial partnerships, product strategy and regional delivery. He brings a strong network across the insurance ecosystem, built through years of commercial, product and advisory work.
Ed’s work style blends analytical thinking, clear communication and close collaboration with teams and experts across organisations. His aim is to create, sell and scale credible, practical solutions that solve real market needs.