# Tim Hardcastle

> Tim Hardcastle is the co-founder and CEO of INSTANDA, an insurance software business he established with Derek Hill. A former chartered accountant and corporate CIO, including at Hiscox, he has built his career around giving insurance teams more control over product development and policy administration.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at INSTANDA
- **Organizations:** INSTANDA, F2X Group, Hiscox, Insurtech UK
- **Known for:** Co-founded and leads INSTANDA, which reported more than 100 clients and over 60,000 insurance professionals using its platform in September 2026., Led INSTANDA through its $45 million 2022 funding round., Built a business whose clients reported operating products in more than 170 countries by September 2026.

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Began his career as a chartered accountant before moving into technology leadership.
- **2005** — Joined Hiscox as chief information officer, according to his 2023 Insurance Times interview.
- **2006** — Became a founding partner of F2X Group.
- **2012** — Co-founded the business behind INSTANDA with Derek Hill; contemporary profiles date the founding to January 2012.
- **2015** — INSTANDA went live with its first customer; its current company history dates the platform’s creation to 2015.
- **2019** — INSTANDA opened a US office.
- **2020** — INSTANDA announced a $19.5 million Series A.
- **2022** — INSTANDA announced a $45 million raise led by Toscafund, with Dale Ventures participating.
- **2026** — Listed on the Insurtech UK Council.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and leads INSTANDA, which reported more than 100 clients and over 60,000 insurance professionals using its platform in September 2026.
- Led INSTANDA through its $45 million 2022 funding round.
- Built a business whose clients reported operating products in more than 170 countries by September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Publicly discussed joining the Insurtech UK Council; the association’s current council page lists him.
- **2026-09** — Discussed INSTANDA’s North American growth plans following the July appointment of Josh Hall as regional chief revenue officer.
- **2026-09** — INSTANDA reported more than 100 global clients, 60,000 insurance professionals and client products operating in more than 170 countries.
- **2025-11** — Appeared on InsTech episode 382 with Robin Merttens to discuss early funding pressures, leadership and the next phase of INSTANDA.

## Links

- Website: https://instanda.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-hardcastle-6016092/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21