FNO: InsureTech
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsFNO: InsureTech by Alacrity Solutions is a place where movers and shakers from all points within the insurance ecosystem gather and discuss all things insuretech. Industry veterans Lee Boyd and Rob Beller talk technology and innovation and how it affects and drives change in the industry.
We sit down and talk with CEOs, Thought Leaders, Venture Capitalists, Carrier Execs, Innovators, Startups, Founders, and other high-profile experts.
New episodes air every Friday, with occasional bonus treats in between.
FNO: InsureTech is a production of Fourseventy Claim Management.
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Ep 65 – Texas Windstorm Insurance Association/Texas Fair Plan Association's Chief Claims Officer, Dave Williams
March 06, 2020 19:14 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Dave Williams, Chief Claims Officer at Texas Windstorm Insurance Association/Texas Fair Plan Association. The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) was established in 1971 by the Texas Legislature to provide wind and hail coverage to applicants unable to obtain insurance in the private market. The Texas FAIR Plan Association, managed by TWIA, is to provide essential residential property insurance products and services for eligible Te...
BONUS: FNO: Conferences - Elevate 2020 Conference: Conversations with Carriers
March 03, 2020 22:47 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe FNO: InsureTech Podcast had the wonderful opportunity to talk with several insurance carriers attending the Elevate 2020 Conference on February 11 & 12 in Salt Lake City. Guests (In Order of Appearance): Theresa Young - CSAA Insurance, Andy Connell / Chris Crilley - Grange Insurance, Carlos Sanchez - Allstate Insurance, Tony Triola - Liberty Mutual Insurance, Chris McLeod - Auto Club Group Insurance, Joseph Marinelli - State Auto Insurance
Ep 64 – Xactware's President, Mike Fulton
February 28, 2020 19:24 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Mike Fulton, President of Xactware. Xactware’s integrated solutions for estimating, managing, and analyzing property claims are a commonplace in the industry. We had the amazing opportunity to talk with Mike right after he delivered the keynote speech at the 2020 Elevate Conference, February 11 & 12, in Salt Lake City.
Ep 63 – Quesnay Co-Founder & President, Jennifer Byrne
February 21, 2020 19:32 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Jennifer Byrne, Co-Founder and President of Quesnay. Quesnay connects innovators and ideas to the resources required to realize them, through innovation competitions, customized acceleration programs, and other partnerships. They help startups and young companies find ways to work with market leaders in numerous industry verticals. Join us as Jennifer, Rob, and Lee discuss: the numerous activities, events, and programs that Quesnay has c...
Ep 62 – Ladder’s CEO & Co-Founder, Jamie Hale
February 14, 2020 20:02 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Jamie Hale, CEO & Co-Founder at Ladder. Ladder is enabling the insured to make the kind of life insurance they want for themselves. By leveraging technology and ease of access, they have developed a user-centric insurance experience that is easy, intuitive, affordable and human. To learn more about Ladder, visit https://www.ladderlife.com. FNO: InsureTech Podcast is created, produced, and sponsored by Fourseventy Claim Management. Learn...
BONUS: We Explore InsureTech & the Claims Conference with PLRB On Demand
February 11, 2020 20:50 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBThe FNO: InsureTech team joins the PLRB On Demand ("POD") podcast in exploring insuretech and the PLRB Claims Conference. Learn more about PLRB, the Claims Conference, and the beginnings of the FNO: InsureTech podcast in this special, bonus episode.
Ep 61 – Hippo Insurance’s VP of Growth Initiatives, Daniel Blanaru, and Co-founder of Sheltr, Andrew Wynn
February 07, 2020 19:29 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Daniel Blanaru, VP of Growth Initiatives at Hippo Insurance, and Andrew Wynn, Co-founder of Sheltr. At the end of 2019, Sheltr joined the Hippo Insurance family. Hippo is focused on proactive home insurance and Sheltr's approach to preventative home maintenance is unique. Together, Hippo and Sheltr can better help you protect your home and keep small issues from becoming big headaches. To learn more about Hippo Insurance, visit https://ww...
Ep 60 – Surround Insurance Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer, Kate Terry
January 31, 2020 19:48 - 48 minutes - 66 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Kate Terry, Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Surround Insurance. Surround Insurance is reinventing age-old insurance products to serve new-age consumers. As new generations of adults come into the insurance market, Surround is creating an experience that feels unique and catered their evolving needs. With its members changing the world, Surround Insurance is changing insurance. To learn more about Surround Insurance, visit https...
BONUS: FNO: News - InsurTechNY's David Gritz shares info on InsurTech Startup Competition 2020
January 30, 2020 22:49 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBGuest David Gritz, of InsurTechNY, shares information on the InsurTech Startup Competition 2020. For more information, visit: https://www.insurtechny.com/competition/
Ep 59 – Coverager Founder, Shefi Ben-Hutta
January 24, 2020 19:31 - 45 minutes - 62 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Shefi Ben-Hutta, Founder of Coverager. Coverager is the go-to source for insurance innovation that leverages data and information; and creates coverage on topics relevant to insurers and insurance professionals. Listen as Shefi, Rob, and Lee discuss Coverager’s unique perspective on news and information in the industry; discuss the implications of customer engagement in the insurance space; talk on several topics within the insuretech ver...
Ep 58 – Strategy Meets Action Partner, Karen Furtado
January 17, 2020 19:15 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Karen Furtado, Strategic Advisor and Insurance Industry Expert at Strategy Meets Action (SMA). SMA offers consulting, advisory services, and research to help insurers embrace digital transformation, emerging technologies, and insuretech. Through the leverage of their experience and expertise, they are transforming the insurance industry. To learn more about Strategy Meets Action, visit https://strategymeetsaction.com FNO: InsureTech ...
Ep 58 – Strategy Meets Action Strategic Advisor and Insurance Industry Expert, Karen Furtado
January 17, 2020 19:15 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Karen Furtado, Strategic Advisor and Insurance Industry Expert at Strategy Meets Action (SMA). SMA offers consulting, advisory services, and research to help insurers embrace digital transformation, emerging technologies, and insuretech. Through the leverage of their experience and expertise, they are transforming the insurance industry. To learn more about Strategy Meets Action, visit https://strategymeetsaction.com FNO: InsureTech ...
Ep 57 – InsureTech Connect Co-founders Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub
January 10, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by InsureTech Connect (ITC) Co-founders Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub. With 2019 InsureTech Connect having come and gone, the ripples of September’s event are making waves in 2020 and beyond. Join Caribou, Jay, Rob, and Lee as we: look back on ITC’s structure and community. discuss how ITC has become a catalyst in the insuretech ecosystem. talk about the potential and opportunity of InsureTech Connect Asia. take a glimpse into the fut...
Ep 56 – Snapsheet Director of Innovation, Alex Meisner
January 03, 2020 19:20 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Alex Meisner, Director of Innovation at Snapsheet. As a claims technology and services company, Snapsheet utilizes cloud-based technology to enable customer engagement and intelligent workflows, all designed to deliver a superior claims experience. Snapsheet builds software to adapt to custom work processes, operational needs, and systems environment. Join Alex, Rob, and Lee as we discuss: Snapsheet’s history and humble beginnings. The...
Ep 55 – Elsewhen Co-Founder and CPO/CSO, Leon Gauhman
December 20, 2019 19:28 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Leon Gauhman, Co-Founder & CPO/CSO of Elsewhen. Since 2011, Elsewhen has provided a different approach to digital consultancy—utilizing strategy, design and engineering, and combining them into an actionable process. Join Leon, Rob, and Lee as we discuss: How Elsewhen’s services help turn customer ideas into realities and solutions. Elsewhen’s involvement in the insuretech vertical in Europe. The possible effects of Brexit on the ins...
Ep 54 – HazardHub CEO & Co-Founder, Bob Frady
December 13, 2019 19:31 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Bob Frady, Co-Founder & CEO of HazardHub. HazardHub uses geographic risk data sets to create assessments for a number of different hazards – things like risk of flood, wildfires and other risks. Their goal: keep YOU aware of the dangers around a property. Join Bob, Rob, and Lee as we discuss: Hazardhub’s free property risk assessment report, Free Home Risk. How/where Hazardhub gathers data, and how they’ve built some of their own data ...
Ep 53 – Kin Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Sean Harper
December 06, 2019 19:36 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBIn 2016, our guest’s company formed to disrupt the insurance space. They felt that homeowners deserve an easy-to-understand policy, insurance coverage that is affordable, and superior customer experience. Since then, they’ve move forward in their pursuits. With a team that has decades of experience in finance, insurance, and technology, their mission continues: fix homeowners insurance. On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Sean Harper, Co-Founder & CEO of Kin Insurance (Ki...
Ep 52 – Kangaroo Co-Founder & CEO Maximus Yaney
November 29, 2019 18:51 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBOver 59 million people in America don’t have home security. Our guest is on a mission to change that. Their goal: provide super simple security systems with the singular aim of making the world safer. On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Maximus Yaney, Co-Founder and CEO of Kangaroo. Kangaroo’s team is flipping old-school security on its head and have developed an innovative, hubless system that offers all the protection of traditional security - for a fraction of the cost. ...
Ep 51 - Kemper's Vice President of Claims, Mick Zondory
November 22, 2019 19:29 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, we are joined by Mick Zondory, Vice President of Claims at Kemper. As one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers serving over 6.4 million policies, Kemper is providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to improving the services to their customers. Listen to our conversation with Mick as we discuss: How carriers consider and leverage insuretech. The impact of technology on traditional customer service. Mick’s unique perspective of the insurance indust...
Ep 50 – FNO: InsureTech Podcast hosts Rob Beller, Lee Boyd, & Matt D. Fatheree
November 15, 2019 19:20 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThe hosts of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast look back to the last 49 episodes and reflect on the guests, topics, and episodes of the past. Join us in our conversation as discuss: How our guests have broken communication barriers down within the industry. What we’re learning and observing from insurance carriers. The generosity of our guests and complexity of the conversations and interviews. We want to hear from you: What do you think of our podcast? What are we missing? Where do you th...
Ep 49 – Gradient AI Founder & CEO, Stan Smith
November 08, 2019 19:36 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBOn this episode we are joined by Stan Smith, Founder & CEO of Gradient AI. Gradient AI develops and leverages decision support tools and workflow automation, assisted by Artificial Intelligence, to make organizations and people even more effective. Driven by data, they have created the "most accurate and automated AI models available in the insurance industry". FNO: InsureTech Podcast interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get unique and intriguing perspectives on how techn...
Ep 48 – SPLICE Software’s President & CEO, Tara Kelly
November 01, 2019 18:22 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBCommunication is the lifeline of customer-driven businesses. Establishing and maintaining a line of communication from consumer to business and being able to adapt it to changing technology trends, is how companies develop life-long customers. Our guest’s goal is to help clients create those customer connections. On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Tara Kelly, President & CEO of SPLICE Software. SPLICE Software leverages personalized communications to develop stronger rel...
Ep 47 – Grange Insurance’s Brent Hammer, Innovation Officer
October 25, 2019 18:57 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBInnovation comes in different forms and happens at different times. Having a dedicated innovation team allows opportunities for growth, efficiency, Our guest has over 13 years of experience with Grange Insurance’s ambitions and is now focused on their innovative endeavors. On this episode of FNO: InsureTech we are joined by Brent Hammer, Innovation Officer at the Columbus, Ohio based insurance carrier, Grange Insurance. Innovation has become an integral part in the ambitions and goals...
Ep 46 – GloveBox Co-Founders Ryan Mathisen, CEO, and Sean Mulhern, CIO
October 18, 2019 18:25 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBWhen there is a disconnect, someone has to bring the two ends together to make things work. In marketplace with fragmented services, it’s difficult to manage and keep things together, especially documentation. Our guest has found the solution by easily connecting customers to their carriers, all in one single mobile app. Having the most up-to-date policies and documentation in your hand gives a greater sense of ease and security. Our guest’s goal: make life simpler. On this episode of F...
Ep 45 – Mike McCann, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, at Rev1 Ventures
October 11, 2019 18:34 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBStartups require attention, resources, and time. Finding an investor or partner that offers these factors is not an easy task and requires thoughtful and methodical intent. Our guest for this episode has fostered, developed, and nurtured innovation, idea, and startups. 36 companies have had the opportunity to work with this venture group, and hundreds of others continue to reach out. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Mike McCann, Senior Vice President of Corpora...
Ep 44 – Darin McCarthy, Vice President of Claims at Hippo Insurance
October 04, 2019 18:29 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Darin McCarthy, Vice President of Claims at Hippo Insurance. Hippo has automated the process and modernized coverage, allowing them to offer policies that cover the homes and possessions that consumers own today, with cost efficiency and effectiveness. Tune in to this episode to hear Darin take us through Hippo’s model and how they view claims as a sales function. FNO: InsureTech Podcast interviews leaders from insuretech and insu...
Ep 43 – Mark Breading, Partner & Chief Research Officer at Strategy Meets Action (SMA)
September 27, 2019 18:45 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBStrategy is important when it comes to developing an idea, a goal, an action, and for our intent and purpose, insurance. By developing a strategy, a path can be formed that allows for clarity, understanding, and identifying the problems, as well as the solutions. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Mark Breading, Partner & Chief Research Officer at Strategy Meets Action (SMA). As a strategic advisory firm, SMA delivers advice, consultation, and published research ...
Ep 42 – Demetrius Gray, CEO & Co-Founder of WeatherCheck
September 20, 2019 18:27 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWeather is the lifeblood of claims. It can be the decisionmaker, the telltale sign, the cause. One company has taken its roots in the weather, providing data points that can be used in predicting claims patterns and insights and determining when an insurer should file a claim. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Demetrius Gray, CEO & Co-Founder of WeatherCheck. WeatherCheck monitors properties for hail damage so that insurance carriers, mortgage companies, and ...
Ep 41 – Carey Anne Nadeau, Founder & CEO of Open Data Nation (ODN)
September 13, 2019 18:54 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBData is power. It creates. It moves. With data comes knowledge and information that can be integral and crucial to a business, organization, even an infrastructure of a city. This week, we talk with a business that makes sense of data points and turns it into useable, logical big data. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Carey Ann Nadeau, Founder & CEO of Open Data Nation (ODN). ODN combines detailed public records and industry expertise to reveal new, lea...
Ep 40 – Catherine Reese, Chief Claims Officer at Tower Hill Insurance Group
September 06, 2019 18:16 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB***This episode of the FNO: InsureTech was recorded prior to Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by this storm.*** The world of insurance is constantly evolving. As technologies innovate and improve the claims processes, customer-insurer relationships are also evolving and adapting. Innovation is becoming a practice in and of itself. This week, we get a glimpse of the evolving insurance industry from the perspective of a CCO. On this week’s episode of F...
Ep 39 – Miguel Fernandez, CEO & Co-Founder of Claimbot
August 30, 2019 18:38 - 49 minutes - 46 MBCommunicating with customers is integral to any business. When it comes to communicating with the insured, it’s important to build rapport and relationships that allow easy flow of information. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Miguel Fernandez, Founder of Claimbot (https://www.claimbotcx.com). Claimbot’s technology integrates with your systems to ensure users receive accurate and actionable answers—reducing the need to connect with a call center agent and delive...
Ep 38 – Andy “Maverick” Liu, Founder & CEO of Bees360 Inc.
August 23, 2019 19:24 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB“Artificial Intelligence” and “Drone Technology” have been recent and relevant buzz phrases in the insuretech industry. The application of these technologies have mostly been used in separate situations, but when you put the two together, you get a result that can do amazing things. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Andy “Maverick” Liu, Founder & CEO of Bees360 Inc. (https://www.bees360.com). Bees360 is empowering property inspections by leveraging AI, Big Data, a...
Ep 37 – Alex Beller, Co-Founder/President at Postscript
August 16, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 56 MBSMS is has become a commonplace form of communication. Notifications have become the normal. The ease of communication has opened up opportunities to contact customers on a more personable, direct way. One company has taken a direction in harnessing the power of SMS for smart and intelligent communication for businesses. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Alex Beller, Co-Founder/President of Postscript (https://www.postscript.io). Postscript (Y Combinator W19 par...
Ep 36 – Dan Reed, Managing Director, American Family Ventures
August 09, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn the space of insuretech, there is a lot of opportunity. Efficiency opportunity, growth opportunity, distribution opportunity, and more. Growing a startup may involve an acquisition of funds, resources, and support to gain those opportunities. One such company that provides these opportunities is American Family Ventures. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Dan Reed, Managing Director, of American Family Ventures (https://www.amfamventures.com). Dan is the Mana...
Ep 35 – Tony Triola, Director of Claims, Strategic Supplier Management
August 02, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBNot many people have a front row seat to insuretech. To see ideas and concepts from conception to reality, to watch the wave of innovation crash on the shores of the insurance industry. Our guest this week has the unique experience of having perspectives from boots on the ground to director, a full scope of knowledge and expertise. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Tony Triola, Director of Claims, Strategic Supplier Management. A well-respected insurance executi...
Ep 34 – Brett Jurgens, Co-Founder & CEO at Notion
July 26, 2019 18:19 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThe rise of IoT (Internet of Things) has given customers the connectivity, and ability, to control and monitor their property. Partnering IoTs with insurance has created a new experience and changed the way that insurance providers interact with their customers and provide services. Notion is one of those companies that is bridging insurance and technology with an enhanced customer experience. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Brett Jurgens, Co-Founder and CEO ...
Ep 33 – Rob Galbraith, Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker & Author
July 19, 2019 17:50 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWriting a book takes content and a timeline. Being a thought leader requires identifying problems and finding solutions. Becoming a keynote speaker requires certain depth of knowledge and familiarity. These are things that require time, experience, and motivation. These things have all been done by Rob Galbraith, the “most interesting man in insurance”. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Rob Galbraith. With over 20 years of experience in the financial servic...
Ep 32 – Matt Talbot, CEO/Co-Founder at GoSpotCheck
July 12, 2019 18:46 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBIt is essential to empower your workforce nowadays. Utilizing things like mobile technology, automation, and analytics can create useable data, operational insights, and business opportunities. But where do you start? How do you start? GoSpotCheck has the answer. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Matt Talbot, CEO/Co-Founder at GoSpotCheck. GoSpotCheck has enabled over 200 enterprise brands to capture critical data from the field, using web-based reporting & a...
Ep 31 – Ashish Dudani, Vice President - Insurance, KiwiTech
July 05, 2019 17:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBA startup company can face many challenges in their early stages: fundraising, technology, and developing business relationships. That is why startups look for help from accelerators, incubators, and partnerships, to turn their possibilities into realities. That is what KiwiTech is doing for startups: co-building great companies with their startup partners. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Ashish Dudani, Vice President - Insurance, of KiwiTech (ht...
Ep 30 – Adam Kostecki, Sr. Asst. Vice President, Amica Mutual Insurance
June 28, 2019 18:14 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWhen it comes to innovation, there is a process that is involved in discovering technology initiatives and emerging technologies. When you combine that process of seeking innovation with the oldest mutual insurer of automobiles (as well a provider of other lines of insurance) in the country and winner of 49 J.D. Power Awards, you get Adam Kostecki. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Adam Kostecki, Senior Assistant Vice President, at Amica Insurance (https://www.a...
Ep 29 – Pascal Begin, Sr. Leader, Product Management, CoreLogic Symbility
June 21, 2019 18:51 - 40 minutes - 38 MBWhen someone knows the market and listens to the market, they can create a product that is able to provide the solutions desired and needed. In today’s age, the market is saturated with many possible solutions-- but do they have the right data to give you the exact fit of need? Can integration occur, so that both parties can benefit from one another and be beneficial to the industry? On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Pascal Begin, Sr. Leader, Product Management...
Ep 28 – Cameron MacArthur, Founder and CEO at A.I. Insurance Inc.
June 14, 2019 18:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBData is essential in developing a comprehensive claim. It’s about making sense of the information collected. Data, however, can be a pain point. The problem? Traditional claims software is outdated, incomplete, and inflexible. That’s where A.I. Insurance Inc. (http://aiinsurance.io) comes in. Their aim: bring claim management “to the cloud”. On this week’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Cameron MacArthur, CEO & Founder of A.I. Insurance Inc. They have created an intelligen...
Ep 27 - Jay Weintraub & Caribou Honig, Co-Founders, InsureTech Connect
June 05, 2019 15:34 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MB“Lyft is essentially an insurance company, that just happens to do rideshares.” - Caribou Honig (click to tweet) Ideas spread through a community. And for many of us siloed in our desk jobs, this phenomenon may be absent in our lives. That’s where the role of conferences come into play. By gathering groups of people within any given industry—ideas are able to bounce between minds, and creativity is sparked. However, this isn’t the case for every conference. Many are filled with lon...
Ep 26 - Bryan Falchuk, Head of Customer, Hi Marley
May 31, 2019 19:13 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MB“It’s not a texting tool. It’s not a chatbot. It’s much bigger than that. It’s a hub.” - Bryan Falchuk (click to tweet) It boils down to customer satisfaction. At the end of the day, if your policyholders aren’t happy—they will just seek out other carriers for coverage. We see this happen in the companies that get lost in the other metrics: annual revenue, marketing budgets, R&D. The bottom is that in 2019, there is too much competition, and customers are too smart to be given averag...
Ep 25 - Roel Peeters, Co-Founder & CEO, Roost
May 24, 2019 17:23 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB“We’re not doing the internet of things. We’re doing the internet of dumb things, retrofitting the smart into place.” - Roel Peeters (click to tweet) Everyone is talking about the internet of things. Turning the physical objects of our home into cloud-enabled, smart devices that communicate with each other seems like the way our society should be shifting. But have we taken it too far with new innovations like smart dishwashers and smart refrigerators? Roel Peeters, the Founder & C...
Ep 24 - Ted Stuckey, Managing Director, QBE Ventures
May 17, 2019 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MB“Know what problem you’re trying to solve. And who you’re trying to solve it for.” - Ted Stuckey (click to tweet) Innovation comes from the startup. But a startup has only so much power to bring those new ideas to life. When first starting out, the labor required to lift the operation above sea level is so immense that innovation gets lost in the noise of to-do’s. This is when it may be time to partner with a corporation. On today’s episode of FNO: InsureTech, we are joined by Ted ...
Ep 23 - James Swayze, Executive, CoreLogic-Symbility
May 10, 2019 13:50 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB“If you can track a pizza on Domino’s—surely you can track where you are on your claim.” - James Swayze (click to tweet) It’s hard to quantify just how valuable data is. We hear the news stories about corporations mining our behavior and reselling it as datasets. But really, how valuable can these facts be? It turns out that in the insurance industry, access to all parts of a customer journey with his/her own property—that dataset can significantly improve the claims process. That’...
Ep 22 - Joe Kirgues, Co-Founder gener8tor, Onramp Insurance Conference
May 03, 2019 22:28 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB“So many discussions across industries are the same discussions, with just a different wrapper.” - Joe Kirgues (click to tweet) Conferences have a routine. You wake up at the hotel, meet for coffee downstairs, network amongst each other on the conference floor, attend a few keynotes,, go out to dinner, and then repeat the motions the next day. But what happens when you put a conference inside a sports stadium? And only make it one day? The answer is in today’s episode of FNO: I...
Ep 21 - Dr. Philip Klotzbach, Meteorologist, Colorado State University, Part 2
May 02, 2019 21:46 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB“It’s a 50/50 chance—or a coin flip—that in any given year, a major hurricane will hit the U.S based on historical data.” - Dr. Philip Klotzbach (click to tweet) Weather is becoming easier to predict. With the advancing technologies and increasing quantities of data, forecasting storms and hurricanes is becoming less and less of a challenge. And for those of us in the insurance industry, this accuracy and preparedness is incredibly valuable. That’s why for today’s episode of FNO: I...
Ep 20 - Alyssa Hunt, SVP Technical Operations, QBE North America
April 19, 2019 18:39 - 44 minutes - 62 MB“You have to have a culture that’s on board with change. People have to be excited about it, not scared of it.” - Alyssa Hunt (click to tweet) There will always be loss. Natural disasters, human error, or even just the everyday motions of life—one thing we know for certain is that our homes, our property, our cars—they are all at-risk of being damaged. Enter the insuretech solutions—which range from automating the claims processes during these moments of loss all the way to gathering...