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FNO: InsureTech

Alacrity Solutionswww.fnoinsuretech.com
A podcast that interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get up-to-date ideas and perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretechs, service providers, and various industry groups. New episodes feature people who are on the forefront of inventing, using, developing, or transforming the insurance world through applied technology. FNO: InsureTech is created and produced by Alacrity Solutions.
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Episodes

Ep 158 – Verikai CEO, Jeffrey Chen

Rob and Lee talk with Verikai CEO, Jeffrey Chen in Episode 158 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast! FNO: InsureTech welcomes Verikai to the podcast! Verikai has poised itself as the most accurate predictive risk tool for insurance, leveraging machine learning and behavioral data to better assess and understand risk and empower the bottom line in underwriting. Like what you hear? Let us know: email us at fno@470claims.com

Dec 18, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 158

Ep 157 – Honey Insurance CEO & Co-Founder, Richard Joffe, and Notion CEO & Co-Founder, Brett Jurgens

Rob and Lee have two guests on this episode: Honey Insurance CEO & Co-Founder, Richard Joffe, and Notion, a Comcast Company, CEO & Co-Founder, Brett Jurgens! FNO: InsureTech goes down under again, speaking with Honey Insurance and Notion execs to learn more about their partnership and about the individual companies. With Honey Insurance leveraging IoT and innovation into their products and Notion, who provides IoT and innovation to customers and carriers, it was a match to be made. Join ...

Dec 10, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 157

Ep 156 – Snapsheet Chief Strategy Officer, CJ Przybyl

Rob and Lee talk with CJ Przybyl, Chief Strategy Officer at Snapsheet! FNO: InsureTech continues to delve into the company Snapsheet, talking with their Chief Strategy Officer, CJ Przybyl. Snapsheet exists to make claims simple for everyone. Through their pioneering expertise in virtual estimating and leading cloud-native claims management software, they are transforming the end-to-end claims process. Join CJ, Rob, and Lee as they discuss the origins of Snapsheet, their role as a technology-driv...

Dec 03, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 156

Ep 155 – Safely.com CEO & Co-Founder, Andrew Bate

Join Rob and Lee on this week's episode as they talk with Andrew Bate, CEO & Co-Founder of Safely.com! Safely.com is the leading insurtech and guest screening solution for the vacation and short-term rental market. Since its launch in 2015, Safely.com has covered over $40 billion of homeowner liability. We had the opportunity to talk with Andrew and learn more about Safely.com, his role, the experiences of running an integral part of the vacation and short-term rental market, and so much mor...

Nov 27, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 155

Ep 154 – Mighty Capital Partner, Matthias Weber

Join Rob and Lee on this week's episode as they talk with Matthias Weber, Partner at Mighty Capital! Mighty Capital invest in the best products as defined by product leaders. Along with products that count, their network of veteran product managers, they are the springboard that will enable startups to become market leaders. We had the opportunity to talk with Matthias Weber, Partner at Mighty Capital, and learn more about him, his role, and his experiences that have taken him around the world, ...

Nov 19, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 154

Ep 153 – Verisk AVP of Claims Automation & Partner Strategy, Tony Triola

Join Rob and Lee on this week's episode as they talk with return guest, Tony Triola! Tony has made the jump from carrier to vendor, jumping into a new role as AVP of Claims Automation & Partner Strategy at Verisk. With a team of nearly 9,000, Verisk helps customers make crucial decisions every day about risk—with greater precision, efficiency, and discipline. As one of the leading data analytics providers serving customers in insurance, we're excited to learn Tony's new role and so much more...

Nov 12, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Ep 152 – SimpliSafe Head of Partnerships, Matt Wolf

Join Rob and Lee on this week's episode as they talk with Matt Wolf, Head of Partnerships at SimpliSafe. SimpliSafe is ushering in a new era — one where anyone anywhere can have a security system that's not only simple, but also on the cutting edge. Leveraging seamless 24/7 professional monitoring through an easy-to-use, easy-to-setup system; all without the long-term contracts and sky-high prices of traditional alarm companies. To date, they're protecting over 2 million Americans, and that numb...

Nov 05, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 152

Ep 151 – Arity VP of Product, Peter Levinson

Join Rob and Lee on this week's episode as they talk with Peter Levinson, VP of Product at Arity. Arity is turning mobility and driver data into meaningful behavioral insights, leveraging telematics to make transportation smarter, safer, and more useful for everyone. Their mobile and telematics platform transforms large amounts of raw driving data into meaningful insights that help collect data at scale, better predict risk, and improve customer experiences Join Peter, Rob, and Lee as they discu...

Oct 29, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Ep 150 – FNO: InsureTech talks with Hippo at ITC 2021

Rob and Lee talk with Hippo Insurance (Hippo) Leaders Assaf Wand, Rick McCathron, and Chris Donahue on this special episode recorded at InsureTech Connect 2021. With the annual event of InsureTech Connect, great minds and companies come together and network and celebrate innovation in insurance and technology. Hosts Rob and Lee had the opportunity to have a conversation with the following Hippo Insurance execs: CEO & Co-Founder Assaf Wand, President Rick McCathron, and Chief Underwriting Off...

Oct 22, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 150

Ep 149 – Guidewire Software VP of HazardHub, Bob Frady

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Bob Frady, VP of HazardHub at Guidewire Software (Guidewire). It's been a moment since we've talked with Bob! Since then, a lot has happened and this time around we talk about the big news for HazardHub. Join Bob, Rob, and Lee as they discuss HazardHub, the big news, and much more.

Oct 15, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 149

Ep 148 – CyberCube CEO, Pascal Millaire

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Pascal Millaire, CEO of CyberCube. CyberCube delivers data-driven cyber analytics built specifically for the insurance industry. CyberCube is focused on solving the most difficult and important cyber risk challenges in insurance with world-class analytics. The CyberCube platform was established in 2015 by Symantec to apply the cyber security company's unique sources of data, intelligence and expertise to cyber insurance analytics and now ...

Oct 08, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Ep 147 – Hippo Insurance President, Rick McCathron

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Rick McCathron, President of Hippo Insurance (Hippo). You deserve smarter homeowners insurance. Founded on the belief that homeowners deserve better insurance, Hippo has positioned itself as a model of the insuretech, a strong blend of insurance know-how and technological innovation. As we continue to interview integral, executive members of the Hippo team, we are learning more and more about the depth, height, and width of all that's Hip...

Oct 01, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Ep 146 – Fetch CEO & Founder, Trace Meek

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Trace Meek, CEO & Founder of Fetch. Fetch is a web-based software platform that allows insurance brokers to quickly, easily research underwriting for a given insurance risk in under 30 seconds, saving time & money for all involved. Fetch Insight has the homeowner data you need to assess risk and power underwriting, making more informed decisions — today. Join Trace, Rob and Lee as they discuss: what led to the founding of Fetch em...

Sep 24, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Ep 145 – State Auto Insurance VP, Auto & Property Claims, Josh Thompson

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob talks with Josh Thompson, VP, Auto & Property Claims at State Auto Insurance (State Auto). With a 100-year history and pledge of providing reasonable rates with prompt and fair claim service, State Auto continues to develop products and services to handle claims for both auto and property insurance customers. Co-Host Rob Beller had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of State Auto in Columbus, Ohio and talk with our guest for today. Join Josh and...

Sep 17, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Ep 144 – SafeAuto President & CEO, Ron Davies

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Lee talks with Ron Davies, President & CEO of SafeAuto Insurance Group (SafeAuto). SafeAuto is a leading provider of affordable state minimum coverage since its founding in 1993. From humble beginnings in a small, one room office downtown to a full office building near Easton Town Center, SafeAuto has always been proud to call Columbus, Ohio home. With an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and the idea that everybody has the right to have insurance, they no...

Sep 10, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Ep 143 – Accelerant CEO & Co-Founder Jeff Radke

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Jeff Radke, CEO & Co-Founder of Accelerant. Accelerant was founded and is led by a team of insurance industry veterans who understand the challenges of MGAs and PAs. They partner with their members, exclusively with MGAs and Program Admins to help them grow, and only succeed when they succeed as well. With transparency and collaboration at the core of their values, they've built a firm that leverages technology and innovation to deliver. Join ...

Sep 04, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Ep 142 – Farmers Insurance Senior Product Innovation Manager, Daniel Khurgin, and SimpliSafe Head of Partnerships, Matt Wolf

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with two prominent companies that have partnered together to empower insureds and to provide safety and security. We talk with Daniel Khurgin, Senior Product Innovation Manager at Farmers Insurance, and Matt Wolf, Head of Partnerships at SimpliSafe. Join Lee as he learns more about this strategic collaboration that aims to help lessen home damages and generate savings on homeowners' policies. Join Daniel, Matt, and Lee as they discuss: a little backgro...

Aug 27, 202134 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Ep 141 – From The Vault: Hippo Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Assaf Wand

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back one of our favorite and most popular episodes, featuring Hippo Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Assaf Wand. With Hippo Insurance (Hippo) making its NYSE debut a few weeks ago, we're re-releasing our 2020 interview with Hippo's Co-Founder & CEO. Founded in 2015, Hippo was founded on the belief that homeowners deserve better insurance. Through leveraging smart-home technology, data and analytics; and many other insuretech innovations, they've cr...

Aug 20, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 141

Ep 140 – LeaseLock Founder & CEO, Derek Merrill

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Derek Merrill, Founder & CEO of LeaseLock. LeaseLock leverages artificial intelligence to eliminate security deposits from enterprise operating infrastructure—powering a faster, simpler, more affordable rental transaction. LeaseLock integrates within the native online leasing checkout process, resulting in significant conversion lift—while instantly generating industry-leading coverage for the property on every lease. Join Derek and Lee as the...

Aug 13, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Ep 139 – HOMEE Co-Founder & CRO, Dave Theus

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Dave Theus, Co-Founder & CRO of HOMEE. HOMEE is the leading technology-enabled claims management company connecting policyholders, insurance and warranty companies, and premier pro networks. Leveraging a suite of proprietary software solutions, HOMEE is making the insurance claims process faster and efficient. Join Dave, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the history and lead up to founding HOMEE. what solutions HOMEE offers to carriers. how HOMEE ...

Aug 06, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Ep 138 – kWh analytics CEO & Founder, Richard Matsui

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Richard Matsui, CEO & Founder of kWh analytics. By leveraging the most comprehensive performance database of solar assets in the United States and the strength of the global insurance markets, kWh Analytics has positioned itself as the insurer for the Energy Transition. Through leveraging their products Solar Revenue Put, HelioStats, and STAR Comps, customers can minimize risk and increase returns of their solar portfolios. Join Richard, Rob, ...

Jul 30, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Ep 137 – Snapsheet President & Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Cohen

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Andrew Cohen, President and COO of Snapsheet. FNO: InsureTech continues to learn more about Snapsheet and how they are automating the claims process, leveraging cloud-native management software, technology, and services to drive claims, appraisals, and payments. Join Andrew, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Snapsheet as pioneers of auto appraisals and claims process. straight-through processing. perspective from an insurance guy gone insuretech, and ...

Jul 23, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Ep 136 – Bolt Insurance CEO & Co-Founder, Eric Gewirtzman

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Eric Gewirtzman, CEO & Co-Founder of Bolt Insurance (bolt). bolt is changing the way insurance is sold. bolt has created an insurance exchange that enables carriers, brokers, MGAs and newcomers to the industry to expand distribution, create new insurance products, and offer more insurance choices. This in turn improves efficiencies, profits, and customer experiences, the greater good for the insurance ecosystem. Join Eric, Rob, and Lee as they...

Jul 16, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Ep 135 – 2021 InsureTech Connect Preview, feat. Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub, Co-Founders of InsureTech Connect. ITC Vegas returns October 2021. Following the tail of an innovative, digital experience of ITC 2020, 2021's conference is expected to continue the legacy of bringing about change, innovation, and decision-making for the insuretech community. As 2020 brought about change amidst a global pandemic, the conference made adjustments and decisions that continued to enable growth and po...

Jul 09, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Ep 134 – AAAtraq CEO, Lawrence Shaw

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Lawrence Shaw, CEO of AAAtraq. Website non-compliance has become a reality in the US as organizations struggle to meet their legal obligations to limit online discrimination. AAAtraq is the first service of its kind to include litigation support and cost coverage, so you can be confident that you are protected whilst you follow your pathway to compliance. They automate the four cornerstones to compliance: Staff Development, Supplier Management, Co...

Jul 02, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Ep 133 – Voom Co-Founder & CTO, Ori Blumenthal

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Ori Blumenthal, Co-Founder & CTO of Voom. Voom is an innovative insuretech company that is creating next-generation insurance products for new-mobility segments. Using innovative risk analysis, policy management, and seamless user interface, they are revolutionizing the specialized mobility insurance market. Their focus covers a variety of mobility verticals, including drones, motorcycles, e-scooters, light planes, and modern fleets. Join Ori,...

Jun 25, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Ep 132 – Supercede Co-Founders Ben Rose & Jerad Leigh

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Ben Rose, President, and Jerad Leigh, CEO, both Co-Founders of Supercede. Supercede is on a mission to change the way reinsurance works for everyone, for the better. They are leveraging a combination of reinsurance, actuarial, and software engineering talent determined to build a groundbreaking solution for the pain points in the reinsurance industry. Join Ben, Jerad, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what is reinsurance and why is it so important; wh...

Jun 18, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 132

Ep 131 – Auto Club Enterprises VP of Insurance Claims, Claudia Rodriguez

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Claudia Rodriguez, VP of Insurance Claims at Auto Club Enterprises, a AAA Insurer (ACE). Rob talks with returning guest Claudia Rodriguez to learn more about Auto Club Enterprises. As one of the three underwriting companies for AAA, ACE provides a variety of insurance coverage and services to their members. Join Claudia and Rob as they discuss: being an affiliate of the American Automobile Association (AAA), Claudia's role as the VP of Insurance C...

Jun 11, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Ep 130 – CCC Intelligent Solutions SVP, Chief Strategy Officer Marc Fredman

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Marc Fredman, SVP, Chief Strategy Officer at CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC). CCC is a technology leader pioneering solutions that power insurers, automotive manufacturers, collision repairers, parts suppliers, lenders, fleet operators and more through our advanced cloud-based SaaS platform of digital and data services. As a trusted leader in AI, IoT, network management, customer experience, and digital workflows, CCC continues to innovate the spa...

Jun 04, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 130

Ep 129 – Xactware President Mike Fulton

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Mike Fulton, President of Xactware. Once again, Rob and Lee sit down and talk with return guest Mike Fulton to talk Xactware. It's been over a year since their last conversation (Episode 64, published February 28, 2020) and we are excited to catch up with Mike and hear what's happened, what's happening, and what the future holds for Xactware. Join Mike, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Elevate 2021 and the shift to a virtual experience; finding the b...

May 28, 202149 minSeason 1Ep. 129
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