Lee talks with Ty Harris, Co-Founder & CEO of Openly on the lastest episode of FNO: InsureTech. Openly is reshaping insurance with transparency, simplicity, and trust. Using cutting-edge data and technology, Openly provides customizable, competitive prices to protect the insured's most valuable assets. Join Ty and Lee as they discuss the origins of Openly, the importance of insurance agents, company culture, Ty's experience and growth; and more. Learn more about Openly at https://openly.com....
Aug 19, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Lee and Rob talk with Bruce Lucas, Founder & CEO of Slide Insurance (Slide) on this week's episode of FNO: InsureTech. Slide is leveraging technology and deep insurance expertise to hyper-personalize, optimize, and streamline every part of the home insurance process. Founded in 2021, they are making it easy for modern homeowners to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets. Based in Tampa, FL the company was founded by Bruce Lucas, an insurance insider with a deep understa...
Aug 12, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 187
Lee and Rob talk with Brent Williams, Founder & CEO of Benekiva on this week's episode of FNO: InsureTech. Benekiva is delivering configurable technologies to optimize and transform the end-to-end claims and servicing experience. The rules-based SaaS platform transforms disparate and outdated processes/systems into a single platform ecosystem. The flexibility of their Data Configurator means carriers provide data in any format so integrations begin earlier, allowing for a return on investmen...
Aug 05, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 186
In our latest episode, Lee and Rob continue their conversation with Breach Insurance (Breach) Co-Founder and CEO, Eyhab Aejaz to learn more about cryptocurrency, blockchain, and much more. Listen to Part 1 here ! Learn more about Breach at https://www.breachinsured.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at amuya@alacritysolutions.com....
Jul 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 185
In our latest episode, Lee and Rob talk with Breach Insurance (Breach) Co-Founder and CEO, Eyhab Aejaz. Breach Insurance takes on the risk of exchange hacks so insureds can confidently invest in cryptocurrency. Through a fully-digital experience, Breach offers coverage in the event of hacks of exchange wallets, social engineering events, and more. As the first regulated insurance product for retail crypto investors, Rob and Lee are excited to have the Eyhab on the show to share more about Breach...
Jul 18, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Rob and Lee talk with return guest David McFarland, Co-Founder & CEO at Coterie Insurance (Coterie). Coterie is building modern business insurance, creating fast, easy, reliable coverage that reaches businesses where they are, when they need it. Coterie integrates insurance into platforms and processes that businesses, contractors, and gig workers already use, unlocking protection in minutes. Their tech-based approach to business insurance uses data-driven automation, providing accurate and ...
Jul 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Lee and Rob talk with return guest Katelyn Johnson, Managing Director at American Family Ventures. American Family Ventures has been a prominent venture capital firm with a focus on insurance innovation, fintech, data/analytics, IoT, and cyber security. They've had the privilege and opportunity to support and assist many insuretech and innovations that have come to insurance. Join Lee, Rob, and Katelyn as they discuss what's been happening in insuretech, the VC space, the economic impact on VC, ...
Jun 24, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Rob and Lee talk with return guest Mike Fulton, President of Property Estimating Solutions at Verisk. Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy, and specialized markets, and financial services. In the annual tradition, we talk with Mike again, discussing Xactware, Elevate, post-pandemic workplace, and even some alma mater talk! Learn more about Verisk at https://www.verisk.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest...
Jun 21, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 181
A smooth payment experience is an important part of the claims journey, and any way to streamline the process and experience, for both the insurer and insured, is more critical than ever. Join Rob and Lee as they talk with two members of the Commerce Bank claims payment team, Gary Goldsmith, Vice President, Insurance Industry Consultant - Digital Claims Payments, and Ed Fowler, Insurance Industry Consultant - Claims Payments. Learn more about Commerce Bank at https://www.commercebank.com/ Like w...
Jun 10, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 180
Rob and Lee talk with Charlie Wendland, Head of Claims at Branch Insurance (Branch). By putting data and technology to work and harnessing the power of community, Branch continues to make insurance better and more affordable for all. In our second interview with Branch, Rob and Lee talk with their Head of Claims, Charlie Wendland, to learn more about Branch, how their claims operations is, how he built it from the ground up, their corporate culture, and much more. Learn more about Branch Insuran...
Jun 04, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Rob and Lee talk with OneClick Code Founder and CEO, Garrett Kurtt, in the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech. OneClick Code has automated building codes across the country. Through their app, they can instantly give users accurate and critical data to automatic answers to jurisdiction, code enforcement, and line items required for a specific property. Not only do they give time and money back, but they also reduce friction for all parties. Join Garrett, Rob, and Lee as they discuss the origins o...
May 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 178
On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob talks with CEO Adam Kiefer and COO Matt Donovan, Co-Founders of Talage. Talage is the API quoting platform for commercial insurance whose software helps accelerate growth and leverage technology within the digital insurance ecosystem. They connect all players in commercial insurance, delivering instant quotes from multiple carriers, increasing efficiency for redundant processes, and making digital distribution simple and easy. Rob had the opportunity...
May 16, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 177
On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Lee and Rob talk with Matt Van Every, CEO of Canopy Weather. Canopy Weather applies an application-first approach to deliver powerful weather data products with specific, real-world business applications. By asking the right questions and factoring in essential, overlooked variables, Canopy's technology triangulates on valuable new insights into the most pressing questions in your business. Before Canopy Weather, Matt Van Every and Don Giuliano were part...
May 06, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 176
On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Matthew (Matt) Sutika, CIO of Obie Insurance (Obie). Obie is reinventing the insurance process for landlords and rental property investors. Whether a seasoned investor or just starting out, Obie makes requesting a quote and getting coverage simple, affordable, and transparent. Servicing a unique niche of the insurance vertical, Rob and Lee wanted to learn more about Obie. Join Matt and FNO: InsureTech as they discuss the origins of ...
Apr 22, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 175
On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Andy Yeoman, CEO & Co-Founder of Concirrus. This passion to leverage technology in new and impactful ways led Concirrus to focus on supporting the insurance industry, and more specifically specialty marine and commercial automotive insurance. A potent blend of deep domain expertise and data science led to the creation of their big data and machine learning platform – Quest. Join Andy, Rob, and Lee as they discuss what is Concirr...
Apr 15, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 174
On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Julie Rochman, former CEO of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported solely by property insurers and reinsurers. They deliver top-tier science and translate it into action so they can prevent risks, strengthen homes and businesses, inform the insurance industry, and support thriving communities. Join Julie, Rob, an...
Apr 08, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 173
On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Brian Fritton, CEO of Havoc Shield. Startups face regulatory, financial, and reputational pressures, as well security pressures to protect themselves and customers. Havoc Shield is the security steward that brings information security and compliance requirement solutions to startups and small businesses. Havoc Shield creates a custom cybersecurity plan, created by experts, to address and reduce security threats. One price, 12 tools,...
Apr 01, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Rob and Lee get "fired up" in their talk with American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS) Senior Risk Strategy Lead, Matt Hinds-Aldrich, on the latest episode of the FNO: InsureTech podcast. AAIS has served the property and casualty insurance industry as the only national nonprofit advisory organization governed by its member companies, providing insurance forms, rules and loss costs to over 700 insurance carriers across the country. We had the opportunity to talk with Matt and learn about...
Mar 25, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 171
On our 170th episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back an insuretech that continues to innovate the insurance industry, and has become the face of insuretech and insurance innovation. Rob and Lee talk with Hover Inc.'s Matt Lewis, COO and VP of Growth, and Ben Abbott, Staff Product Manager. With the announcement in Febraury (2022) of the Hover and Verisk integration, FNO: InsureTech wanted to learn more about the exciting news from the team at Hover. Join Rob and Lee as they hear from Ben and Ma...
Mar 18, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 170
On our 169th episode of FNO: InsureTech, Lee talks with Chris Bacon, COO at Openly, and Henriette Fleischmann, Co-Founder of Hosta A.I. With the recent partnership between Openly and Hosta A.I., FNO: InsureTech's Lee talks with Chris and Henriette to explore the new relationship, the individual companies themselves, and how both are bringing innovation to the insurance industry. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great fit as a guest for the podcast? Let us know: ...
Mar 11, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 169
On our 168th episode, Lee and Rob talk with Teresa Vidger, President and Founder of Temporary Housing Directory (THD). As the latest acquisition of Alacrity Solutions, THD is a nationwide service that coordinates the selection of short or long-term temporary housing choices for individuals displaced due to an insurance claim, corporate relocation or catastrophe teams and first responders. Lee and Rob had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Teresa and learn the story behind THD, the services T...
Mar 04, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 168
On our 167th episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob talks with Dave Wechsler, Principal at OMERS Ventures. With over 30 years of professional experience, including five tech startups, tenure at Comcast Xfinity, and most recently Hippo Insurance, where he served as the VP of Growth, Dave is aware of the challenges faced by startups, especially those in large industries. Rob had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Dave and explore his work experiences and journey, all leading up to his current role as...
Feb 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 167
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we dive into the FNO: InsureTech Vault to pull out a great episode featuring Mike Fulton, President of Xactware, which originally aired in May of 2021. Join Lee and Rob as they catch up with Mike and discuss Elevate 2021 and the shift to a virtual experience; finding the balance between leading and following in the industry; the continued advancement of innovation and integration; and more. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who'd be a great g...
Feb 11, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 166
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Clay Rising, Vice President of Claims at Kin Insurance. Having spoken to them back in the winter of 2019, it's about time that Rob and Lee follow up with another great conversation with Kin. Kin is the home insurance company for every new normal, leveraging innovation to empower homeowners and their insurance. Because of their technology and direct-to-consumer model, they provide affordable pricing without compromising coverage, even in a...
Feb 04, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 165
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back another awesome company that we last had on the podcast back in November 2020. Rob and Lee talk with Dave Crosby, Co-Founder & CMO of Wyze. At its core, Wyze is rooted in relationships. With every product and service they've built, they are paving a way forward for bringing innovation to the home and livelihood. Smart cameras, home monitoring systems, health and lifestyle items; just to name a few, they are bringing technology to more people ...
Jan 28, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 164
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Chris Donahue, Chief Underwriting Officer at Hippo Insurance. As we reconvene from the holidays, we start the year off with a great interview from Hippo Insurance. Join us as we learn more about Chris' role at Hippo, the focus on loss/risk mitigation, emerging technologies and data sources; and more. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who'd be a great guest on our podcast? Email us at fno@470claims.com !...
Jan 21, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 163
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back another awesome company that we last had on the podcast back in 2020. Rob and Lee talk with Jonathan Matus, Co-Founder & CEO of Zendrive. Zendrive's Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform empowers users to understand and mitigate mobility risk with behavioral feedback, predictive insights, and automated alerts. Zendrive is power usage-based insurance, claims automation, risk modeling, and more. Join FNO: InsureTech as we learn more about t...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 162
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back an awesome episode and company that we last had on the podcast back in 2020. Rob and Lee had the opportunity to talk with Rachelle and Henriette, co-founders of Hosta A.I. (a.k.a. Hosta Labs) learn more about this innovative company. Join Rachelle, Henriette, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what Hosta Labs is, and what is Hopper AI; a walkthrough of their technology and application of it; Rachelle's education and experience and how it led to the fo...
Jan 07, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Rob and Lee talk with the FNO: InsureTech team and chat about 2021 and a little of what's in store for 2022. Join us as the FNO: InsureTech crew chat it up and talk personal goals, goals achieved in 2021, and more! Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Let us know! Email us at fno@470claims.com.
Dec 31, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Rob and Lee talk with Ascend Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Andrew Wynn, in Episode 159 of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast! Ascend is innovating insurance payments. With automated, all-in-one financing, collections, and payables innovations, they are providing customers with a better, greater online checkout experience. Ascend is led by two serial entrepreneurs, and FNO: InsureTech had the wonderful opportunity to talk with one of its co-founders, Andrew Wynn, to learn more about this new insuretech that's ...
Dec 25, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 159
