In this engaging episode, we sit down with Chaz Perera, CEO and Co-founder of Roots Automation, to uncover the transformative role of AI in the insurance industry. Chaz shares his journey from leading major initiatives at AIG to founding his own company aimed at solving one of the industry's longstanding challenges—unstructured data. Through his insights, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how digital coworkers are reshaping claims and underwriting processes, enhancing efficiency and accur...
Mar 10, 2025•53 min•Ep. 278
In this episode, we have a great conversation with Orna Carni, Managing Partner at FinTLV Ventures, a prominent global VC firm focusing on InsureTech. We discuss FinTLV's role in supporting the Israeli InsureTech ecosystem and dive into the innovative map they've created to showcase local ventures. Orna shares her journey from corporate roles in AIG to venture capital, highlighting the industry's evolution and the impact of AI in InsureTech. Tune in to explore the unique dynamics of Israel as a ...
Feb 10, 2025•56 min•Ep. 277
In this kick-off episode of 2025, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Matheus Riolfi, CEO and Co-founder of Tint. Matheus takes us into the world of embedded insurance, sharing insights about how Tint facilitates the integration of insurance products into consumer and enterprise platforms. Listeners will gain an understanding of this growing field, the impact it has across various industries, and how it could shape the future of insurance distribution. Key Highlights: The role of embedded insu...
Jan 21, 2025•55 min•Ep. 276
In this conversation, Rob Beller and Lee interview Jenn Knight, the CTO and co-founder of Agentsync, a technology company focused on streamlining the insurance compliance process. They discuss the company's origins, the role of technology in improving agent onboarding, and the evolving landscape of insurance technology. Jenn shares insights into the challenges faced by agents and carriers, the importance of personal connections in insurance, and the recent growth and fundraising success of Agent...
Dec 21, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 275
Garret Gray, President of CoreLogic Global Insurance Solutions, joins Rob and Lee on the FNO: InsureTech Podcast to share insights into his industry experience, INTRConnect 2025, and the growing role of A.I. in insurance. He highlights CoreLogic's approach to innovation, collaboration, and addressing industry challenges. Key Highlights: INTRConnect 2025: Garret discusses how the event fosters collaboration among insurance stakeholders. A.I. Integration: Insights into CoreLogic's step-by-step ado...
Dec 06, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 274
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, we welcome back a favorite guest, Bob Frady, to discuss his latest venture in the real estate sector with PropertyLens. Bob shares his journey from the sale of Hazard Hub to Guidewire, his brief attempt at retirement, and the innovative new service he is developing for homebuyers. Tune in to discover how this new tool empowers buyers with essential data and guidance, ensuring informed decisions in the complex world of real estate. Key Highlights: B...
Nov 19, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 273
On this episode, host Rob Beller welcomes Sara Phillips from Great American Insurance Group to discuss her pivotal role in new revenue, strategic acquisitions, and partnerships. Sara delves into how the organization maintains a federated model with 36 divisions, each operating with significant autonomy, while integrating innovative insuretech solutions to drive growth. This episode offers unique insights into navigating strategic investments and partnerships within the insurance industry and bey...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Join us on this episode as we speak with Leighton Healey, CEO and founder of KnowHow. Leighton introduces Knowhow's transformative app that revolutionizes employee onboarding and training through innovative A.I. technologies. He explores the role of A.I. in property restoration and the significant impact of online reviews on businesses. Join Leighton and Lee as they dive into engaging insights on how technology redefines workforce competence and customer experiences. Key Highlights: Discover how...
Oct 26, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 271
In this episode of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, Rob Beller and Lee Boyd sit down with Caribou Honig, Chairman and Co-Founder of InsureTech Connect. Ever charming and insightful, Caribou shares insights from his experience building a home in Santa Fe, covering the challenges of obtaining homeowners insurance in wildfire-prone areas. The discussion explores the innovations and challenges of the insuretech marketplace, the implications of market dislocation, and the role of innovative insuretech pl...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 270
FNO Insuretech listeners: Use promo code ITCVFNO200 for $200 off your ITC Vegas registration. Join us for a fun chat with Bill Harris, the Chief Customer Officer and co-founder of InsureTech Connect, as we dive into the exciting world of the upcoming InsureTech Connect Vegas (ITC Vegas) conference! Bill gives us the scoop on what attendees can look forward to, including cool new features, tailored programs, and those ever-popular networking opportunities. Bill shares how he helps make the massiv...
Sep 27, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 269
In this episode, Rob and Lee chat with Max Drucker, CEO and founder of Carpe Data, about the evolution of data usage in the insurance industry. Max shares insights into how Carpe Data harnesses innovative data products to automate decisions and predict insurance outcomes. From exploring the value of alternative data sources to discussing how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the space, this episode offers a deep dive into the future of data-driven insurance solutions. Key Highlights: I...
Sep 13, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 268
In the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, we sit down with Sivan Iram, Founder & CEO of Flow, to explore Flow's role in the wholesale insurance brokerage industry. Sivan shares his unique insights into blending advanced technology with human expertise to provide unmatched service. Discover the significance behind Flow's recent rebranding from Capitola, and gain valuable perspectives on AI's role in enhancing broker workflows. Key Highlights: The inspiration and reasoning behind rebranding Ca...
Aug 30, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 267
FNO: InsureTech welcomes back Marc Fredman, Chief Strategy Officer at CCC Intelligent Solutions, for his third appearance on the show. As one of the largest and experienced drivers of data in the insurance industry, we're excited to dive back in and hear what CCC is all about. Marc shares insightful updates on CCC's latest advancements, including the role of AI in claims processing, the concept of Intelligent Experience (IX), and much more. Tune in today for a great discussion. Key Highlights Th...
Aug 23, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 266
With the 2024 Summer Olympics having come and gone, Rob and Lee discuss their enthusiasm for the Olympics and its events they enjoy in their latest short. They share their national pride and support for international athletes while drawing parallels between the cooperative nature of the Olympics and the insurance industry. They mention some of their favorite sports and express their excitement for future events and admiration for the athletes' dedication and hard work. Key Highlights: The allure...
Aug 16, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Join hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd as they chat with Miles and Zabrina Thorson, the founders of Odie Pet Insurance. Miles and Zabrina share their inspiring journey of transforming pet insurance with customizable coverage options and innovative technology. They discuss the industry's unique challenges and emphasize the importance of having pet insurance before emergencies happen. Tune in to see how Odie is making pet care better and more accessible! Key Highlights: Understanding the fundamentals ...
Aug 09, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 264
In this episode of FNO: InsureTech Podcast, we welcome Alex Duta, founder and CEO of Albi, a groundbreaking workflow management tool for damage restoration contractors. Alex dives deep into the inefficiencies plaguing the restoration industry and how Albi leverages technology to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and foster greater transparency between contractors and insurers. Whether you're a restoration contractor, insurance professional, or tech enthusiast, this episode off...
Aug 02, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Jonathan Miko, the CSIO and President of Managed Repair at Alacrity Solutions, is all about connecting with clients on their level. He highlights how their flexibility — thanks to both cutting-edge technology and the human touch — allows them to customize services to fit each client's unique needs. Jonathan dives into the story of Alacrity Solutions' transformation from a one-size-fits-all approach to a more personalized, client-first model, a shift that not only boosts service quality but also ...
Jul 18, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Rob and Lee mix things up in this lighthearted, host-only episode! They chat about homeowners insurance, its exclusion from inflation calculations, and the importance of proper coverage. Lee also shares insights from a recent industry event, sparking a discussion on A.I.'s impact on insurance, including fraud risks and its transformative potential. Time stamps 00:00 Introduction to the FNO: InsureTech Podcast 00:25 The Impact of Inflation on Homeowner Insurance 01:59 Comparing Homeowner and Auto...
Jun 28, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Join Lee as he talks with Adam Bowe, CEO and co-founder of Cake . Learn how Cake is revolutionizing the buying, selling, and valuation of insurance agencies. Adam shares the platform's unique approach, using machine learning for precise valuations, and highlights tools for anonymous listings, secure transactions, and escrow services. Discover the challenges and opportunities in the insuretech space, and how Cake is making the market more accessible for agency owners and buyers alike....
Jun 21, 2024•50 min
Co-hosts Rob and Lee chat with Scott Kannry, CEO and co-founder of Axio, exploring how Axio helps businesses manage cyber risk. Scott shares Axio's origin story, their unique approach to cyber insurance, and collaboration with Lloyd's of London. Tune in to learn about the evolving field of cyber insurance and the importance of mitigating cyber risks today.
Jun 14, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 259
Listen as Jared Kaplan, CEO and co-founder of Indigo , discusses the challenges and innovations in medical malpractice insurance, sharing his journey from building tech startups to using transforming insurance with artificial intelligence and data analytics. Jared explores Indigo's approach to differentiating risk, offering lower premiums to deserving doctors, and ultimately aiming to impact the healthcare industry positively. Kaplan also shares a lighthearted glimpse into his off-work hobbies w...
Jun 07, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 258
In this episode, Rob catches up with Ty Harris, CEO and co-founder of Openly , for his second appearance on the show. Join Ty and Rob as they chat about Openly's growth, remote work success, and strategies for navigating the current market. Harris shares insights on Openly's tech-enabled approach to home insurance and targeting the mass affluent market through independent agents. They also explore Openly's focus on customer and agent satisfaction, the potential to enter the auto insurance market...
May 24, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 257
In this episode, we have a lively discussion with leaders at Verisk — Aaron Brunko, President, and David Obert, Chief Product Officer. Our conversation covers the importance of embracing AI and innovation in the insurance sector, the evolution of property estimating solutions, and the future of work in an increasingly technological landscape. Aaron and David offer insights and predictions about the impact of AI on the insurance industry, highlighting how it could streamline processes, improve de...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 256
This week, Rob and Lee welcome an esteemed panel including four of the founding members of the InsurTech Coalition: Austin Bailey from Branch, Scott Fischer from Lemonade, Jeremy Dietch from Boost and Rachael Dugan from Indigo. Together, they talk about the mission of the InsurTech Coalition and benefits of membership, the Coalition's aim to shape regulation through education and transparency, and how we can better use technology responsibly in insurance. Learn More: www.fnoinsuretech.com InsurT...
Mar 29, 2024•42 min
This week, Rob and Lee welcome Ali Azhar, Chief Business Development Officer at HOVER to discuss the company's growth and innovations. Ali talks about leading the charge to work on the current verticals in construction, insurance and moving into new verticals. He discusses HOVER's journey from 2018 and all the changes that have occurred since then. Ali also shares insights into HOVER's commitment to hiring top talent and how artificial intelligence has shaped the company since its early days and...
Mar 22, 2024•52 min
Rob and Lee start with some T-shirt talk before welcoming guest Gustavo Doria Filho, Founder of CQCS. What began as an online network for insurance professionals in Brazil has flourished into a global community of over 100,000 subscribers. In the episode, Gustavo shares the journey of founding CQCS and highlights the vibrant landscape of insurance and innovation in Brazil, offering insights that resonate far beyond its borders. He talks about how Brazil's thriving InsurTech ecosystem is shaping ...
Mar 15, 2024•34 min
Rob and Lee chat about their recent trip to London and then welcome Danny Chatziprodromou, CEO and Co-Founder of REOR20. Danny talks about how REOR20 is applying AI to revolutionize flood risk assessment and underwriting, and how the innovative technology could transform the flood insurance industry. He details more about how their physics-based AI model is one of a kind and provides more accurate risk predictions, allowing for a transformative solution for engineering-focused underwriting. Lear...
Mar 09, 2024•50 min
Rob and Lee welcome Bill Loesch, Founder and CEO of LeakSentinel, to discuss tackling the challenging problem of home water leak detection. As a serial entrepreneur with decades of experience in Silicon Valley, Bill saw an opportunity to innovate in this space and develop a lower-cost solution compared to existing cut-the-pipe technologies. In the episode, Bill talks about Leak Sentinel's approach, which involved years of prototyping to create a proof of concept device that can automatically det...
Mar 02, 2024•50 min
Rob and Lee take it internationally this week as they welcome Matthew Grant, CEO of InsTech. Matthew talks about InsTech's ability to help insurance companies understand real trends related to technology and innovation while looking for technology companies that can provide solutions to make a real difference for insurers. He discusses how the events and community have grown and expanded over time, along with the benefits and criteria for membership. Matthew also touches upon the cultural nuance...
Feb 23, 2024•50 min
Rob and Lee welcome in Bob Marshall, Co-Founder and CEO of Whisker Labs. Bob talks about their flagship solution, Ting, which draws on decades of electromagnetic and atmospheric sensor technology to protect communities and prevent electrical fires, while also monitoring the resiliency and safety of the U.S. electrical grid. Bob shares more about the many ways Ting is taking the relationship with insurers to a new level while also gaining valuable insights. He highlights some real case studies wh...
Feb 16, 2024•56 min
