Unlocking the Future of Short-Term Rental Insurance : An Interview with Andrew Bate, CEO of Safely
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The insurance industry gets better through sharing innovation. On the Leadership in Insurance Podcast we speak to insurance thought leaders that are changing the game. The LIIP is a podcast helping Insurance professionals, Investors and supporters learn what it takes to achieve and succeed in the global insurance industry. We specifically look at what it takes to build a modern insurance business and how great teams are built, we share their stories to educate and inspire change to help build the future of insurance.
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Tune into our latest episode of The Leadership In Insurance Podcast Podcast, where I was joined Rory Pyke at Insurtech Insights, to unpack the real state of innovation in insurance. 👉 We discuss the truth about AI in insurance - separating hype from real innovation and how InsurTech Insights is catalysing industry transformation 👉Upcoming event insights, including a keynote by chess legend Gary Kasparov and the critical role of events in connecting industry innovators 👉 Challenges of qualifyi...
Good morning and welcome to the latest episode of The Leadership In Insurance Podcast where where this week we are joined by Jared Kaplan, CEO of Indigo Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As a first in a webinar series, GTM lead, Connor Berry invites senior sales leaders from the InsurTech industry to discuss what is actually driving sales in 2025 and what's just noise. The panel discuss AI, Social selling, Cold calling & how to attract and build a successful sales team. Also, if you enjoy these conversations, make sure to follow The Leadership in Insurance Podcast—we’re talking to the people leading real change in the industry every week. Would love to hear your thoughts on ...
We've had plenty of conversations about how insurance should work, but this one really got me thinking. This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, I sat down with Jonathan Matus, CEO of Fairmatic, to talk about something that’s been a huge challenge in our industry—fairness in commercial auto insurance. The way risk is priced right now often feels outdated. Businesses that invest in safer driving and better fleet management don’t always see that reflected in their premiums, and that’s a p...
What does it take to build a speciality insurance business from the ground up? This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, we’re joined by Gerard Van Loon, CEO of Alta Signa, to talk about his journey in launching and scaling a speciality insurer, the challenges of underwriting unique risks, and what the future of speciality insurance looks like. In this episode, Gerard shares: ✨ How he went from idea to execution in building Alta Signa ✨ The biggest challenges of starting a speciality ins...
Insurance has poured billions into growth and distribution , yet claims—the biggest cost in the industry —hasn’t seen the same level of innovation. Why is that? And what happens when experienced founders decide to tackle it differently? In today’s episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast , I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Pezold, CEO & Co-Founder of Agentech , about what needs to change in claims and how Agentech is approaching it differently. 🔍 This episode really got me thin...
🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast , we’re delighted to feature Des Burke, Group COO of Tokio Marine HCC International. 🌍 From navigating a career across multiple industries to leading transformation in a global organisation, Des shares insights every leader should hear. 🚀 💡 Key topics include: 🌱 The role of social mobility in shaping leadership values. 🔄 How multi-sector experience influences problem-solving and decision-making. 📊 The pivotal r...
🔍🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Live now! This week on the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature Christie Horvath, CEO and Founder of Wagmo, a pioneering insurtech empowering responsible pet parenting. 🐾 Christie’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. From her beginnings in big finance at BlackRock to founding Wagmo during business school, Christie has faced and overcome challenges most of us can only imagine. In this episode, she opens up about the moments th...
🌟 Revisiting One of Our Most Insightful Episodes with Maria Coko 🌟 This Monday, we’re bringing back one of our most-watched and most-loved episodes of the year! 🎙️ Maria Coko, COO at Insurtech Gateway, joined The Leadership in Insurance Podcast to share her invaluable insights into the world of incubation, investment, and innovation in insurtech. Maria’s episode struck a chord with so many of you because of her candid discussion about: 💡 What makes Insurtech Gateway unique in its structure a...
Revisiting One of Our Most-Viewed and Favorite Episodes of the Year👏🏼 We’re excited to re-upload one of our most-viewed and favorite episodes from The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, now live! Alex Hearn, CEO and Founder of Slipcase, shares the incredible story behind the platform’s evolution from a social tool to a powerhouse for curated content in the insurance and reinsurance industries. This episode has been one of the top performers of the year, offering unique insights that continue to ...
🌟 Revisiting One of Our Favorites! 🌟 As we approach the end of the year, we're taking a moment to reflect on some of the standout conversations from The Leadership in Insurance Podcast . One episode that continues to resonate is our deep dive with Tom Spier , Chief Commercial Officer at Supercede . Tom joined us to discuss: ✨ The future of reinsurance platforms and how Supercede is transforming the landscape. ✨ The importance of technology in simplifying complex processes. ✨ His insights into ...
🎙️ New Episode Alert: The Leadership in Insurance Podcast 🎙️ This week, we’re excited to welcome Rachel Olney, GM of the Insurance Line of Business at EarthDaily Analytics, to the show! 🚀 From founder to innovator, Rachel has navigated two acquisitions and now leads groundbreaking work in geospatial analytics for the insurance industry. 🌍💡 In this episode, Rachel shares: 🌐 The transformative power of geospatial data in risk modeling. 💡 How dynamic risk insights are reshaping insurance str...
🎙 New Episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast – Out Now! This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Jacqueline Schafer , founder of Clearbrief.ai , about how AI is revolutionizing legal writing and risk management. Jacqueline shared her inspiring journey from litigator and in-house counsel to tech founder, creating a tool that’s transforming how legal teams work. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ The inspiration behind Clearbrief.ai and its role in modernizing legal writing. ✅ The chal...
🎙 New Episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast – Live Now! This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Joan Kois Woodward , EVP of Public Policy at Travelers and Founding President of the Travelers Institute . Joan is a true trailblazer with an incredible career spanning Capitol Hill, Goldman Sachs, and now, leading one of the most dynamic and impactful “do tanks” in the insurance industry. In this episode, Joan shares her deep expertise and passion for driving innovation, educati...
🔥 New Episode Alert: Leadership in Insurance Podcast 🔥 🚀 This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Dan Israel , Managing Director of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) , on the podcast. 🌟 As a leader in one of the first accelerators dedicated to insurance innovation, Dan has spent over a decade connecting startups with mentors, investors, and the resources they need to succeed. 💡 Under his leadership, the GIA has built a globally recognized program that helps early-stage companies solve ...
🎙️ New Episode Out Now! 🎙️ This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast , Alex Bond is joined by Juan Garcia , Co-Founder of Tuio , to discuss how this cutting-edge insurtech is simplifying insurance for a new generation of customers. If you’re curious about how technology is revolutionizing the industry, this episode is a must-watch (or listen!). By combining advanced data insights with AI-powered customer interactions, Tuio delivers: 🔹 Smarter, personalized pricing that factors in not j...
What if the biggest hurdle to starting a family – the financial cost – could be eased by a breakthrough insurance model? In this eye-opening episode, The Leadership in Insurance Podcast welcomes Ines Cheaib, the COO at Gaia, a company reshaping fertility care with a purpose-driven, outcome-based insurance solution. 🌱✨ Gaia is on a mission to make family-building more affordable, accessible, and transparent. With an innovative model that prioritizes outcomes over traditional payment structures, ...
We’re excited to share our latest episode on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, featuring Romaney O’Malley, a trailblazer in the insurance and insurtech space and a key leader at bolttech. Join us as we explore bolttech’s groundbreaking work in connecting insurers, distributors, and customers worldwide through seamless, tech-driven solutions. In this insightful episode, Romaney dives into: 💫bolttech’s Game-Changing Vision: Discover how bolttech is redefining insurance access and distribution ...
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Zachary Townsend , CEO of Meanwhile, who’s leading a game-changing initiative by using Bitcoin to tackle underinsurance in high-inflation countries. Zac and his team are rethinking life insurance from the ground up, and our conversation was packed with fascinating insights into how they’re doing it. Here’s what you’ll learn: 🔹 Bitcoin in Life Insurance : How Meanwhile exclusively transacts in Bitcoin to provide stability in economies with hi...
🎧 Just Dropped! New Podcast Episode with Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix 🚀 This week, we’re diving deep into the future of insurance with Robin Guildford , CEO of Earnix , on the Leadership in Insurance Podcast ! In this jam-packed episode, Robin shares how Ernix is transforming the industry with AI-driven software that helps insurers: 🔹 Stay profitable while adapting to fast-changing markets 🔹 Personalize customer interactions like never before 🔹 Seamlessly integrate legacy systems with cut...
We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, featuring Maria Coko , COO of Insurtech Gateway — one of the leading incubators and investors in the insurtech space. In this insightful conversation, Maria shares how Insurtech Gateway accelerates the growth of startups, offering a unique combination of insurance capacity, regulatory expertise, and strategic investment. We discuss: 💡 The essential role of resilient founding teams and the importance of alignme...
On this weeks episode of The Emerging Tech Series on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Heide , Co-Founder & COO of LoadShore , about their vision to revolutionize the freight and logistics industry. 🎙️ We covered some great topics including: Mastering Innovation: The art of intent behind continuous improvement in processes, platforms, and products. 🚀 AI & Machine Learning: How these technologies are transforming claims processing and risk mana...
In this exciting episode we sit down with Sam Hoppe, the Chief Commercial Officer and Insurance Officer at Open, to dive into the company's journey from its Australian roots to becoming a leader in the insurtech space🌍🚀 Sam shares her remarkable career shift from ⚖️ law to insurtech leadership and reveals how Open is driving innovation through technology-led, multi-product insurance solutions. 💡 Discover how Open is tackling the unique challenges of expanding into the UK market , creating val...
In our latest episode of The Emerging Tech Series I had the opportunity to chat with Anirban Gangopadhyay , Co-founder of Angle Health , about their mission to transform the healthcare industry. 🎙️ We discussed: Personalized Care: How Angle Health is tailoring healthcare solutions to individual needs. Innovative Tech: Their use of technology to streamline processes and improve member experiences. 🚀 Addressing Healthcare Challenges: Their commitment to tackling issues like misaligned incentives...
In the latest episode of the Leadership and Insurance podcast, I had the opportunity to enjoy a compelling conversation with Alex Hearn, CEO and Founder of Slipcase. For those unfamiliar, Slipcase is a leading platform providing curated content and insights for the global insurance and reinsurance industries. It serves as a central information portal, catering to both individual professionals and organisations, offering unparalleled access to specialised, contextual intelligence. In this episode...
I had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Frady, Co-Founder & CEO of Property Lens, where we explored the evolving landscape of real estate and insurance. In this episode of The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, Bob shared his entrepreneurial journey, including the sale of Hazard Hub to Guidewire, and how that experience shaped his vision for Property Lens. Property Lens is helping reduce the stress of home buying with comprehensive property history reports, uncovering hidden issues for just $9...
Curious about how to take your career to the next level? In this week’s episode of The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, I connect with Emmanuel Djengue, CEO & Co-Founder of Kaatch, to discuss actionable strategies that could transform your career journey. 🌟 How can we activate career mobility? Together, Emmanuel and I explore innovative strategies for empowering employees, creating dynamic recruitment processes, and rethinking how companies can support individuals re-entering the market. 👥...