🎙️ 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-...
Jan 20, 2025•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🔍🎙️ 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...
Jan 13, 2025•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🌟 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...
Jan 06, 2025•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Dec 30, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🌟 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 p...
Dec 23, 2024•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙️ 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...
Dec 16, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙 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 w...
Dec 09, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙 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 in...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🔥 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 earl...
Nov 25, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎙️ 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...
Nov 18, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, ...
Nov 11, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 04, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Oct 28, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast 🎧 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...
Oct 21, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 imp...
Oct 14, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 08, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 tac...
Oct 02, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 30, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 23, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 mark...
Sep 16, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is the ‘Insurtech revolution’ over? Max Drucker, CEO of Carpe Data and I explore this and other questions on this week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast . We also discussed the refocus of Insurtech from revolution to measurable results using an evolutionary approach. 🎯 Yes I’m talking about really understanding the ROI of insurance technology purchasing. Insurtech is no longer about generic use of technology and AI but rather discrete solutions (often bought off the shelf) with specif...
Sep 09, 2024•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s unusual The Leadership in Insurance Podcast 🎧we have an all FinPro line-up - Rebekah Bostan, Director of Operations and Hattie Armstrong, Lead Consultant where we discuss the gender imbalance in the Insurtech community and what we can all do to rebalance. 💡We all know the stats ( 🤔 see below in case you’ve been living under a rock) female founding team outperform, yet women are still underrepresented in leadership roles. The We Are Insurtech Women Community was borne out of a f...
Sep 03, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast 🎧I talk with Denise Garth, Chief Strategy Officer at Majesco where we take a deep dive into the topic of the moment Gen AI and why the ROI of removing legacy tech debt is higher than you think. We discussed how insurance is at a crossroads ,🎌with changing risks due to climate change and changing buyer demographics amongst other drivers, and why insurers need to take a step back and take time to review their business systems and technology mode...
Aug 26, 2024•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do we genuinely overcome the challenges of ‘moving data around’ in insurance? Second time round entrepreneur Alex Cordona, CEO and co-Founder at Recorder and I discuss enabling better risk and information sharing on this week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast🎧, as well as some great nuggets of advice for early stage entrepreneurs. 🤔 BUILD OR BUY - we discuss how the culture of technology silos is still very prevalent across insurance with a focus still on building in-house – is this ho...
Aug 19, 2024•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast I discussed with Jon Schneyer, Director of Cat Response, CoreLogic Insurance Solutions why⚡peril risk is changing (and it’s not climate change) and how proactive risk management and mitigation is now more important than ever. We also talked about the continued value of thought leadership not just for customers but also as an important and often undervalued 😀talent retention tool. Corelogic’s 2024 Hurricane report (👇 click in the comments to do...
Aug 12, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast 🎧continues our deep-dive into #Cyber, where I talk to Xing Xin, CEO and co-Founder at Upfort about 🔨 ‘enabler tools’ that can empower companies of all sizes to better manage cyber risk by unlocking their data to improve understanding of a company risk and support proactive interventions. In this episode we take a look at the growing Cyber protection gap – even a one man band now has multiple technology touch points. ⇝ We discuss...
Aug 05, 2024•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wondered how "Naivete" could be an advantage in insurance innovation? In this week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast🎧 with Justin Levine, CEO at Shepherd, I explore his unique background and how this has enabled him to challenge traditional views of insurance including focusing on hiring ‘micro-entrepreneurs’. We look at the advantages of Justin's background in 🏢 construction and his journey into the tech-enabled insurance space via risk management and construction finance. ...
Jul 29, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week’s The Leadership in Insurance Podcast focuses on all things Cyber and AI - where I am joined by Caroline Thompson, CUO, Cowbell. 🔊Caroline and I unpack real-world use cases for AI to enable more effective underwriting that: ✅Provides a better customer experience 💲Drives growth and improving loss ratios We also dig into changing workforce dynamics and why having a flexible mindset is more important than ever. Here are some of the other highlights: ➡ How many data points yo...
Jul 22, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Monday rolls around and it's time for another episode on The Leadership In Insurance Podcast 🎧 What I love most about podcasting is the relationships we build and the people we meet along the way through conversation, collaboration & sharing ideas. That's why this week we our excited to share our the second episode in our collaboration with I Love Claims live from their recent pitch event 🚀 Tune in to this week's behind the scenes feature to hear from 👇 ➡ Amira Nakouri , Co-Founder & ...
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