Want to hear from the latest in Insurance Industry Innovation from the Top Innovators? Every Monday, we bring you our latest discussions on Innovation with the leading innovators in the insurance industry. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable -- from Artificial Intelligence, Insurtech, Digitization and everything in between -- given by the Industry's leading thought leaders, innovators and doers. This collection of discussions is hosted by Abel Travis.
The Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast is a hidden gem in the world of insurance industry podcasts. Hosted by Abel Travis, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and insights into the innovation happening within the insurance space. Travis regularly brings on top minds in insurtech, including founders, investors, executives, and regulators, creating a diverse range of perspectives and thought leadership. Each episode provides valuable insights that are relevant to anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in the industry.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to bring together a wide range of experts who offer different viewpoints on insurance innovation. Whether you're a founder looking for inspiration, an investor seeking new opportunities, or an executive wanting to stay informed about industry trends, this podcast has something for everyone. The guests provide valuable insights into their experiences and strategies for success in the ever-evolving insurance landscape.
Another standout feature of The Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast is its authentic and unscripted nature. Host Abel Travis creates an environment where guests feel comfortable sharing "accidental" gems of wisdom that can be invaluable to listeners. This unfiltered approach allows for candid conversations that delve deep into topics such as regulatory compliance and emerging technologies.
While it's hard to find any major drawbacks to this podcast, one potential improvement could be more targeted episodes aimed at specific areas within insurance innovation. While there is immense value in hearing from various perspectives, sometimes it can be helpful to have episodes that focus on specific themes or industry sectors for those looking for more specific information.
In conclusion, The Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in the insurance industry or interested in keeping up with innovation within the field. Abel Travis has created a professional yet unscripted show that consistently delivers valuable insights from top minds in insurtech. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, executive, or regulator, this podcast will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to stay ahead in the ever-changing insurance industry. Make it a regular part of your week, and you won't be disappointed.
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Chak Kolli, Founder at Magile Software, an InsurTech focused on AI Risk Quantification. We discuss: For more information visit: Thanks for listening to this episode. Tune in every Monday to hear from more Insurance Innovators. Subscribe on ITUNES, STITCHER,GOOGLE PLAY or by visiting INSURANCEINNOVATORS.CO to get access toRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Chris Bacon, Chief Operating Officer at Openly, an InsurTech focused on Innovating homeowners insurance. We discuss: The transformation of Tech Enabled Homeowners Insurance Data Driven Innovation Leveraging Openly's Model to Lower the Expense Ratio For more information visit: OPENLY CHRIS BACON– LINKEDIN ThanksRead More
Reuters Event Part 2: The world is always changing. It's the only constant. But with the accelerated change of the past 12 months, insurance carriers are racing to adapt to a world of new risks that many underwriters are struggling to keep up with. Carriers need to empower their underwriting organizations with new data andRead More
Reuters Event Part 1: The world is always changing. It's the only constant. But with the accelerated change of the past 12 months, insurance carriers are racing to adapt to a world of new risks that many underwriters are struggling to keep up with. Carriers need to empower their underwriting organizations with new data andRead More
Part 2: The Economist Event: Recent industry disruptions have changed policyholder expectations and amplified the need for accelerated digital transformation. Meeting these challenges and unlocking growth will require new capabilities that improve customer offerings and experiences, and the ability to deploy those capabilities at speed and scale. Today, AI and cloud computing are doing justRead More
Recent industry disruptions have changed policyholder expectations and amplified the need for accelerated digital transformation. Meeting these challenges and unlocking growth will require new capabilities that improve customer offerings and experiences, and the ability to deploy those capabilities at speed and scale. Today, AI and cloud computing are doing just that, empowering insurers to marketRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Bryan Falchuk, of Hi Marley, an InsurTech focused on Innovating Insurance Communications. We discuss: Innovating communications through better connecting people Deploying a Text capability Improving claims closure speed through leveraging text Using AI to enable human interaction For more information visit: Hi MarleyRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Bryan Colyer, EVP of Strategy and Innovation at Dohrmann Insurance Agency, one of California’s largest and oldest independent insurance agencies.. We discuss: InsurTech 1.0 vs. InsurTech 2.0 Using Wellness Platforms to Drive Claims Mitigation Using Technology Innovation To Lower Costs Providing Value toRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Gabe Glynn, CEO of MākuSafe , a company developing wearable technology paired with a powerful data analytics system for the labor-worker industries like manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics, focused on worker safety and productivity through the real-time measurement of workplace conditions and hazards. On this episode,Read More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak withJamie Hale, CEO of Ladder Life, an InsurTech focused on modernizing Life Insurance. We discuss: Reducing process to obtain life insurance to less than 5 minutes Using data to make Life Insurance efficient Laddering coverage to create easy coverage adjustments Working with regulators toRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Rick Fox, VP of Agency Association and Networks at Vertafore, a company focused on driving innovation through agency management platforms. We discuss: Agency Management Systems Innovation Maximizing the use of Data and Analytics Growth through working on business instead of in your businessRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Marvin Mensah, Co Founder and CEO of UnderWrite, and InsurTech that’s using data and analytics to drive policy accuracy for carriers and agents. We discuss: Data Driven Due Diligence Data Driven Policy Accuracy Image Analytics Machine Learning Goal of InsurTech to provide greatRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Sebastian Villarreal, Co Founder and Head of Product at Kin, an InsurTech simplifying homeowners insurance. We discuss: Comparing data to provide accurate coverage Using Texting to quickly engage customers during CAT’s Changing the relationship dynamic between carriers and policyholders Defining the true customerRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Jack Kudale, Chief Executive Officer, Cowbell Cyber, a cyber technology company closing the cyber insurability gap for small and medium sized businesses. On this episode, we discuss: Closing the cyber insurability gap 360 Data approach to cyber monitoring Continuous risk assessment in cyberRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Jennifer Linton, Chief Executive Officer, at Fenris, a technology provider focused on removing friction from insurance. On this episode, we discuss: Friction-less Underwriting More Swipe/Less Type Focusing on Enabling Insurance Innovation Investing in Security and Architecture Insurance Moving From Product To Individual OrientationRead More
Hi Everyone, enjoy this reboost with one of my favorite early guests on the podcast. On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Denise Olivares, Vice President of Payer Products for Prognos.AI, a healthcare AI company focused on predicting disease to drive decisions earlier in healthcare in collaboration with payers, LifeRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, we celebrate the recording of this milestone 100th episode at Acord Connect! Recorded Live in Boston, Panelists are as follows: Abel Travis – VP, Fundamental Underwriters, AF Group Wendy Aarons-Corman – CEO, OWIT Global Seth Zaremba – Owner, Zinc Insurance Jeff To – CEO, Safekeep AnuragRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Rick Hu, Founder and CEO of Vivametrica, a SaaS healthcare analytics company that builds tools to better measure health. On this episode, we discuss: Using Data To Improve The Journey For Insurance Applicants Improving Health Outcomes How To Get Best Predictive Methodology WithRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Andy Priesman, CEO of Cover Desk, a company helping independent agents, grow, thrive and innovate through use of virtual capabilities. On this episode, we discuss: Simplifying Life for Insurance Agents Keeping Up With Rapid Technology Changes Driving Back Office Efficiencies The Transformation OfRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Bart Patrick, Managing Director Europe, at Duck Creek, a core technology provider focused on simplifying insurance technology. On this episode, we discuss: On demand software as a service Driving out cost inefficiency from core infrastructure Finding technology fit for your company Collaborating onRead More
Enjoy this Replay Episode Of The Podcast! On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Raj Pofale, Chief Executive Officer of Software Genius and Claims Genius, an image & predictive analytics product for Automobile Insurance revolutionizing the insurance and recycling industry. On this episode, we discuss: Artificial Intelligence and Image AnalyticsRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Gilad Shai, Founder of Bound API, an embedded insurance platform that offers direct to consumer capabilities. Gilad is also the founder of InsurTech LA. On this episode, we discuss: Innovating to Empower the Independent Agent Rethinking Micro and Small Business Customer Acquisition TheRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Shane Foss, CEO of Hooray Health Care, an InsurTech focused on making health care and insurance transparent. On this episode, we discuss: Creating a world where health insurance makes sense Making health insurance accessible and affordable Creating transparency in health care and insuranceRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Mitchell Doust, EVP of the Americas at Cover Genius, an InsurTech focused on Enabling Embedded Insurance. On this episode, we discuss: Enabling Embedded Insurance Purchasing Insurance at the Point Of Sale Nimbly Responding To Customer Claim Behavior Managing Fraud In the Sales ProcessRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Adam Bratt, Co Founder and CTO at Indio Technologies, an InsurTech that provides insurance agencies a fully digital application, renewal, and ACORD submission process, creating a first-rate client experience for insureds. We discuss: Helping brokers get things done! Changing and Adapting to consumerRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Sean Mulhern and Andy Mathisen, Co-Founders at GloveBox, an InsurTech focused on making insurance easy. On this episode, we discuss: Focusing on The Customer Improving The Relationship Between the Agency, Customer and Carrier Creating Ease of Policy Management Helping InsurTech Products Connect WithRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Elias Puurunen, Lead Solution Architect of Tractus Event Passport. On this episode, we discuss: Cyber Security in Insurance Protecting Books of Business From Cyber and Data Breaches Why Cyber Is Important For Policyholders The Face App Controversy Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ForRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with returning guest Nick Leimer, Principal Industry Lead for Insurance at Microsoft. On this episode, we discuss: Azure Cloud Solutions Marketplace for Insurance Digital Stewardship in Insurance Being Prepared For Current and Future Data Regulation Using Data To Improve Health and Safety Addressing BiasRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Gina Lozier, Partner and Insurance Industry Practice Leader at Berger Singerman, and a company focused on first and third party claim and coverage analysis. On this episode, we discuss: Forensic Investigation To Innovate Claims Leveraging Drone Technology To Adjust Claims Innovating Coverage AnalysisRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Jay Weintraub, Chief Executive Officer of InsurTech Connect. InsurTech Connect is the Worlds Largest Gathering of Insurance Leaders and Innovators through providing a platform (conference) to bring these people together. On this episode, we discuss: Embracing Change to Create Innovation Innovating Through MakingRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Peter Colis, CEO of Ethos, an InsurTech focused on making life insurance easy. On this episode, we discuss: Creating a product in Life Insurance based on the user first. Algorithmic Underwriting of Coverage Technology Driven Innovation Providing a Vastly Different Experience Innovation CultureRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Ron Glozman, CEO of Chisel, a company focused on making understanding Insurance easy through using A.I. technology. On this episode, we discuss: Comparing Policies For Renewal Changes Using AI to Compare Coverage Across Carriers ACORD InsurTech Innovation Winners Using Technology to Enrich TheRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Martin Snow, VP and Chief Delivery Officer of Atidot, a company focused on enabling life Insurers through leveraging big data and AI. On this episode, we discuss: Blockbusters failure to innovate Using data to drive better customer experiences Using data to predict theRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Mike Desiato, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RiskPossible, a platform that enables carriers to re-evaluate risks for changes in risk profile through continuous underwriting. On this episode, we discuss: The Importance of Continuous Underwriting How Exposure Changes Can Impact the Risk ProfileRead More
This week I caught up with Bill Pieroni, CEO of ACORD, a Global Data Standards Organization for the Insurance Industry. On this episode, we discuss: Setting Data Standards For The Insurance Industry InsurTech Innovation Challenge Legacy Creating Difficulty In Innovation Moving Beyond Incremental Change Digitization Matters! Customer Expectations Set By Non Carriers Why Customers RememberRead More
This week I caught up with Kris Herrin, CIO of Vpay, a company that uses patented technology to facilitate billions of dollars of insurance payments. On this episode, we discuss: Simplifying Insurance Claims Payment Process Vpay being the first B2B network for Insurance Payments The Pay By Choice Concept Shifting Payment Expense to Innovative Technologies ForRead More
This week I caught up with Opeyemi Osiyemi, CEO of Claimsify, a company redefining the concept of InsurTech, to impact claims process and experience across Africa. On this episode, we discuss: Simplifying Insurance Claims Process and Experience Across Africa Improving Claims Experience and Turn Around Time Speeding the Claims Reporting Process Eliminating Claims Fraud InsurTechRead More
This week I caught up with Nikolaus Suhr, CEO of Kasko, a company redefining the concept of InsurTech to help carriers transform their technical organizations through launching services without impacting their IT spend. On this episode, we discuss: Enabling Technology And Digital Consumption Getting The Right Product To The Customer at the Right Time BuildingRead More
While at Dig-In this week, enjoy this reboot with Martha Notaras, Venture Partner at XL Innovate, a venture capital fund focused on creating ventures that provide new and innovative solutions to risk in Insurance. XL Innovate is part of the Venture Team behind companies like Lemonade, Slice and other key Innovators in Insurance. On thisRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Karen Airola, of Plug and Play Tech InsurTech, a venture fund, innovation platform, startup accelerator, and corporate innovation consultancy. Karen is working to drive the Plug and Play InsurTech Africa Initiative. On this episode, we discuss: Bolstering Innovation With Startups and Corporate Enterprises WorkingRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Tara Kelly, founder and CEO of Splice, a company helping carriers to change the customer experience through communicating with a human touch. On this episode, we discuss: Using AI to power Insight Driven Recommendations Interacting with customers where they are Using Data forRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Zal Dastur, Co-founder and COO of Lucep, a startup that’s making focused on Uberizing insurance communications and content. On this episode, we discuss: Using AI to Improve Customer Engagement 360 View of the Customer The Smart Lead Distribution Channel Hyper Targeting Customer EngagementRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Kingsly Kwalar, founder and CEO of Optimiz, a startup that’s making the claims process smarter. On this episode, we discuss: Disrupting yourself before someone else does Automating Marine Claims Handling Using AI to Demystify Market Rates Using Proof of Concepts To Move IdeasRead More
Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with John Prichard, President of Oli, a company working to transform the independent agency. On this episode, we discuss: Transforming Independent Agencies Simplifying Technology Innovation Using technology to transform the independent agency Embedding InsurTech capabilities in Affiliate Portals Transforming theRead More
Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with Karen Geva, an experienced InsurTech and Fintech executive working to transform and Innovate Insurance. On this episode, we discuss: Israeli InsurTech’s – Startup Nation Technology accelerators driving insurance innovation in Israel Military training driving startup success Overcoming obstacles to partneringRead More
Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with Leandro DalleMule, General Manager for North America at Plank, an Artificial Intelligence Platform for Commercial Insurers that empowers instant and accurate underwriting for any commercial policy leveraging AI and open-web data mining. On this episode, we discuss: Plugging 3rd PartyRead More
Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with Yakir Golan, Chief Executive Officer of Kovrr, an Israeli InsurTech innovating Cyber #Insurance through helping carriers understand, quantify and manage cyber risk. On this episode, we discuss: Lack of access of data to model cyber frequency and severity Understanding likelihoodRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Nathan Golia, Editor in Chief at Source Media, Producers of the Digital Insurance publication, and the Dig-In Conference. On this episode, we discuss: 2019 Trends In Insurance Innovation Digital Transformation Product Impact Through Digital The Importance of Data In Insurance Transformation InsurTech SuccessRead More
On this episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, I speak with Daniel Schreiber, Chief Executive Officer of Lemonade, a property and casualty insurance company that is transforming the very business model of insurance, by injecting technology and transparency into the industry. On this episode, we discuss: How Lemonade Uses AI and Machine Learning ToRead More
Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with Christian Wiens, Chief Executive Officer of Getsafe Insurance, a German InsurTech innovating #Insurance through enhancing the customer experience. On this episode, we discuss: App Based Personal Insurance Delivering a Paperless Insurance Experience Growing Your Practice Through Partnerships Trying Greenfield InnovationRead More
Check out the latest episode of the Insurance Innovators Unscripted Podcast, where I speak with Pat Kelahan, aka The Insurance Elephant! On this episode, we discuss: Innovating from the customer backwards Innovation focusing on backend functions instead of claims Insurance remaining a customer centric people business Understanding the expectation of servicing the customer For moreRead More
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