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Today we have Prashant Dinkar Hinge. He is the Vice President of Automation and Employee Experience at The Hanover Insurance Group. Hanover is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance in the United States. Prashant and the team have built an Intelligent Automation Practice at Hanover that is centered around AI for improving Employee … Prashant (Hanover) Read More »

670: In this interview, Willard Lee, Chief Information and Innovation Officer of The Hanover Insurance Group, discusses the topic of continuous modernization and innovation through co-creation. Will begins with an overview of The Hanover Insurance Group's business model and the two sides of his purview. He shares his career journey through various roles in IT, operations, and other business lines; how they culminated in his current role in both IT and innovation; and how they have positioned him to better seize opportunities in innovation. Will also covers how his team is set up, its intersections across the rest of the business, and the role of IT in the agent, customer, and employee journeys. Finally, Will touches on the role of data and analytics at the company, his perspective on rising InsurTech players, future trends, and the keys to his career success.

670: In this interview, Willard Lee, Chief Information and Innovation Officer of The Hanover Insurance Group, discusses the topic of continuous modernization and innovation through co-creation. Will begins with an overview of The Hanover Insurance Group's business model and the two sides of his purview. He shares his career journey through various roles in IT, operations, and other business lines; how they culminated in his current role in both IT and innovation; and how they have positioned him to better seize opportunities in innovation. Will also covers how his team is set up, its intersections across the rest of the business, and the role of IT in the agent, customer, and employee journeys. Finally, Will touches on the role of data and analytics at the company, his perspective on rising InsurTech players, future trends, and the keys to his career success.

Nothing has galvanized the data community more in recent months than two new architectural paradigms for managing enterprise data. On one side there is the data fabric: a centralized architecture that runs a variety of analytic services and applications on top of a layer of universal connectivity. On the other side, is a data mesh: a decentralized architecture that empowers domain owners to manage their own data according to enterprise standards and make it available to peers as they desire. Most data leaders are still trying to ferret out the implications of both approaches for their own data environments. One of those is Srinivasan Sankar, the enterprise data & analytics leader at Hanover Insurance Group. In this wide-ranging, back-and-forth discussion, Sankar and Eckerson explore the suitability of the data mesh for Hanover, how the Data Fabric might support a Data Mesh, whether a Data Mesh obviates the need for a data warehouse, and practical steps Hanover might to take implement a Data Mesh built on top of a Data Fabric. Key Takeaways: - What is the essence of a data mesh? - How does it relate to the data fabric? - Does the data mesh require a cultural transformation? - Does the data mesh obviate the need for a data warehouse? - How does data architecture as a service fit with the data mesh? - What is the best way to roll out a data mesh? - What's the role of a data catalog? - What is a suitable roadmap for full implementation?

Nothing has galvanized the data community more in recent months than two new architectural paradigms for managing enterprise data. On one side there is the data fabric: a centralized architecture that runs a variety of analytic services and applications on top of a layer of universal connectivity. On the other side, is a data mesh: a decentralized architecture that empowers domain owners to manage their own data according to enterprise standards and make it available to peers as they desire. Most data leaders are still trying to ferret out the implications of both approaches for their own data environments. One of those is Srinivasan Sankar, the enterprise data & analytics leader at Hanover Insurance Group. In this wide-ranging, back-and-forth discussion, Sankar and Eckerson explore the suitability of the data mesh for Hanover, how the Data Fabric might support a Data Mesh, whether a Data Mesh obviates the need for a data warehouse, and practical steps Hanover might to take implement a Data Mesh built on top of a Data Fabric.

Mary is joined by Sara Self, Associate Adjuster for The Hanover Insurance Group!

Mary is joined by Sara Self, Associate Adjuster for The Hanover Insurance Group!

Allen Thompson, VP Data and Analytics at The Hanover Insurance Group, shares his advice for choosing which digital transformation projects to pursue and getting the right data foundations in place to ensure they succeed Prior to COVID-19, the insurance sector was relatively slow to transform itself with data and analytics technologies. The pandemic has helped to change attitudes towards these investments. But executives will struggle to translate this newfound enthusiasm into business results without a clear strategy. “Data is like the new toy everybody wants to play with, but they don't want to read the instructions it comes with,” quips Allen Thompson, VP, Data and Analytics at the Hanover Insurance Group. In this week's Business of Data podcast, Thompson outlines how and why many insurance sector data and analytics leaders may benefit from going ‘back to basics' and ensuring their companies have the right data foundations in place. “Data is such a huge part of every company,” he says. “Without good data, you can't even get basic information about your business. You can't make good decisions. The foundational stuff is important, because what you don't take care of upstream becomes expensive downstream.” Laying the Right Data Foundations Thompson believes there are three elements insurers must have in place to succeed with data and analytics: Internal data governance, third-party data governance and model governance. These pillars will dictate the ways an organization uses data, processes data and deals with other issues, such as data ownership, security and lineage. Thompson argues that executives may feel the pressure to fast-track digital transformation projects based on pressure from company stakeholders or stories of advances that are being made at other companies. But he cautions against rushing to make technology investments without a clear picture of the value they will bring to the business. “Companies spend a lot of money on technology, business intelligence, data scientists and information workers and they're getting frustrated because things aren't happening fast enough,” he says. “I think this happens a lot because we really haven't focused on what problem we're trying to solve.” He acknowledges that the start of a transformation can be overwhelming but argues that understanding how data and analytics can support the organization helps to reveal the best path forward. The first step, Thompson says, is to roll-up one's sleeves and work with company stakeholders to find valuable business cases for analytics. “I advocate starting with an understanding of how the data strategy supports our company strategy,” Thompson recommends. “That's how I prioritize what I need to fix. And a lot of times it's the basics – lineage, ownership and data quality. If you get those right, you can pretty much do anything down the road, but you have to roll up your sleeves.” Key Takeaways Dealing with the pressure to transform. Legacy industries find themselves under a great deal of pressure to transform their technology to make the most of emerging tech. But executives must ensure these investments will meet pressing business needs There is no data and analytics ‘magic pill'. Each organization's data and analytics needs will be unique. The best way to develop your strategy is by working with business stakeholders to identify how data can best meet their needs Get the foundation right. Internal data governance, third-party data governance and model governance are the pillars that will manage how an organization uses and processes data

After years of successfully working together at Cushman Insurance Agency, Cole and his father, Larry, felt the one gap in the insurance market was when it came to proper coverage for firearm sand hunting trophies. When looking to insure their own guns, they discovered that the traditional homeowner's policy was not sufficient. The Cushman's solution to this problem was to create an insurance company that not only meets their needs but serves others as well. Thus, Gun & Trophy Insurance was born. Partnering with The Hanover Insurance Group, they represent thousands of individuals across the country operating as an independent insurance agency.A love of outdoor sportsmanship is what led Cole to Gun & Trophy, but he says the family values and job flexibility are what make him stay. After all, when the company values a good hunt – you have the team's support to take off early on a fall afternoon during deer season.Cole prides himself in serving other Americans who share his passion for shooting. He can't recall a client ever questioning G&T rates (which is virtually impossible in this industry) as proven by a retention ratio that has flirted with 100% every renewal since the program started. More rewarding is the number and quality of referrals he receives from customers. There is no shortage of pride when Cole is able to provide clients with top-notch service at an unbeatable price. It's safe to say that Gun & Trophy is not slowing down anytime soon. They are a family-owned and operated business that feels blessed to combine their passion and profession. Whether you're an avid shooter or a new gun owner – Gun and Trophy Insurance can meet your needs.

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SEGMENT 1, starting at 0:00: Podcasts are all the rage, but sometimes it's hard to pick what to listen to. There is now a tool that helps you choose by telling you the podcasts that your friends and other influencers are listening to. How can small business owners use this new social podcast app to grow their business and networks?SEGMENT 2, starting at 20:15: There will be a lot of shopping online this holiday season. Along with this comes all sorts of pitfalls and opportunities for small businesses and consumers – what are they?SEGMENT 3, starting at 40:00: There was a news article recently about Donald Trump deducting his haircuts on his taxes… As we prepare for tax time, are expenses like this really deductible for small business owners? Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4Biz

SEGMENT 1 with Po Bronson: The biggest question I get these days during the pandemic is where the heck the world heading. How do you live meaningfully in a world with so much uncertainty? SEGMENT 2 with Shani Godwin: The best currency in the COVID economy is joy. How exactly do we bring joy into our lives during this difficult time?SEGMENT 3 with Ray Ellin: I have always says that if we can't laugh at things in small business, we are doomed to cry. Laughing during our work day is so important, especially during this pandemic. How can we bring more laughter into our lives?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4Biz

SEGMENT 1: Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and it will probably look a bit different than last year. Here with advice on how to take advantage of the holiday season is Chip Hamann who is the Deputy President – Small Commercial, of The Hanover Insurance Group.SEGMENT 2: A perennial issue for small business owners is determining who can be categorized as an employee and who can qualify as an independent contractor. Here to help us classify each person correctly is Jaime Lizotte with efile4Biz.SEGMENT 3: One of the biggest issues that small businesses face is that they don't fully understand their financial statements. In fact, many never look at them monthly. Unfortunately, they are missing key data to managing their company, especially during tight cash flow times. Here to help is Christopher Calandra, the founder and principal of Elliott Wealth Management Services. Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4Biz

SEGMENT 1 with Seth Godin: Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. Seth Godin outlines how you can take the risks worth taking and make work that contributes with authenticity and joy. SEGMENT 2 with Joshua Curlett: One of the industry hit hardest by COVID is live events. How are businesses in that space surviving? Joshua shares his experience as the owner of a Pro Audio, Video and Lighting Sales and Distribution company.SEGMENT 3 with Kim Saxton: The current coronavirus pandemic can be compared to many famous world disasters. One that comes to mind is the sinking of the Titanic 108 years ago. At the time, the ship was considered unsinkable and I think if you would have asked many Americans earlier this year, they would have said that there was nothing that could come along that would sink the economy to depression levels in 4 weeks. What can we learn from this disaster? Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4Biz

SEGMENT 1 with Meredith Schmidt: How are small business owners doing six months into the pandemic? Meredith Schmidt is here from Salesforce to talk about the Small & Medium Business Trends Report.SEGMENT 2 with Joy Gendusa: Postcardmania successfully rebounded from big hits early on in the pandemic and had their best summer ever in 2020. Joy is here to share how they've pivoted during a pandemic and have been successful in the coronaeconomy.SEGMENT 3 with Devin Miller: Unfortunately a lot of entrepreneurs work very hard to build a successful business over many years but never sufficiently protect their intellectual property. How can we make sure we don't make this mistake?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group and efile4Biz

SEGMENT 1 with Maëlle Gavet: While there are a lot of amazing things that technology has brought to the world, there are also a lot of things that are questionable, especially in terms of how they've improve humanity. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of big tech, and if there is a solution to be found.SEGMENT 2 with Mark and Katrina Parris: What's it like to run a retail store and a community center for local artists in NYC during the pandemic? Mark and Katrina share their experience.SEGMENT 3 with Paul Jarman: Your ability to connect with your customers digitally during COVID will determine if your company survives this pandemic. How do we connect with our customers online effectively?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

Marianne Monte is the Chief People Officer of Shawmut Design and Construction.  As CPO, Marianne drives human resource and business strategy, using executive coaching, compensation, talent management, and business partner leadership to create a successful work environment in which employees thrive. Marianne's work has been integral to Shawmut being named Best Workplace by Fortune Magazine multiple times, the first Construction firm in the US to be awarded such an honor. She has more than 25 years of experience in human resources and prior to joining Shawmut, Marianne served as the vice president of human resources for The Hanover Insurance Group.Marianne was awarded the 2017 Providence Business News C-Suite Award in the Chief Human Resources Officer category, recognized for being an innovator, trailblazer, role model, and leader. She graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government and earned her juris doctor degree from Suffolk Law School.  And in her spare time, Monte enjoys spending summers fishing on Ninigret Pond in Rhode Island with her wife and son.

SEGMENT 1 with Reeves Wiedeman: Not too long ago, we looked at WeWork as another unicorn success story like Google, Facebook and Instagram. But The New York Times called the company's failed effort to go public and related turmoil, "an implosion unlike any other in the history of start-ups.” How did this happen?SEGMENT 2 with Evian Gutman: For most of us, COVID-19 has been the biggest problem that has ever happened to our small business. But COVID-19 also presents a once in a lifetime opportunity. How can our businesses capitalize on this?SEGMENT 3 with Robin Wilson: The home remodeling and design segment is hot hot hot as people nest and work to improve their homes. What's it like to work in this industry and what does it take to succeed?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

SEGMENT 1: It is no surprise that depression and anxiety are up to record levels during the pandemic. What can we do to deal with these feelings?SEGMENT 2: Customer loyalty is the lifeblood of the American small business. We rely on repeat customers for economic sustainability and future planning. So what do consumers prioritize when finding go-to professional service providers?SEGMENT 3: Even before the pandemic, small business employees and employers were dealing with the effects of an increasingly complex work-life reality. With COVID-19 driving a “living at work lifestyle”, work-life reality is as complex as ever. How can we best manage this lifestyle and the “always on” work culture?Sponsored by The Hanover Insurance Group

FIRST Guest: Michael Stratford Michael is a champion of uniqueness and specializes in unorthodox thought leadership. When presenting it's been said he's a blend of wise elder and wickedly irreverent comedian. But that doesn't include the business savvy, range and depth of experience garnered from 56 different jobs, and the mastery born of 2 decades of coaching clients from rock bands to Fortune 100 company execs and their teams.  He has created an ACTP called Coaching Mastery Program: Designed with Mastery in Mind that he's delivering both in person and online for China.  He's also very excited that 2020 will be the debut of his long awaited, labor of love called 7 Realms: A Quest for Self- Mastery, which is like nothing ever seen or experienced before in the personal and professional development world. It is a truly Gamified world experience both in person and online. In field of Executive Coaching, he has earned a reputation for helping others achieve a level of excellence in communication, leadership, and team performance. Michael's business client list is an exercise in diversification. It includes Finance/, IT, Energy, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Social media, the Online Gaming World and even other consulting/ coaching providers. Michael is masterful in the Art of Provocative Inquiry for Leadership Development. His creativity, love of language, and sensing acuity have helped his clients align with emerging trends and personally congruent solutions. In the field of Coaching he was an early adopter (1992 was his first course), attaining the MCC designation in 1999. In addition, he has created curriculum for 4 training organizations, has trained over 7,000 coaches and continues to love the privilege of working with people wanting to have a better life, while being congruent with whom they truly are.  He's written 4 books on coaching including Masterful Questions, which is still used in Universities and other training courses. www.michaelstratford.com Second Guest: Jeff Boudro Jeff Boudro is the Executive Director of Power & Systems, Inc. He has been an avid practitioner of Barry Oshry's work for 20 years. He is a graduate of the legendary Power Lab and is Master Certified in all of Power + Systems workshops. Jeff has deep experience working with a wide variety of organizations to leverage Power + Systems workshops to strengthen leadership at all levels, build robust cultures, and accelerate their key initiatives. Power & Systems is a successful, 40+ year old company that is dedicated to helping organizations maximize their success through people.  Key areas of focus include: leadership development, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, partnership, and customer-focused cultures. Power & Systems was founded by, Barry Oshry, a pioneer in the field of human systems in organizations, Jeff is a results-oriented leader with significant global experience helping unleash the power of people at all levels of their organization.  He is a dynamic facilitator and a highly energetic leader with a proven track record of leading high performing teams and identifying and developing talent. Previous to Power & Systems, Jeff held a number of leadership roles in the HR functions of companies including: Hanover Insurance Group, Staples, BankBoston, Putnam Investments, and Macy's. www.powerandsystems.com

Our guest today is Brian Haugli. He's a partner at Side Channel Security, a consulting firm in the Boston area. Prior to forming Side Channel Security, he was chief security officer for The Hanover Insurance Group. Earlier in his career, he held civilian leadership positions at the Pentagon, helping organizations in the Department of Defense implement cybersecurity best practices. Today, he helps organizations of all sizes to evaluate their security using a risk-based approach, while taking advantage of his own expertise in threat intelligence implementations and strategic organizational initiatives.

In This podcast, Brian Haugli from The Hanover Insurance Group sat with Vishal to talk about some of the security led leader's mindset. From discussing some of the leadership mindset to practitioner tactical guide to help future security leaders to understand how to secure their organization. This session is great for any security, passionate leader willing to create a security wrapped growth mindset. Timeline: 0:28 Brian's journey. 3:45 Brian's current role. 7:43 CSO combining with physical security. 10:12 Physical security infrastructure. 11:55 Brian's journey from Military and corporate. 14:42 Common challenges for a CSO. 17:37 Do security certifications help professionals secure an organization? 22:14 Advice for those wanting to join the security industry. 27:14 Recommendations for a startup to stay secure. 34:32 CSO's necessity in understanding tech and business. 36:35 Hacks to cope with new company integrations and operations. 40:50 Security vs. business innovation. 44:13 Security is seen as professional janitors. 52:30 The role of government and regulations in providing security. 55:30 Brian's keys to success. 58:36 Closing remarks. Brian's Read Recommendation: On The Road by Jack Kerouac http://amzn.to/2hMhOhG Podcast Link: https://futureofdata.org/brianhaugli-the_hanover-%e2%80%8fon-building-leadership-security-mindset/ GooglePlay: http://math.im/gplay Brian's BIO: Brian Haugli is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP). Brian previously served as a senior advisor on cybersecurity and information risk management for the Department of Defense, US Army ITA, and Pentagon. He has 20 years of professional experience and expertise in network topologies, design, implementation, architecture, and cybersecurity. He has extensive knowledge of and has implemented risk management frameworks, methodologies, and processes. He has been responsible for creating compliant and secure networks for multiple sites through his extensive background in intrusion detection and full network end-to-end testing. He has outstanding communication skills, a positive demeanor, and the ability to interface with all levels of an organization. About #Podcast: #FutureOfData podcast is a conversation starter to bring leaders, influencers, and lead practitioners to discuss their journey to create the data-driven future. Wanna Join? If you or any you know wants to join in, Register your interest @ http://play.analyticsweek.com/guest/ Want to sponsor? Email us @ info@analyticsweek.com Keywords: FutureOfData Data Analytics Leadership Podcast Big Data Strategy