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Professors Patricia Born and Dana Telljohann discuss a Florida State University study on how insurers adjust coverage, filings, and regulatory engagement in response to severe natural disasters, highlighting implications for market stability, policyholders, and the evolving risks of climate change

#podcast #politics #progressive #Democrats #Michigan #WilliamLawrence #TomBarrett #Congress #Election2026 #Trump #Republicans #MAGA #GovernmentShutdown #WorkingClass #CleanEnergy #Jobs #Economy #HealthCare #Affordability #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #JohnJames #Gaza #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftOfLansing Here's Episode 154 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast! 00:00-15:49: James No-Show/MAGA Shutdown/Detroit Elections Pat Johnston opens this week's show on MAGA Republican Gubernatorial Candidate John James' refusal to appear at a Republican debate this week. And that's not a big change considering how Congressman James refuses to hold town halls! James supports the Trump Regime/MAGA Republican Government Shutdown that's hurting working class Americans. And Pat concludes the segment talking about some important races in the City of Detroit, including the chance to elect Democratic Socialist Denzel McCampbell on the City Council. 15:50-41:00: William Lawrence For Congress Interview Progressive Democratic candidate for Michigan's 7th Congressional District, William Lawrence, joins the show to talk about his working class campaign. Mr. Lawrence is working to unseat MAGA Republican Congressman Tom Barrett. He shares his progressive activist background in affordable housing and climate change, and why he wants to unite the working class to gain economic security for Michigan families. To learn more about William Lawrence's campaign and plans to uplift the working class, visit his campaign site.  41:47-48:04: Last Call-"Israel-First" Republicans In the Last Call, Pat calls-out some MAGA Republicans who are showing more loyalty towards Israel's right-wing government than they do for working class Americans. And shout-out to Michigan Progressive Democratic State Rep. Dylan Wegela for speaking the truth! 48:05-50:54: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: William Lawrence Campaign Site "Lansing activist joins the Democratic fray for Michigan's 7th Congressional District." By Erick Diaz Valiz of Michigan Advance "Progressive activist William Lawrence the latest to launch campaign to run in 7th Congressional District race." By Anna Busse of Michigan Public Radio "Is Denzel McCampbell Detroit's Zohran Mamdani?." By Malachi Barrett of Bridge Detroit "Michigan health care woes: Insurers leaving, rates rising, subsidies in limbo." By Eli Newman of Bridge Michigan "Michigan House committee continues to probe Gotion after state pulls funding support." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Aging Members of Congress Refuse to Disclose Details of Their Top Secret Hospital." By Daniel Bogulslaw of The American Prospect "New Poll: Michiganders More Aligned with Global Consensus Than U.S. Government on Gaza." By Progress Michigan "5 reasons we endorsed Mary Sheffield for Detroit mayor | Opinion." By The Detroit Free Press Editorial Board "Michigan's attorney general, Lansing mayor call for court action to halt decision pausing SNAP." By Katherine Dailey & Ben Solis of Michigan Advance

Johnson Lambert's Chief Innovation Officer Dave Fuge explained how insurers can strengthen data quality, redesign workflows, and balance innovation with governance to fully harness the power of AI.

Craig Martin, executive director, insurance intelligence, J.D. Power, discusses findings from a 2025 Independent Agent Satisfaction Study showing despite an improving market, many agents feel underserved by carriers, citing poor communication, unclear risk appetites and a lack of partnership.

 In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare,  discusses the financial struggles facing regional nonprofit insurers, the growing dominance of national payers, and the Trump RX initiative aimed at lowering prescription drug and fertility treatment costs.

Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews Matthew Maughan of Brown University about his paper exploring how commercial insurers paid more for procedures at hospital outpatient departments as compared to ambulatory surgical centers. Order the October 2025 issue of Health Affairs.Currently, more than 70 percent of our content is freely available - and we'd like to keep it that way. With your support, we can continue to keep our digital publication Forefront and podcast Subscribe to UnitedHealthcare's Community & State newsletter.

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The ASX 200 rallied 37 points after a weaker start to 9032 (0.4%) as banks broke on through. With CBA up 2.6% and NAB rising 1.4% and the Big Bank Basket up to $292.49 (+1.9%). Insurers bounced back from Friday's heavy losses, QBE up 3.7% and IAG rising 2.2% with financials also doing well, CGF up 1.1% and ZIP up 4.3% on quarterly numbers. REITS back in favour, GMG up 0.7% and SCG rising 1.5%. Industrials too were back in demand, BXB rallied 2.0% with REA up 1.2% and WES rising 1.0%. Tech stocks a little better for a change, WTC up 0.9% and XRO putting on 0.3%. Resources were generally weaker, gold miners under pressure again on profit taking, NST down 3.6% and EVN falling 4.9%. Iron ore miners eased, but rare earths were back in vogue. LYC up 6.6% and ARU leading, UP 18.5%. PLS rose 2.2% with DTR up 7.5% on Colosseum news. A better day for oil and gas, STO up 2.6% and WDS gaining 0.7%. Uranium stocks slipped, PDN down 4.9% and DYL in deep red, off 18.8% as the CEO quit!In corporate news, DRO lost 2.6% as quarterly showed a big revenue jump as expected, ZIP were better than forecast and extended the buyback, BAP crashed 17.7% on operational issues and impairments and a downgrade. On the economic front, NZ inflation rose to 3%, Chinese GDP came in a 4.8% as expected. Asian markets bouncing back hard, Japan up 2.9% on political resolution perhaps, China up 0.7% and HK up 2.2%.10-year yields rise to 4.14%.European markets opening around 0.3% higher. Results in focus this week.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

ASX 200 fell back to earth, dropping 73 points to 8995 (0.8%). Hot air is escaping from hot sectors today. Banks slid a little with the Big Bank Basket down to $286.96 (-0.2%). ANZ down 0.5% and MQG falling 1.0%. Insurers were smashed on 10-year yields plunging, QBE down 9.3% and IAG off 6.2%. Financials also under some end of week pressure, GMG gave back some gains falling 2.4% and industrials slid. WES down 0.9% and ALL off 1.4%. Tech under pressure again, WTC down 1.8% and XRO off 0.4%. The All-Tech Index off 1.8%. Resources were a mixed bag, gold hit more records, 9 straight weeks of gains! NST up 2.3% and EVN up 1.9% with rare earth companies coming unstuck. LYC fell 5.7%, at least off lows, ILU withdrew guidance, dropping 2.4% and copper stocks fell. BOC having run hard and collapsed today, off 33.8%. Serious profit taking in the hot stocks today, uranium stocks also under some pressure. Oil and gas stocks slipping again, STO  off 3.3% and WDS down over 2.6%. In corporate news, NXG fell 6.1% after raising C$1bn in a global equity offering, VUL dropped 7.7% after a partnership with JordProxa was announced. ERD collapsed 33.6% on an impairment charge related to the US business and guidance downgrade. BHP slipped 0.4% as inventories of Jimblebar fines built up at Chinese ports. On the economic front, nothing today. Albanese set to meet Trump next week.Asian markets fall, Japan down 1.3% China down 1.3% and HK down 1.6%. 10-year yields fell to 4.08%.European markets opening lower.Want to invest with Marcus Today? Our MT20 portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

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The ASX 200 rose only 17 points today to 8899 (0.2%). But that action belies some extraordinary moves in the resources. Rare earths, lithium, critical metals, and strategic metal plays all soared. ARU up 25.4%, ILU up 15.8% and LYC up 5.0% with second liners flying. PLS up 2.7% and LTR rising 6.9%. Gold miners too in demand as bullion hit fresh records, NST up 2.8% and GMD up 5.4%. Big miners also got the memo, BHP up 2.2% and RIO rising 1.8% after production numbers. Uranium too in demand, LOT up 11.4% on a site visit, PDN up 9.6% on production numbers. Oil and gas in the slow lane as usual. The source of funding for all this buying was banks and industrials. CBA down 0.5% with WBC off 1.2% and the Big Bank Basket down to $281.46 (-0.6%). Insurers also fell, although financials tried to garner some support, MQG up 1.2%. Healthcare eased, REITs fell, industrials slid. WES down 1.2% and ALL off 1.2% with retail under pressure following weaker consumer sentiment data. Tech tried hard to hold, TNE up 1.8% and XRO up 0.5%.In company news, plenty of production and drilling reports to keep things interesting. SRG rose 29.3% on an acquisition of TAMS. ABB fell 3.1% after reporting 22k new subscribers. BRE jumped 6.8% after a cap raise supported by Rinehart. CSC rose 3.4% after a deal to sell a 25% stake in a Cu-Ag project.On the economic front, RBA minutes together with ANZ Roy Morgan Consumer confidence numbers.Asian markets fell, Japan back from a holiday off 2.8%, HK down 1.1% and China 0.8% 10-year yields fell to 4.25%. European markets slightly lowerWant to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

What happens when a successful professional is dismissed by her doctor, given sleeping pills for severe perimenopause symptoms, and instead decides to launch a company to help change women's healthcare forever? In this conversation, host Sharon Kedar welcomes Midi Health's CEO Joanna Strober, who shares her personal story of being dismissed by her doctor and her mission to fix the women's health crisis. Joanna and Sharon tackle the pervasive fear and misinformation about HRT and breast cancer. They reveal the truth and misinformation about the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study. Joanna details how Midi provides expert, insurance-covered care and is shifting the paradigm so women can proactively protect their bones, brain, and heart. This is an essential listen for any woman ready to age with power.What You'll Learn from this Episode:The Care Crisis and Midi's Solution: How Joanna's personal experience of being dismissed by doctors for symptoms like brain fog and anxiety led her to create Midi Health, a successful, insurance-covered virtual platform scaling expert care for midlife women.Dismantling HRT Fear: The truth about the 2002 Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, revealing that there is zero correlation between taking estrogen and getting breast cancer (unless you have estrogen-positive breast cancer) and that women on the estrogen-only arm had a 30% less likelihood of breast cancer.Longevity and HRT: Why the golden time to start estrogen is during perimenopause or within 10 years of menopause, and how staying on it may be essential for long-term protection of your bones, brain, and heart.Connect with Sharon:On LinkedInOn InstagramLearn more about the Innovate and Elevate podcastSubscribe to Innovate and Elevate on YouTubeJoin the newsletter to receive the latest episodes in your inboxConnect with Joanna Strober:On LinkedInLearn more about Midi HealthAdditional Resources:The 2002 Women's Health Initiative Skip to the Good Part:(0:00) Introduction: Sharon's Advocacy and Welcome Joanna Strober, CEO of Midi Health (2:00) Joanna's Personal Story: From Brain Fog, Anxiety, and Marriage Problems to Finding a Specialist (9:00) Finding the Right Care: HRT, Transformed Life, and the Bone Protection Dose (18:45) Solving the Care Crisis: Founding Midi Health and Scaling Expertise with Insurance Coverage (25:00) Midi's Word-of-Mouth Success and Dispelling the Breast Cancer Myth (33:00) Longevity and HRT: The Golden Window for Bones, Brain, and Heart Protection (36:30) HRT and Stigma: Why We Need to Talk About Hormones and Staying on the Patch Forever (39:00) The Financial and Family Case: Midi Patients Cost Less for Insurers (41:30) Midi's Mission, Funding, and the Future of Virtual Care (45:00) Conclusion and Thank YouPlease note: The information on...

Lauren Magro, financial analyst, AM Best, said mutual insurers' premium growth is outpacing rising loss costs and driving improved loss ratios. Magro spoke with AM Best TV at the 130th annual NAMIC convention, San Diego.

The ASX 200 lost 76 points to 8883 (0.8%) as losses accelerated in the banks as the day wore on. The Big Bank Basket fell to $283.25 (-1.1%). ANZ bucked the trend as it unveiled its new strategy and suspended the buyback. It was up 3.3%. MQG slumped 4.0% and other financials also in the naughty corner, NWL down 4.0% and HUB dropping 5.6%. REITS pretty flat, Insurers slightly lower, SUN down 1.2%.  Industrials showed losses with QAN down 1.6%, SGH off 3.1% and ALL falling 2.5%. Retail eased, investors sought refuge in WOW and COL. Tech was hit hard, the All-Tech Index down 2.7% with WTC off another 2.5% and XRO continuing to slide, off 1.5%. REA fell 1.6% and ORG lost 1.6%.In resources, gold and rare earths were the shining lights, NEM up 2.9% with NST gaining 1.3%. LYC pushed ever higher, ARU gained 18.3% and ILU up 2.3%. Copper stocks slipped, BHP down 0.8% and FMG fell 0.4%. Oil and gas stocks continued to fall, STO down 1.7% and WHC falling 0.9%. Uranium stocks lost a little. In corporate news, SS1 jumped 18.1% on US news, QAN fell on the leaked data and TWE is having a serious hangover on US and China sales issues, down 15.0%. TOE jumped 38.5% on a takeover from IsoEnergy. For BHP it looks like some progress has been made on the Chinese pricing standoff. On the economic front, Jim Chalmers made some sensible changes to superannuation. A super-sized backflip with pike!Asian markets were weaker as expected on Tariff news, Chinese exports though are booming. Japan closed for Sports Day holiday China down 1.7% and HK off 3.0%.10-year yields fell to 4.29%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stunning drop in markets in reaction to President Trump's tweet about China and canceling a meeting with President Xi. Tripp Mickle (New York Times) joins the show to talk about Intel's big bet. Insurers prepare for wave of First Brands claims. Americans are falling behind on their car payments. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) stops by for a chat about Gemini's first few months on markets.

Could AI soon become a required element of value-based care? Dr. Stephen Speicher from Flatiron Health explores a near-future scenario where insurers may require AI tools to be used in clinical workflows to qualify for reimbursement. In this forward-looking discussion, Dr. Speicher breaks down how AI could be both a cost burden and a quality catalyst—and why its integration into value-based care models might become non-negotiable.

SummaryThis conversation explores the emerging field of Bitcoin insurance, highlighting the innovations and challenges faced by industry leaders. The panel discusses the differences between life and property insurance in the context of Bitcoin, the evolution of custody and underwriting practices, and the future of Bitcoin as a financial product. Key insights include the importance of collaboration in the insurance industry, the need for innovative risk management solutions, and the potential for Bitcoin to transform traditional insurance practices.SummaryThis conversation explores the emerging field of Bitcoin insurance, highlighting the innovations and challenges faced by industry leaders. The panel discusses the differences between life and property insurance in the context of Bitcoin, the evolution of custody and underwriting practices, and the future of Bitcoin as a financial product. Key insights include the importance of collaboration in the insurance industry, the need for innovative risk management solutions, and the potential for Bitcoin to transform traditional insurance practices.TakeawaysBitcoin insurance is an emerging field with significant potential.Life insurance and property insurance have different underwriting challenges in Bitcoin.The insurance industry is lagging behind banking in adopting new technologies.Collaboration among insurers is crucial for developing effective standards.Bitcoin's programmability offers unique opportunities for insurance products.Custody solutions must evolve to meet the needs of Bitcoin holders.Innovative risk management practices are essential for the future of Bitcoin insurance.Bitcoin-denominated insurance products can provide tax benefits to policyholders.The regulatory landscape for Bitcoin insurance is complex and evolving.The integration of blockchain technology can improve operational efficiencies in insurance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Panel Discussion01:22 Innovations in Bitcoin Insurance04:08 Understanding Risk in Bitcoin Custody06:52 The Evolution of Insurance Standards09:59 The Role of Technology in Insurance12:42 Bitcoin Denominated Insurance Products15:48 The Future of Insurance in a Bitcoin World18:38 Closing Thoughts and Q&A30:08 bp-introoutro_v2.mp4

In part one (episode 31) of our two-part series, Klayton Southwood and Travis Miller covered the condition of Florida's property insurance market before major legislative changes were introduced in 2022. In part two, they discuss the post-reform environment, the effects of the changes and potential actions for the future.

Paul Vacquier, CEO, Beagle Services, discusses why non-weather water damage remains a top property loss for insurers, how evacuations worsen claims and how technology can help reduce preventable losses.

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Lauren Darr, partner, Johnson Lambert, shares how electronic-only statutory filing is reshaping statement preparation for insurers.

For the first time, our senior producer, Emily, has to sign up for Obamacare. And it turns out, it’s one heck of a year to do that. A recent headline from KFF Health News reads: “Insurers and customers brace for double whammy to Obamacare premiums.” We break down what those “whammies” might mean in dollars and cents for Emily and the millions of others signing up for Obamacare in 2026. Plus, we cover what’s happening with ACA navigators – the people charged with helping you sign up for Obamacare, and what to expect in November when open enrollment kicks off. Learn more about what’s coming in 2026 in our First Aid Kit newsletter. Check out KFF’s Obamacare premium calculator. Learn whether your state funds its own navigator program. Read a transcript of this episode. Send your stories and questions! Or call 724 ARM-N-LEG. Of course we’d love for you to support this show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Nuest, SVP, transportation practice leader, Amwins, discusses how rising costs, capacity pressures and legal risks are challenging transportation insurers and how technology is helping to reshape strategies.

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, welcomes Kevin Egan, CPA, Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Co-Head of Credit Research for Invesco's Global Private Credit Team. Together, they take a deep dive into senior loans—an often misunderstood but increasingly relevant market for insurers. Kevin explains the fundamentals of the asset class, including the security and recovery profile of senior loans, their relative value compared to high yield, and how they've historically performed across market cycles.   The conversation also explores current dynamics shaping the space: demand from CLOs, shifts in direct lending, and sector trends insurers should be paying attention to. Kevin shares Invesco's outlook on where opportunities lie today, what risks are emerging, and how insurers can position themselves in a market environment defined by both resilience and competition.   Whether you're looking to better understand the mechanics of senior secured loans or gain insights into how they may fit within an insurance portfolio, this discussion offers practical takeaways from one of the leading voices in private credit.

On Aon — Episode 92 Title: From Risk to Resilience — What's Driving the Re/insurance Market In the latest episode of On Aon, Emma Crookes and Dave Nicholson explore the latest trends in the insurance and reinsurance markets. The conversation covers key trends in Property and Casualty, including the evolving pricing environment, the impact of tariffs and inflation and the significance of natural catastrophe losses in 2025. Looking ahead, the episode emphasizes the market's resilience and the importance of addressing emerging and uninsured risks. With disciplined management and robust capital, the industry is well-positioned to navigate future uncertainties and foster a healthy insurance and reinsurance landscape for global clients. Key Takeaways:Reinsurers are leveraging strong capital positions and disciplined management to offer clients effective protection against volatility and large losses. The industry is innovating to address emerging and uninsured risks, with substantial opportunities in areas like casualty, real estate and data centers. Transparent dialogue and differentiation are increasingly important for insurers and reinsurers as they navigate evolving market conditions and client needs. Experts in this episode:Emma Crookes — Insurance Industry Vertical Leader, Aon (Host)Dave Nicholson — Global Client Leader for Reinsurance, Aon Key moments: (2:15) Two big property insurance trends to look out for: the impact of inflation and tariffs and natural catastrophe losses (4:00) While there is pressure in the original property insurance market, it's a very healthy time and a great time to be a reinsurance buyer. (8:55) A recent Aon report highlighted a $5 billion opportunity in emerging casualty risks. This underscores the potential for growth and innovation within the insurance industry.  Additional Resources:Relevance Through the Market Cycle: 5 Strategic Imperatives for Insurers to Drive Performance Soundbites:Dave Nicholson:“I think the view of Aon is a healthy insurance and a healthy reinsurance market is good for our clients and good for the world because it creates resiliency.” Dave Nicholson:“Then we think with the future potential of increased loss costs, it's a great time to add a little bit more limit on the top of your program to ensure that in the event of a large natural catastrophe, that your capital is well protected.”  

GDP Script/ Top Stories for September 13th Publish Date: September 13th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, September 13th and Happy Birthday to Joni Sledge I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Health insurance changes coming to Georgia Paraglider hospitalized after crash at Barrow County Airport Peach Bowl and College Football Playoff Foundation team up for makeover at Lilburn Middle School All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Health insurance changes coming to Georgia Brace yourselves, Georgia. Health-care advocates are sounding the alarm: insurance rates on the government marketplace are set to spike next year. Why? Insurers blame federal budget cuts and the end of COVID-era tax credits, according to Anthony Wright of Families USA. And who’s hit hardest? Folks without job-based coverage—think restaurant servers, gig workers, barbers, plumbers, and other self-employed Georgians. The numbers are grim. KFF says half a million could lose coverage, while Georgians for a Healthy Future estimates 340,000, with rates jumping 75%. STORY 2: Paraglider hospitalized after crash at Barrow County Airport  A paraglider crashed at Barrow County Airport in Winder on Thursday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital, according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. Details? Pretty scarce. Deputies and firefighters got the call around 1:04 p.m. about the crash. When they arrived, the man was breathing but unresponsive—scary stuff. He’s now in the hospital, and the FAA is stepping in to investigate what went wrong. Sheriff Jud Smith praised the quick-thinking citizen who called 911, saying their actions helped first responders get there fast. STORY 3: Peach Bowl and College Football Playoff Foundation team up for makeover at Lilburn Middle School Lilburn Middle School just got a serious upgrade, thanks to Peach Bowl, Inc. and the College Football Playoff Foundation. As part of their Extra Yard Makeover initiative, the school’s STEM lab was completely renovated—and unveiled Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students and teachers got their first look at the revamped space, and let’s just say, jaws dropped. The $200,000 partnership has already transformed eight schools, including Hope Hill Elementary and North Clayton Middle. Oh, and one lucky teacher? Surprised with $1,000 for classroom projects. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 9 STORY 4: Hussey Gay Bell expands Duluth architectural studio with addition of Victor Rodriguez Hussey Gay Bell has welcomed Victor Rodriguez as a project manager in its Duluth office, and it sounds like they’ve landed a pro. Rodriguez, who calls Duluth home, brings nearly 10 years of experience in architectural design, project management, and permitting. He’s got a knack for navigating codes, reviewing shop drawings, and keeping clients happy—basically, the guy knows his stuff. A Kennesaw State grad with additional training in project and practice management, Rodriguez is set to make waves in the firm’s seven core markets, from healthcare to transportation. Founded in 1958, Hussey Gay Bell now operates eight offices across the Southeast. STORY 5: Valdosta State president leaving for California post Valdosta State University President Richard Carvajal is heading west. Come January 20, he’ll take the helm at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, leaving behind nearly a decade of leadership at VSU. Carvajal stepped in during a rocky time in 2017—he was the seventh president in just eight years—and brought much-needed stability. Under his watch, VSU hit milestones: record graduate enrollment, campus renovations, and a $39 million performing arts center in progress. Break 3: STORY 6: Buford woman wins Mrs. America crown Growing up in tiny Glennville, Georgia, Paige Ewing (née Armstrong) dabbled in pageants—Junior Miss Tattnall County, Miss Pinewood Christian Academy, even Miss Georgia Onion (yes, that’s a thing). At 18, she won Miss Tattnall County and competed in Miss Georgia, but after that? She figured her pageant days were over. Life moved on. Fast forward to this summer: Paige, now a wife, mom, business owner, and grief coach, was crowned Mrs. Georgia. Then, in August, she took the national title—Mrs. America. STORY 7: GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County — Sept. 12-14 Travis Tritt in Buford When: Saturday, 6 p.m. Where: Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway NE, Buford Country music icon Travis Tritt hits Buford this Saturday, joined by Drake White and Tyler Reese Tritt. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the show kicks off at 6. Admission? Totally free. Just leave the coolers at home—bars and concessions will be on-site. Need parking? Shuttles run from Buford High School. Around the World in the DTL When: Friday & Saturday, 5–10 p.m. Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 147 Luckie St., Lawrenceville Take a trip without leaving town! Around the World in the DTL transforms Lawrenceville Lawn into a global bazaar with food, music, and crafts from across the globe. Live performances, games, and cultural showcases make this a can’t-miss event for all ages. Gwinnett County Fair When: Thursday–Sept. 21 Where: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville This year’s fair brings new thrills: Circus Incredible, starring Lyric Wallenda of the Flying Wallendas, and Captain Jim’s Magic Show. Plus, check out the new Shopping Mall featuring local vendors. International Taste of Snellville When: Saturday, 4–8 p.m. Where: Snellville Towne Green, 2342 Oak Rd., Snellville Foodies, this one’s for you! Sample bites from local vendors ($1 tickets), sip margaritas, and let the kids loose in the $15 all-day activity zone. Dogtoberfest in Duluth When: Saturday, 5–9 p.m. Where: Town Green, 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth Dogs, beer, and belly rubs—what more could you want? Dogtoberfest brings live music, adoptable pups, and Oktoberfest games to Duluth’s Town Green. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: GWINETT FAIR Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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Sam Haynes, vice president of data analytics at Verisk Maplecroft, discusses how political violence and civil unrest are reshaping insurance portfolios, highlighting new analytic tools such as the first U.S. Strikes, Riots, and Civil Commotion catastrophe model.

September 11, 2025- The Medical Society of the State of New York is shining a spotlight on its longstanding complaint about delayed and limited payments approved by health insurers. We talk about their effort to get paid with the group's executive vice president, Dr. Thomas Lee.

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, the conversation turns to the political battles shaping 2025. From the issues Democrats should lean into—and the ones they should avoid—to Trump's trolling of Chicago and his administration's push for a showdown over crime and “terrorism,” the stakes are high. Chuck dives into how the White House is setting the stage for possible military action against cartels and even Venezuela, with flimsy constitutional justifications that have sparked pushback from voices like Rand Paul. Meanwhile, Democrats face their own identity struggles, from the risks of being tied to “socialism” with Latino voters to Bernie Sanders' refusal to formally join the party. Plus, a look ahead to the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, where three strong contenders could reshape the party's futureThen, physician-turned-politician Abdul El-Sayed joins Chuck to discuss why he left medicine for the rough-and-tumble of politics. From the challenges of running for office with a foreign name to centering his campaign on improving life for children, El-Sayed argues that healthcare isn't just about access—it's about fairness. He pulls back the curtain on a system where insurers and hospital CEOs collude to inflate prices, pharmaceutical companies raise costs simply because they can, and Americans are tricked into thinking “choice” in healthcare actually benefits them.The conversation doesn't stop at healthcare—it spans the crisis of trust in public health, the lessons El-Sayed learned from his 2018 gubernatorial run, and the corrosive role of money in politics. He weighs in on Gretchen Whitmer's record, Trump's overreach beyond Article II, and what sets him apart in Michigan's Senate race. And in a moment of global reflection, El-Sayed takes on the politics of genocide—from Israel and Gaza to China's treatment of the Uighurs—arguing that calling atrocities by their name is a test of values, even when nuance is hard to find in today's polarized climate.Finally, Chuck gives a history lesson on Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon and its impact on modern politics, recaps the weekend in college football, and answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction04:00 The issues Democrats should run on, and issues they should avoid05:15 Trump's trolling of Chicago got the reaction he wanted06:30 The administration wants a showdown over Chicago08:30 The administration's aggressive application of the term “terrorism”10:15 The Democratic base wants fight, government shutdown likely12:15 Trump administration setting the stage for war with Venezuela13:30 Administration needs to justify designating cartels terrorists16:45 Trump's justification to congress for military action against cartels 19:00 Trump's justification was lacking, and didn't mention Venezuela 20:15 Trump ignoring the constitution in rationalizing action against cartels 21:45 Vance says fighting cartels is best use of military 23:15 JD gets into back and forth with Rand Paul on X 24:45 Venezuela story should be consuming Washington 26:15 Rand Paul has been willing to be combative with administration 29:00 The progressive left won't succeed if they're associated with socialism 30:45 "Socialism" isn't rebrandable with Latino voters 31:45 Bernie Sanders still hasn't joined the Democratic party 33:15 Michigan Democratic senate primary has 3 great candidates33:45 Abdul El-Sayed joins the Chuck ToddCast 35:30 What made you choose politics when your background is medicine? 37:15 The challenge of running for office with a foreign name 38:15 Centering politics around improving the world for children 39:15 Disparities in access to health care based on money and connections 40:45 Health insurance is getting worse despite rising cost 42:00 Insurers and hospital CEOs collude to raise prices 44:00 What should be the cost expectation for pharmaceuticals? 45:30 Pharma companies raise prices because they can 46:30 RFK Jr. shouldn't be anywhere near healthcare 47:30 The impact of the internet on public health 49:30 The crisis Kennedy is creating at HHS and CDC 50:15 How can we restore trust in public health authorities? 52:30 MAHA's appeal is the idea you can control your health future 53:45 Parallels between public health and education 55:30 Health relies on both the individual and public health 56:30 Healthcare industry has tricked the public using concept of "choice" 58:15 Would you keep a semi-privatized system under medicare for all? 1:00:45 Health networks curtail choice and raise prices 1:02:15 What did you learn from your 2018 run for governor? 1:04:45 The disease of our political system is money buying politicians and policy 1:06:00 Trump spoke to economic pain and was able to reach voters 1:07:30 Assessment of Gretchen Whitmer's governorship 1:09:30 Whitmer tried to work with Trump at times, will you? 1:11:30 Trump is exercising far more power than Article 2 permits 1:13:15 Differences between you and your opponents for MI senate? 1:14:00 Taking corporate money is a major philosophical difference 1:16:30 Reforming public health will require healthcare pros in D.C. 1:18:15 The trend of public health officials running for office 1:20:30 How much will Israel/Gaza factor into the election? 1:21:45 Calling something a genocide when you see it is a values test 1:23:00 Was Israel justified in going after Hamas? How much was justifiable? 1:24:00 The extremes on both sides of the war strengthen each other 1:25:00 We aim, arm and abet Israeli leaders who don't want two states 1:26:00 Tax dollars should benefit taxpayers, not foreign militaries 1:27:00 It's difficult to find nuance in our current politics 1:29:15 Money in politics make it difficult to have an honest conversation 1:30:00 Having a nuanced conversation around the world genocide 1:32:15 The holocaust can't set the bar for use of the term "genocide" 1:33:45 Is China committing genocide of the Uighurs? 1:35:00 Using the word genocide can just "switch off" voters1:42:45 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Abdul El-Sayed 1:44:15 This week in history - Chuck's history lesson 1:45:15 Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon on September 8th, 1974 1:47:00 The case for pardoning Nixon 1:49:15 The case against pardoning Nixon 1:52:00 Ford's decision implied the country couldn't handle a trial 1:53:15 A majority of the country thought the pardon was wrong 1:55:00 Nixon never got his due process 1:56:15 Pardon was a stain on presidential decision making 1:56:45 College football update 2:00:45 Ask Chuck 2:01:15 Why Putin won't grant Trump a ceasefire 2:04:15 Why do Epstein victims face dehumanization when Trump doesn't? 2:08:00 Thoughts on the political salience of this season of South Park?

Physician-turned-politician Abdul El-Sayed joins Chuck Todd to discuss why he left medicine for the rough-and-tumble of politics. From the challenges of running for office with a foreign name to centering his campaign on improving life for children, El-Sayed argues that healthcare isn't just about access—it's about fairness. He pulls back the curtain on a system where insurers and hospital CEOs collude to inflate prices, pharmaceutical companies raise costs simply because they can, and Americans are tricked into thinking “choice” in healthcare actually benefits them.The conversation doesn't stop at healthcare—it spans the crisis of trust in public health, the lessons El-Sayed learned from his 2018 gubernatorial run, and the corrosive role of money in politics. He weighs in on Gretchen Whitmer's record, Trump's overreach beyond Article II, and what sets him apart in Michigan's Senate race. And in a moment of global reflection, El-Sayed takes on the politics of genocide—from Israel and Gaza to China's treatment of the Uighurs—arguing that calling atrocities by their name is a test of values, even when nuance is hard to find in today's polarized climate.Timeline:00:00 Abdul El-Sayed joins the Chuck ToddCast01:45 What made you choose politics when your background is medicine?03:30 The challenge of running for office with a foreign name04:30 Centering politics around improving the world for children05:30 Disparities in access to health care based on money and connections07:00 Health insurance is getting worse despite rising cost08:15 Insurers and hospital CEOs collude to raise prices10:15 What should be the cost expectation for pharmaceuticals?11:45 Pharma companies raise prices because they can12:45 RFK Jr. shouldn't be anywhere near healthcare13:45 The impact of the internet on  public health15:45 The crisis Kennedy is creating at HHS and CDC16:30 How can we restore trust in public health authorities?18:45 MAHA's appeal is the idea you can control your health future20:00 Parallels between public health and education21:45 Health relies on both the individual and public health22:45 Healthcare industry has tricked the public using concept of “choice”24:30 Would you keep a semi-privatized system under medicare for all?27:00 Health networks curtail choice and raise prices28:30 What did you learn from your 2018 run for governor?31:00 The disease of our political system is money buying politicians and policy32:15 Trump spoke to economic pain and was able to reach voters33:45 Assessment of Gretchen Whitmer's governorship35:45 Whitmer tried to work with Trump at times, will you?37:45 Trump is exercising far more power than Article 2 permits39:30 Differences between you and your opponents for MI senate?40:15 Taking corporate money is a major philosophical difference42:45 Reforming public health will require healthcare pros in D.C.44:30 The trend of public health officials running for office46:45 How much will Israel/Gaza factor into the election?48:00 Calling something a genocide when you see it is a values test49:15 Was Israel justified in going after Hamas? How much was justifiable?50:15 The extremes on both sides of the war strengthen each other51:15 We aim, arm and abet Israeli leaders who don't want two states52:15 Tax dollars should benefit taxpayers, not foreign militaries53:15 It's difficult to find nuance in our current politics55:30 Money in politics make it difficult to have an honest conversation56:15 Having a nuanced conversation around the world genocide58:30 The holocaust can't set the bar for use of the term “genocide”1:00:00 Is China committing genocide of the Uighurs?1:01:15 Using the word genocide can just “switch off” voters1:03:30 People assume having an Arab name means tribal loyalty to Arabs

I spoke with Kalai Ramea at a timely moment. We recorded this conversation during a heatwave in the UK, which made her work at Planette AI feel very real. Kalai calls herself an all-purpose scientist, with a path that runs through California climate policy, Xerox PARC, and now a startup focused on the forecast window that most people ignore. Not tomorrow's weather. Not far-off climate scenarios. The space in between. Two weeks to two months out, where decisions get made and money is on the line. Kalai explains Planette AI's idea of scientific AI in plain words. Instead of learning from yesterday's weather patterns and hoping the future looks the same, their models learn physics from earth system simulations. Ocean meets atmosphere, energy moves, and the model learns those relationships directly. That matters in a warming world where history is a shaky guide. It also shortens time to insight. Traditional models can take weeks to run. If the output arrives after the risky period has passed, it is trivia.  tte AI is building for speed and usefulness. The value shows up in places you can picture. Event planners deciding whether to green-light a festival. Airlines shaping schedules and staffing. Farmers choosing when to plant and irrigate. Insurers pricing risk without leaning only on the past. Kalai shared a telling backcast of Bonnaroo in Tennessee, where flooding forced a last-minute cancellation. Their system showed heavy-rain signals weeks ahead. That kind of lead time changes outcomes, budgets, and stress levels. From Jargon To Decisions What I appreciate most about this story is the focus on access. Too many forecasts live in papers that only specialists read. Kalai and team are working to strip away jargon and deliver answers people can act on. Will it rain enough to trigger a payout. Will a heat threshold be crossed. Will the next month bring the kind of wind that matters for grid operations. The delivery matters as much as the math. NetCDF files might work for researchers, but a map, a simple number, or a chat interface is what users reach for when time is short. There is also a financial thread running through this work. Climate risk now shapes crop insurance, carbon programs, and balance sheets. Parametric insurance is growing because it is simple. Set a threshold. If it hits, the policy pays. Better medium-range signals make those products fairer and more useful. Kalai describes Planette AI's role as a baseline layer others can build on, a kind of AWS for climate intelligence. That framing fits. No single company will build every app in this space. A reliable core makes the rest possible. Kalai's path ties it all together. Policy taught her how decisions get made. PARC sharpened her instincts for practical AI. PlanetteAI is the result. If you care about planning beyond next week, this episode will give you a new way to think about forecasts and the tools that power them. I will add the blog link Kalai shared in the show notes. In the meantime, if you are in agriculture, travel, energy, or insurance, ask yourself a simple question. What would you change if you had a trustworthy signal three to eight weeks ahead. ********* Visit the Sponsor of Tech Talks Network: Land your first job  in tech in 6 months as a Software QA Engineering Bootcamp with Careerist https://crst.co/OGCLA

Terra CEO and Co-Founder James Benham discusses the power of AI and automation in reducing manual tasks, improving decision-making and reshaping the future of workers' compensation.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Charlie Wendland, chief claims officer at Branch Insurance. The world of claims management is undergoing a seismic shift, with AI at the heart of this transformation. Insurers leveraging AI have reported a 75% reduction in claims handling time and 50% increase in fraud detection accuracy. Cutting claims processing times allows adjustors to focus on complex decisions and customer care. Charlie talks about technology only being part of the story. The future of claims is about continuous transformation, balancing innovation with compliance, and making sure that as we innovate we don't lose sight of empathy and trust. KEY TAKEAWAYS The combination of investigation, problem solving and, most importantly, being there for people in their worst moments – as a claims adjustor – felt both intellectually engaging and genuinely meaningful. It really drew me to the role. We're small and can't afford to build a fully fleshed out claims organisation. So, we made strategic investments to automate those administrative tasks that typically weight down our adjustors and road loos outcomes and also drive expense inefficiencies. We listened to our adjustors; we did a lot of time studies on what's bogging them down and we proactively sought out those inefficient processes and we looked for technology to improve them. We've taken an iterative approach to everything that we've built understanding that it's not going to be perfect when we first launch, but we're going to be really sensitive to what is not perfect and seek perfection even though we know that's not possible. BEST MOMENTS ‘Find administrative tasks that weigh down your adjustors, free them of those through technology, and they can spend more time on complex issues and customer care.' ‘We get adjustor's opinions on everything that we do, for the most part, which sounds inefficient but it's really not because we do it in a very thoughtful way.' ‘70% of our first notice-of-loss now either done electronically or through a voice AI.' ‘With a startup change is ever present because we're trying to find a way to do something and we're able to change quite quickly, but the hurdles are all self-inflicted, so if we're not communicating effectively that's on us.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Charlie Wendland has 20+ years of expertise transforming claims operations across commercial and personal lines. As Chief Claims Officer at Branch, he leads an organisation that's reimagining the insurance experience through technology and customer-centric innovation while delivering optimal claim outcomes. Charlie's leadership philosophy centres on driving operational efficiency that benefits both customers and the business, building collaborative teams that deliver exceptional results, and pioneering approaches that redefine industry standards. Throughout his career, Charlie has consistently delivered growth while enhancing customer satisfaction. I'm passionate about modernizing insurance and mentoring the next generation of industry leaders. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website

TOP STORIES - Eight insurers face fines in Florida for misconduct during recent hurricanes as CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky promise accountability. Meteorologists say the next tropical depression could form by mid-week. Tampa removes all 47 of its painted murals, sparking debate, while chaos erupts at Miami International Airport when a woman grabs a crying child from his mother. Plus, Frontier Airlines unveils its $299 GoWild! unlimited travel pass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP STORIES - Eight insurers face fines in Florida for misconduct during recent hurricanes as CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky promise accountability. Meteorologists say the next tropical depression could form by mid-week. Tampa removes all 47 of its painted murals, sparking debate, while chaos erupts at Miami International Airport when a woman grabs a crying child from his mother. Plus, Frontier Airlines unveils its $299 GoWild! unlimited travel pass.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Barbara Schonhofer and Carmen Powell, two influential voices who have navigated and thrived in the ever-evolving insurance industry. In today's conversation we explore the sector's evolution, the future of work and best practices for continuous networking and development. KEY TAKEAWAYS When I started my career in 1972, men didn't know how to behave as women cam into their own in business and taking frontline roles. It wasn't so much misogyny that I faced, it was more like old geezers having a laugh, they didn't know how to welcome women into he workplace because it was less usual. I found my way by having humour and being smarter in my responses to them, so I sidestepped a lot of the banter in my early career. There were only a few predatory men, most just didn't know how to behave in front of women. I have always celebrated being different. Anything that was an idiosyncrasy was put down to the fact that I was Spanish, and that suited me fine! That served me well because I didn't have to follow the norms. However, when I interviewed for a very large organisation in the UK the HR director asked my how I was going to cope with men making a pass at me. I said that I was coming here to work and that if anybody crosses the line I knew how to deal with that. BEST MOMENTS ‘The men that were kindest to me didn't help me and the ones that gave me a tough time did business with me. I learned to keep my friends close and my enemies closer.' ‘The most wonderful boss I had was a woman, the rest have been men but, like Barbara, they gave me a hard time and pushed my boundaries enough so I knew I was resilient enough.' ‘With everything you take two steps forward and one step back.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Barbara Schonhofer's career in financial services covers four decades operating as a business leader and later as an executive search consultant to the insurance markets. When she began her career she set out to better understand the complexities of much needed culture change in insurance. During her years operating in financial services as an executive search consultant, Barbara challenged normal practices and spotted the need to bring together women leaders in the London Market to network. Alongside ISC-Group, Barbara co-founded and co-Chair GAIN, a non-profit membership organisation encouraging better understanding and inclusion of neurodiverse individuals in the insurance industry. She is a Freeman of the City of London and a member of the Worshipful Company of Insurers, where she co-founded its female network, iWIN. LinkedIn Carmen Powell is an experienced international marketing and business development professional whose strategic expertise is linked to a practical and positive approach to deliver challenging goals, including establishing new markets and reversing declining revenues whilst successfully navigating large and complex organisational matrices. Carmen has a passion for building societal prosperity and strengthening ethical behaviour of organisations through making a difference to their bottom-line. Ethics matter. Carmen constantly strives to deliver value in ever changing corporate environments while at the same time making a positive difference in our world. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website

In the latest episode of the Health Matters podcast, former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb joins WPP’s Wendy Lund, GCI Health’s Ryan Kuresman and Burson’s Judy Stecker to discuss the forces reshaping U.S. health policy. Gottlieb warns that while new laws such as the Inflation Reduction Act may lower government spending on drugs, consumers are unlikely to see significant relief at the pharmacy counter. Insurers’ tighter formularies and higher cost-sharing requirements, he said, could continue to drive affordability challenges for patients. The discussion also covers the future of direct-to-consumer advertising, FDA’s role in combating health misinformation and the promise of cell and gene therapies. Gottlieb shares both caution and optimism — noting the risk of consumer frustration if policy changes fail to deliver savings, while pointing to breakthroughs that are transforming treatment and outcomes. To hear his full take on the challenges and opportunities facing health care leaders, listen to the full Health Matters episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of the InsTech podcast, Robin introduces listeners to new colleague Chris Eberly, Insurance Practice Lead at Datos Insights, following Datos' recent acquisition of InsTech. Chris brings more than 30 years of carrier experience and a unique practitioner's perspective on the forces shaping insurance today. Together they explore what this new chapter means for InsTech members, the wider insurance ecosystem, and why Datos' blend of advisory, research and community makes a timely fit. Along the way, Chris shares why operational efficiency is top of the agenda, how underinsurance is being tackled, and why AI is no longer just hype but a genuine driver of transformation. This conversation is part industry briefing, part fireside chat. Listeners will come away with a clearer view of the challenges and opportunities ahead — from regulatory pressure to CIO priorities — and hear how InsTech and Datos plan to deliver value together. Robin also uncovers Chris's surprising background outside insurance, including his lifelong passion for the carillon (a rare bell-tower instrument) and what raising six children and seventeen grandchildren has taught him about navigating complexity. Key themes discussed include: What Datos Insights does and how it complements InsTech's mission Why carriers are focusing on risk operations and decision speed The scale of underinsurance and how data and property insights can help What's really happening with AI adoption inside carriers The evolving role and pressure of the CIO Why combining advisory, research and community is so powerful Chris's personal story: carillons, family and a passion for making insurance better If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Robin Merttens on LinkedIn. You can also contact Chris Eberly on LinkedIn to start a conversation! Sign up to the InsTech newsletter for a fresh view on the world every Wednesday morning. Continuing Professional Development This InsTech Podcast Episode is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By listening, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme. By the end of this podcast, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives: Measure the significance of operational efficiency (“risk ops”) in improving underwriting performance and decision speed. Specify the ways AI is being applied pragmatically in insurance operations, beyond the hype. Explain why CIOs face increasing pressure to balance legacy systems with rapid technology adoption. If your organisation is a member of InsTech and you would like to receive a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned, visit the Episode 370 page of the InsTech website or email cpd@instech.co to let us know you have listened to this podcast. To help us measure the impact of the learning, we would be grateful if you would take a minute to complete a quick feedback survey.

Insurers pull Medicare Advantage plans as profit pressures mount: This from the "Medicare Advantage Minute" In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" we learn how Medicare is likely to cover Outpatient hospital services. Friend of the podcase, Steve sent an article addressing "Targeted Medicare Cuts" and how they can save money while reducing risk. How about a side trip to Social Security Land? Someone named Rusty has an advisory column and fielded a question from a reader about when the best time might be to start collecting Social Security benefits might be. Normally Democrats are on the opposite side of almost every possible subject from me but we now find ourselves connected like Siamese twins over support for the freedom from prior authorization in Original Medicare.                                        I am dazed and confused by my unexpected alliance! Finally, we have a new member of the podcast audience who hangs her hat in South Dakota ...er Nebraska sometimes. I expect her to join the ranks of my happy clients as well!   Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!" For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to  help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

A shocking admission from LA's homeless services agency: it can't help any new families. Wildfire survivors are demanding action against what they call "illegal insurer misconduct." LA Metro is still waiting on its Olympic funds from the feds. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Today, traditional insurance faces mounting pressures from new technologies and market entrants, and digital transformation has become an imperative rather than an option. Kamiel Bouw, Global Head of Insurance for Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions, joins the show today. He brings extensive experience navigating this evolving landscape, where efficiency, data-driven approaches, and customer-centricity have become paramount. With traditional insurers working to adopt new technologies within legacy infrastructure, Buow describes how Citi has positioned itself to strategically support these organizations capture opportunities while enhancing customer experience. Throughout the interview, Buow explores several transformative themes reshaping the insurance industry. He uses real life case studies to emphasize the tremendous opportunity in digitizing payment processes — both for premium collections and claims payments — highlighting how instant payments can create superior customer experiences while providing operational benefits. Buow also discusses how Treasury functions must evolve beyond their traditional role as financial settlement centers to become innovation leaders, engaging across enterprise-wide initiatives and providing expertise in risk management and end-to-end payment flows. Listen to the podcast to gain unique insights into emerging technologies like digital assets and tokenization and their growing role in insurance, and how organizations can start with small, focused use cases to drive learning and foster broader adoption of this new tech.

A mandate to make health care prices public was one of President Trump's signature health policies in his first term. But forcing hospitals to publish prices hasn't yet helped patients shop around for medical care.Guest:Melanie Evans, Producer, TradeoffsLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift.Follow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the same sensor protecting your home from electrical fires could also help prevent billion-dollar wildfires that devastate entire communities? That's the fascinating premise explored in the latest episode of the Predict & Prevent podcast, where host Pete Miller welcomes back Bob Marshall, CEO and co-founder of Whisker Labs, for a conversation about how individual home protection is evolving into grid-scale catastrophe prevention.In this conversation, Pete and Bob discuss the growth and impact of Ting, a home monitoring system developed by Whisker Labs. They explore the rapid deployment of Ting in over a million homes, its effectiveness in preventing fires, and new research that demonstrates the positive ROI for insurance carriers. Bob shares insights on how Ting's growing network and data can help utilities monitor grid stress and prevent wildfires. The discussion also touches on the future of Whisker Labs, potential expansion into commercial structures, and the importance of changing the relationship between insurance companies and homeowners through proactive safety measures.Resources:Whisker Labs: https://www.whiskerlabs.com/ Research on value of IoT to Homeowners, Insurers: https://www.whiskerlabs.com/how-effective-are-loss-prevention-programs-for-insurers/Bob Marshall on Episode 2 of Predict & Prevent: https://www.predictandprevent.org/podcast/hidden-dangers-uncovered/The Institutes: https://global.theinstitutes.org/Predict & Prevent website: https://www.predictandprevent.org/Sign up for our weekly Predict & Prevent newsletter: https://www.predictandprevent.org/newsletter/

In this episode of Longevity by Design, Dr. Gil Blander sits down with Dr. Keith Diaz, Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to unpack the hidden health risks of prolonged sitting.Keith explains why even daily exercise isn't enough to counteract the effects of sedentary behavior. Drawing on his lab's findings, he shares a simple but powerful prescription: five minutes of light walking every hour. That small change can lower blood pressure, improve mood, and reduce fatigue, without needing to break a sweat.The conversation also explores how modern work and home environments are built around sitting, and what it takes to build smarter habits. From treadmill desks to family walks, Keith offers practical strategies that make movement part of everyday life. Whether you're an employer, a clinician, or just desk-bound, this episode helps you rethink how you move through your day. Guest-at-a-Glance

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, welcomes Bryan Donahoe, Partner & Head of U.S. Real Estate Debt, and Brent Canada, Partner in the Infrastructure Debt Group at Ares Management, for a deep dive into the evolving role of real asset credit in insurance portfolios.   They explore the benefits of infrastructure and real estate debt — from generating durable income streams to diversifying risk and matching long-term liabilities. The conversation covers how market dislocation, rising interest rates, and the pullback from traditional lenders are creating compelling opportunities for private credit investors, particularly in sectors like logistics, housing, utilities, and digital infrastructure.   Bryan and Brent also share insights on Ares' collaborative approach, their perspectives on market resilience, and why insurance capital is poised to play an increasingly important role in real asset lending.

Fan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we'll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this panel episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro dives into the transformative power of generative AI in insurance with three industry experts: Allison Thornicroft, VP and Business Solutions Lead at Arch Insurance Group, Neeren Chauhan, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at Tokio Marine, and Yaemish Rughoo, Information Technology Program Director at Everen.Together, they explore how AI is slashing submission clearance times from days to hours, achieving 95–97% data extraction accuracy, and optimising underwriting workflows. The conversation unpacks actionable frameworks for successful AI adoption, from email intake to underwriter workbench, and emphasises the importance of incremental implementation, human oversight, and third-party data integration. If you're navigating digital transformation in insurance, this episode delivers practical strategies, real-world examples, and lessons from the frontlines of AI-driven operational change.To receive a custom demo from Cytora, click here and use the code 'Making Risk Flow'.Our previous guests include: Bronek Masojada of PPL, Craig Knightly of Inigo, Andrew Horton of QBE Insurance, Simon McGinn of Allianz, Stephane Flaquet of Hiscox, Matthew Grant of InsTech, Paul Brand of Convex, Paolo Cuomo of Gallagher Re, and Thierry Daucourt of AXA.Check out the three most downloaded episodes: The Five Pillars of Data Analytics Strategy in Insurance | Craig Knightly, Inigo 20 Years as CEO of Hiscox: Personal Reflections and the Evolution of PPL | Bronek Masojada Implementing ESG in the Insurance and Underwriting Space | Simon Tighe, Chaucer, and Paul McCarney, Moody's

Sarah Kliff, investigative health care reporter for the New York Times, talks about her new reporting on an uptick in health insurers denying prescription drug claims over the last decade.

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Amélie Breitburd, the former CEO of Lloyd's Europe, and a leading voice in the movement to rethink how we insure against tomorrow's biggest shocks – from climate and cyber to the long-tail risks the industry still avoids. In today's conversation, we'll unpack her journey to Lloyd's, explore the institution's evolving role in a risk-saturated world, and dig deep into the bold ideas behind her latest work. KEY TAKEAWAYS Every day people should focus on their specification and should be reminded of it. When I see syndicates doing business only in the US, they could do business in Europe almost for free because, from a capital perspective, diversification helps. We're here to help people. People wouldn't do anything: Take a bike, drive a car, fly to Mars without insurance. It's a key enabler. As leaders in the insurance industry I believe we can show a great sense of purpose. There was a period during which companies were mainly looking at buying, and this was killing teams. I think now we're definitely in the partnership era which is great for startups because they can work for different companies which increases diversity and has people learn from each other. Insurers have a lot of data but it's a bit outdated. Risk is evolving because the automotive industry, for example, is moving towards autonomous cars, now data about car behaviour is not as important as it used to be, now the software and batteries that will be in cars is more important so we must build another set of data. Then there are things like flying to Mars and carbon capture where there is no data because we don't know how we're going to be doing it. BEST MOMENTS ‘Risk is at the heart of what insurers do and risk is about diversification.' ‘The statistical aspect is that when you are together you're taking risks together and lowering the cost of capital.' ‘the journey today is like moving from paper to pdf, but the next change perspective is moving to more digitalised exchanges between various parts of the company.' ‘Coopetition is the idea that if we work together as competitors we can access a market which is currently inaccessible because it's not affordable, we can price the risks differently to make them more accessible.' ABOUT THE GUESTS Amélie Breitburd is a strategic powerhouse in Europe's insurance and risk management ecosystem, driving a bold agenda to double the size of the continent's insurable market. With a sharp eye on the protection gap, Amélie brings an unflinching perspective on how to future-proof European economies—through syndication, public-private partnerships, and radical coopetition. A thought leader who thinks beyond tradition, Amélie fuses financial acumen with game theory principles to challenge how we scale solutions to climate risk, cyber threats, and long-tail systemic exposures. Her work on the Digital Insurance Exchange Market (Euro DIEM) envisions a next-gen insurance infrastructure—anchored in data access, distributed underwriting, and multi-layer diversification. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Clark has recommended shopping for auto insurance as rates keep rising. But it's also important to know how some insurers are tracking you surreptitiously to set rates, while others offer voluntary programs, or usage-based premiums to earn discounts, which can be a benefit or punishment. Later - Clark is in favor of businesses setting credit card surcharges in the U.S. as they do in other countries, but some gas stations have been caught charging outrageous amounts, and you need to be aware before you go to the pump. Save On Auto Insurance: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Credit Card Surcharges On Gas: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show:  Is Your Smartphone Making Your Car Insurance More Expensive? How to Shop for Lower Car Insurance Do I Need To Unfreeze My Credit To Shop for Car Insurance? Best Auto Insurance Companies and Some of the Worst Best Travel Credit Cards: Top Rewards Picks for 2025 Best Cash Back Credit Cards Fidelity® Rewards Visa Signature® Card Review: Invest with 2% Cash Back Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the sickest Medicare Advantage patients ran into problems getting end-of-life care. Ultimately many patients switched to traditional Medicare, costing taxpayers billions, according to an investigation by the Wall Street Journal. This is one of many Medicare Advantage practices that is now under government scrutiny. Both Congress and Medicare agency head Dr. Mehmet Oz are pushing for reforms to curb tactics that can boost federal payments to private insurers. The Department of Justice is also investigating major private insurance companies UnitedHealth, Aetna, Elevance Health and Humana. Jessica Mendoza discusses the investigations with WSJ's Anna Wilde Mathews. Further Listening: -Medicare, Inc. Part 1: How Insurers Make Billions From Medicare  -A Life-or-Death Insurance Denial  Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices