Podcasts about WTW

At its best, insurance is about clarity in uncertain times. Pricing that reflects reality. Promises that hold up when things go wrong.  In this episode, I speak with Todd Rissel, CEO and co-founder of e2Value, an independent company that has spent the last 25 years helping insurers and homeowners understand the real cost of rebuilding property, and the wider economic forces shaping those numbers. Todd brings both practical insight and long-term perspective. Our conversation begins with a simple observation: 2024 was a rare profitable year for home insurance in Florida. But Todd quickly places that in context, explaining why a single good year doesn't undo a decade of structural challenges and why insurers need to think in five-year cycles, not one. In this conversation Todd touches on: Why rising tariffs and global uncertainty haven't yet impacted replacement costs but might soon What the “small losses” teach us about insurer performance, far more than catastrophic ones The challenges of modeling severe convective storms, and why not everything can, or should, be reduced to a model The limits of funding-driven innovation in InsurTech, and the long-term discipline it takes to survive without external capital The launch of e2Value's new Structure Insurance Score, developed in partnership with WTW, and what it tells us about using AI responsibly in underwriting Along the way, we talk about barnominiums, regulatory experiments in Louisiana and the difference between forward-looking valuation and backward-looking pricing. Todd's perspective is shaped not just by data, but by experience. He's someone who believes in the purpose of insurance, but also understands the commercial pressures it faces. And he makes a compelling case that good data, applied thoughtfully, is still the foundation for everything this industry does well. If you're interested in where insurance pricing, risk and property data are heading next - or just want to hear from someone who's spent decades building quietly essential infrastructure, this is a conversation worth your time. If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Matthew Grant on LinkedIn. You can also contact Will Bonner 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: Explain how the Structure Insurance Score, developed by e2Value and WTW, contributes to more granular underwriting of structural risk. Identify the regulatory challenges arising from policyholder-directed valuations in certain U.S. states, such as Louisiana. Specify the data considerations required to apply AI effectively in insurance valuation and pricing. 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 359 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.

Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind: Getsafe gibt Versicherungslizenz zurück Das Heidelberger Insurtech Getsafe gibt seine Versicherungslizenz zurück. Statt selbst Risiken zu tragen, setzt das Unternehmen künftig auf Partnerschaften mit etablierten Versicherern. Der Fokus liegt nun auf Technologie, Flexibilität und schnellem Wachstum. Mehr dazu >>> WTW beruft Nikolaus Schmidt-Narischkin zum Vorsitzenden der Geschäftsführung Wechsel an der Spitze: Nikolaus Schmidt-Narischkin übernimmt zum 1. Juni den Vorsitz der Geschäftsführung der Willis Towers Watson Investments GmbH. Er folgt auf Matthias Paetzel, der das Unternehmen verlässt. Schmidt-Narischkin bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in Kapitalanlage, Risikomanagement und betrieblicher Altersversorgung mit. In einem schwierigen Marktumfeld setzt er auf Diversifikation und ausgelagerte Anlagestrategien als Schlüssel zum langfristigen Erfolg. EU-Label für private Altersvorsorg Versicherer aus Deutschland, Frankreich, Italien und Spanien begrüßen die EU-Pläne für ein Finanzprodukt-Label zur Stärkung von Investitionen in Europas Zukunft. Das Label soll auch für kapitalbildende Lebensversicherungen gelten. „Dort, wo es drauf ist, steckt Europa drin“, so GDV-Hauptgeschäftsführer Jörg Asmussen. Sara Yussefi wird Vorständin bei Viridium Die Viridium Gruppe erweitert ihren Vorstand: Ab dem 1. Juli übernimmt Sara Yussefi das neu geschaffene Ressort als Chief People and Communications Officer (CPCO). Sie verantwortet künftig die Bereiche People, Communications und Sustainability. Die Berufung steht unter dem Vorbehalt der BaFin-Zustimmung. [pma:] und Bridge kooperieren bei digitaler Beratung Der Maklerpool [pma:] setzt künftig auf die Beratungsplattform „Bridge“ der Bridge ITS GmbH. Die Kooperation soll Maklern eine vollständig digitalisierte Beratungsstrecke bieten – inklusive Self-Underwriting, interaktiven Tools und KI-gestützter Nachbetreuung. Besonderes Augenmerk liegt auf der DIN-Norm 77230, die beide Partner aktiv unterstützen. Für den Einstieg stellen [pma:] und Bridge umfangreichen Support bereit. Kunstmarkt unter Druck – Spezialversicherungen gewinnen an Bedeutung Laut dem aktuellen Hiscox Artist Top 100-Report ist der weltweite Auktionsumsatz für post-2000-Kunst 2024 um 27 % gesunken. Der Markt wird selektiver – und die Risiken nehmen zu. Hiscox betont: In volatilen Zeiten bietet Kunstversicherung Stabilität für Sammler und Künstler.

In this episode of (Re)thinking Insurance, Frank Schepers, WTW's Global Leader, Insurance Consulting and Technology and Sina Thieme, Senior Director, Insurance Consulting and Technology, explore the impact of technology and innovation on the insurance industry, particularly in risk modelling, data analysis, and distribution channels. This wide-ranging discussion also probes the challenges and opportunities of closing the insurance gap and the evolving role of capital in the insurance market.

Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind: wefox verkauft Italien-Geschäft an J.C. Flowers Der Digitalversicherer wefox trennt sich von seinen italienischen Gesellschaften wefox MGA S.r.l. und wefox Services Italy S.r.l. Käufer ist das Investmenthaus J.C. Flowers & Co. Mit dem Verkauf, der bis Ende Q2 abgeschlossen sein soll, ist die Restrukturierung der Gruppe beendet. Das operative Geschäft in Italien läuft unter neuer Eigentümerschaft weiter. CEO Joachim Müller kündigt strategischen Fokus auf nachhaltige Finanzierung und Weiterentwicklung an. INTER: Dr. Günther Blaich wird neues Vorstandsmitglied Die INTER Versicherungsgruppe beruft Dr. Günther Blaich zum 1. Juli in den Vorstand. Er übernimmt das Ressort Vertrieb und Marketing. Blaich war zuletzt als Country Head Deutschland bei wefox tätig. Frühere Stationen umfassen Führungsrollen bei Franke und Bornberg sowie Swiss Life Deutschland. Die INTER sieht in ihm einen erfahrenen Vertriebsexperten mit starkem Netzwerk. Wechsel an der Spitze: Jan-Philipp Schmidt neuer Vorsitzender der DGVFM Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Versicherungs- und Finanzmathematik (DGVFM) hat Prof. Dr. Jan-Philipp Schmidt zum neuen Vorsitzenden gewählt. Er folgt auf Prof. Dr. Ralf Korn, der sich nach langjährigem Engagement aus dem Vorstand zurückzieht. Neue stellvertretende Vorsitzende sind Prof. Dr. An Chen und Prof. Dr. Marcus C. Christiansen. Der neue Vorstand will insbesondere die Förderung aktuarieller Forschung und den mathematischen Nachwuchs weiter stärken. Zurich setzt auf neue Pricing-Plattform von WTW Die Zurich Gruppe Deutschland optimiert ihr Kfz-Versicherungspricing künftig mit „Radar Live“ von WTW. Die Plattform ermöglicht Echtzeit-Kalkulationen, individuelle Tarifierung und effiziente Anbindung an Kernsysteme. Zurich nutzt WTW Radar bereits seit über zehn Jahren – das Upgrade soll nun unter anderem ungewollte Quersubventionierungen im Neugeschäft eliminieren und das Geschäft flexibler steuern. Smart InsurTech führt zentralen Data Hub ein Die Smart InsurTech AG führt eine zentrale Datenhaltung für ihre Plattform-Produkte ein. Über den neuen Data Hub lassen sich Kundendaten aus dem MVP Smart Admin automatisch in die Beratungstechnologie Smart Consult und Vergleicher übertragen – ohne doppelte Dateneingabe. Das verbessert Effizienz, Datenqualität und Beratungsprozesse im Vermittleralltag deutlich. GAUSS-Preis 2024: Auszeichnung für innovative Versicherungs- und Finanzmathematik Die DGVFM und die Deutsche Aktuarvereinigung haben am 12. Mai den GAUSS-Preis 2024 sowie zwei Nachwuchspreise vergeben. Der Hauptpreis ging an Nicolas Camenzind und Prof. Dr. Damir Filipović für ihre Arbeit zur Modellierung der Schweizer Zinsstrukturkurve mithilfe von Machine Learning. Nachwuchspreise erhielten Yusha Chen (Uni Ulm) für eine Dissertation zur Lebensversicherung und Markus Maier (TU München) für eine Arbeit zur parametrischen Cyberversicherung.

As market dynamics shift, alternative and private market investments are taking centre stage—reshaping portfolios and redefining investment strategies. In this episode of Investing for Tomorrow, we explore why asset owners are increasing their allocations to private markets, the rise of “Alternatives+++”, and how gold continues to serve as a safe-haven asset in uncertain times.  Joined by Denise Kehler, Chief Investment Officer, North America at WTW, and Jeremy De Pessemier, Asset Allocation Strategist at the World Gold Council, we explore the trends, innovations, and challenges driving a new approach to portfolio construction—one that emphasises resilience and long-term performance through alternative investments.  Resources mentioned: Global Asset Owner Peer Study on best practices Goldhub 

Attracting and retaining talent in the London Market is an evolving concern, with the PwC CEO Survey revealing that 93% of respondents either recognise the need to change or are already adapting their strategies to address it. Let's discuss how! In this special podcast episode done in partnership with PwC, we invited Anna Craston, Senior Manager, to host a panel discussion to explore the critical trends shaping talent management in the London insurance market.  She's joined by fellow PwC colleague Simone Ritson, Phoebe Thomas from CFC, Jacinta Chiang from WTW and Alfie Holt from Marco Capital to share their firsthand experiences and insights. Together, they discuss how companies can build inclusive cultures, the shifting expectations of new talent and what organisations must do to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. This episode dives deep into why attracting diverse talent is just the beginning and why inclusion, development and purpose are the real keys to retention. Key talking points: Understand why changing employee expectations are reshaping the London insurance market. Learn how AI, automation, and technology are driving new workforce capabilities. Explore the historic challenges in attracting diverse talent to the London market — and how that's starting to change. Examine the impact of culture, career growth, and leadership development on employee retention. Discover the importance of outreach programs to schools and universities in broadening insurance career awareness. Hear why inclusion, not just diversity, is critical for long-term workforce engagement. See how mentorship, reverse mentoring, and visible career pathways can support retention. Get practical ideas for fostering inclusion, from flexible working to cultural days and accessible networking events. For more information, you can read PwC's Transforming the London Market report.  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: Describe the current challenges and evolving expectations around attracting and retaining talent in the London market. Explain how diversity and inclusion initiatives can move from hiring strategies to meaningful cultural change that fosters retention. Identify the most effective strategies companies can use to make the London insurance market more appealing to diverse, next-generation talent. 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 351 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.

Risk has always been at the heart of investing—but today's systemic shocks, regime shifts, and the rise of private markets are pushing traditional risk models to their limits. Investors need a new approach.  In this episode we explore Risk 2.0—a broader, more adaptive way of managing risk that accounts for uncertainty, resilience, and long-term thinking.  Joined by Jeff Chee, Global Head of Portfolio Strategy at WTW, and Lindsey Matthews, Chief Risk Officer at Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), we unpack why the current risk paradigm is falling short, what's holding investors back from adopting a more systemic approach, and how firms can evolve their risk management for the future.  Resources mentioned: Systems thinking content hub Systems curriculum Pay now or pay later?

In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by Michael Perlmutter, Senior Director at WTW, for an insightful discussion on the evolution of workforce health literacy and the challenges employers face in integrating emerging health solutions.Michael shares how virtual and digital healthcare solutions are reshaping patient navigation, integrating care experiences, and leveraging AI and predictive analytics to manage costs.Seth and Michael also discuss:☑️ Point solution Fatigue: The fragmentation of healthcare into multiple vendor-driven solutions - are they truly benefiting employers?☑️ Diabetes Management Challenges: A surplus of solutions, but are they driving real cost savings?☑️ Virtual Medicine's Role: The shift toward integrated virtual primary & specialty care.☑️ Health Literacy Matters: With only 1 in 10 Americans possessing strong health literacy skills, education is critical for better health outcomes.☑️ Future of Healthcare: A vision for clinician-led, integrated health solutions that simplify patient journeys.☑️ And much more.Tune in to explore how AI, predictive analytics, and advanced care models are shaping the future of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives?Visit EdLogics.

Danielle Lombardo, chairwoman of the real estate, hospitality and leisure division of WTW (formerly Willis), discusses the insurance business and how it's dealing with the tremendous number of natural disasters and huge insurance claims it has received — and the ramifications for the real estate business and the broader U.S. economy. (03/2025)

Danielle Lombardo, chairwoman of the real estate, hospitality and leisure division of WTW (formerly Willis), discusses the insurance business and how it's dealing with the tremendous number of natural disasters and huge insurance claims it has received — and the ramifications for the real estate business and the broader U.S. economy. (03/2025)

Description: Charlie Samolczyk is joined by Pardeep Bassi and Tim Rourke to discuss the importance of monitoring model health, and how Radar Vision, WTW's automated monitoring tool, is helping to address this problem for insurers. 

Early in the morning on March 1, without notice, the General Services Administration eliminated its 18F program, what was an internal team of tech consultants and engineers that developed open-source tools to improve digital services across the federal government. Just short of its 11th birthday, 18F had grown to be a staple in the federal government's digital services development and acquisition space. Now when you type in "18F.gov" to visit its website, you're met with an error message. The team has been completely wiped from the face of the federal government. GSA hasn't given much reasoning for the termination. Thomas Shedd, head of the agency's Technology Transformation Services organization that housed 18F, said during a town hall last week that the decision was based purely on its reported cashflow struggles and that it hadn't been cost-recoverable. Dan Tangherlini, former GSA administrator when 18F was founded, joins the Daily Scoop to share his thoughts on what 18F meant to good government, the legacy of the organization, and how GSA will continue to serve as the federal government's center of tech excellence without this key team moving forward. Roughly a month after being replaced as acting CIO of the Department of Energy, Principal Deputy CIO Dawn Zimmer is now back serving in the department's top IT role, multiple sources familiar with the change confirmed to FedScoop. Zimmer is filling the CIO position for the second time since Inauguration Day after Ryan Riedel briefly took on the role overseeing the department's $4.3 billion IT portfolio in early February. As FedScoop first reported, Zimmer returned to her primary role as principal deputy CIO at Energy when Riedel, previously a network engineer at Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, was appointed to the CIO role. She took over the acting CIO role after Biden administration Energy CIO Ann Dunkin stepped down at the change of administrations. It's unclear why Riedel departed the role after just over a month. The Energy Department did not return questions about his short tenure. President Donald Trump nominated Sean Plankey to head the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Tuesday, the last major piece to fall into place for cybersecurity leadership in his administration. Plankey served in the first Trump administration, holding a few posts with cyber responsibilities. He was the principal deputy assistant secretary for the Energy Department's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response in 2019 and 2020. Before that he was director of cyber policy at the National Security Council, starting in 2018. He has most recently been at the global cybersecurity advisory company WTW. Plankey was briefly under consideration in 2020 to lead the agency he's now nominated to be director of after Trump forced Chris Krebs out of the role. He had long been thought to be Trump's pick this time around, too. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In this video, we interview Chris Lombardi, FSA, MAAA, CERA Associate Director at WTW, and Jeanne Cho Stokke, FSA, MAAA, about goal setting and people management. They share techniques and tools for actuaries to become effective leaders in the profession. Jeanne's experience as a former Pro LPGA golfer and Chris's background in jiu jitsu highlight how these skills have contributed to their career success.

Today is the first time we welcome back a guest who has changed firms between interviews. We recorded Luba Nikulina, on Thanksgiving day, 2022, and our guest was then Head Global of Research at WTW, an organisation advising on over $3 trillion of assets. Today Luba is the Chief Strategy Officer at IFM Investors, a leading asset manager in infrastructure with a significant presence in other asset management capabilities. Luba explains the switch, and unpacks the investment thesis behind the increasing inclusion of infrastructure in institutional portfolios. She reflects on its position within the growing private assets sleeve of allocators, and why Australia and Canada have adopted significantly larger allocations of 10-20%, but why many other major countries are now building theirs. She assesses infrastructure's risks, rewards and liquidity characteristics. She explains the barriers to competition, the projects involved, including bridges, toll roads, data centres and new energy assets. In short she would say it's the “buoyant, brilliant ballast in the investment boat”. ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders, World Gold Council and LSEG. Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

In Episode 57, the word is Taina and Ari were spotted in the club together during Art Basel - Cody, Bree and Chris weigh on the optics coming off of the WTW exclusive interview with Herb. Big Jam 2024 happened and the crew recapped the behind-the-scenes vibes before a conversation about artist's longevity breaks out. BossMan Dlow says full-length songs are pointless and Chris brings up Andrew Schulz's flagrant comments about Kendrick Lamar. We debate which groups of people should be able to comment on Hip-Hop culture before the crew dives into the new r*pe allegations against Jay-Z along with Hov's swift response and denial of the claims. 50 Cent reveals Drake's "Opp List" before the crew is joined by special guest Santo, who drops in to share her new project "Beautiful Chaos." #WhatTheWord #JayZ #AndrewSchulz #SocialMediaTrends #GHerbo Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/whats-the-word-interviews-with-cody-mack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics: 49ers, BHB, WTW

Global medical costs are projected to rise by over 10% in 2025 for the third consecutive year, driven by advancements in medical technology, rising pharmaceutical prices, and increasing reliance on private health care. Linda Pham, global health and risk leader at WTW, discusses regional variations, the growing role of mental health services, and strategies for insurers and employers.

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Magdalena is a Senior Director and Global InsurTech Innovation Leader at WTW's Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT). She leads ICT's inorganic growth strategy as well as its interaction with the external insurtech ecosystem globally. She joined the firm as a Senior Economist at Watson Wyatt's Research and Innovation Center in 2005. She has 20+ years of experience in R&D and international strategy consulting and was WTW's Global Head of Research and Analytical Services. Magda holds a M.Sc. in math. Finance and a PhD in Quantitative Economics and Finance. She also holds a professional certificate on Innovation from the MIT Professional Education Program. For the past 10 years she has been solely focused on innovation and strategic consulting for the Insurance Industry, especially around digital transformation, advanced analytics, blockchain, emerging risks and #insurtech. She was among the first to publish and discuss blockchain in the context of insurance and has focused almost exclusively on helping the insurance industry to understand and deploy new technologies since 2014. She is a well-recognized thought leader in insurtech and the implications of new technologies for the risk transfer industry. She has been a prolific public speaker in the past 10 years and in the past couple of years alone, Magda has had over 100 public speaking engagements specific to insurtech and blockchain at various international conferences and summits. She has also published multiple articles, blogs, interviews and audio/visual media on the topic. She sees herself as a blockchain and technology governance crusader and devotes significant time to educational activities, ranging from workshops for executives to sessions at elementary schools and trainings to empower #womenintech. Her main areas of expertise include blockchain, technology and innovation, advanced analytics, MNC internationalization and innovation strategies, emerging markets, global governance, macroeconomic and socio-political risks.  Further, Magdalena has 14 years of teaching experience at European (Germany, UK) and Latin American universities. She also led many research projects for multilateral organizations on microinsurance, financial inclusion and innovation, including pre-2009 projects on alternative currencies. Highlights from the Show Note This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance thought leadership series, available globally from Amazon in print, Kindle and Audible audiobook. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Topics: Eagles, Tyson, WTW

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Laura Doddington from WTW, discussing innovation in insurance technology and data intelligence.

Topics: TNF, BHB, WTW

How can impartial valuations drive transparency and trust in insurance? Kroll's platform provides property valuations through data-driven insights that benefit insurers, brokers and property owners alike. Matthew Grant sits down with Kiran Aulakh, Kroll's VP of Fixed Asset Advisory, to explore how Kroll's platform combines technology and real-time data to assess underinsurance and overinsurance risks across vast property portfolios.  Kiran shares her insights on the value of green valuations, and the importance of impartial assessments, which Kroll provides through both an API and a standalone platform for seamless integration into clients' ecosystems. Key talking points: The role of impartial valuations in improving insurer-client trust How Kroll's platform combines technology with in-person expertise Reducing claims friction by accurately assessing property insurance needs Using valuation data to better negotiate policy terms for clients Kroll's partnership with WTW and global insurers to streamline valuation assessments Real-time data updates and third-party integration for accurate market responses Green valuations and the impact of ESG on future property valuation trends Aulakh's thoughts on data scalability and how it supports insurer-broker collaboration If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a review on whichever platform you use or contact Kiran Aulakh or Matthew Grant on LinkedIn. 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: Describe the role of impartial valuations in managing underinsurance and overinsurance risks. Define the impact of valuation accuracy on insurance policy terms and claims outcomes. Measure the importance of transparent valuations in fostering stronger insurer-client relationships. 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 327 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.

Topics: Jets, BHB, WTW

Topics: Rams, BHB, WTW

Topics: MLB, BHB, WTW

Topics: MLB Playoffs, BHB, WTW, WYB?

Topics: BHB, WTW, Callers

Topics: Jets, Ohtani, BHB, WTW

Topics: Tua, BHB, WTW

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Magda Ramada, Senior Director and InsurTech Innovation Leader at WTW's Insurance Consulting and Technology, where she spearheads the company's engagement with InsurTech startups and blockchain initiatives worldwide. With over two decades of experience, she has become a prominent voice in digital transformation, advanced analytics, and emerging risks within the insurance industry. Today, we'll be exploring Magdalena's journey in InsurTech, her views on the challenges and opportunities in the industry, and her vision for the future of insurance technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS I got into insurance and technology by chance. 10 years ago I took on a project for a large insurance company whose CEO wanted to look at lobbying risks and macro-economic risks, which I was an expert on. I felt self-conscious talking about risk to the CEO, so I studied like I'd never studied before, and it was a great experience. After that, everything I did was around insurance which led me to blockchain technology, and I realised this was going to change the way we can neutralise risks. I don't think I'll ever leave. Technology is an enabler. It doesn't need to be AI-based or shiny or a startup, as long as it's the right kind of solution to transform the industry. In insurance, the applications of technology and the needs and functionality are very different from personal lines to motor, home or pet insurance. It's a world with a lot of complexity.  What are the tools that enable me to use and analyse more data, leverage the data we already have, and how that data can travel from very different functions and allow a very different target operating model where the technical functions converge to work as one. There are a number of specialisms around that that go deep, like generative AI, natural language processing, OCR, where you become an expert in a niche and you don't need to know insurance. The first thing you need to understand is how a technology is going to affect what you are doing. Then there's the augmentation with everyone in the value chain (the claims handler, underwriter, customer, online customer, agent), these all need different interfaces and types of insight for the different personas to enable timely, better decision making. Not every technology will enable you to do that. BEST MOMENTS ‘Every time I had the choice of choosing insurance economics as an elective, I chose something else!' ‘I like being on stage, it's the closest I can get to teaching.' ‘One of the things that makes us different from other species is our ability to imagine how things can change and be radically different. Technology can help us with that.' ‘What is my insurer client going to need in 5 years? What is going to be critical? What is going to allow them to compete with others, to outperform and become front runners?' ABOUT THE GUEST Magdalena Ramada Sarasola, PhD, is a trailblazer in the global InsurTech landscape. As Senior Director and InsurTech Innovation Leader at WTW's Insurance Consulting and Technology, she drives the company's engagement with InsurTech startups and blockchain initiatives worldwide. Dr Ramada Sarasola's expertise spans from microinsurance and financial inclusion to emerging markets and multinational enterprise strategies. 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

Join Jeanette as she interviews Jessica Rice on her journey from corporate leadership to purpose-driven coaching, all guided by her faith and foundational life experiences. In this episode, Jessica shares how she overcame trauma and abuse, finding strength in God, and navigating the spiritual noise of today's world through faith. Tune in and learn how a coach that integrates faith into her programs can empower Christian entrepreneurs to embrace their whole self, align with their purpose, and discern truth in their business and life. Jessica is a Vision Evolution Coach™, an ICF-certified executive and leadership coach, a speaker, and the host of the Hello You Show. She is committed to empowering visionary leaders to rise and build a legacy they are proud of. With over 15 years of experience in corporate and high-profile government sectors, Jessica blends her expertise in design, engineering, and leadership with a passion for neuroscience and holistic wellness. Her approach helps clients tap into their zone of genius and uncover their innate wisdom, fostering lasting transformation. Jessica has worked with industry leaders across technology, finance, healthcare, green energy, and aerospace, including prominent companies like PayPal, Airbnb, Roku, Kyndryl, Uber, Lexmark, Micron, Vituity, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, WTW, Booz Allen Hamilton, and various large government agencies. She bridges the gap between organizational systems, individual leaders, and teams, offering valuable insights into balancing business with faith. In this episode: Overcoming trauma with faith: How trauma and abuse can be overcome with faith, building greater strength and resilience. Finding your purpose through God: The importance of finding your purpose and making meaningful changes in your life, no matter where you are on your journey. Integrating faith into business: Understand how to integrate your faith into your business for clarity and alignment. Embracing your whole self: How to embrace your whole self and use your past experiences to achieve your goals   Bible verses:  Romans 8: 28  Psalm 46   Ready to boost your life and business with faith at the center? Subscribe and follow the podcast to experience the transformative power of faith, connect with a supportive community, and discover how Jeanette's mentorship can elevate your journey. Reach out to Jeanette to start your path to impactful, God-centered success!   Wanna go deeper? Connect with Jeanette on Instagram:https://instagram.com/jeanette.peterson Join the Facebook community:https://jeanettepeterson.com/group Find Your Spiritual Gifts QUIZ: https://jeanettepeterson.com/quiz Free book: https://jeanettepeterson.com/ebook Prayers: https://jeanettepeterson.com/prayers 7-Figure Business Cheat Sheet: https://jeanettepeterson.com/systemscheat Join the 7-Figure Systems Mastermind: https://jeanettepeterson.com/7figuresystemsmastermind Connect with Jessica Website: https://jessicaricecoaching.com Quiz: https://jessicaricecoaching.com/vision-growth-quiz/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/jessicakarlrice Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessicaricecoaching Facebook: https://facebook.com/jessicaricecoaching.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jessicaricecoaching X: https://twitter.com/RiceCoaching

Topics: TNF, BHB, WTW

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Nick Lynn, PhD is Senior Director of Employee Experience and Engagement at WTW, a global professional services firm, where he is passionate about using EX insights to solve business problems, such as simplifying the way people work and encouraging collaboration and innovation. Mike Petrusky asks Nick about the current world of the workplace and how leaders can build a culture of trust and higher engagement. They explore the importance of employee well-being and fostering a sense of community in a holistic way that includes physical, mental, financial, and social aspects. The most effective leaders are those who continue to learn and adapt and facility management professionals have a key role to play in the change process. Nick believes that successful transformations involve creating an environment where new habits can form and trust is the glue that holds everything together. Listen to hear some practical tips and find the inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklynn/ Subscribe to Nick's Substack: https://nicklynnphd.substack.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

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Mark takes on the WTW roster, EC3 tries to control Broski's narrative.Super 7's arrive! (Episode 134) What's the coolest Carlito? Which Carlito is NOT cool? Brosk's wild AEW pitch and more Q&A(Episode 131)Social Media: Twitter: @JGeorgeTheMovie, @MajorWFPod , @TheMattCardona , @Myers_Wrestling, @majorpodnetwork @Silverintuition Instagram: @MajorWFPod , @TheMattCardona , @Myers_Wrestling, @SmartMarkSterling , @majorpodnetwork @jgeorge.mp4Social Media: Twitter: @JGeorgeTheMovie, @MajorWFPod , @TheMattCardona , @Myers_Wrestling, @majorpodnetwork @Silverintuition Instagram: @MajorWFPod , @TheMattCardona , @Myers_Wrestling, @SmartMarkSterling , @majorpodnetwork @jgeorge.mp4

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Employers are facing a big dilemma: how do they pay for the new highly effective and popular obesity medications without breaking the bank? This week, the questions are forcing companies to re-examine their attitudes on obesity as the understanding of the disease deepens.Guests:Sean Scanlon, Connecticut ComptrollerJeff Levin-Scherz, WTW population health leaderMike Thompson, President of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser CoalitionsOlivia Quagliani, PatientLearn more and read a full transcript on our website.We're also excited to share that you can now find Tradeoffs on YouTube! Still not enough Tradeoffs? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter featuring the latest health policy research and news.Support this type of journalism today, with a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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