Best InsurTech Business Series Podcasts (2025)

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Leading Through Chaos: John Chambers on Tariffs, Cyber Threats, & the AI Supercycle 39:37

2d ago39:37

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Competition, growth, tariffs, hacks, AI – what does it take to be an effective leader today? John Chambers, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Cisco and founder of JC2 Ventures, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to share valuable wisdom on leading and growing businesses through times of significant change. As a leader who has transitioned f…

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The Future of Insurance Podcast – Darren Wood, Founder, Recoop Disaster Insurance 39:33

3d ago39:33

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Guest Bio Darren Wood is the founder of Recoop Disaster Insurance, a first-of-its-kind, multi-peril disaster insurance product. Darren is an insurance industry veteran, with over 25 years of experience. He previously served as the division president for Holmes Murphy, a top 25 insurance broker, where he was responsible for the delivery of value-add…

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The Future of Insurance, Paul VanderMarck, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, SageSure 29:33

10d ago29:33

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Paul VanderMarck is the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of SageSure, leading the development of its proprietary technology platform and adopting new technologies to continue to advance the user experience. Previously, Paul was a managing director at boutique investment bank Financial Technology Partners, where he worked with a wide range of…

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China, Funding Cuts, & Campus Controversy: Is U.S. Tech Leadership Falling Behind? 42:07

16d ago42:07

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MIT President Emeritus Dr. Rafael Reif joins host Michael Marks for a discussion about the state of U.S. competitiveness in technology, university research funding, current immigration policy, and more. Reif explains why universities remain the innovation engines of economies, educating top talent and generating the foundational research that power…

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The Future of Insurance – David Worldon, Accelerated Innovation 30:46

18d ago30:46

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David Worldon is the Founder of Accelerated Innovation, a boutique management consultancy specialising in insurance innovation. Last year they saved Australia’s largest insurers half a million dollars in fees and shaved a full year off their growth timelines. David has recently published the 2025 General Insurance Innovation Report, assessing and r…

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The Future of Insurance – Dave Wechsler, Principal, OMERS Ventures 36:20

25d ago36:20

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As one of the first Insurtech operators turned investor, Dave leads OMERS Ventures Insurtech portfolio which includes investments in well-known players such as Clearcover, Foresight, WeFox and Joyn. Most recently at Hippo as VP of Growth, Dave oversaw the company's execution and strategy around Smart Home and emerging products. Dave's journey in In…

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S4 EP72: Knowing the Art of the Possible - Andy Moss, Co-Founder and CEO, Send 24:17

23d ago24:17

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On the "Insurance Coffee House" host, Nick Hoadley welcomes Andy Moss, the CEO and co-founder of Send. Andy provides an insight into his 25-year career, starting in technical his accidental fall into the insurance industry in 2003 after a previous role at BBC Radio Music New Media. He gained broad insurance experience through roles with Xchanging (…

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Inside Microsoft's Trillion Dollar Playbook with Chief Strategy Officer Bobby Yerramilli-Rao 47:32

1M ago47:32

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Bobby Yerramilli-Rao, Chief Strategy Officer at Microsoft, joins TechSurge host Sriram Viswanathan to offer a rare glimpse into the strategic playbook of one of the world’s most powerful tech companies. Bobby shares how the company navigates today’s biggest technology paradigm shifts, placing bets with trillion-dollar implications. Touching on Micr…

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The Future of Insurance AI Panel – Live at the 2025 PLRB Claims Conference 46:22

1M ago46:22

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What will the future of our industry look like, and what does that mean for today's Claims professionals? How can adjusters and others prepare for changing dynamics and increasing complexity? Join Bryan Falchuk as he hosts a panel featuring audience questions on the dynamics and technology shaping where insurance is headed. The panel includes: Erik…

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Scaling the AI Era: Next-Gen Data Storage Solutions with Pure Storage CEO Charlie Giancarlo 59:05

1M ago59:05

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In this episode of TechSurge, host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Charlie Giancarlo, Chairman and CEO of Pure Storage, to discuss the evolution and future of data storage in the digital age. Charlie shares insights from his career spanning his pivotal role in Cisco's success as a networking pioneer, to his leadership in transforming Pure Storage…

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The Future of Insurance – Sarah Russell, Managing Director of Bellwether at Alphabet x 36:48

1M ago36:48

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Sarah Russell is the founder and managing director of Project Bellwether. Her career has evolved from healthcare into technology more broadly. She is a startup founder, tech executive, and practicing physician working at the nexus of business, planetary health, and machine learning. After founding her first company, she spent the next decade transi…

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The Future of Insurance – Chris Luiz, CEO, Scout InsurTech 13:13

2M ago13:13

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Chris is the CEO of Scout InsurTech, a premier network connecting insurance professionals, startups, and innovators to shape the industry's future. Scout's mission is to drive a comprehensive understanding of the companies impacting P&C, Life, and Health and to identify, engage, and profile these innovative companies as they evolve from early conce…

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The Future of Insurance – Melbourne O'Banion, Co-Founder & CEO, Bestow 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Melbourne O’Banion is Bestow's CEO and co-founder, guiding the company’s vision to modernize the life insurance industry. Melbourne is also a co-founder of BeautyBio and a founding member of Presidio Title, Texas's leading title insurance agency. He serves on the National Advisory Council for BYU’s Marriott School of Management and Southern Methodi…

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Why AI Isn't Ready to Make Medicines 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Many in venture capital and biopharma are anointing artificial intelligence the savior of drug discovery—but what can AI actually do? In this eye-opening episode, Michael Marks sits down with Mike Nohaile, CEO of Prellis Biologics, to explore the hype versus reality in AI-enabled drug discovery. Mike details why, despite significant breakthroughs l…

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The Future of Insurance – Daniel Aldrich, Professor of Security & Resilience Studies, Northeastern University 33:49

2M ago33:49

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Daniel P. Aldrich was born in upstate New York and spent his childhood (and much of his adult life) traveling and living abroad. While living in Tokyo, Japan, he began to wonder how Japan - the only country to suffer the effects of atomic weaponry - could have built up such an advanced nuclear power program. He wrote up his observations in the book…

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Special Episode: Connecting the value in Insurtech - Tony Lew, Co-Founder, InsurTech NY 24:13

2M ago24:13

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On this special episode of the podcast, we welcome InsurTech NY Co-Founder, Tony Lew. Tony gives an insight into his career background, from holding various roles across big corporations to having a burning desire to launch his own business. He shares what drew him to the insurance sector and why he believed it was a great industry to build his bus…

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The Future of Insurance – Andrew Horton, Group CEO, QBE 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Andrew joined QBE as Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2021. With a strong focus on bringing the enterprise together, Andrew has driven performance consistency and progress towards QBE’s vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner. He was previously the CEO, and before that the Finance Director, of Beazley Group, a spe…

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S5 EP7: Seeking Opportunities with Purpose - Miranda Hunter, Head of Investor Relations, Fidelis Insurance Group 18:55

2M ago18:55

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On this episode of the Insurance Coffee House Podcast, we welcome Miranda Hunter, Head of Investor Relations at Fidelis Insurance Group. Miranda talks to Nick Hoadley about: her background and career journey, from being born and raised in Bermuda returning to Canada for university and joining KPMG moving back to Bermuda after her CPA exams, to join…

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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI. Ani…

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The Future of Insurance – Bonus Episode – Project 55 25:09

2M ago25:09

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PROJECT 55 is a community that empowers both individuals and organizations to proactively improve mental health outcomes in the workplace. By providing actionable information, insightful discussions, and collective learning; we empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and build inclusive workplaces that challenge the stigma of mental heal…

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State of Insurance Innovation in Africa 2024 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you We’re continuing in the year with an insightful discussion featuring two leading voices in the #InsurTech space speaking on the State of Insurance & Innovation on the African Continent. Rahab Kariuki, Engagement Director at Busara, agronomist, and seasoned insurance pr…

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Quickfire: State of #InsurTechinAfrica 5:54

3M ago5:54

5:54

Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you Quickfire Questions for Rahab Kariuki & Dr. Ikpeme Neto AI, big data, blockchain, super apps—hype or reality? Let’s say you had a magic wand and could instantly fix one thing in Africa’s insurance industry—what would it be? Which African country will lead in insurance …

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21st Century Warfare: The Nexus of Technology, Economy, & National Security 45:22

3M ago45:22

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With global economic alliances shifting and new threats emerging, will the U.S. maintain its dominance in an increasingly complex world? From chips to cyberterrorist threats to cryptocurrency, battles for global dominance are no longer only fought on the battlefield—they're playing out in markets, boardrooms, and cyberspace. In this episode, we sit…

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Special Episode: Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Personal Responsibility - Cullen Piske, President and Michael Pitre, COO, Gray Surety 19:33

3M ago19:33

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On this podcast episode, we’re joined by Cullen Piske, President and, Michael Pitre, COO at Gray Surety. Cullen shares how ‘love’ led him to joining the Gray Insurance Company and moving around their portfolio companies before 'finding' surety. Michael discusses his logistics and communications role in the US Marines, doing a Masters Business Degre…

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Adapting to AI & Geopolitical Disruption with Global Head of McKinsey Bob Sternfels 50:37

3M ago50:37

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The world is evolving faster than ever – how will we keep up? From AI breakthroughs to global supply chain disruptions, the forces shaping business and technology today are relentless. In this episode of the TechSurge Deep Tech VC Podcast, we sit down with Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, the global consulting firm who …

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The Future of Insurance – Tim Dillahunt, Head of Personal Lines UW, The Hanover 22:32

4M ago22:32

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Tim Dillahunt is the head of personal lines underwriting at the Hanover Insurance group. He is diverse insurance professional with an Underwriting, Marketing and Sales leadership background. Over 25 years of experience at some of the country's leading P&C Companies. Highlights from the Show When a pipe leaks, a hose breaks or some other preventable…

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S4 EP69: Making a company an even greater place to work - Allison Keavey Luther, Deputy Chief of Human Resources, Plymouth Rock Assurance 21:12

4M ago21:12

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On the Insurance Coffee House Podcast this week, we welcome Allison Keavey Luther, Deputy Chief of Human Resources at Boston-based Plymouth Rock Assurance Allison talks about her career journey from TV producer at CNBC to catching the start-up bug, working as General Manager for early-stage businesses. From there she rode a massive wave of growth a…

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The Future of Wireless, Academia, & Intel: A Conversation With Dr. Andrea Goldsmith 53:16

4M ago53:16

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The future of wireless technology is unfolding, are you ready for what's next? How can Intel regain market dominance? How will AI and IOT shape the next generation of wireless? What are the challenges in transitioning to 5G, NextG, and beyond? How will academia and the startup world intersect in the 21st century economy? We explore these questions …

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The Future of Insurance – Ryan Vigus, EVP, Personal Lines Product Management, CSAA Insurance Group 33:20

4M ago33:20

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Ryan Vigus leads CSAA Insurance Group’s personal lines products, including auto, home, umbrella, and pet. His team develops and manages insurance products and product experiences that serve the needs of AAA Members. Ryan’s responsibilities include Product Strategy and Development, Product Management, Actuarial, and Data Science. CSAA Insurance Grou…

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The Future of Insurance – Dawn Walker, Associate Director, DUAE, AM Best 27:59

4M ago27:59

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Dawn Walker is an associate director, Industry Relations (DUAE) in AM Best’s Strategy and Communications department. Dawn has more than 15 years of insurance industry and risk management experience, and joined AM Best in 2022, initially serving as a senior financial analyst, conducting performance assessments for Delegated Underwriting Authority En…

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Breaking Barriers to Insurance Adoption in Nigeria 26:18

5M ago26:18

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you On this episode Folumy had the pleasure of chatting with the new General Manager, aYo Nigeria Nkiruka Okere on her career and journey into insurance, her mission for aYo in Nigeria and the interesting dynamics of their strategic partnership with Sanlam and MTN Nigeria.…

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The Future of Insurance – Curtis Goldsborough AKA LO$$ Ratio 36:18

5M ago36:18

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Curtis Goldsborough is the President of National Insurance Inspection Services, an evolving technology and field service provider for P&C underwriting, based in Fresno, CA. He cut his teeth in insurance as an agency owner with Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, where he became acutely aware of the friction and pain points associated with underwriti…

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How AI Is Fueling the Transformation of Medical Imaging 46:20

5M ago46:20

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In this episode, host Michael Marks dives into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Michael is joined by Dr. Alex Sardiña of WhiteRabbit.ai and Kalyan Sivasilam of 5C Network, two early adopters bringing AI to medicine through sharply contrasting market models in the U.S. and India, respectively. The discussion unpacks …

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The Future of Insurance – Andres Diaz, Ventures Associate, Plug and Play (Live from ITC 2024) 14:39

5M ago14:39

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At Plug and Play, Andres has directed his passion for innovation towards P&C Insurtech. Helping some of the largest carriers and brokers navigate the technology ecosystem and bringing projects to life. Having participated in multiple investments, he focuses on creating value through infrastructure, optimization, and digitization. With a unique back…

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S5 EP6: Embrace The Opportunity - Nick Campbell, Global Head of Credit & CEO Bermuda, SiriusPoint 22:51

5M ago22:51

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Nick Campbell, Global Head of Credit & CEO Bermuda at SiriusPoint. Nick talks to Nick Hoadley about: being Bermudian but starting his career in the UK returning to Bermuda to be told he was the ‘wrong’ kind of actuary and wouldn’t get a job on island his journey to becoming Global Head of Credit and Bermuda CEO …

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Cube Cover: Expanding Insurance Access via Mobile Platforms 37:30

5M ago37:30

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Hello! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you Cube Cover recently held its launch event and hosted a timely discussion on insurance accessibility, challenges, lessons, opportunities and what the future holds. In this episode, Deji Macaulay CoFounder/CEO of Cube Cover sat alongside A’isha Mumuni, Chief Digital Offi…

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The Future of Insurance – Mark Holweger, CEO, Legal & General America (Live from ITC 2024) 17:20

5M ago17:20

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Mark Holweger is President and CEO of Legal & General America’s insurance division, which includes operating companies Banner Life Insurance Company and William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, ensuring service excellence, continued distribution expansion and achievement of th…

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S5 EP5: Building your Team in Bermuda - Andrew Couper, Chief Actuary, Conduit Re 17:11

5M ago17:11

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Andrew Couper, Chief Actuary at Conduit Re. Andrew talks to Nick Hoadley about: qualifying as an actuary in 1995 and working in the London Market joining Conduit Re in November 2021 and his experience of working in Bermuda and London Conduit Re’s growth from launching in 2020 to writing $2.6bn of premium by Q2 2…

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The Tech CEO Playbook: Strategies for Success 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Host Sriram Viswanathan sits down with Qualcomm Chairman Mark McLaughlin, the former CEO of Palo Alto Networks and Verisign and a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity. Mark shares his remarkable transition from West Point to the heights of the tech industry, drawing on the many powerful leadership lessons developed throughout his career. Mar…

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S5 EP4: Throw yourself in - Laura Pepper, Head of Claims, RenaissanceRe Bermuda 14:18

6M ago14:18

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Laura Pepper, Head of Claims at RenaissanceRe Laura talks to Nick Hoadley about: her career journey from law graduate in to insurance and joining RenaissanceRe 10 years ago moving to Bermuda in 2019 for a one-year secondment and what’s kept her on island business growth and acquiring Validus Re in 2023 the chara…

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Vince Tizzio on resilience and responsible leadership 11:08

6M ago11:08

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Vince Tizzio, president and CEO of AXIS Capital, shares how he has helped the company evolve while keeping customers, employees, and stakeholders in mind. As one of the oldest industries, insurance has evolved significantly since its inception and grown to include new, niche offerings. Throughout Vince Tizzio’s long career in insurance, he has deve…

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A discussion on the future of Insurance 26:34

6M ago26:34

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The Future of Insurance Podcast – Magda Ramada, Global Insurtech Innovation Leader, WTW (Live from ITC) 20:37

6M ago20:37

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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+…

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S5 EP3: Just go for it - Andrew Howie, Head of Advisory, Grant Thornton Bermuda 16:48

6M ago16:48

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On the podcast this week, we welcome Andrew Thornton, Head of Advisory at Grant Thornton Bermuda. Andrew shares: an overview of his career journey from trainee accountant with Ernst & Young to joining Grant Thornton 20 years ago moving to Bermuda 2 years ago to run the advisory side of the business the outcomes of acquiring and merging with local f…

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Customer Experience x AI: Industries at the Intersection Series 45:11

6M ago45:11

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Host Sriram Viswanathan speaks with Andy Lee and Anand Chandrasekaran from Crescendo AI about the transformative impact of AI on the customer service and call center industry. The conversation covers Crescendo's unique approach to integrating AI in business process outsourcing, the dynamics of the sector, and the potential future of human-AI collab…

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The Future of Insurance – Wesley Pergament, Co-Founder & CEO, Sola, Live from ITC Vegas 2024 14:26

6M ago14:26

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Wesley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sola Insurance based in Atlanta, GA. Wesley comes from a tech background and jumped into the insurance industry at a flood insurance startup where he was tasked with working on the data side with private and FEMA flood maps. Realizing this data was telling us exactly where the damage is, Wesley became obsessed with h…

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S5 EP2: An international career in a small-town environment - Jesse DeCouto and Tonia Morgan, Canopius Re 19:18

6M ago19:18

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On the podcast this week, we continue our Bermuda series by interviewing Jesse DeCouto and Tonia Morgan at Canopius Re. Chief Underwriting Officer, Jesse and Chief Financial Officer, Tonia talk about: their respective career journeys to joining Canopius Re where the business is now and plans for the future the culture and characteristics that make …

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The Future of Insurance – Dennis Ellis, GM of Insurance, Intuit Credit Karma 19:33

6M ago19:33

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Dennis is general manager of insurance at Intuit Credit Karma, where he oversees the company’s fast-growing business unit that encompasses auto, life, home and renters insurance for Credit Karma’s more than 120 million U.S. members. Dennis joined Credit Karma through the acquisition of Zendrive, which will enable Credit Karma to accelerate Karma Dr…

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S5 EP1: Taking the opportunity - with Katie Partington-Howarth, Chief Capital Officer, Ariel Re 18:27

6M ago18:27

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On the podcast this week, we’re delighted to launch our new Bermuda Series by interviewing Katie Partington-Howarth, Chief Capital Officer at Ariel Re Katie talks to Nick Hoadley about: Her career background and joining Ariel Re in 2005 The culture and characteristics that make it a great place to work How she engages in wider aspects of Bermuda li…

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Construction Technology: Industries at the Intersection Series 45:08

6M ago45:08

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Join host Michael Marks as he discusses the transformative potential of technology in the construction industry with leaders from three innovative companies: Ash Bhardwaj, CEO and co-founder of Onx Homes; Trevor Schick, CEO of Slate.ai; and Camilo Restrepo, CEO of Biomason. The conversation delves into the challenges of disrupting the construction …

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