Best InsureTech Podcasts (2025)

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Rob Beller & Lee Boyd, Alacrity Solutions and Co-hosts: FNO: InsureTech Podcast: Building insurance networks one podcast at a time (351) 29:47

9d ago29:47

29:47

The ultimate insurtech podcast crossover. In this episode, Matthew Grant is joined by Rob Beller and Lee Boyd, co-hosts of the FNO: InsureTech Podcast, for a cross-continental conversation on what they’ve learned after more than 300 episodes spotlighting insurance innovation. Rob and Lee share insights from their day jobs at Alacrity Solutions and …

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Ep 280: Paul Vacquier, Founder & CEO of Beagle Services 59:11

18d ago59:11

59:11

In this episode of the FNO InsureTech Podcast, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd interview Paul Vacquier, the founder and CEO of Beagle Services. Beagle Services is on a mission to tackle the pervasive problem of non-weather water damage claims by leveraging technology and installation services. Paul shares the innovative approach Beagle takes in worki…

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From Coder to CTO: The Path to Leadership with Al Robertsson (CTO at ICE InsureTech) 1:11:34

21d ago1:11:34

1:11:34

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Al Robertson, CTO of ICE InsureTech, to discuss his journey from a passionate developer to an influential technology leader in the insurance sector. Al shares candid stories from his early days at John Lewis Partnership and RSA, through to taking the leap into the startup world and buil…

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Making the Leap: From Software Engineer to Strategic Advisor, with Vandana Bhatia, Director at BCG 1:08:38

6h ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Vandana Bhatia, Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and globally experienced technology transformation leader, currently shaping strategy and innovation in the insurance sector. Her journey from building early chatbots in India to leading transformation for tier-one insurer…

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On retaining talent in the London Market: a conversation with PwC (353) 30:45

2d ago30:45

30:45

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, t…

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Surfacing The Science of Risk : An Interview with Jared Kaplan, CEO at Indigo Insurance 30:31

7d ago30:31

30:31

Good morning and welcome to the latest episode of The Leadership In Insurance Podcast where where this week we are joined by Jared Kaplan, CEO of Indigo Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Straight From InsurTech NY: Rethinking Enrollment from the Strategy Seat with Jason Gross from TruStage 39:27

12d ago39:27

39:27

Host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is joined by Jason Gross from TruStage. Jason shares his expertise on rethinking enrollment from the strategy seat. Discover how emerging technologies are reducing friction in the enrollment process, and how those improvements connect to larger goals like access, equity, and long-term customer value. T…

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Transformation as a Career: Mastering Change with David Greenwood, COO at IQUW 1:06:35

14d ago1:06:35

1:06:35

In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with David Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer at IQUW, a leading Lloyd's specialty underwriter. David shares a rich account of his extensive career, from his early days at the National Rifle Association to his pivotal roles at PA Consulting, Barclays, Tesco Bank, and beyond. Known for…

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Simplifying AI with Simplifai : An Interview with Niels Zijderveld 32:00

17d ago32:00

32:00

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Tristan Fletcher, Co-founder & CEO: ChAI: Eigenzeit, democratisation and protecting the raw materials market (350) 21:36

16d ago21:36

21:36

Where tariffs bring chaos, ChAI brings cover. In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Tristan Fletcher, co-founder and CEO of ChAI, about how his team is using financial market techniques and AI to build insurance products that protect manufacturers from volatile input costs. What began in the world of hedge funds and speculative trading is now…

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Sarah Russell, General Manager: Bellwether: The first prediction engine for the Earth and everything on it (349) 39:44

23d ago39:44

39:44

What does it take to build a wildfire prediction model that not only outperforms physics-based approaches but also fits seamlessly into underwriting? In this episode, Matthew Grant is joined by Sarah Russell, General Manager at Bellwether – a climate-focused moonshot from Google X – to explore why wildfires are the ideal proving ground for next-gen…

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Why Identifying the Right Pain Points is Key to AI Success with Preetha Sekharan from Unum 38:38

26d ago38:38

38:38

Hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Preetha Sekharan from Unum. Preetha shares her expertise on why identifying the right pain points is key to AI success. Discover how to pinpoint the most impactful AI use cases, gain buy-in from stakeholders, and navigate the challenges of imp…

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From self-taught programmer to CIO - The journey of Nicki Tang, CIO at Tokio Marine HCC 1:22:06

28d ago1:22:06

1:22:06

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas speaks with Nicki Tang, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Tokio Marine HCC. Nicki shares her fascinating journey into insurance technology leadership, key career decisions, lessons from overcoming challenges, and invaluable advice for aspiring leaders. Key Topics Covered: Nicki’s early career de…

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Better Coverage for America’s Truckers : An Interview with Nyles Oppenheimer, CEO, Cover Whale 35:31

30d ago35:31

35:31

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Jeff Radke, Co-founder & CEO: Accelerant: Industry growth spurts: the influence of risk exchange platforms in specialty insurance (348) 26:24

1M ago26:24

26:24

What does it take to fundamentally rethink how specialty insurance is traded, structured and scaled? In this episode, Robin Merttens is joined by Jeff Radke, co-founder and CEO of Accelerant, for a deep dive into the mechanics of a rapidly growing risk exchange that’s quietly reshaping the MGA and MGU landscape. It has been three years since Jeff j…

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From Law School to Insurance CIO with Reno Daigle, CIO & Head of Business Transformation at CNA Hardy 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

1:03:43

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Reno Daigle, CIO and Head of Business Transformation at CNA Hardy. Reno shares an inspiring journey from his early ambitions of practising law to becoming a global leader in insurance technology and transformation. He discusses pivotal career moments, how an MBA shifted his career …

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Finpro Presents ... InsurTech Sales: What's driving deals in 2025 (and what's not) - Connor Berry Feat. Daniel Grimwood-Bird (Maptycs), Jaeton Cary (Supercede) & Matt Hudson (Layr) 48:18

1M ago48:18

48:18

As a first in a webinar series, GTM lead, Connor Berry invites senior sales leaders from the InsurTech industry to discuss what is actually driving sales in 2025 and what's just noise. The panel discuss AI, Social selling, Cold calling & how to attract and build a successful sales team. Also, if you enjoy these conversations, make sure to follow Th…

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Neena Saith, CEO: Neena’s Healing: Managing risk and resilience - let’s get personal (347) 32:59

1M ago32:59

32:59

From our Exponential Risk breakout session, to joining us on InsTech podcast - this week we are spotlighting Neena Saith’s valuable discussion on the science of resilience. Resilience is a familiar term in insurance, often associated with mitigating risk and protecting against natural disasters. But what about resilience at a personal level? How ca…

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Ep 279: FireDome, feat. Gadi Benjamini (Cofounder and CEO) and Gabriel Gross (Member of the Board of Advisors) 55:26

1M ago55:26

55:26

In this episode, we traverse three continents to bring you insights from Gadi Benjamini, co-founder and CEO of FireDome, and Gabriel Gross, a member of FireDome's advisory board. As FireDome emerges from stealth mode, Gadi and Gabriel discuss groundbreaking technology aimed at combating wildfires—a pivotal issue exacerbated by climate concerns. Thr…

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The Intrapreneur’s Playbook: Disrupting Insurance from Within with Bobbie Collies from Coterie Insurance 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

Hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Bobbie Collies from Coterie Insurance. Bobbie shares her expertise on intrapreneurship and disrupting insurance from within. Discover how to turn innovation into real change, leverage technology and data, and drive meaningful impact in the fut…

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Nigel Walsh, Global Head of Insurance: ServiceNow: Making insurance lovable and curing the messy middle (346) 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

The insurance industry is at an inflection point—legacy processes are still widespread, yet AI and automation are enabling smarter, more efficient workflows. But how do insurers cut through the noise and apply technology in a way that truly transforms their operations? In this episode, Matthew Grant sits down with Nigel Walsh, newly appointed at Se…

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Navigating modernisation through cloud and AI in Insurance with Matt Griffiths, Head of Cloud at Pheonix Group 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Matt Griffiths, Head of Cloud at Pheonix Group to explore his fascinating career journey from retail banking to becoming a leader in cloud and technology within the insurance sector. Matt shares insights into the evolution of his career, the challenges he has faced, and the key les…

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Ep 278: Chaz Perera, CEO and Co-founder of Roots Automation 53:00

2M ago53:00

53:00

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Chaz Perera, CEO and Co-founder of Roots Automation, to uncover the transformative role of AI in the insurance industry. Chaz shares his journey from leading major initiatives at AIG to founding his own company aimed at solving one of the industry's longstanding challenges—unstructured data. Through his in…

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Nimeshh Patel, CEO: Wrisk: Quiet egos and automotive insurance (345) 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation—electrification, changing ownership models and evolving customer expectations are reshaping the market. But how does insurance fit into this shift? In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Nimeshh Patel, CEO of Wrisk, about how the company is helping major automotive brands embed insurance s…

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How AI and Data Are Reshaping the Insurance Landscape with David Tuppen, Chief Data Officer at Enstar 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with David, a seasoned Chief Data Officer with a rich background in consulting and insurance. David shares his professional journey, the pivotal decisions that shaped his career, and his thoughts on the evolving role of data in the insurance sector. From his early days in South Africa t…

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Robin Roberson, President and Co-Founder: Agentech: 30 minutes to 30 seconds — Serial entrepreneur, survivor and Agentic AI expert (344) 34:50

2M ago34:50

34:50

Agentic AI - the buzzword of 2025. But what is it and how can it help claims? The insurance industry has long struggled with manual, time-consuming claims processes that create bottlenecks and put pressure on adjusters. Now, Agentic AI is emerging as a solution: automating administrative tasks and enabling claims teams to work faster and more effic…

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#28 | Vestigo Ventures’ 2025 Predictions: The AI Tsunami, Investing, and Exits 38:01

2M ago38:01

38:01

AI is reshaping the financial services industry faster than ever—but what does that mean for subsectors like WealthTech, investing, and the future of exits? In this recording of the Vestigo Ventures’ Future of FinTech Webinar, Frazer is joined by Vestigo Ventures’ Mark Casady, Ian Sheridan, Nick Kim, and Dave Blundin to break down: How AI is drivin…

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#27 | AI, Energy, and The Global Power Shift: Ray Wang on China's Robot Economy, Enterprise AI, and the Future of Automation 40:53

2M ago40:53

40:53

What does China’s race to zero-cost energy mean for AI, automation, and the future of global business? In this episode, Frazer and Ray discuss: > How China’s energy strategy and AI development could reshape the future of global industries and competitive dynamics > How automation and the rise of the "robot economy" are transforming labor markets an…

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From Trainee Underwriter to CEO: Andrew Passfield's journey to becoming ICE Insuretech's CEO 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Andrew Passfield, CEO and co-founder of ICE Insuretech, to discuss his remarkable journey from trainee underwriter to leading a successful InsurTech business. Andrew shares his career story, pivotal moments, lessons learned, and insights on how ICE became a key player in the insura…

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Rewriting the Rules of Auto Insurance with AI, A Conversation with Jonathan Matus, CEO of Fairmatic 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

We've had plenty of conversations about how insurance should work, but this one really got me thinking. This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, I sat down with Jonathan Matus, CEO of Fairmatic, to talk about something that’s been a huge challenge in our industry—fairness in commercial auto insurance. The way risk is priced right now often…

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Will Ross, CEO & Co-founder: Federato: Driving underwriting with RiskOps (343) 30:12

2M ago30:12

30:12

Traditional underwriting is evolving, and AI-powered platforms are leading the charge. In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Will Ross, CEO and Co-founder of Federato, about how their RiskOps platform is helping insurers make smarter, faster underwriting decisions. Federato enables underwriters to triage submissions, prioritise in-appetite ri…

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The Unethical Practices Threatening Insurance Claims with Matthew Monson from The Monson Law Firm, LLC 32:02

2M ago32:02

32:02

Hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ &⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Matthew Monson from The Monson Law Firm, LLC. Matthew shares his expertise and insights on the unethical practices threatening insurance claims. Discover the emerging legal trends, regulatory challenges, and technological advancements shaping t…

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Shaping the Future of Insurance: Sandra Lewin on Transformation, Diversity & the Power of Your Network 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas interviews Sandra Lewin, a transformation and operations expert, consultant, and host of the successful 100 Women in Insurance podcast. Sandra shares her fascinating career journey, from growing up in Poland to navigating the Lloyd’s market, moving from broking to transformation, and eventually l…

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Building a Specialty Insurance Powerhouse: CEO Gerard Van Loon on Leadership, Growth & Innovation 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

What does it take to build a speciality insurance business from the ground up? This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, we’re joined by Gerard Van Loon, CEO of Alta Signa, to talk about his journey in launching and scaling a speciality insurer, the challenges of underwriting unique risks, and what the future of speciality insurance looks l…

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Graeme Asquith, UK Managing Director: mea platform: Designing an intelligent processing platform for insurance (342) 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

AI-driven automation is transforming how insurers process data, streamline workflows and improve decision-making. In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Graeme Asquith, UK Managing Director at mea Platform, about how AI-powered document ingestion is changing the game for underwriting and claims. With advanced machine learning models trained on…

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#26 | Insights from Founders on AI Innovation with David Blundin & Frazer Anderson 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

Ned Koh of Aaru, Guy Assad of Clerkie, and Samir Dutta of Farsight AI sit down with David Blundin and Frazer Anderson of Vestigo Ventures at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos to share how they’re leveraging technology and AI innovation to transform industries. In this panel, they discuss: > Where the real profits are being generated in AI syst…

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From Code to Strategy, Pablo Bawdekar's Journey into Insurance Architecture 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Desk, where we take a deep dive into the careers of influential leaders in technology, transformation, and operations within global insurance and insurtech. In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Pablo Bawdekar, a seasoned Chief Architect with extensive experience in insurance an…

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Ep 277: Orna Carni, FinTLV Ventures 56:06

3M ago56:06

56:06

In this episode, we have a great conversation with Orna Carni, Managing Partner at FinTLV Ventures, a prominent global VC firm focusing on InsureTech. We discuss FinTLV’s role in supporting the Israeli InsureTech ecosystem and dive into the innovative map they’ve created to showcase local ventures. Orna shares her journey from corporate roles in AI…

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Alex Cardona, CEO and Co-founder: Recorder: Connecting brokers, connected insurance (341) 25:49

3M ago25:49

25:49

From manual data entry to slow underwriting decisions, inefficiencies in broker management have long been a challenge for the commercial insurance industry. But what if brokers could streamline data collection, enhance risk assessment and seamlessly connect with underwriters in real time? In this episode, Robin Merttens speaks with Alex Cardona, CE…

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Telemedicine, Technology, and the Future of Care with Dr. Daniel Carlin from JobSiteCare 42:37

3M ago42:37

42:37

Hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Dr. Daniel Carlin from JobSiteCare. Dr. Carlin shares his expertise and insights on telemedicine, technology, and the future of care. Discover how his innovative concierge telemedicine model is transforming workers’ compensation, improving inj…

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Navigating Transformation in Insurance with Sumesh Vijayakumar, Head of Claims Transformation at Beazley 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Desk, where we take a deep dive into the careers of influential leaders in technology, transformation, and operations within global insurance and insurtech. This week, host Mark Thomas sits down with Sumesh Vijayakumar, Head of Claims Transformation at Beazley, to explore his journey to leading transformatio…

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Rewriting the Rules of Claims, A Conversation with Alex Pezold, CEO and Co-founder of Agentech 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

Insurance has poured billions into growth and distribution, yet claims—the biggest cost in the industry—hasn’t seen the same level of innovation. Why is that? And what happens when experienced founders decide to tackle it differently? In today’s episode of the Leadership in Insurance Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Pezold, CEO & C…

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Berend de Jong, Global Insurance & Finance Lead: Planet Labs: Planet watch — how satellites are changing risk (340) 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

Satellite imagery is revolutionising the way insurers assess risk, track disasters and provide coverage. In this episode, Matthew Grant speaks with Berend de Jong, Global Insurance & Finance Lead at Planet Labs, about how high-resolution satellite imagery and geospatial data are reshaping the insurance industry. With a fleet of over 200 satellites …

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#25 | From Marvin Minsky to Daniela Rus, Leading The World's Most Historic AI Lab & Building A Better Future With Intelligent Machines 48:21

3M ago48:21

48:21

Daniela Rus, Director of MIT's CSAIL, joins Frazer to explore the intersection of leadership, innovation, and the transformative potential of AI. In this episode, they discuss: > How CSAIL has become a global leader in AI and robotics, driving breakthroughs that impact industries worldwide. > The essential frameworks for deploying AI ethically and …

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Innovation and Leadership in Insurance Tech with Giles Baxter, CIO Europe at Brown & Brown 1:15:34

3M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Giles Baxter, CIO for Europe at Brown & Brown, to explore his remarkable career journey in technology, transformation, and leadership within the insurance sector. Giles shares his personal story, from starting in chemistry to entering tech by chance and how he navigated roles at Ac…

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Bob Pick, Group Deputy CITO (CIO), Tokio Marine Group: How well do you know generative AI? (339) 40:19

3M ago40:19

40:19

How is generative AI changing the way insurers work—and think? In this episode, Matthew Grant sits down with Bob Pick, EVP Chief Information Officer at Tokio Marine North American Services and Group Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer for Tokio Marine Group, to explore the real-world impact of generative AI in the insurance industry. From s…

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The Research Shaping the Future of Workers’ Compensation with Ramona Tanabe from Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) 32:43

3M ago32:43

32:43

Hosts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠James Benham⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Galbraith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are joined by Ramona Tanabe from Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). Ramona shares his expertise and insights from the nation’s largest workers’ comp research database. Discover how WCRI’s innovative research is shaping the future of workers’ co…

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Ep 276: Matheus Riolfi, CEO & Co-founder of Tint 55:00

3M ago55:00

55:00

In this kick-off episode of 2025, hosts Rob Beller and Lee Boyd welcome Matheus Riolfi, CEO and Co-founder of Tint. Matheus takes us into the world of embedded insurance, sharing insights about how Tint facilitates the integration of insurance products into consumer and enterprise platforms. Listeners will gain an understanding of this growing fiel…

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Transforming Leadership, A Conversation With Des Burke on Data, AI, and Driving Change in Insurance 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! This week on The Leadership in Insurance Podcast, we’re delighted to feature Des Burke, Group COO of Tokio Marine HCC International. 🌍 From navigating a career across multiple industries to leading transformation in a global organisation, Des shares insights every leader should hear. 🚀 💡 Key topics include: 🌱 The role …

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Alex Haar, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer: Parsyl: Keeping it cool with a fresh $20m (338) 23:22

3M ago23:22

23:22

How is technology redefining supply chain insurance and resilience in a changing world? Parsyl is combining innovation, data and ambition to transform the way essential supply chains are insured. Robin Merttens speaks with Alex Haar, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Parsyl, about the company’s impressive growth, their $20M Series C funding a…

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