Best Telematics Data Podcasts (2025)

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From Data Dump to Data Product 45:39

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1h ago45:39

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This conversation with Jed Sundwall, Executive Director of Radiant Earth, starts with a simple but crucial distinction: the difference between data and data products. And that distinction matters more than you might think. We dig into why so many open data portals feel like someone just threw up a bunch of files and called it a day. Sure, the data'…

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Reflections from FOSS4G 2025 13:56

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Reflections from the FOSS4G 2025 conference Processing, Analysis, and Infrastructure (FOSS4G is Critical Infrastructure) The high volume of talks on extracting meaning from geospatial data—including Python workflows, data pipelines, and automation at scale—reinforced the idea that FOSS4G represents critical infrastructure. AI Dominance: AI took up …

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S6 EP06: Data, Consumer Protection & Growth in Life Insurance - Amanda Yoho, President, Proformex 25:49

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On this episode of the Insurance Coffee House, Nick Hoadley sits down with Amanda Yoho, President of Proformex, the life insurance and annuity technology platform based in Cleveland, Ohio. Amanda joined Proformex in January 2020 to build the company’s data and analytics capability, before stepping into the President role in November 2024. With a ba…

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Building a Community of Geospatial Storytellers 42:06

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Karl returns to the Mapscaping podcast to discuss his latest venture, Tyche Insights - a platform aimed at building a global community of geospatial storytellers working with open data. In this conversation, we explore the evolution from his previous company, Building Footprint USA (acquired by Lightbox), to this new mission of democratizing public…

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S6 EP05: People, Culture & High Performance at MS Reinsurance - Antonia Hold CHRO at MS Reinsurance 28:41

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On this episode of the Insurance Coffee House, Nick Hoadley sits down with Antonia Hold, CHRO at MS Reinsurance who joined in April 2021. Based in Zurich, Antonia leads the company’s global people strategy, with a focus on hiring the right talent, supporting their growth, and creating an environment where people want to stay and do their best work.…

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I have been making AI slop and you should too 18:56

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AI Slop: An Experiment in Discovery Solo Episode Reflection: I'm back behind the mic after about a year-long break. Producing this podcast takes more time than you might imagine, and I was pretty burnt out. The last year brought some major life events, including moving my family back to New Zealand from Denmark, dealing with depression, burying my …

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Scribble: An AI Agent for Web Mapping 48:39

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Jonathan Wagner, CEO of Scribble Maps, is back on the podcast, and this time we're talking about Scribble—an AI agent he's built into his platform. Not a chatbot, an agent. There's a difference, and we get into that. https://mapscaping.com/podcast/the-business-of-web-maps/ So far, Scribble has access to 140 tools. It can view your map, select tools…

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S6 EP04: How to Be the Go-To Insurance Person in Your Niche With Nick Wealthall, Founder of Yellow Door 42:57

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Nick Wealthall, Founder of Yellow Door, a leadership and commercial growth consultancy helping insurance organisations and their people unlock performance through better communication, decision-making and mindset. Speaking from London, Nick shares his fascinating career journey from …

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S6 EP03: Parametric Insurance Made Simple: The Easy Add-On That Strengthens Every Policy With Samuel Broomer, President of NormanMax 30:50

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Samuel Broomer, President of NormanMax Insurance Solutions, a rapidly growing MGA and Lloyd’s syndicate pioneering climate-focused parametric insurance solutions. Speaking from Connecticut, Sam shares his career journey from reinsurance accounting at HSB Group to leadership roles at …

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Mapillary 48:05

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Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Mapillary with Ed from Meta. Topics include Ed's journey with Mapillary, the process of uploading and utilizing street-level imagery, and the integration with OpenStreetMap. Ed talks about the challenges of mapping with various devices, the role of community contributions, and future potentials in mapping techn…

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From Data Overload to Driver Engagement: Making Telematics Actually Work 26:53

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From Data Overload to Driver Engagement: Making Telematics Actually Work Phil Kozdemba is a seasoned business development leader with a proven track record in sales management, strategic partnerships, and technology-driven growth. At GO Analytics, he's driving global expansion by building high-impact relationships with customers, resellers, and ind…

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S6 EP02: Wildfire Telematics with Elyse Myrans, CEO & Co-Founder of Tenax ai 24:32

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Elyse Myrans, CEO & Co-Founder of Tenax ai, a climate-tech startup using computer vision and AI to protect homes and their insurability, from extreme weather. Speaking from Los Angeles, Elyse shares how Tenax ai delivers property-level risk assessments for wildfire, flood and wind in…

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From Death Care to Data Analytics: How Fleet Complexity Demands Continuous Learning 22:13

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Emily Garza is a seasoned fleet leader with experience spanning both the private sector and fleet management companies. Emily has built a reputation for driving efficiency, optimizing vehicle acquisition strategies, and leading teams through change with sharp focus on cost savings, compliance, and operational excellence. She's managed fleets across…

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From Combat to Bucket Trucks: Military Leadership Principles Transform Fleet Safety 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Rob Matthews currently serves as Regional Fleet Manager at Lewis Tree Service, a 100% employee-owned company where he oversees critical operations across a diverse fleet of commercial and utility vehicles. A Marine Corps veteran with over 27 years of hands-on experience, Rob has built an impressive track record managing light, medium, and heavy-dut…

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Turning Safety into a Shared Value: Jim Senter on Building Culture from the Ground Up 39:07

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Episode Summary In this episode of the Roadrageous podcast by IMPROVLearning, Jim Senter shares how Kellanova transformed fleet safety from a priority into a core company value. With over 15 years in environmental health and safety, Jim discusses how his team reduced preventable collisions, built a culture of proactive coaching, and leveraged AI-po…

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Tiana Joins the Team! 45:36

4M ago45:36

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Newest team member Tiana Schowe, CPCU sits down with Spencer Mitchell to discuss Tiana's rich industry experience, her hopes for the future, and the dynamic landscape of telematics in commercial auto insurance.By Spencer Mitchell, CEO of TruckerCloud

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Building a Learning Culture: How NAFA is Transforming Fleet Education for the Digital Age 35:04

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Mary Beth Micucci, DES, is a dynamic leader in learning strategy and digital engagement. As Director of Member Learning at NAFA, she leads the development of impactful programs like the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) credential. With a background spanning instructional design, behavioral analytics, and digital event strategy, Mary Beth b…

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Breaking Barriers: Women in Trucking's Mission to Transform Transportation 36:52

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Jennifer Hedrick is the President and CEO of the Women in Trucking Association, where she's driving meaningful change across the transportation industry by championing opportunities for women behind the wheel and beyond. With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, coalition building, and strategic planning, she's known for building…

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S6 EP01: Leading Bermuda’s Long-Term & Reinsurance Sector - Suzanne Williams-Charles, CEO, BILTIR 31:09

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Suzanne Williams-Charles, CEO of the Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and Reinsurers (BILTIR), the industry body representing Bermuda’s globally significant life and annuity sector. Speaking from Hamilton, Bermuda, Suzanne shares her journey to leading an association that cha…

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90% Savings and Counting: The Business Case for Fleet Electrification 44:07

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Chris Bennett is a trusted clean transportation leader spearheading Laser Logistics' 2 million mile and counting heavy-duty EV program, alternative fuel strategy, and sustainability endeavors with a clean focus on heavy-duty EVs. He collaborates closely with clients and industry stakeholders to enhance performance, drive out costs, and maximize cle…

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Phone-Free Driving: Technology Fighting Technology in Fleet Safety 44:37

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Ted Chen is the co-founder and CEO of Lifesaver Mobile, a leading voice in fleet safety innovation with experience from Wharton to Yahoo. Ted brings a rare blend of business strategy and tech leadership to one of today's biggest driving challenges: distracted driving. At Lifesaver Mobile, he's helping fleets prevent phone use behind the wheel throu…

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S4 EP78: The Man Behind LO$$ Ratio - Curtis Goldsborough, President at NIIS & Creator of “LO$$ RATIO” 38:05

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Curtis Goldsborough, President of National Insurance Inspection Services and the creative mind behind the popular LinkedIn persona LO$$ RATIO. Curtis shares his unconventional journey into insurance, from agency owner in rural Michigan to leading a nationwide inspection company and b…

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S4 EP77: Taking Your Agency Independent - Dan Lewis, Head of Network, Brightway Insurance 25:03

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Dan Lewis, Head of Network at Brightway Insurance, one of the fastest-growing personal lines agency networks in the U.S. Dan shares his two-decade journey across financial services and exclusive agency leadership at Farmers Insurance, where he led strategic distribution across multip…

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S4 EP76: Opening Doors for Insurance Talent - Paige Maisonet, CPO, Newfront Insurance 29:17

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On this episode of The Insurance Coffee House, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Paige Maissonet, Chief People Officer at Newfront Insurance, to discuss her journey from HR generalist to CPO and how she’s helped shape one of the most forward-thinking cultures in insurance today. Paige shares her experience leading people strategy through massive growth, s…

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The Intersection of Safety and Efficiency 43:08

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Mike Roeth is the Executive Director of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), a nonprofit organization that promotes the adoption of technologies and practices to enhance freight efficiency and sustainability across North America. With nearly 40 years in the commercial vehicle industry, he specializes in bringing green truck te…

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S4 EP75: Building Technology and Talent to Serve Brokers - Adrian Copland, COO, Ledgebrook 32:11

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On the Insurance Coffee House podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Adrian Copland, Chief Operating Officer of Ledgebrook, a rapidly scaling, tech-enabled specialty MGA in the U.S. ENS market. Adrian shares his journey from consulting and operational leadership at Catlin and AXA XL to co-founding Ledgebrook alongside Gage Caligaris, an actuary with b…

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Measuring by Quality 50:15

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Justin Copeland is the Vice President of Safety at United Road Services, a leading North American provider of vehicle and heavy-haul transportation. With over two decades in the trucking industry, he began as a professional driver and advanced through operations and safety leadership roles. At United Road, he leads initiatives to improve fleet safe…

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S4 EP74: Redesigning Insurance from the Ground Up - Joe Emison, Co-Founder and CTO, Branch Insurance 31:24

7M ago31:24

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On the "Insurance Coffee House" podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Joe Emison, the Co-Founder and CTO of Branch Insurance. Joe shares his unconventional journey from aspiring lawyer to serial tech entrepreneur, building six companies across industries before co-founding Branch, a full-stack carrier using cloud-native infrastructure to simplify per…

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Good Safety Drives Good Business 39:30

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Ryan Rebman is the Senior Director of Health and Safety at Conagra Brands, a leading American food company known for producing popular packaged and frozen foods under brands like Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, and Marie Callender's. Ryan brings extensive experience in corporate safety leadership, including a previous role at Ecolab, where he helped impl…

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The Operations of Telematics Adoption 19:57

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Actuary Geoff Werner and TruckerCloud CEO Spencer Mitchell discuss what's happening on the ground today in commercial auto insurance with respect to telematics-based programs. Geoff reflects on his experience in personal lines and Spencer speaks to the strategies and successes of his customers.By Spencer Mitchell, CEO of TruckerCloud

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S4 EP73: Transforming Specialty Insurance with Scalable Tech - Michael Fiedel, Co-Founder and CEO, PolicyFly 31:47

7M ago31:47

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On the "Insurance Coffee House" podcast, host Nick Hoadley welcomes Michael Fiedel, the Co-Founder and CEO of PolicyFly. Michael shares his unique journey from advertising sales and digital product studios to leading one of the most innovative insuretech companies in the specialty insurance space. He explains how a project with a niche MGA in music…

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No Silver Bullets 52:40

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Pam Chandler is the Regional Fleet Operations and Health and Safety Manager at Syngenta, a leading global agricultural technology company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, that specializes in crop protection, seed, and digital farming solutions. She leads Syngenta's North America Fleet Operations Team, overseeing a fleet of 2,000 vehicles with a…

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Predicting the Power of Telematics 18:02

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Having discussed the past and present of the technology, Geoff Werner and Spencer Mitchell now delve into the future of telematics in commercial auto. Given the precision and accuracy of the data, they predict the entire industry will be driven by telematics-based variables in the next 5-10 years.By Spencer Mitchell, CEO of TruckerCloud

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

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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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How vehicle connectivity can reshape the leasing industry 35:56

8M ago35:56

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Do you understand how real-time vehicle data could transform your entire leasing business? Listen in as Harald van Meel, Director of Sales & Marketing from Opendo, and Martin Nørgaard Høgh, VP of Sales, Business Development & Marketing from Connected Cars, discuss the recent changes and opportunities in the leasing industry. Topics covered in this …

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Mitigation at the Edge 51:03

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Jim Davis is the Vice President of Insurance and Risk Management at Waylens Inc., a company dedicated to advancing fleet safety through innovative AI video technology. In his role, he focuses on insurtech innovation and developing strategic partnerships within the insurance industry. Under Jim's leadership, Waylens has launched a predictive safety…

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Quantifying Telematics ROI in Commercial Auto 29:12

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TruckerCloud CEO Spencer Mitchell discusses the myriad ways in which telematics data improves legacy insurance practices and saves money for the insurers who invest in its implementation. Actuary and telematics data expert Geoff Werner discusses how to quantify this value from an actuarial perspective. He introduces the calculator he created to rep…

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Compliance Doesn't Equal Safety 52:39

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Jeff McKinney is the Vice President of Safety at The GTI Group, a company revolutionizing the future of freight by delivering comprehensive, end-to-end logistics solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the trucking industry, Jeff has been instrumental in enhancing safety protocols and significantly reducing accident frequencies. His leaders…

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Human. Machine. Environment. With Gary Johnson 48:27

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Gary Johnson is the Head of Safety and Compliance Strategy at Motive, a technology company that develops AI-powered applications to improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of businesses across various industries. With over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry, he has held leadership roles in safety and compliance at com…

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

9M 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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Fleets as Fingerprints 47:36

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Sean O'Bryan is a Professional Safety Consultant at Verizon Connect, a fleet management technology company that helps businesses improve safety, efficiency, and compliance through telematics solutions. With a background in risk management and fleet safety, he works with companies to implement data-driven safety programs that reduce accidents and op…

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More than a Buzzword—Telematics will soon be the norm in commercial auto insurance 13:54

9M ago13:54

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Actuary and telematics data expert Geoff Werner discusses his experience launching telematics programs in personal lines and how he expects similar programs to become ubiquitous in commercial auto sooner rather than later. TruckerCloud CEO Spencer Mitchell discusses his learnings from the market and his growing customer base.…

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

9M 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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Safety Is NOT a Department and Dispelling Other Myths... 48:33

10M ago48:33

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Brian Fielkow is the Executive Vice President of Risk Resources at Acrisure, a global Fintech and insurance company. With over 25 years of experience in fleet safety, transportation, and logistics, he served as the CEO of Jetco Delivery, a trucking and logistics company. Brian has also worked in waste management and recycling, where he developed a …

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The Loose Nuts Behind the Wheel 42:02

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Jim Noble is the Global Director of Insurance and Head of The Americas at Greater Than, a company that uses AI-driven analytics to assess driver risk and predict crashes. With over 40 years of experience in commercial transportation, insurance, and risk management, he has held leadership roles in fleet safety, underwriting, and technology innovatio…

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How the Bolognese Gets Made 43:02

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Bill Vargo is the Senior Director of Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Solutions for North America at DSV, a global logistics and transportation company. He has over 30 years of experience in risk management, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance across industries like logistics, automotive, and consumer services. Bill has led sa…

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

10M 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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S4 EP69: Making a company an even greater place to work - Allison Keavey Luther, Deputy Chief of Human Resources, Plymouth Rock Assurance 21:12

11M 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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Telematics Data is Reshaping Our Understanding of Road Networks 58:52

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Telematics Data is Reshaping Our Understanding of Road Networks In this episode MIT Professor Hari Balakrishnan explains how Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) is transforming traditional road network analysis by layering dynamic behavioural data onto static map geometries. Telematics data creates "living maps" that go beyond traditional road geomet…

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

1y 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 …