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CEO of AXA Commercial offers his tips

The surplus lines market was able to grow substantially despite negative economic growth in 2020. As the economy continues to gain momentum, what can organizations expect for the industry in 2021? In this episode, we chat with WSIA President, Davis Moore, Immediate Past President Bryan Sanders, and Executive Director Brady Kelley on the wholesale specialty and service lines market. Learn about the...

Expert explains the common pitfalls and what to look for

What challenges do flood insurance professionals face today? In this episode, we take an in-depth look into flood insurance with Louie Vatrt, Vice President at Engineered Property, and Senior Risk Control Consultant Markham Sandulak. Learn about the state of the flood insurance market in Canada, flood risk management practices across the country, how technology is changingthe field, and the impact...

CEO explains how CFC Underwriting was formed, its growth and the important role of data in the business

After a year filled with uncertainty, what do today’s insurance challenges look like for the private equity and real estate investment spaces—and how are firms adapting to these new concerns? In this episode, we chat with Nadia Bagijn, head of the Financial Institutions with Travelers, and Steve Ellis, Investment Management Insurance Specialist at Howden Insurance. Learn about the key challenges t...

Insurance shoppers often start their journey online, and want to buy from insurers they know, like, and trust. The tools used to manage the selling process speak volumes about your agency. Today, customers want a seamless modern experience. The most successful insurance agencies understand this and leverage technology to forge long-lasting relationships with their clients. In this episode, we chat...

The president of RPS, Joel Cavaness, explains, 25 years on

In this episode we chat with specialty insurance experts Jackie Detablan, Vice President in Specialty with CNA, and Elena Speckovich, Specialty Claims Manager with CNA. Learn what E&O policies are intended to cover, understand the dynamics of E&O claims, and hear about the current state of the E&O market and the effects of COVID-19.

Listen now as Accenture senior managing director Kenneth Saldanha explains how to look beyond your core business

For insurance agents, staying in a comfort zone, whether it’s life insurance, property casualty, commercial or specialty, can make business sense in the short term, but what can the long term limitations be? In this episode, we are joined by a panel of independent agents to explore how an ability gap can create a revenue gap--and how agents can and should avoid this.

CEO of the Managing General Agents' Association gives us his insights

Rich Soja, global head of inland marine at AGCS, talks driver shortages, claims changes, opera and more

Digital solutions have transformed the insurance industry--but how can professionals leverage the right types of insuretech to deliver a better client experience, improve the customer journey and win more business? To explore this, IBA is joined by founder and president of Rightsure Jeff Arnold.

Digital innovations are disrupting the market and creating unique opportunities for insurers. In this episode, Leonard Tan, country manager for Singapore at Outsystems, discusses the steps insurers can follow to digitize, and how to get ahead of the latest tech trends in the industry.

Industry expert tells us how brokers also stand to benefit

Hear vital tips from an expert with more than three decades of experience

ICNZ chief executive Tim Grafton addresses the criticisms insurers have faced, how they can do the 'right thing', and his own political background

Internationally renowned author Michele Wucker explains concepts such as risk empathy and the risk fingerprint

Jennifer Schipf, Global Chief Underwriting Officer - Fine Art & Specie at AXA XL, joins us to discuss the evolving landscape

IB Talk - Professor Maja, Public speaker Why it's time for women to stop apologising

Teaser: Dale Hansen, CEO of Austbrokers Coast to Coast, shares his thoughts on how brokers can improve, as well as why women make better brokers than men

How can you avoid making disastrous decisions?

Branding expert offers her tips on how to make your firm stand out from the crowd

The CEO of Sedgwick International on how the pandemic has impacted claims handling and how a disaster shaped his career