FNO: InsureTech

In this episode, we welcome Benjamin Lantos, the CEO and co-founder of Rhino, joining us from sunny Santa Monica to discuss how they're revolutionizing the world of property management, renting, and deposits. Rhino's innovative approach challenges the status quo, exploring how to modernize the entire renting experience for all parties involved. They've harnessed the power of insurance products to...

We sit down with the insurance powerhouse, Bobbie Collies, the Chief Growth Officer at Coterie Insurance where the grasp of her role, her business, and her clients shines through. Bobbie takes us on a journey through Coterie's model, offering insurance agents lightning-fast quotes through automated self-service capabilities, a technology that's continually getting smarter. She unveils exciting pla...

Get ready to address the YES this week with guest Will Bazeley, the Founder and CEO of Roof Marketplace, a technology company that's changing the way insurance is done when it comes to roofing and roof estimates. In the conversation, Will talks about the ways carriers are using Roof Marketplace, and how they are working to solve a big problem to bring some order to an otherwise potentially crazy a...

In the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, host Lee sits down with Doug Schaedler, CEO and Co-Founder of Homee. As a leader in the industry, Doug Schaedler brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that is sure to benefit all listeners. Tune in to learn more about Homee's unique approach to insurance, their services and network; and how they're shaping the way property claims are completed. This e...

This week, Lee welcomes Michael Nadel, Senior Director at Simon Kucher and Partners, where he works on the insurance vertical and guides carriers of all sizes through the intricate landscape of insurance. In this episode, Michael talks about some of the hot topics in the insurance world now, including the evolving role of AI in sales and how we can keep that human element alive, along with the str...

Join us as Rob and Lee sit down with Adam Menszer, the newly promoted CIO of Alacrity Solutions. Adam brings his expertise to the table, shedding light on his multifaceted role and delving into the exciting realm of InsureTech. With a keen eye for innovation, he offers insights into his journey, spanning back to his Alacrity days from 2005. Adam shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of tec...

Dive into the world of insurance innovation with Dan Reed, Managing Director of American Family Ventures, as he returns as our guest. Dan shares a big announcement: the closing of AFVs fourth fund, showcasing their growth, their approach to raising capital, how it's different from previous funds, and how they're expanding their team and network.   Dan and the crew talk about future predictions and...

Join hosts Lee and Rob this week as they embark on an inspiring journey with Claudia Rodriguez, Vice President of Insurance Claims at Auto Club Enterprises, on her actual last day of work before she retires. Claudia shares the importance of straightforward communication in the workplace, and reflects on her trailblazing role as the first woman to occupy this position. Tune in to hear her insights...

Catch the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech where hosts Rob and Lee chat with Heather Wentworth, Chief Consultant at Accelerant. Discover how Accelerant's expert team, innovative technology, and dynamic analytics are revolutionizing specialty underwriting for profitable growth. Heather also shares insights from her previous role as Chief Data Officer. Enjoyed the show? We welcome your guest sugges...

In the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, host Rob talks with Tomer Kashi, Co-founder & CEO of VOOM Insurance. VOOM is a pioneering insuretech company developing advanced insurance products for emerging mobility segments. They offer digital, on-demand insurance for a wide range of vehicles from drones and light planes to motorcycles, e-scooters, and contemporary fleets. Rob and Tomer delve into th...

On the most recent episode of FNO: InsureTech, hosts Rob and Lee engage in an insightful dialogue with Matthew Mosher, the President & CEO of AM Best Rating Services. As a leading global credit rating agency and data analytics provider in the insurance sector, AM Best's services evaluate the creditworthiness of over 16,000 insurance companies around the globe. Their independent and interactive cre...

In the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, hosts  Rob  and  Lee  had the pleasure of speaking with  AM Best  TV's  Lee McDonald  on the founding, growth and development of the  FNO: InsureTech podcast. With over 200 episodes and counting, we're excited to continue the journey of sharing insuretech with listeners. Check out the interview in video: https://lnkd.in/gnXP-z97 Like what you hear on FNO:...

Check out the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, fresh from the Vault, featuring Bruce Lucas, Founder & CEO of Slide Insurance – a trailblazing Tampa-based company. Join Lee and Rob as they delve into the world of Slide, a company that combines technology and insurance expertise to hyper-personalize, optimize, and streamline the home insurance process since 2021. Discover how Slide makes it effort...

We're delighted to have Cole Winans joining us this week, serving as the Vice President and General Manager of Property Solutions at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. LexisNexis® Risk Solutions equips customers with advanced decision-making tools and solutions, merging public and industry-specific content with cutting-edge technology and analytics, enabling them to assess and predict risks while optimiz...

Rob and Lee attended Alacrity Solutions' 2023 ACCESS Conference, held in Orlando, Florida, earlier this week, to not only celebrate the success of Alacrity's contractor network, but to talk with some guests that are actively using and/or supporting a managed repair program. Join our hosts as they talk with (in consecutive order) Dr. Theresa Young, MBA,CPCU, PMP, ArE, Claims Homeowners Operations P...

As the FNO: InsureTech crew prepares to attend the 2023 ACCESS Conference, Rob and Lee bring out a great episode from the FNO: InsureTech Vault, featuring Jamie Trish, President of Insurance at Fairmatic.  Fairmatic is an auto insurance option that empowers users to lower premium every month by proactively optimizing your safety scores and driving performance. Bottom line: they help you save money...

Kin's mission is to reimagine home insurance  For Every New Normal. Kin is built for the future and prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same. Levering business tech innovation, they bring affordable pricing without compromising coverage and service to their customers. Our guest for this episode is returning Sean Harper, Co-Founder & CEO of Kin. With almost fo...

Sana is building better health plans for small businesses. Founded in 2017 on the belief that quality healthcare should be understandable, accessible, and affordable for all, Sana is going above and beyond the status quo with health plans that provide high-quality healthcare while keeping costs down. Our guest for this episode is Will Young, Co-Founder & CEO of Sana. Prior to Sana, Will helped hun...

AV8 Ventures (AV8) backs early-stage start-ups focused on healthcare, enterprise, financial services and deep-tech. Their mission is to help founders build category-defining companies; they commit early and partner for the long term. While they are full lifecycle investors, AV8 typically starts their partnership with Seed or Series A investments. They are backed by Allianz, one of the leading inte...

Openly provides premium insurance that is robust in coverage and simple to administer. They were created because they saw a gap in the market for premium insurance made simple and rebuilt the insurance technology and operations stack to create a remarkably simple product for agents with robust coverage for consumers. As a previous guest company on the podcast, we bring on Gina Reyes, VP of Claims,...

CCC keeps people's lives moving forward when it matters most. Founded in 1980, CCC is a technology leader pioneering solutions that power insurers, automotive manufacturers, collision repairers, parts suppliers, lenders, fleet operators and more through our advanced cloud-based SaaS platform of digital and data services. CCC is a trusted leader in AI, IoT, network management, customer experience,...

Attila Toth is the Co-founder & CEO of ZestyAI, a property risk analytics platform powered by artificial intelligence that offers access to precise intelligence about every property in North America. ZestyAI's value proposition is simple: deliver risk and value insights about each and every property. They leverage aerial imagery, permit, transaction, weather and IoT data, combined with artificial...

Ali Geramian is the Managing Director at Anthemis, a global platform that cultivates change in the financial system by investing in, growing, and sustaining businesses committed to resiliency, transparency, access, and equity. With an impressive portfolio that includes some of our past guests (Branch, flo, and Vouch), we bring Ali on to explore and understand what Anthemis is, their involvement, t...

Michael Konialian is the CEO and Co-Founder of Modern Life, a life insurance company working to transform the life insurance industry and help everyone protect what matters most. Modern Life is aiming to innovate and streamline the life insurance process--from client, to advisor, to underwriter--faster, more confident, and more streamlined than ever before. Join Michael, Rob, and Lee as they discu...

Kyle Nakatsuji is the CEO and Co-Founder of Clearcover, a next generation insurance company providing smarter car insurance for digital consumers. Since co-founding Clearcover in 2016, Kyle remains laser-focused on his vision to build a company designed to lower operating costs through innovative technology and long-term customer centricity. Join Kyle, Rob, and Lee as they talk about Clearcover, K...