Insurance Leadership Podcast

This episode features a chat with industry veteran Tom Dimmer, who has 37 years of experience and Vice President Business Development with Renaissance Life and Health.   Tom shares his extensive knowledge of distribution, focusing on how to effectively get carriers, plans, and rates on various platforms and exchanges. The conversation spans a wide range of topics, from the intricacies of individua...

In this Insurance Leadership Podcast episode, host, Ryan Eaton and Chad Hogan discuss Quotit's transformative impact on carriers and the insurance landscape. Chad shares Quotit's role in streamlining enrollment processes and highlights technology's importance in insurance. They explore AI-driven analytics, automation for brokers, and improved data exchange standards. Discover how Quotit is reshapi...

Our latest Insurance Leadership Podcast embarks on an illuminating journey through the intricate landscape of insurance product development. A treasure trove of insights from industry trailblazers on pivotal topics like distribution strategies, visionary leadership, and product development can be found in the second of five mini-series episodes. Join host Ryan Eaton as he explores the minds of two...

Welcome to the Insurance Leadership Podcast, where industry leaders navigate challenges and embrace innovation for growth. Join host Ryan Eaton in a conversation with Kyle Dietz, Senior VP of Sales for Healthcare.com, as they explore leadership insights and industry trends. Tune in for valuable takeaways on strategic adaptation and more.

Join us in this insightful episode as we explore into the unique leadership dynamics between a father and son in the health insurance industry. Rick Eaton, the Chief Operating Officer, and his son, Ryan Eaton, the Head of Broker Services Division and Chief Marketing Officer, share their experiences navigating family relationships while holding key positions in the company.

In this month's installment, host Ryan Eaton revisits the standout moments from each guest speaker's episode throughout the year. Each speaker offered a unique perspective on thought leadership in the dynamically evolving insurance industry, covering a spectrum of topics from acquisitions to technology. As we look back at these insightful snippets, we eagerly anticipate a more inspiring year ahead...

On today's Insurance Leadership Podcast, we discussed Part 2 of the episode 'Ryan Eaton In the Leader's Chair' with host Casey Combest. As we continued our conversation with Ryan, we gained invaluable insight into key leadership strategies within the insurance industry.

In this episode, join Ryan Eaton as he becomes both the host and guest. Casey Combest, producer for the Insurance Leadership Podcast, sits down with Ryan for this special episode. Listen to Ryan and Casey as they discuss the intricacies of leadership, personal development, secrets of effective communication, team engagement, and the art of decision-making. Check out our website at www.insurancelea...

In this episode, Ryan and Chad explore the invaluable benefits that Quotit brings to carriers in the insurance landscape. Chad Hogan, with his wealth of experience, walks us through the efficiency of electronic enrollment. He sheds light on how Quotit has streamlined the enrollment process for both consumers and agents. As the president of Quotit, Chad delves into crucial aspects such as pricing m...

Welcome to the Insurance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Ryan Eaton. In this week's episode of the Insurance Leadership Podcast, we are joined by Eric Silverman, a prominent figure and catalyst for change in the realm of enhanced employee-funded benefits. Eric's expertise and innovative approach have significantly impacted the insurance industry. He provides a fresh perspective on employer benefits...

Welcome to the Insurance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Ryan Eaton. Today's episode showcases Bobby Harrington, a renowned author, and CEO of Rubicon COA. Harrington shares valuable insights on leadership, drawing from his diverse background in college football, the Marines, and years of corporate leadership in Fortune 500 companies. His latest book, "Lead You," places a strong emphasis on the impo...

We extend a warm welcome to our esteemed guest speakers, David White and Rick Holmes, as they grace the platform of the Insurance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Ryan Eaton. Together, they embark on an enlightening discussion centered around the groundbreaking InPocket Plan Health Insurance Supplement by Morgan White Group.   In their enlightening dialogue, Holmes and White shed light on a critical...

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Sam Dogen, author of Buy This Not That and a seasoned professional with a background in investment banking and Wall Street. Today, Sam shares his expertise with Ryan Eaton, as they delve into the intricacies of business management, personal finance, and the current state of the economy. With a focus on practical tips and strategies, they discuss how to navi...

This month, Ryan Eaton welcomes Spencer Smith to talk about creating a podcast and self-funding. Spencer Smith, dubbed the Stop Loss Guru, is the SVP of Consultant Development of Pareto Health. After years of figuring out his place in the insurance industry, Smith has found himself doing RFP software for insurance brokers, creating a single-record system for brokers. But RFPs can wait! Today, Smit...

This month, Ryan Eaton welcomes Tripp Douglas to talk about advertising, branding, and marketing for your company's external and internal communications. Tripp Douglas operates as a Chief Communications Officer, coffee shop owner, and graphic design company's Creative Director. Through his diverse roles over the years, Tripp has learned a lot. Through it all, he has continuously led with an entrep...

Great leadership extends to every part of our life: our business, our relationships, and our families. Ryan and Lee Smith discuss just that. Lee is a pastor as well as the Founder & Clinical Director of Cornerstone Counseling. He knows all too well about the balancing act of navigating work and family and has some incredible tips for how to do so with grace. Get tips for managing expectations, nav...

James Benham, author of Be Your Own VC, joins Ryan Eaton on the Insurance Leadership Podcast to discuss leadership and life principles. Benham's insights into innovation, growth, and family come from his over 300 employees in 50 states. In addition to discussing favorite quotes from the novel, the native Texan breaks them down into a few key points. Join us for our episode to learn business and in...

Joey Havens, author of Leading with Significance, has worked with a Mississippi CPA firm called HORNE for almost 40 years. In his book and on today's podcast, Havens jumps into building company culture. He outlines ways that organizations can avoid burnout, address conflict, and grow into a better overall team. While he lands in the accounting arena, Havens provides a birds-eye-view on principles...

In this month's episode, host Ryan Eaton revisits the most memorable snippets from each guest speaker's episode this year. Each speaker brought a different perspective of thought leadership in the ever-transforming insurance industry addressing a wide range of topics from acquisitions to technology.

On this episode, Careington International's Greg Rudisill joins Ryan Eaton on the Insurance Leadership Podcast. Rudisill has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, leading him to his current role as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. He joins the podcast today to talk about just that– business partnerships. Rudisill talks about the importance of connection, how to beg...

David White and Rick Eaton are, respectively, the CEO and COO of Morgan White Group. In this episode of the Insurance Leadership Podcast, White and Eaton share wisdom from their experience growing an insurance company. These two men have witnessed Morgan White Group's beginnings and recall the early years of struggle and loss. However, they also discuss what they learned, how they moved forward, a...

In this month's episode, Ryan Eaton welcomes Cabe Chadick. Cabe is the President and Managing Principal at Lewis & Ellis Actuaries and Consultants in Dallas, Texas. As a product developer and accident and health insurance analyst, he shares insights on product development. 

Drew Shockley is the Senior Vice President of Training and Development for EverQuote, an online insurance marketplace founded in 2011, and he joins the Insurance Leadership Podcast to share his story about his involvement in the insurance industry which dates as far back as his teenage years. However, having the success he's had, Shockley shares his take on topics like leadership, acquisitions, an...

Chris Howard is the Head of the North American Market for Zurich, a multi-national insurance company spanning over 50,000 employees. With his experience in such a large company, Howard came for today's episode to talk about how big corporations take products to market.  In one of the top 10 largest insurance companies, how do you maintain relevancy and consistency? How should a company diversify p...

Rick Holmes is the founder and president of Lake Shore Benefits in Birmingham, Alabama. At age 24, Holmes started his own insurance agency dealing with disability and life insurance. However, over the years, he expanded outward and upward into the spaces of health, dental, vision, and the list goes on. Commanding a fleet of his own doesn't come without its challenges, though. On this episode of th...