InsurTechTalk

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 118 In this episode, Gilad Shai and Yann Barbarroux , the CEO of Otonomi, discuss how an MGA can offer SaaS solutions.

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 118 In this episode, Gilad Shai and ⁠Yann Barbarroux⁠ , the CEO of Otonomi, discuss Cargo Insurance and how modern insurance started. #insurance, #insurtech

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk, Episode 117 In this episode, Phil Friedman and Gilad Shai discuss overcoming a fall and bouncing back as a new person, iBynd, empowering agents, and bourbon (we are open for sponsorships). Don't forget to subscribe.

🎙️ #insurtechtalk  by #InsurTechLA Episode 104 In this episode, Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Labs, and Dario Luna, Managing Partner of Akua Capital, join Gilad Shai to discuss the latest development (August 8, 2023) in the Vesttoo unfolding drama - a drama around a fake letter of credit (LOC) involving China Construction Bank and the impact it had on the ILS marketplace and exposure on the Co...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA Episode 103 In this episode, Will Chambers, the Director of Digital Partnerships & Marketing at Appalachian Underwriters, an Acrisure company, and Gilad Shai talk about the role of the insurance wholesaler broker, partnerships and the potential of the Digital Insurance Wholesale Broker. Chapters: 03:12 Introduction 05:30 Joining Acrisure 07:34 The insurance wh...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by InsurTechLA Episode 102 In this "Breaking News" episode, Emilio Figueroa, CEO of Indemnity Lab, joins Gilad Shai to talk about #Vesttoo, the ILS market, Fronting companies, and The Corinthian Group.   Meir Orbach from Calcalist.co.il published first the news on July 17, followed by Fiona Robertson and Farhin Lilywala from the insurance industry-focused publication--I...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA Episode 101 This episode is part of a series of interviews with speakers at the ITC DIA EU conference in Barcelona in 2023. Louw Hopley and Gilad Shai talk about launching insurance products, Saturn Rocket (the Lego model), South Africa, and APIs Chapters: 0:09 Demo at DIA/ITC Barcelona 2:15 Saturn Rocket 5:00 Introduction to Root 8:36 South Africa 15:20 APIs - bu...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA Episode 100 This episode is part of a series of interviews with speakers at the ITC DIA EU conference in Barcelona in 2023. Tiffine Wang and Gilad Shai talk about MS&AD Ventures, the state of venture investments in the #InsurTech sector.  Chapters: 0:36 Warm-up 1:18 Introduction 7:28 MS&AD Ventures 12:38 InsurTech 15:06 Changes and trends 20:07 Partnership...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 98 In this talk, Rilwan Lawal joins Gilad Shai to talk about gigEasy, a Benefits Platform for the Gig-economy workers. https://www.gigeasy.com/ Chapters: 0:14 Intro 4:30 gigEasy 6:49 Distribution 13:06 Partnerships 19:43 Commercial Insurance Off camera, we talked about Huston, football, and the world cup. Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insur...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 97 In this episode, the InsurTech Rapper, Dave Wechsler, is in the house  🙌 Dave, principal at OMERS Ventures and the host of InsurTech RAP, a weekly live and lively conversation among insurTech investors and other members of the industry, joined Gilad Shai to talk about investments and conversations. Chapters: 00:14 Small talk 01:18 AI and Compliance 12:...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 96 In this episode, Jason D Cass, the Managing Partner of The Insurance Alliance, joined Gilad Shai to talk about the future of the independent insurance agency and Jason's new venture - IndieTech. IndieTech is a conference, AUGUST 29th-31st in Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis,  dedicated to technology that empowers insurance agents. Conference ...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 95 In this episode, Will Shaw and Gilad Shai talk about Better Agency and BrokerTech. They touch on Will's journey from the NFL to insurance and allow Gilad to show his ignorance about America's favorite sport.  Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 94 In this episode, Stacey Brown, CEO of InsurTech Hartford, joins Gilad Shai to talk about the upcoming InsurTech Hartford Symposium on May 2-3 in Mohegan Sun, CT. https://insurtechhartfordsymposium.com/ Stacey and Gilad also ramble on the various InsurTech conferences and Stacey's expansion to other regional InsurTech communities - Atlanta and Chica...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 93  Raymond Zenkich joins Gilad Shai to talk about Evertas. Evertas  is an insurance MGA that provides cryptocurrency exchanges and other businesses insurance coverage for theft, D&O, E&O, and other risks that involve digital assets.    Chapters:  0:13 Intro Evertas  5:29 Evertas MGA  10:026 Coverage  14:20 Distribution  21:10 FTX and the impact on...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 92 Kevin Abramson, President of Cover Whale, joins Gilad Shai to talk about how to properly build an insurance startup, grit, hoodies, and following your north star. Chapters: 0:14 Warm-up 1:04 Cover Whale 3:49 The Founders 10:14 The Team 15:16 The Distribution Channel 21:40 The Products 24:35 Random talk about AI 31:05 Advice and Goodbye Don't forget...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech LA Episode 91 Innovation and acceleration are not limited to cool startups. In this week's episode, Gilad Shai talks with Keith Higdon about Mission Underwriting and how he and his team incubates new MGAs. Chapters: 00:10 Warm-up, Golf courses in Arizona 03:39 Mission Underwriting Managers 11:31 Entrepreneurs in Residence 13:30 InsurTech founders 18:21 2023, Re...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech:LA Episode 90 Viewers from the US requested insight into Lloyd's of London. Luckily, while I spent several weeks in London, I had the opportunity to meet James Bradbury, Strategy Manager at Lloyd's, and to invite him to the podcast. Thank you to Iryna Chekanava and Rosie Denée, who run Lloyd's Lab and organize brilliant events to engage the community....

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech LA Episode 89 The first episode of 2023! Hadi Radwan, a serial entrepreneur, venture builder, and insurtech expert talks with Gilad Shai about his new venture Asteya. Asteya is an insurance company that aims to make income insurance accessible to everyone regardless of gender, income, or age. Chapters: 0:10 Wearables 4:56   Data and building company culture 10:10 As...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA Episode 88 Bill Harris and Gilad Shai summarize 2022 from ITC's, the largest InsurTech conference, perspective and dive into various topics that impacted the InsureTech industry and inspired Bill throughout his life. Many shout-outs starting with Jay Weintraub and Caribou Honig, Josh Grossman, and Tigh Buckles, to the Clarion Events team, Roger Peverelli, Reg...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech:LA Episode 87 We could have done this episode in person in one of the local podcast studios. I'm happy to give the stage to another Los Angeles InsurTech startup. In this episode, Tanner Hackett, CEO of Counterpart, joins Gilad Shai to talk about managing liability, Buddhism, Counterpart, data + AI and building a startup. #insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA Episode 86 Kobi Bendelak and Gilad Shai talk about a new initiative to host insurance executives and investors delegations to the vibrant center of InsurTech innovation in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel. It is a concierge service limited to 20 participants with crafted agenda. The next event is March 5-8, 2023. Contact us at delegations@insurtech.me or DM Kobi Ben...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA Episode 85 In this episode, Jarid Beck and Gilad Shai talk about Captive insurance for Health and worker's compensation. Chapters: 00:10 Backgammon 02:31 Introduction 06:27 Captive insurance 11:30 Health or P&C? 16:40 Success story 19:45 Not an investment advice 21:16 Cyber risk 27:17 Reinsurance 32:18 Tip #captiveinsurance #insurtech #insurance Signup fo...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTech:LA Episode 84 In this episode, Jonathan Gonzalez and Gilad Shai talk about Raincoat, parametric insurance, micro-insurance, and the classic entrepreneurship spirit. Chapters: 00:05 Warm-up 01:41 Puerto Rico 08:26 Stealth Mode 10:40 Building great products 17:00 Solution? 20:40 MGA 22:26 Other products 24:30 Micro-insurance 32:10 Future plans 34:27 Tip #parametricins...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTech:LA Episode 83 In this episode, Matt and Gilad talk about obie , Matt's journey in the insurance world, dwelling insurance, and going through an M&A. Chapters: 0:05 warm-up 1:52 Origin story 5:19 obie 13:10 Dwelling insurance 22:55 M&A 28:19 $1Bn 29:45 Future plans 33:04 Tip Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to...

🎙️ #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTech:LA Episode 82 In this episode, Jeff and Gilad talk about Accelerant (https://accelins.com/), working while vacationing in Italy, Asymmetry in the insurance industry, Accelerant's members, Flywheel Re, Agribusiness Risk Underwriting, ITC, and a London-based restaurant recommendation. Chapters: 0:08 Warm-up 2:25 Introduction 5:42 Accelerant 10:24 Asymmetry - data...