InsurTechTalk

#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 29 In this episode, Jeff McCann, CEO and Founder of APOLLO, and Gilad Shai talk about APOLLO, an online insurance company based out of Vancouver, Canada, merch, Jeff's vision, investors, and Good to Great. #InsureTech, #Insrance, #InsTech #InsurTech Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.yo...

#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 28 In this episode, Isaac Espinoza, Head of Reinsurance at Root insurance, a Columbus, Ohio, based car insurance company that recently, October 28th, 2020, went public on the Nasdaq, and Gilad Shai talk about Root, SPAC&IPO, Grand Cayman, Reinsurance, Corporate venture capital (CVC) and investment.  Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech....

#InsurTechTalk ​ by @InsurTechLA Episode 27 In this episode, Samantha Chow, the Life, Annuity, and Health Markets Lead at EIS Group, and Gilad Shai talk about CoreTech, the frictionless experience that agents and partners need. SHOW LESS Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw #insurtechtal...

#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA  Episode 26  In this episode, David McFarland and Gilad Shai talk about Coterie, empowering the Small Medium Business (SMB) insurance with APIs and a digital binding authority. David elaborates on working with other startups and his team. Mentions: Ben Munro, Briza Phillip Naples, Layr Mylo Tarmika Ask Kodiak  Book recommendations: “Principals” by Ray Dalio https://w...

#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 25 In this episode, Hugues Bertin provides an overview of the InsurTech landscape and initiatives in Central and South America. Hugues talks in-detail about ventures in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia. Mentions: Hugh Terry (The Digital Insurer) Klare Butterfly Jooycar (Chile) HCS capital Segurossura (Colombia) Mercado Libre  Porto Seguro (Brazi...

In this episode, Dror Katzav, co-founder and CEO of Atidot, and I talk about Life insurance, LTV, predictive analytics, why Life insurance companies need to adopt a holistic approach, the Talpiot program, and Atidot. Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw #insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuret...

#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 23 In this episode, I am pleased to host Robert Smithson, CEO & Founder of JUST Insurance (Insurer). It is a vibrant and very educational conversation. Robert and I talk about JUST, fair insurance, telematics, sports betting, and Robert's interview hat. Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https:...

#InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA Episode 22 Andrew Johnston joins me from his new abode in Nashville, TN, to discuss InsurTech, investment, and shearing alpacas. Andrew's background is enthralling. He "sold" his Ph.d. to the UN, farmed sea cucumbers in Indonesia, and established Willis Re's InsurTech group.   Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't...

InsurTechTalk by InsurTechLA Episode 21 Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw #insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innovation #mga #startup #venturecapital #InsurTechLA

Episode 20 of #InsurTechTalk by @InsurTechLA In this episode, Brian Anderson and Gilad Shai talk about investments in #InsurTech startups. We warmed up the conversation with Patagonia (VC) vest and then moved to hotter topics as SPAC, the shift of capital from public to the private sector, 2020, 2021, and Brian Dawkins. Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget...

#InsurTechTalk by InsurTechLA - Episode 19 In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with my guest speaker Jay D'Aprile. Jay is an Executive Vice President with Slayton Search Partners. With over 20 years of retained executive search experience, Jay focuses his search practice on senior-level executive management positions for the life, health, and property-casualty insurance industry as...

Episode 18 #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA This episode is different. Instead of talking about InsurTech, this week's guest, Daniel R'bibo, an Area SVP at Arthur J. Gallagher, enriches our knowledge about a topic that is close to InsuTechLA's heart, and that is the Entertainment Industry, and particularly - entertainment insurance. LA, after all. Signup for our angel syndication: htt...

Episode 17 #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Ed Gaze. Ed is Lloyd's Lab manager, or as his Linkedin profile states, "I run Lloyd's Lab."  Ed and I talked about Lloyd's of London's market, Lloyd's Lab, the next cohort--cohort 6, The City, British candy, dress code, playing the piano, and the pub. Signup for our angel syn...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Avi Tuschman. Avi, or should I call him Dr. Tuschman, is the founder of Pinpoint Predictive. He is a Stanford StartX entrepreneur and an internationally recognized expert in "heritable psychometric traits." Avi and I talked about the emerging field of 5 factor psychometric model, psychometric AI, privacy, underwriting, predicting fraud at sc...

Episode 15 #InsurTechTalk by #InsurTechLA In this episode, I had a very interesting conversation about Cybersecurity with Avi Bartov, the CEO and co-founder of GamaSec. GamaSec provides pre-breach services helping commercial lines insurance brokers and carriers to manage risk and provide cybersecurity training to their policyholders. Avi and I talk about the cyber threats that small business owner...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Ben Munro. Ben and I talked about delivering commercial insurance via API, about his company--Briza, building a company that service insurance agents and insurance carriers, founding and funding a startup, CX vs. KPI, and Lord of the Rings.   Ben is CEO and co-founder of Briza, a Toronto based company that connects Agents with Insurers to enable the i...

A Holidays Special In this episode, I had a jolly chat with Jay Weintraub. We tried to keep it short, but we failed.  InsureTech Connect (ITC) is the largest InsurTech conference. Each year, thousands of insurance carriers' executives, service providers, startups, and investors attend ITC in Vegas.  In 2019, +7000 attended ITC, and in 2020, Jay and his team had to adapt and take the conferenc...

In this episode, I am pleased to talk with Jeremy Bluvol, the CEO and co-founder of ANAGRAM. We talk about health benefits, vision care, anagram, raising funds,  Venice beach, and space. Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaq2V4L3mu4D7e9iDQy7Hw #insurtechtalk #insurtech #insuretech #instech #insurance #innov...

Over a century ago, our mobility solutions shifted from horseback to horsepower. Since then, AAA has helped pave the way for advancing new technologies that significantly improved our lifestyles. We now sit at the forefront of an equally massive transformation in personal mobility, creating yet another opportunity for progressive organizations to further advance our way of life.   Brian Gaab serve...

Episode #10 In this episode, Jake Tamarkin talks about his Boston-based InsurTech startup, Everyday Life, which is making life insurance smarter and more inclusive for everyday people. We also talk about accelerators, life insurance, who is the insurance carrier's customer, and swag. Jake co-founded Everyday Life in 2018 with his co-founder the innovative technologist Dipali Trivedi. Previous...

Episode #9 2020 In this episode, Troy Korsgaden will talk about his latest book, "Inflection point," and his experience consulting insurance agencies and insurance carriers and other life hacks. Troy's career spans over three decades. He has instructed and spoken with hundreds of thousands of executives, agents, brokers, and staff members. Korsgaden is a highly sought-after speaker...

Episode #8 2020 In this episode, Ryan Mathisen, CEO of GloveBox, joins me in a conversation about GloveBox, insurance agencies, chokehold, being "pro-agent," wearing an astronaut uniform in vegas, and the future of GolveBox. Ryan, based in Denver, grew up in the insurance industry. He was able to help grow the family agency by $95 million in premium, expand to 10 states, and grow to over...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Foresight's Chief Insurance Officer Emilio Figueroa. Emilio is a property/casualty industry veteran of nearly three decades. He created multiple insurance programs across various verticals and is recognized as a global insurance innovation thought leader. He has been a speaker on InsurTech and RiskTech topics at conferences throughout North...

Episode #6 2020 In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Majesco's Chief Strategy Officer Denise Garth. Denise is responsible for leading marketing, industry-relations, and innovation in support of Majesco’s client-centric strategy.  She is recognized as a top 50 InsurTech influencer and recently, in October 2020, was listed as Top 50 women leaders of the SaaS industry. Signup for...

In this episode, I had the honor to talk with Kazy Hata. Kazy-san has over 15 years of insurance-related service experience. In 2016, he founded Just in Case, the first Japanese InsurTech startup. Today, after four years of operation, Just in Case offers five distinct products and three unique business models. Signup for our angel syndication: https://www.insurtech.me/ Don't forget to subscri...