Economics Matters with Laurence Kotlikoff

Modernizing Insurance with Howard Tullman

Jan 19, 2024

01:14:12

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Professor Laurence Kotlikoff engages with the remarkably accomplished Howard Tullman, an entrepreneur whose multifaceted career has made him a prominent figure in the spheres of technology and innovation. Howard's authority is not just based on his successful ventures but also on his dedicated service to enhancing the entrepreneurial and technological landscape. Some of his noteworthy roles include former CEO of 1871, Chicago's renowned technology hub, and the inception and leadership of Illinois Institute of Technology's Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship. With a keen focus on modernizing the insurance industry through technological advancements, Howard has championed methods that root out fraud, speed up settlements, and save costs—an endeavor that's more relevant in our data-driven age than ever.

Topics Covered:

00:00 Introduction to Howard and how his Law school achievements led to successful law career.
09:43 Transitioned from traditional to real-time insurance technology.
13:57 Entrepreneur's struggle with American corporations summarized.
16:49 Database auditing important for insurance company regulation.
23:20 Successful career in music business with insight.
28:52 AI brings time and energy efficiency gains.
33:41 Advocating for vocational education and training.
38:23 Supporting local artists, becoming successful in art.
48:37 New Apple Watch focuses on medical capabilities.
53:48 Republican defenses of Trump, Supreme Court concerns
55:28 Election interference fear due to slow courts.
01:05:23 Uncertainty about Trump, concern over potential investigations.
01:06:41 Technology changing work and life, need filtering.