VP of Partnerships & Strategy: Embracing Technology, Elevating Customer Value & Strategic Partnerships in Risk Management
Oct 23, 2024
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Sharon Fox, Vice President of Partnerships & Strategy at TrustLayer, dives into the transformative impact of technology on the insurance industry. With expertise in data and risk management, she shares her unique journey and the importance of staying curious in a rapidly evolving landscape. The conversation highlights the need for modernization in both client-facing and back-office operations, challenges common misconceptions about the market, and emphasizes the significance of consultative services and effective collaboration in enhancing risk management.
Sharon Fox's transition from human resources to risk management technology highlights the growing importance of embracing technological innovations in the insurance industry.
The evolving role of insurance brokers towards consultative practices necessitates a deeper understanding of client needs to enhance relationships and service offerings.
Deep dives
The Journey into Risk Management and Technology
Sharon Fox shares her unique journey from starting her career in human resources to becoming a prominent figure in risk management technology. After realizing her passion for entrepreneurship, she pivoted towards the insurance industry, where she recognized a significant demand for technological advancements. Her experience working with legacy systems in insurance highlighted the outdated processes that persisted even a decade ago, where paper filing and DOS-like technology hindered efficiency. This transition into technology allowed her to be at the forefront of significant changes in a traditionally slow-moving industry.
Consultative Approaches in Insurance Brokerage
The role of insurance brokers is evolving, with a noticeable shift towards more consultative practices aimed at adding value beyond just placing insurance. Agencies are increasingly focused on understanding their clients' comprehensive needs, offering services that encompass safety, employee benefits, and more. As a result, brokers are leveraging technology to enhance their client experiences, enabling them to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. This trend underscores the necessity of brokers becoming advocates for their clients, ultimately enhancing the client-broker relationship.
Embracing Data Utilization in Risk Management
The insurance industry holds vast amounts of data that are often underutilized, providing an opportunity for innovation and improvement in risk management practices. It is crucial for industry professionals to recognize the potential of this data in shaping insights about risk exposure and enhancing decision-making processes. By effectively analyzing and deploying data, risk managers can identify potential risks and develop stronger management strategies. The ongoing discourse around data usage emphasizes the importance of integrating advanced analytics into risk management to drive future success.
In this Greatest Hits episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl has a guest, Sharon Fox, who is an expert in insurance. Sharon holds the position of Vice President of Partnerships & Strategy at TrustLayer, where she plays a crucial role in driving the company's growth and success. She focuses on creating programs that aid channel, strategic, technology, and data providers on their digital proof of insurance platform.
In this episode, Jason and Sharon engaged in a fascinating discussion regarding various topics, such as the impact of technology in the insurance industry, Sharon's personal journey leading to her current career path, and the significance of staying updated with the latest technological advancements.
To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.
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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.