FNO: InsureTech

Rob and Lee talk with return guest Mike Fulton, President of Property Estimating Solutions at Verisk. Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy, and specialized markets, and financial services. In the annual tradition, we talk with Mike again, discussing Xactware, Elevate, post-pandemic workplace, and even some alma mater talk! Learn more about Verisk at https://www.verisk.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

A smooth payment experience is an important part of the claims journey, and any way to streamline the process and experience, for both the insurer and insured, is more critical than ever. Join Rob and Lee as they talk with two members of the Commerce Bank claims payment team, Gary Goldsmith, Vice President, Insurance Industry Consultant - Digital Claims Payments, and Ed Fowler, Insurance Industry Consultant - Claims Payments. Learn more about Commerce Bank at https://www.commercebank.com/ Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

Rob and Lee talk with Charlie Wendland, Head of Claims at Branch Insurance (Branch). By putting data and technology to work and harnessing the power of community, Branch continues to make insurance better and more affordable for all. In our second interview with Branch, Rob and Lee talk with their Head of Claims, Charlie Wendland, to learn more about Branch, how their claims operations is, how he built it from the ground up, their corporate culture, and much more. Learn more about Branch Insurance at https://www.ourbranch.com.

Rob and Lee talk with OneClick Code Founder and CEO, Garrett Kurtt, in the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech. OneClick Code has automated building codes across the country. Through their app, they can instantly give users accurate and critical data to automatic answers to jurisdiction, code enforcement, and line items required for a specific property. Not only do they give time and money back, but they also reduce friction for all parties.  Join Garrett, Rob, and Lee as they discuss the origins of OneClick Code, what their service offers, their unique niche in the process, liability, updating codes, and much more! Learn more about OneClick Code at https://www.oneclickcode.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob talks with CEO Adam Kiefer and COO Matt Donovan, Co-Founders of Talage. Talage is the API quoting platform for commercial insurance whose software helps accelerate growth and leverage technology within the digital insurance ecosystem. They connect all players in commercial insurance, delivering instant quotes from multiple carriers, increasing efficiency for redundant processes, and making digital distribution simple and easy. Rob had the opportunity to talk with Adam and Matt to learn more about Talage, the history behind the company, its long presence in insuretech, venture capital experience, and much more. Learn more about Talage at https://www.talageins.com/.

On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Lee and Rob talk with Matt Van Every, CEO of Canopy Weather. Canopy Weather applies an application-first approach to deliver powerful weather data products with specific, real-world business applications. By asking the right questions and factoring in essential, overlooked variables, Canopy’s technology triangulates on valuable new insights into the most pressing questions in your business.  Before Canopy Weather, Matt Van Every and Don Giuliano were partners at Weather Fusion, a weather technology startup that serviced the storm restoration industry. After a period of rapid growth, they successfully sold Weather Fusion to CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX) in 2014, and then spent several years working directly in the construction industry. We had the opportunity to talk with Matt and learn more about Canopy Weather, Matt’s experience and expertise, and how they’re churning and turning weather data into industry insights and knowledge. Learn more about Canopy Weather at https://www.canopyweather.com.

On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Matthew (Matt) Sutika, CIO of Obie Insurance (Obie). Obie is reinventing the insurance process for landlords and rental property investors. Whether a seasoned investor or just starting out, Obie makes requesting a quote and getting coverage simple, affordable, and transparent. Servicing a unique niche of the insurance vertical, Rob and Lee wanted to learn more about Obie. Join Matt and FNO: InsureTech as they discuss the origins of Obie, a key acquisition, thoughts on insuretech past and present, and much more. Learn more about Obie at https://www.obierisk.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email our Technical Producer at amuya@alacritysolutions.com.

On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Andy Yeoman, CEO & Co-Founder of Concirrus. This passion to leverage technology in new and impactful ways led Concirrus to focus on supporting the insurance industry, and more specifically specialty marine and commercial automotive insurance. A potent blend of deep domain expertise and data science led to the creation of their big data and machine learning platform – Quest. Join Andy, Rob, and Lee as they discuss what is Concirrus, assessing and leveraging data, effects of climate change, ethical A.I., and much more. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at amuya@alacritysolutions.com!

On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Julie Rochman, former CEO of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported solely by property insurers and reinsurers. They deliver top-tier science and translate it into action so they can prevent risks, strengthen homes and businesses, inform the insurance industry, and support thriving communities. Join Julie, Rob, and Lee as they discuss Julie’s extensive experience in the insurance industry, her many seats on boards, her thoughts on insuretech, and much more. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at amuya@alacritysolutions.com!

On the latest episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Brian Fritton, CEO of Havoc Shield. Startups face regulatory, financial, and reputational pressures, as well security pressures to protect themselves and customers. Havoc Shield is the security steward that brings information security and compliance requirement solutions to startups and small businesses. Havoc Shield creates a custom cybersecurity plan, created by experts, to address and reduce security threats. One price, 12 tools, an all-in-one cybersecurity solution. We had the opportunity to talk with Brian and learn about Havoc Shield, the origins of the company, Brian’s experience being a serial entrepreneur, and much more. Don’t miss this interesting and unique episode as we dive into cyber security and more. Learn more about Havoc Shield at https://havocshield.com. Like what you hear on FNO: InsureTech? Know someone who would be a great guest for the podcast? Let us know: Email us at amuya@alacritysolutions.com!