FNO: InsureTech

Join Rob and Lee on this week’s episode as they talk with Peter Levinson, VP of Product at Arity. Arity is turning mobility and driver data into meaningful behavioral insights, leveraging telematics to make transportation smarter, safer, and more useful for everyone. Their mobile and telematics platform transforms large amounts of raw driving data into meaningful insights that help collect data at scale, better predict risk, and improve customer experiences Join Peter, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what is Arity and what they do leveraging driving data partnerships and collaborations, and more.

Rob and Lee talk with Hippo Insurance (Hippo) Leaders Assaf Wand, Rick McCathron, and Chris Donahue on this special episode recorded at InsureTech Connect 2021. With the annual event of InsureTech Connect, great minds and companies come together and network and celebrate innovation in insurance and technology. Hosts Rob and Lee had the opportunity to have a conversation with the following Hippo Insurance execs: CEO & Co-Founder Assaf Wand, President Rick McCathron, and Chief Underwriting Officer Chris Donahue. Join Assaf, Rick, Chris, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: why Hippo is attending ITC 2021 the evolution of Hippo over the years how data drives Hippo a value proposition going beyond insurance, and more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Bob Frady, VP of HazardHub at Guidewire Software (Guidewire). It’s been a moment since we’ve talked with Bob! Since then, a lot has happened and this time around we talk about the big news for HazardHub. Join Bob, Rob, and Lee as they discuss HazardHub, the big news, and much more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Pascal Millaire, CEO of CyberCube. CyberCube delivers data-driven cyber analytics built specifically for the insurance industry. CyberCube is focused on solving the most difficult and important cyber risk challenges in insurance with world-class analytics. The CyberCube platform was established in 2015 by Symantec to apply the cyber security company’s unique sources of data, intelligence and expertise to cyber insurance analytics and now operates as a standalone company with continued access to Symantec data and resources. Join Pascal, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: CyberCube’s focus on cyber risk the challenges that come with cyber risk and data involved CyberCube origin and Pascal’s transition into the spinoff loss ratios and protecting your cyber identity; and more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Rick McCathron, President of Hippo Insurance (Hippo). You deserve smarter homeowners insurance. Founded on the belief that homeowners deserve better insurance, Hippo has positioned itself as a model of the insuretech, a strong blend of insurance know-how and technological innovation. As we continue to interview integral, executive members of the Hippo team, we are learning more and more about the depth, height, and width of all that’s Hip(po). Join Rick, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Austin, Texas as a unique hotbed of tech and innovation. Hippo’s focus on homeowners and the customer-first mentality. the importance of prevention and risk mitigation. Hippo’s work culture, Rick as the “insurance guy”, and more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob and Lee talk with Trace Meek, CEO & Founder of Fetch. Fetch is a web-based software platform that allows insurance brokers to quickly, easily research underwriting for a given insurance risk in under 30 seconds, saving time & money for all involved. Fetch Insight has the homeowner data you need to assess risk and power underwriting, making more informed decisions — today. Join Trace, Rob and Lee as they discuss: what led to the founding of Fetch empowering underwriters and agents, and what Fetch offers the future roadmap of Fetch, and more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Rob talks with Josh Thompson, VP, Auto & Property Claims at State Auto Insurance (State Auto). With a 100-year history and pledge of providing reasonable rates with prompt and fair claim service, State Auto continues to develop products and services to handle claims for both auto and property insurance customers. Co-Host Rob Beller had the opportunity to visit the headquarters of State Auto in Columbus, Ohio and talk with our guest for today. Join Josh and Rob as they discuss: Josh’s role as VP of Claims, and his “classical training” in insurance traditional insurance and the push forward via innovation the innovation process at State Auto the innovative tools leveraged at State Auto, and more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, Lee talks with Ron Davies, President & CEO of SafeAuto Insurance Group (SafeAuto). SafeAuto is a leading provider of affordable state minimum coverage since its founding in 1993. From humble beginnings in a small, one room office downtown to a full office building near Easton Town Center, SafeAuto has always been proud to call Columbus, Ohio home. With an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and the idea that everybody has the right to have insurance, they now provide options in 28 states for drivers who are looking to save hard-earned dollars. SafeAuto offers flexible payment plans, immediate coverage, and around-the-clock customer service through the phone and web. Join Ron and Lee as they discuss: SafeAuto and their operations during the pandemic the recent news of being acquired by Allstate the partnership with Hugo and the pay-as-you-go insurance model outlooks on insuretech, and more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Jeff Radke, CEO & Co-Founder of Accelerant. Accelerant was founded and is led by a team of insurance industry veterans who understand the challenges of MGAs and PAs. They partner with their members, exclusively with MGAs and Program Admins to help them grow, and only succeed when they succeed as well. With transparency and collaboration at the core of their values, they’ve built a firm that leverages technology and innovation to deliver. Join Jeff, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what is Accelerant and what do they do. the importance of transparency when collaborating with partners. Jeff’s view of insuretech and its evolution. how Jeff ended up in San Antonio, Texas, and much more.

On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with two prominent companies that have partnered together to empower insureds and to provide safety and security. We talk with Daniel Khurgin, Senior Product Innovation Manager at Farmers Insurance, and Matt Wolf, Head of Partnerships at SimpliSafe. Join Lee as he learns more about this strategic collaboration that aims to help lessen home damages and generate savings on homeowners’ policies. Join Daniel, Matt, and Lee as they discuss: a little background info about Farmers and SimpliSafe. the new partnership between the two and the implications from it. embracing and leveraging innovation and partnerships, and more.