
FNO: InsureTech
A podcast that interviews leaders from insuretech and insurance to get up-to-date ideas and perspectives on how technology is disrupting and transforming the industry. We bring stories, trends, and useful insights to our audience from carriers, insuretechs, service providers, and various industry groups.
New episodes feature people who are on the forefront of inventing, using, developing, or transforming the insurance world through applied technology.
FNO: InsureTech is created and produced by Alacrity Solutions.
Latest episodes

Aug 20, 2021 • 1h
Ep 141 – From The Vault: Hippo Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Assaf Wand
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we bring back one of our favorite and most popular episodes, featuring Hippo Insurance Co-Founder & CEO, Assaf Wand. With Hippo Insurance (Hippo) making its NYSE debut a few weeks ago, we’re re-releasing our 2020 interview with Hippo’s Co-Founder & CEO. Founded in 2015, Hippo was founded on the belief that homeowners deserve better insurance. Through leveraging smart-home technology, data and analytics; and many other insuretech innovations, they’ve created an end-to-end home protection and insurance platform. Their goal: creating smarter homeowners insurance. Join Assaf, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the origins and start of Hippo. taking a proactive approach to insurance. balancing insurance and technology in being an insuretech, and more. (Originally released May 8, 2020)

Aug 13, 2021 • 29min
Ep 140 – LeaseLock Founder & CEO, Derek Merrill
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Derek Merrill, Founder & CEO of LeaseLock. LeaseLock leverages artificial intelligence to eliminate security deposits from enterprise operating infrastructure—powering a faster, simpler, more affordable rental transaction. LeaseLock integrates within the native online leasing checkout process, resulting in significant conversion lift—while instantly generating industry-leading coverage for the property on every lease. Join Derek and Lee as they discuss: what is LeaseLock data utilization and thriving as a data-first company LeaseLock through the pandemic, serial entrepreneurship, and more.

Aug 6, 2021 • 46min
Ep 139 – HOMEE Co-Founder & CRO, Dave Theus
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Dave Theus, Co-Founder & CRO of HOMEE. HOMEE is the leading technology-enabled claims management company connecting policyholders, insurance and warranty companies, and premier pro networks. Leveraging a suite of proprietary software solutions, HOMEE is making the insurance claims process faster and efficient. Join Dave, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the history and lead up to founding HOMEE. what solutions HOMEE offers to carriers. how HOMEE handled the pandemic, and much more.

Jul 30, 2021 • 42min
Ep 138 – kWh analytics CEO & Founder, Richard Matsui
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Richard Matsui, CEO & Founder of kWh analytics. By leveraging the most comprehensive performance database of solar assets in the United States and the strength of the global insurance markets, kWh Analytics has positioned itself as the insurer for the Energy Transition. Through leveraging their products Solar Revenue Put, HelioStats, and STAR Comps, customers can minimize risk and increase returns of their solar portfolios. Join Richard, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: the origin of kWh analytics. solar risk assessments. how kWh analytics insures solar farms. the current outlook on the solar industry, and much more.

Jul 23, 2021 • 44min
Ep 137 – Snapsheet President & Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Cohen
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Andrew Cohen, President and COO of Snapsheet. FNO: InsureTech continues to learn more about Snapsheet and how they are automating the claims process, leveraging cloud-native management software, technology, and services to drive claims, appraisals, and payments. Join Andrew, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Snapsheet as pioneers of auto appraisals and claims process. straight-through processing. perspective from an insurance guy gone insuretech, and much more.

Jul 16, 2021 • 30min
Ep 136 – Bolt Insurance CEO & Co-Founder, Eric Gewirtzman
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Eric Gewirtzman, CEO & Co-Founder of Bolt Insurance (bolt). bolt is changing the way insurance is sold. bolt has created an insurance exchange that enables carriers, brokers, MGAs and newcomers to the industry to expand distribution, create new insurance products, and offer more insurance choices. This in turn improves efficiencies, profits, and customer experiences, the greater good for the insurance ecosystem. Join Eric, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what is bolt and their long track record as an insuretech; insuretech as a catalyst for the insurance industry, transforming insurers from manufacturers to destinations, and much more.

Jul 9, 2021 • 49min
Ep 135 – 2021 InsureTech Connect Preview, feat. Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Caribou Honig & Jay Weintraub, Co-Founders of InsureTech Connect. ITC Vegas returns October 2021. Following the tail of an innovative, digital experience of ITC 2020, 2021’s conference is expected to continue the legacy of bringing about change, innovation, and decision-making for the insuretech community. As 2020 brought about change amidst a global pandemic, the conference made adjustments and decisions that continued to enable growth and potential for insurance and technology. Will 2021 do the same? Join Jay, Caribou, Rob, & Lee as they discuss: details on InsureTech Connect 2021, and a new event venue? expansion of the conference as a reflection of insurance/insuretech growing into other verticals. the continued validity of ITC and the totality of the conference experience. serendipity, and much more.

Jul 2, 2021 • 35min
Ep 134 – AAAtraq CEO, Lawrence Shaw
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Lawrence Shaw, CEO of AAAtraq. Website non-compliance has become a reality in the US as organizations struggle to meet their legal obligations to limit online discrimination. AAAtraq is the first service of its kind to include litigation support and cost coverage, so you can be confident that you are protected whilst you follow your pathway to compliance. They automate the four cornerstones to compliance: Staff Development, Supplier Management, Compliance Reporting and Litigation Costs Indemnity. The service instils confidence to manage ongoing compliance faster and at lower cost. Join Lawrence and Lee as they discuss: what is AAAtraq and what services they provide; expansion of cyber risk, accessibility, and compliance; the growth of litigation, becoming compliant, and much more.

Jun 25, 2021 • 48min
Ep 133 – Voom Co-Founder & CTO, Ori Blumenthal
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Ori Blumenthal, Co-Founder & CTO of Voom. Voom is an innovative insuretech company that is creating next-generation insurance products for new-mobility segments. Using innovative risk analysis, policy management, and seamless user interface, they are revolutionizing the specialized mobility insurance market. Their focus covers a variety of mobility verticals, including drones, motorcycles, e-scooters, light planes, and modern fleets. Join Ori, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: Israel as a hotbed for technology startups, what is Voom and what services they offer; the growing use and validity of drone use; and more.

Jun 18, 2021 • 1h
Ep 132 – Supercede Co-Founders Ben Rose & Jerad Leigh
On this episode of FNO: InsureTech, we talk with Ben Rose, President, and Jerad Leigh, CEO, both Co-Founders of Supercede. Supercede is on a mission to change the way reinsurance works for everyone, for the better. They are leveraging a combination of reinsurance, actuarial, and software engineering talent determined to build a groundbreaking solution for the pain points in the reinsurance industry. Join Ben, Jerad, Rob, and Lee as they discuss: what is reinsurance and why is it so important; what is Supercede and the platform they offer; the process of building a reinsurance ecosystem, participation in Lloyd's Lab cohort six, and more.